Posts: 136
Thu 02 Feb, 2012 1:22 pm
Tolkien inspired sword IRONBEARD
I am huge fan of history and i admit i find many of the contemporary fantasy pieces dull.
But i belive that even in the past, some swords were made as artistic expressions, and so did my Ironbeard came to be
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Posts: 163 Location: Germany
Thu 02 Feb, 2012 2:43 pm
I like the sword, looks great but I don't think the story behind the inspiration is particularly good. This sword doesn't say Arnor, it screams "Dwarves from the Iron Hill coming as reinforcements to the Lonely Mountain prior to the battle of the five armies."
Those broadswords mentioned in the Hobbit might just look like this. There was Thorins Map in the "Show us your creations" Thread a couple of days back, now this sword. 2012, the year of the Hobbit.
Also it's the 75th anniversary of the first publication of said novel, it all fits perfectly.
Posts: 493 Location: Maryland, USA
Thu 02 Feb, 2012 5:06 pm
Well done brother! Love it! Great idea and even better execution.
Posts: 1,606 Location: Chicago, Illinois
Thu 02 Feb, 2012 5:09 pm
The more I see of Petr's work, the more I like it! This sword is just COOL! Really exciting stuff you have done. I look forward to seeing more of your work... ;)
Posts: 395 Location: Upper Hutt, New Zealand
Fri 03 Feb, 2012 2:06 am
Nice backstory for the swords origin. Historically the Numenoreans were known to carry ekets which were short stabbing swords, as auxillary weapons so a refurbished dwarven blade that had been made for dwarven use would be of a scale to fill this role nicely.
Posts: 238 Location: Vancouver Canada
Fri 03 Feb, 2012 11:16 am
I don't usually like fantasy swords but more swords like Ironbeard could make me change my mind. Ironbeard is wonderful in the full sense of that word.
Posts: 669 Location: Dinuba, CA
Fri 03 Feb, 2012 11:48 am
I really love this sword, Petr! I found it on your site a few days before you posted and had to stare down the details for ten minutes or so to appreciate it even in the photographs. Too bad I probably won't be lucky enough to see it in person. Your work is inspiring, and I also happen to be a huge Tolkien fan! Bravo.
-Gregory
Posts: 136
Fri 03 Feb, 2012 12:36 pm
I would love to find some one interested in commissioning sword like that, i have couple of ideas already.
Thanks for your responses
Posts: 27 Location: amelia island, florida
Sun 05 Feb, 2012 4:34 am
Kaor, Petr! Great blade! It is simple in design and wonderfully embelished but not overdone and it just freaking works! Exactly the kind of sword a khazad warrior would carry if he were not using an axe or mattock. I wish I could afford for you to make any of my sword designs. Keep it up!
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