Info Favorites Register Log in
myArmoury.com Discussion Forums

Forum index Memberlist Usergroups Spotlight Topics Search
Forum Index > Historical Arms Talk > Witham sword recreation from Kevin CashenProduct Review Reply to topic
This is a standard topic  
Author Message
Joss Delage




Location: Seattle
Joined: 05 May 2016

Posts: 3

PostPosted: Fri 30 Dec, 2016 2:45 pm    Post subject: Witham sword recreation from Kevin Cashen         Reply with quote

So, I've been pretty quiet for the last few years, for a variety of reasons. However, I have remained interested in the field of custom knives and edged artifacts. Recently my interest in Western-style swords has come to the forefront. When Kevin told me last May he might have a spot available I took advantage of the opportunity to discuss a sword commission. As I have very little in my collection in terms of Western swords, I was pretty open minded, which is sometimes the best situation to be in when discussing a project. I wanted a 1-hand Western sword, with a double-edged, symmetrical profile. We had a couple back and forth discussing various options, including a type XIV. However, when I asked Kevin for his input he suggested we look at the Witham sword, which is at the British museum. It's a Type X sword, and you can see it here:

http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collect...p;partId=1

I loved this idea. This is an awe-inspiring sword, which retains some characteristics from previous generations. Kevin felt that the inscription was a bit much, and I agree with that. On my side, I suggested a different pommel shape and we settled on a Brazil nut shape. We agreed on materials (L6 for the blade, wrought iron for the fittings), and we were go.

The sword was finished in November and I asked Kevin to ship it to Jim for him to do his usual outstanding photography work. The blade is 32" and the sword overall is 38".



View user's profile Send private message
Glen A Cleeton




Location: Nipmuc USA
Joined: 21 Aug 2003

Posts: 1,973

PostPosted: Fri 30 Dec, 2016 3:51 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

It is great to see this posted!. Kevin had posted to his Facebook but just with a general description of the effort and a few forging shots. The net end result looks great, congratulations.. L6 has been a favorite for Kevin's swords.

Cheers

GC

https://www.facebook.com/KevinRCashen/?pnref=story
View user's profile Send private message
J.D. Crawford




Location: Toronto
Joined: 25 Dec 2006

Spotlight topics: 1
Posts: 1,903

PostPosted: Fri 30 Dec, 2016 4:56 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

That's a great looking sword. Gael Fabre also did a version of the Witham sword with a Brazil nut pommel but this one looks more authentic.
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Mark Moore




Location: East backwoods-assed Texas
Joined: 01 Oct 2003
Likes: 6 pages
Reading list: 1 book

Posts: 2,294

PostPosted: Sat 31 Dec, 2016 5:52 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Very, very nice! I bet it feels great in hand. Love that pommel shape...my fave. I like the grainy texture of the leather on the scabbard...gives it a tough, no-nonsense look............McM
''Life is like a box of chocolates...'' --- F. Gump
View user's profile Send private message
Mark Moore




Location: East backwoods-assed Texas
Joined: 01 Oct 2003
Likes: 6 pages
Reading list: 1 book

Posts: 2,294

PostPosted: Sat 31 Dec, 2016 6:18 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Ohhh....cool. Just now really noticed the hammered finish on the scabbard chape!.....Sweet... Wink ......McM
''Life is like a box of chocolates...'' --- F. Gump
View user's profile Send private message
Scott Kowalski




Location: Oak Lawn, IL USA
Joined: 24 Nov 2006

Posts: 818

PostPosted: Sat 31 Dec, 2016 10:06 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

That is a great looking sword and scabbard! Congratulations to both yourself and Kevin. The Brazil Nut pommel goes very well with the design of the rest of the sword.
Chris Landwehr 10/10/49-1/1/09 My Mom
View user's profile Send private message
J.D. Crawford




Location: Toronto
Joined: 25 Dec 2006

Spotlight topics: 1
Posts: 1,903

PostPosted: Sat 31 Dec, 2016 1:48 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I with I had thought of this myself. The more I look at it, the more I like it. The hilt is reminiscent of this early Peter Johnsson piece (second from left):


 Attachment: 48.96 KB
PJ1.jpg


 Attachment: 68.99 KB
PJ2.jpg

View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Joss Delage




Location: Seattle
Joined: 05 May 2016

Posts: 3

PostPosted: Mon 02 Jan, 2017 5:40 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Thanks all. It was fun to get back and forth on this with Kevin. We ended up with something much, much nicer than what I had started with, and I also think that the brazil nut pommel looks better than the original disk-shaped one.
View user's profile Send private message


Display posts from previous:   
Forum Index > Historical Arms Talk > Witham sword recreation from Kevin CashenProduct Review
Page 1 of 1 Reply to topic
All times are GMT - 8 Hours

View previous topic :: View next topic
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum






All contents © Copyright 2003-2024 myArmoury.com — All rights reserved
Discussion forums powered by phpBB © The phpBB Group
Switch to the Basic Low-bandwidth Version of the forum