I made this sword just recently inspired by 2 of Maximilian I swords shown here
http://pics.myArmoury.com/view.html?ornate_swords05.jpg
posted by Nathan Robinson in this thread
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=16500

This is all handmade of 5160 spring steel and ebony and ivory handle with sterling silver ferrules. Pommel and cross guard are of mild steel.

Specs as follows;


Total length ---------- 53 3/8 inches
Blade length ---------39 1/8
Handle length ------- 9
Thickness at base -- 0.260
Width at base -------- 2
COG -------------------- 3 7/8
COP -------------------- 23 1/2
Weight ----------------- 4 lb 8 oz

This sword handles like a charm, even single handed.

Enjoy.

Gabriel

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That's probably my favorite work of yours so far....nice job!
Dan

The "pieced" grip reminds me very much of this sword, attached. I quite like these sorts of grips. I suspect a lot of members of this site aren't extremely familiar with them.

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Clean simple lines that are staggeringly beatifull, very nice work !

Respect indeed,

Adam

I am struck mute, that is the most beautiful sword I think I have seen. Is that something that was commissioned, created for personal satisfaction or created to be sold?

My, my.

An old architect used to call these types of creations: "monastic beauty". Simple and an indescribable beaut.

BTW, Nathan? What blade is on the end of that handle in that picture of yours? Is it on the site?

Yes, that was quite a surprise visually and even more pleasing knowing that there are period swords with similar handles !

Not that is wouldn't be any less gorgeous if it was just a fantasy design. ;) :cool:

Wow :surprised:
A really awesome and deadly piece of art.
Congratulations. :D

The more you work within historical bounds the more I like your work. I'd love to see you pick a well-documented royal weapon and try to duplicate it exactly. I think the results would be amazing.

My thanks to all of you guys.

Your positive and encouraging comments are very much appreciated.

Randy W wrote:

I am struck mute, that is the most beautiful sword I think I have seen. Is that something that was commissioned, created for personal satisfaction or created to be sold?

I make my swords just for the sheer challenge and personal satisfaction of making them. Making something yourself is more fun than just buying and so commissioning is not a requirement.

Selling ? sure, you can always contact me if interested. If I can make one, I can make more and better.

Thanks again,

Gabriel

That's a beautiful sword!

Is it dismountable?

This is JUST MY OPINION but the quality of your swords is negatively affected by dismountable hilts. The growing historical emphasis of your work would point towards permanent assembly.

Again JUST MY THING! I know some like dismountable swords but I just don't get it at all. Your craftsmanship and aesthetic in this piece is great!

Jeremy

I believe this was a Deltin bare blade left over from the days when Albion used to sell them.

The blade was somewhat rusted, otherwise in decent shape. It needed sanding, minor grinding and of course as is always the case with Deltin blades - sharpening.

Turning this blade into a sword was a lot of fun.

I'll gladly take that dead sword off your hands :lol: fantastic work ever think about making an XIIIa(b) or svante I'd love to see how they would come out

That is an absolutely gorgeous sword! The work looks very clean and well done- my complements, sir! I do have a question though; the sword seems heavy for a type XVIIIa of those dimensions. Have you included much distal-taper in the blade? From the proportions and COG I'd guess that you have but still...