Hi everyone,

I thought I would provide a more nominal "in-progress" thread regarding my upcomming sword commission. This is to be a type XI inspired by XI. 5 in Records.

This blade has been inlayed with +INOMINIDOMINI+ and +GICELINMEFECIT+ on the respective sides. The pic provided here is not the greatest quality so sorry about that. Patrick is still in the process of finishing the blade.

I hope you enjoy following this project.

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Looks great so far! I'm sure he'll do a great job at this sword! His skills are amazing. Can't wait for a few more progress shots...

Thanks Jeremy, those inlays are going to look really nice when the blade is finished.

If memory serves, XI.5 is the one that a collector found in a shop umbrella stand, covered in aluminum paint. I've been checking umbrella stands ever since I read that; so far no medieval swords have turned up. ;)

Here is a thread related to my project where I am seeking more information about this sword.

http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t...ight=barta

I also thought that folks might want to see the original that my commission is to be inspired by. THis is, to my knowledge, the only pic of this particular sword. Oakescott believed that it should be dated 1120-1170.

The original pommel is gilt-iron but, because the modern method of gold electroplate can't produce a nice sturdy coat as the historical, and poisonous "fire-gilding" would, the pommel will be left in polished iron.

Patrick states that the laminated iron he will use is "several hundred years" old and does have an attractive and not-so-steral finish as can sometimes be seen on tool steel. I don't have any more information on the iron he will be using on the hilt components but I will ask.

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Please keep the pictures coming as you are able. I love these "in progress" threads.

I know you've been waiting a long time for this one and I'm glad to see it finally coming to fruition. I bet the anticipation is a killer. :D

What a wonderufl piece of a sword - took a picture of a similar sword in RAM Leeds last year, looks great!
Sorry, it´s not a good picture.

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It will be interesting to see what Patrick Barta does with those beast heads on the guard

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Yes it will,

I did specify to Patrick that I wanted the iron on guard and pommell left plain and polished and not with the blackened and textured treatment that he sometimes does. He executes this surface treatment to great affect on his pieces but, in this case, I wanted a more typical finish.

Wow! That's a great pic. It does appear to be a later period sword with that Scent-stopper? pommel. A great shot of the shape of the guard.

Thanks for sharing.

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I think it´s 13th C., but I´m not sure.

Hello everyone,

Here are some pics. of my finished sword as sent from Patrick Barta. Enjoy!! :)

Here are some of the specs he provided:

Overall length 1116mm. (43.9 in.)
Blade length 855mm. (33.66 in.)
Blade width 49mm. (1.9 in.)
Point of balance 130mm before the guard. (5.1 in.)
Weight 1200g. (2.64 lbs.)

Along with the sword, he will be sending me a CD showing some of the making of my new toy. :)

Sorry about the small size of the pics. I couldn't figure out how to allow for zoom as I can in the originals.

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That looks kind of wonderful - the perfect, spare medieval sword with just a few artistic touches added. I hope that you can show us some close-up photos soon.

Ahhh, it looks great! I will second tthe need for some great close ups and a good full length shot as well. When do you receive it?

Thanks guys,

It's great to see this project done and soon to be in my grubby little hands. :)

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That looks kind of wonderful - the perfect, spare medieval sword with just a few artistic touches added. I hope that you can show us some close-up photos soon.

Yes, when it arrives I will make sure and get some up-close shots. Though I can see the inlay on the zoom of the pics. Patrick sent me- you guys probably can't see much of anything. . . .

Tim, my bank system is screwed up and all of their trouble shooting couldn't fix it- preventing me from wiring the funds now- so I will have to get to a Western Union ASAP.

Patrick says it should take about a week.

I'm excited

Congratulations Jeremy on your beautiful new sword! For some reason your sword looks better than the original - maybe because the grip is much nicer than the one shown in Oakeshott's pictures. Also, the dimensions are larger than the dimenions provided in Records. Is records wrong or did you want a larger sword? Still the weight and CoG are low enough to make it 'balance like a fishing rod'. :) It must be brutal waiting that last week after so many years, but your baby is almost home. -JD

Not yet. I'm waiting until I get some others that are in process at the moment...