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Patrick Kelly




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PostPosted: Wed 03 Nov, 2010 3:52 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I would sell every piece in my current collection in order to own this sword. I love everything about it: the proportions, lines, detailing of the hilt, etc. To my eye this sword has a perfect balance of the different elements that make up a truly great sword. The combination of materials in the grip give it a hard yet organic look, and I can't express how much I love the tooling on the leather grip cover. I've really come to love that kind of detail work on grips and scabbards. The styling of the guard and pommel also add a lot to the aesthetic value of the piece, not too much but just exactly right.

I've been studying swords for well over a quarter of a century now and I've seen few modern makers who can match Peters sense of proportional and aesthetic balance. Combine that with an excellent knowledge of the mechanical properties of sword design and Peters work is really unbeatable. Some can equal it, none have yet to surpass it.

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PostPosted: Thu 04 Nov, 2010 12:34 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I'll take two thanks, mate.

Just need to slip over to Fort Knox and steal my weight in gold, because it would be worth every penny Happy

Seriously, that is some of the most beautiful work I have seen, and I look at a lot of sword pr0n.

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PostPosted: Wed 10 Nov, 2010 6:22 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Thank you all for your appreciative words!
I am honored and glad that my work is met with encouragement like this.

Currently there is new work in progress in the smithy in preparation for the Park Lane Arms Fair in London first weekend March 2011 and the Messer Macher Messe in Solingen in May.
-If you happen to be some where close and can manage a visit to any of these events, you are most welcome to my table to have a closer look at the fruits of the fire Happy

In progress: long dagger(s), a pattern welded seax and perhaps some reconstruction(s) from the Castillion hoard.
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Jean Thibodeau




PostPosted: Wed 10 Nov, 2010 11:29 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Peter Johnsson wrote:
Thank you all for your appreciative words!
I am honored and glad that my work is met with encouragement like this.



If our words of encouragement are helping to keep you motivated and are something that give you good feelings I couldn't be happier. Happy Cool

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PostPosted: Wed 10 Nov, 2010 3:50 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

What kind of long daggers are you working on Peter?
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PostPosted: Wed 10 Nov, 2010 11:21 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Patrick,
Plans are still pretty open but the daggers below are inspiring to me:



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Patrick Kelly




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PostPosted: Thu 11 Nov, 2010 2:13 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Excellent choices Peter.

I particularly like the rondel in the second photo. The proportions and the hollow ground blade are very attractive, sleek and deadly. The fullered basilard (?) in the last photo is also interesting. The dagger you're holding in the next to last photo is good, but the pommel shape seems a bit crude when compared to the rest of the piece.

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PostPosted: Thu 11 Nov, 2010 4:51 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Patrick Kelly wrote:
I particularly like the rondel in the second photo. The proportions and the hollow ground blade are very attractive, sleek and deadly.


My thoughts exactly - I have fallen in love with this one! Peter can you say just little more about it please?

Neil.
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Jean Thibodeau




PostPosted: Thu 11 Nov, 2010 5:17 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Neil Langley wrote:
Patrick Kelly wrote:
I particularly like the rondel in the second photo. The proportions and the hollow ground blade are very attractive, sleek and deadly.


My thoughts exactly - I have fallen in love with this one! Peter can you say just little more about it please?

Neil.


Same here, I really like the handle on it as well as the interesting blade asymmetric bevels.

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R D Moore




PostPosted: Thu 11 Nov, 2010 6:46 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I'm intrigued by the one in the 5th photo with the S shaped guard. Is it the photo angle or is the spine actually that thick? I'm facinated with this piece.
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PostPosted: Fri 12 Nov, 2010 12:03 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Peter Johnsson wrote:
In progress: long dagger(s), a pattern welded seax and perhaps some reconstruction(s) from the Castillion hoard.


Peter, if I had a vote for a particular Castillion reconstruction, it would be for Oakeshott Records XV.2, a sword with a V.2 pommel, type 11 guard, and a very long 91.5 cm (36 inch) blade. Or maybe XV.8 - Or...
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PostPosted: Fri 12 Nov, 2010 12:21 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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I would sell every piece in my current collection in order to own this sword

Just wanted to add that I also would sell every piece in Patrick's collection to own this sword. Laughing Out Loud
It's the nicest modern sword I have ever seen. Period.
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