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Robert Muse
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 Posted: Fri 14 Sep, 2012 12:00 pm Post subject: Her Name is Elding |
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Created by J. Arthur Loose. A bit away from my usual Anglo Saxon blades, but I have always liked Norwegian sword hilted langseax, having one by Michael and one from Ollin Blades.
He was inspired by a trip to the museum in Oslo, I believe. Heavy silver covered, not plated fittings with all inlay being Niello.
She is more an exercise in art. Also posted under "Show Us Your Seax"
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R. Kolick
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| Posted: Fri 14 Sep, 2012 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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wow  that is a nice blade did the crosses come on the original
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Robert Muse
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| Posted: Fri 14 Sep, 2012 9:02 pm Post subject: Seax |
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Hi, it was based on this hilt. Slightly different classification.
Robert
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Jean Thibodeau
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Robert: That is incredibly gorgeous and a nice contrast of the hilt furniture with the blade"s pattern welding: A sword fit for a King or a " Norse God ".  
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Daniel Wallace
Location: Pennsylvania USA Joined: 07 Aug 2011
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ever since i seen the presentation of "Niello" i have such an appreciation for the material.
wow what a piece.
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J.Arthur Loose
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Location: Vermonty Joined: 31 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Mon 17 Sep, 2012 9:59 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for sharing, Robert!
Indeed the crosses & knots, in niello, are seen on a double-edged Viking-Age sword hilt from Schleswig, Germany. I did find one example of a similar three lobed pommel on a single-edged blade, though it looks like a later addition, and I did find a couple Norwegian styled langsaxes in the relatively shorter dimensions of this blade. It is safe to say, however, that I am artistically inspired by a romantic breadth of historical sources, and I'm not afraid to make objects that should have been. 
jloose.com
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Peter Messent
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That is beautifully unique! I am developing a real appreciation for this style of langseax, and it's very interesting to see one with such a romantic look to it - particularly given that it's based on a historical example. I've never seen one like it! Any more pictures of the inspiration by chance?
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Robert Muse
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This is a standard topic