Here are some great photographs by Peter Rebac of Amber Studios, Edinburgh of a Sword made by Paul Macdonald of Macdonald Armouries.
The sword is a reproduction of the Gilling sword in Yorkshire museum.
I made the blade , the commission and the rest of the work was Paul Macdonald's. Blade is en42J and 15n20, 7 layer twists with high layer edge (700 or so) . the handle is wrought iron stabilised bog oak and silver.
I really love the look of this piece and the photographs bring out the visual texture briliantly. there is an underplay to it all that I really love.
I get great satisfaction when a blade of my making is brought to life in this way in someone else's hands.

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hope you like it .
All the best Owen

Hi Owen and Paul.
This is one really nice sword and one of my all time favorites.
Congratulations on an combined effort I envy the new owner he must be so proud.
Thanks for posting

Wow! Lovely sword. You did a great job on the blade Owen! Any chance to see a full length shot?

One of my all time favorite swords and by far my favorite re-creation.

Very good work from both craftsmen!

Great work Owen and Paul -- truly tremendous.

Superb! Amazing work both of you.