well i posted some of these pieces up six weeks or so back when everything got lost,so i shall try again,and glad to see things are back to normal again.
A lot of new work has been coming out of my shop for the past couple of years so i wanted to share a few of the pieces that i have really enjoyed working on.

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a type XX with triple fullers and 'S' Guard [ Download ]

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and this piece with inlaid panels in gilt bronze.

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an enormous German two hander

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the Sword from Jethro Tulls album cover 'Broadsword and the Beast' ironically i worked in Ian Andersons old house when the forge was in Strathaird, these days i work from my home.

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the ubiquitous suontaka,but with a very fine blade pattern welded by Mick Maxen,best billet i have worked with,beautiful patterning.

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A Lion themed set,Sword and dagger.

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and a repeat of the first type XX for those who dont want to download. a little gold added to the grip rings ;)

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i loved the grip on this,rayskin,and a nice hollow grind

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Hollow ground Leaf Blade fantasy piece with blued fittings

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still a few more to show,but i also wanted to ad a review link,as there is very little information available about my work on the big Sword sites,although i have been at this for over twenty years now in the remote West Coast of Scotland; recent review here;

http://www.sword-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9363

video links here;
http://www.castlekeep.co.uk/pagex.asp?bioid=36773

Holy smokes Rob that stuff is awesome. I'm headed to Scotland in July for a week....I'm so sad I don't think I'll make it to Skye...

Bryan,its a small country,you should try and get to Skye if you can ;)

Good Lord! It's the Mother lode!!!! What a great bunch of swords. Some very, very nice pieces there. I love that type XX...

i was really happy with that one Tim,it was a challenge to get those fullers to work,i ended up making a first blade that was not up to scratch,this was the second attempt,for another chap called Tim actually.

:eek: Gorgeous work Rob. I am patiently waiting my spot for my commission claymore!.......Larry

Hello
Rob its truly an Honor and a Pleasure workin with you on this Type XX
It turned out Wonderfully and for a large blade its a pleasure to work with
It moves through guards gracefully. And with out effort !!!!!!

Thanks again.
ROB !!!!!!!!!!

So many beautiful things.

I especially like the Type XX, and the Jertho Tull sword really takes me back.

Tim,thanks for the comments,its one of the few i coveted for myself you know,

Larry,not long now,i have been away in India for the past Month so very keen to get my fire on again.

and Patrick...hello again sir,many years have passed,great to see you again and hope you are keeping well.Times change but some things stay the same,mountains,sea..Swords ')

this was a wide beast but great overall feel.

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