Iron Age Irish sword -- myArmoury.com

B. Stark · Industry Professional

Just finished this simple piece, kind of an amalgam of various aspects of hilt shapes. First I've done in years. Personally I feel that this would be a later design, say 2nd-3rd century AD. It is quite small, in keeping with the character of Irish swords of this time.

Todd M. Sullivan · Posted: Tue 06 Apr, 2010 3:25 pm Post subject:

Outstanding and great craftsmanship.

Stephen Curtin · Posted: Tue 06 Apr, 2010 5:27 pm Post subject:

Very nice work, always great to see more irish swords.

B. Stark · Industry Professional

I have in the works another that will incorporate the more stylistic look of the "Ultimate La Tene" sword hilts. I didn't feel up to the challenge initially to incorporate the more curvatious hilt style they represent. I also will include at the very least the bell shaped campanulate guard piece on the next one, possibly some pin work.

Stephen Curtin · Posted: Wed 07 Apr, 2010 6:50 am Post subject:

Shahril Dzulkifli · Posted: Fri 16 Apr, 2010 11:24 pm Post subject: Iron Age Irish sword

Mr. Stark,
Your creation looks more like a knife to me. Don't the inhabitants of Ireland during the Iron Age make longer blades for their swords?

Colt Reeves · Posted: Sat 17 Apr, 2010 12:48 am Post subject:

"It's not the size that counts! It's how you use it!"

Just had to say it. ;)

And to make it seem like I've got something relevant to say, there's not really much to give us more than a guesstimate of the size really, but it could be called an oversized dagger or a short sword.

Tim Lison · Posted: Sat 17 Apr, 2010 8:42 am Post subject:

I like this piece a lot. Great work!!! I think the hilt components are really cool, I like how plain they are. I'm looking forward to seeing the one you're working on...