and the latest is working on the termination of the fullers where they curves









Most folks here probably are into more historical swords, and this is most definantly a fantasy sword inspired by Peter's work on LOTR< so it may not be your cup of tea, but it is most definantly one of the most unique sword designs I have ever seen.
It has some very unique features such as the curving fullers, the triple fullers with the central fuller terminating before the flanking fullers.....and then on top of that its a leaf blade.
Ive said it before and Ill say it again, I only know of TWO swordsmiths, (Peter and John lundemo) our there that "get" leaf blades. I dont know why it is, but it seems like leafblade shapes must be hard to get right..
Also, another unique feature of the sword is the pommel, its a work of art in of itself.
ALso, the guard is going to be very unique once its finished...

That looks great David. I got into swords because of reading books like Lord of the Rings and Conan so I still have a place in my heart for fantasy inspired swords especially functional ones. I know I look forward to seeing the finished project. Peter is a very talented smith.

I can't argue, that's pretty cool. In particular the pommel is very, very nice looking. I love all the lines and little details that keep the eye moving from one area to the next.

A great eye catcher you have in the works there!

very good looking blade, can't wait to see the finished product.

I'm not much into fantasy swords, but the outstanding craftsmanship evident in this piece is pretty mind-boggling. I can't wait to see it finished.

I know this thread is almost a year old, but, was wondering if the sword was ever finished and how did it come out.

Thanks

Ok. It's been almost another year (and over 5 since this thread started :eek: ). Any updates on this project? I'm in love with that pommel and would love to see the finished piece.

Still going slowly, I am currrently covering the grip, but it is awkward as the ceilings are being painted so everything in the house is downstairs, including the workshop. But hopefully in a few more days.

Peter, thank you so much for the update. Really glad to see this is still ongoing. What had been posted so far is just spectacular and I can't wait to see the eventual finished piece. I'm especially fond of what you've done with that pommel. Just beautiful. :D

Been a while since an update but it's still coming along

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OK - major congratulations on the design... you did it RIGHT.

Orcrist was an ELVEN Blade - it's just fine that a Dwarf got hold of it, but it was NOT designed for a Dwarf. Nor have I ever been able to understand why Peter Jackson invented Elvish Katanas :(.

Now one thing - should you opt for engraving? Remember the swords History. You will want runes of THIS ilk:

http://www.reocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/9902/runegond.html

Those are Gondolinic Runes - slightly different from third age runes. If Curious? The small drawing at the bottom reads "Glamdring" - and clearly shows something that is NOT a Katana :). Your design is very, VERY good.

Well we opted for no engravings for aesthetic purposes. It's got a lot of intricate shapes and we didn't want to break it up
However it does have a CZ stone in the cross

That's a classic Peter Lyon design and is VERY much in keeping with the established style for both "Sting" and "Glamdring" from the LotR movies trilogy. I have to say that I much prefer this look to the Elven sabres; it intuitively feels much more like what I was expecting from reading the books. Having said that, I don't necessarily dislike the sabres and glaives that they came up with (there were actually some very clever ideas), I just prefer this!

The only sword design from the movies that just doesn't do it for me at all was the movie version of "Orcrist" from The Hobbit. Yes, I know that Orcrist translates as the "Goblin Cleaver" -- but that doesn't mean that it actually has to LOOK just like an over-grown butcher's cleaver! (Sorry, Peter...!!) I understand that from Peter Jackson's point of view there is a filmmaker's imperative that the two swords should be obviously distinguishable from one another on-screen and that forces an entirely different set of design requirements that necessarily push the creative process down a different path.

THIS design, however, is the PERFECT companion for the movie versions of Glamdring and Sting. It makes much more sense for another Elven sword that was meant to have been designed and forged at around the same time. In my head and my imagination when reading the books this is much more how I imagine Orcrist to be. Amazing work!

Sigh - don't me started on Peter Jackson. He might as well have given Thorin an M60. The movie Orcrist is silly, on several fronts.

Well here we go folks!
She is finally finished!
Peter sent me pics of the assembled sword with finished blade
(Note hasn't been peened yet hence the tang)

Very brilliant. So much better than what they put into the movie. So much better. Excellent vision, excellent art and its going to an excellent caretaker.

Now this is interesting - edrigol (especially) the construction photos....

I see that a single piece grip has been made - the risers are even in. Yet, a steel ring relief shows in the grip core....

So - (an assumption) - the grip core will be nearly complete, and THEN cut at the center of the ring relief, allowing the ring to be slid in .... and I'm sure allowances have been made for the saw kerf.

This is a VERY good post - not only is the sword stunning - there is some serious data within the photos. I now understand HOW to best construct a grip with an incorporated ring :).

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WOW! That is truely beautiful! I wish I had the cash,and more to the point "patience" to get something like this made.
6 years! I guess, all-the-more-sweet, when you get it in hand :-) congrats!

That is really spectacular. I have not seen a new LOTR sword in a long time. I love the excitation of the whole look and the attention to detail is remarkable

What a well made and beautiful sword! What strikes me the most about this blade in the pommel and guard, a would imagine the guard ends could make decent hammer, the "beards a great tripping device, and the hollow ground pommel a great flanged mace!