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James Cunniffe
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 Posted: Sun 29 Jan, 2012 8:08 am Post subject: DIY tinker long sword |
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I have always liked this bare blade so I decided to get one for a project.
Here are a few photos of what I ended up with.
I made the pommel which I must say was a pain but I'm happy with the results, the guard I modified from a windlass irish sword by cutting off the two cone shaped ends I think it looks better if not more historic.
I have a little more touch ups to do but it is getting there.
The p.o.b is now 3.5 from the guard the pommel is hot penned.
The guard is 9 inch, grip 8 , over all with pommel 10 1/2 inch.
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Though the pen is mightier than the sword,
the sword speaks louder and stronger at any given moment.
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Lewis Ballard
Location: Houston, TX Joined: 27 Dec 2009
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I like it. I can't speak to any historicity, but I like it. There's something special about putting together your own kit. Congratulations!
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David Lewis Smith
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very nicely done,
David L Smith
MSG (RET)
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James Cunniffe
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Thamks Guys, I'm not sure how historic my DIY project is but i like it,if anyone can tell me if there is an historic example similar my DIY that would be great.
Though the pen is mightier than the sword,
the sword speaks louder and stronger at any given moment.
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Eric W. Norenberg
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James, that is a very sleek looking sword. Did you reduce the flared shoulders on your blade? My HT Longsword had a more obvious "swell" at the guard.
Also, would you tell us a bit about creating the pommel?
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James Cunniffe
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| Posted: Mon 30 Jan, 2012 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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Eric I did not modify the blade, I agree the shoulders do look less flared than usual but this is how it came.
As for the pommel I got a 12 inch by 1 1/2 hex piece of steel for 4 bucks and started grinding, filing and sanding and never .again lol but I am happy I did it once.
Though the pen is mightier than the sword,
the sword speaks louder and stronger at any given moment.
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