Just finished this A&A beauty up. The theme is black and dark antique red.

The grip was redone with a pigskin cover in a gothic theme, with a cord wrap finish applied to the lower half of the grip.

Suspension is hand-tied, but the strap ends have been left unfinished so that the customer can affix his own buckles. The additional suspension belt is also left unfinished so it can be custom fit at the customer's request.

The peen was a little loose on this one, so I tightened it up and added some epoxy into the grip to make her a little more solid. Blade now rings like a bell!

Keep in mind, I am pretty slow right now so my turn-around time is only a week with no waiting list. If you want something done up, now would be the time! :)

Looks great! Whoever owns that sword has great taste! :)

This is the first time I've like the Gothic hilt style. It really works with this hilt furniture.

Nice job. I have always been interested in that sword but never pulled the trigger.

I really like what you have done with this sword. The grip does balance the hilt well.

I am not as familiar with scabbards of this period. Is this a historical design for the period? I'm just curious.

Looks great!

Have you ever done a 12th c style scabbard?

Really? I don't see any sharpness in detail on the A&A original wrap at all.The "X" is dull as is the detail by the pommel. The leather weight looks the same & the new grip wrap shows much more detail. IMHO :)