The Fetter lane Sword-by Castle Keep,Isle of Skye -- myArmoury.com

Rob Miller · Industry Professional

i wanted to share the story of this Sword,it has taken me a year and a half to complete, with the help of Mick Maxen for the exquisite seven bar pattern welded billet.This is my most ambitious work to mark 25 years as a working Swordsmith.
check out the full story and construction shots at;

http://castlekeep.co.uk/pagex.asp?bioid=37568

Jean-Carle Hudon · Posted: Tue 12 May, 2015 5:37 am Post subject: Fetter Lane Sword

Truly a stunning piece. Always a pleasure seeing what you come up with.

Rob Miller · Industry Professional

Thank you Jean-Carle,this one pulled out all the stops Wink

Houston P. · Posted: Tue 12 May, 2015 7:08 am Post subject:

Now that is impressive! Do you have any pictures of the sword / scabbard from far enough away as to make them visible in their entirety ?

Milan Ziegler · Posted: Tue 12 May, 2015 7:19 am Post subject:

That is an incredible piece of work! I love all the details on the hilt, just stunning. Your work is always incredible and this is something to be especially proud of.
I too would like to see picture of the whole sword Wink

Rob Miller · Industry Professional

you got it,also a load more on the website page link.

J.D. Crawford · Posted: Tue 12 May, 2015 10:24 am Post subject:

I'm generally a fan of austere weapons, but this piece of work is astonishing. It should be on display in a public art gallery.

Jarno-T. Pälikkö · Industry Professional

Oh-hoh, that is truly something!
That sword is some quarter century landmark piece, sir!

Congratulations for a superb example of swordsmiths' art!

JT

Rob Miller · Industry Professional

Tim Seaton · Posted: Tue 12 May, 2015 11:48 am Post subject: Truly amazing

Absolutely beautiful craftmenship it's Truly a Work of Art. Congrats to You And Mic for creating something so beautiful !!!!!!!!

Skoal my friend

Tim seaton

J.D. Crawford · Posted: Tue 12 May, 2015 12:03 pm Post subject:

Patrick Kelly · Posted: Tue 12 May, 2015 12:51 pm Post subject:

Truly beautiful. You've taken your work to a whole new level with this one.

Lee O'Hagan · Posted: Tue 12 May, 2015 2:45 pm Post subject:

Top class Rob,
Well done,
Cool

Bruce Wilson · Posted: Tue 12 May, 2015 3:03 pm Post subject:

I have long followed Castle Keep and thought that maybe I might, some day, manage to get a custom-made sgian-dubh for Highland dress wear but this is just jaw-dropping; a truly beautiful piece of the swordsmith's craft and art. The pattern-weld of the blade is equally impressive and perfectly complements the style, detail and artistry of the finished sword and accoutrements.

I think you can safely say that what you have achieved more than meets your stated aim of creating a "masterpiece." It truly deserves to be displayed somewhere prominent and the British Museum sounds about right to me!

Big Grin

Jerry Monaghan · Posted: Tue 12 May, 2015 11:17 pm Post subject:

Hi Rob
Congratulations on an fine piece that is one real nice replica of the fetter lane sword and one of my all time favorites
You have come an long way from the knights sword that you made for me.

Rob Miller · Industry Professional

Thanks for all the comments here,not sure what to tackle next now?
i thinki will need to sell this one first.

Max L · Posted: Wed 13 May, 2015 6:08 am Post subject:

If you are still in the anglo saxon mood, I'd love to see your take on either the Gilling West or Abingdon swords!

Jean Le-Palud · Posted: Wed 13 May, 2015 6:41 am Post subject:

Obviously your most achieved work so far Rob ! Very nicely done !

Michael Granovsky · Posted: Wed 13 May, 2015 8:49 am Post subject:

IMHO:

Theo Squires · Posted: Thu 14 May, 2015 7:22 pm Post subject:

Truly remarkable! What an excellent sword.