Thank you folks!

Doug, the strap bridge, is made from red deer antler and the blade is 84.5 cm. It is a fairly big blade. There is no concave shape to the profile. This is the result of many sharpenings over its life span.

Jean, you have to thank Tim for the proportions really. I had to try several times to get it just right. In the end I'm glad he kept pushing me as I think the proportions are very pleasing.

WOW Tim,

That's really a beautiful sword. I'm seriously jealous. I hope I can make it to the Chicago area some time and maybe see some of your fine collection. :)

You've definitely got one of the most impressive collections around in my book. :eek:

Holy crap that's nice.

Tim, whenever you have the time, please post a lineup of your collection...how many Robert Moc, Barta, arms and armor customs have you accumulated these past years? all jaw dropping blades...not one I would not sell my car for :)

You do have great taste in swords, and obviously know where to knock to get these done,...by the very best only.

J

I'm not sure that we (us collectors) appreciate the finer details involved in making a blade like this.

Check out the things being said about this sword on Bladesmith's Forum: http://forums.dfoggknives.com/index.php?showtopic=22195

This is outrageously good work... and being completed in a time-frame that should attract the attention of any maker out there.

Impressive on all fronts.

Thanks for the compliments everyone! Jeff has been really good to work with! I will take a group shot of my swords at some point very soon. Jeff sent me a photo of the strap bridge now that it has been secured to the scabbard. I love the subtle details on the straps that hold it to the scabbard.

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Awesome work! Congratulations!

Jeff sent pictures of the completed belt fittings and chape today... I love them. He will be sending finished shots soon. I can't wait!

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Here's a fun pic Jeff sent. He's wearing a hauberk with the finished sword over it. The photo gives a nice look at what it will be like to wear it...

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Nice set-up! An elegant, no-nonsense warrior's weapon deserves a stylish but understated suspension system like this. Looking forward to some more detailed 'artistic' shots of the final product.

I'm curious about the suspension system, especially the extra long strap reaching quite far down the scabbard; where did Jeff come up with this?

It does seem a bit long. I think I will shorten it up. Most of the strap work is inspired by conceptual sketches done by Peter Johnson, but I just guessed at the distance. I will have to see how Tim feels about my shortening it a bit.

Jeff

I didn't mean to be critical Jeff, it looks good. Its just longer than usual so I wondered if you were basing on something in particular. The only practical concern I could see is that it might tend to catch on things walking through brushy territory.

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What a nice sword recreated from an archaeological find.

Now that the sword has FINALLY made it to Tim, I can share a few pic of it finished. The lower strap in this image was altered after the photo shoot so I just left it off in these pics.






Jeff

This sword is just great! Jeff was fantastic to work with as well. I can't say enough good things about his work. The sword is great, the scabbard is great, the fittings are great! It was a pleasure to work with Jeff and I look forward to doing so again!

Group shot of later viking period swords. (Well...mostly)

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That's a beautiful sword to add to your phenomenal collection.

Your newest sword is among my favorite designs and the inlay is stunning.