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Stephen A. Fisher
Location: Kentucky USA Joined: 17 Oct 2003
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 Posted: Fri 18 Feb, 2005 3:03 pm Post subject: Phoenix Metal Creations Smallsword (photo intensive) |
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Hi All,
My loop-hilt smallsword from Erik Stevenson arrived today.  Here are some stats and a few pictures.
Weight- 11oz
Overall length- 31 9/16
Blade length-25 9/16
Blade Width- 1 2/16
Grip & pommel length- 5 2/16"
Point of balance- approx 1.25" from guard
*Blade- German, 18th Century*
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Stephen A. Fisher
Location: Kentucky USA Joined: 17 Oct 2003
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* pictured alongside my custom loop-hilt smallsword from Arms & Armor *
http://www.myArmoury.com/review_aa_loop.html
Last edited by Stephen A. Fisher on Fri 18 Feb, 2005 7:18 pm; edited 1 time in total
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Jonathon Janusz
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Very nice, Stephen. I take it this was a piece being filled on the backlog, as I thought Erik wasn't taking on more commissions currently.
Also, is that blade based on a particular antique example. With that rough finish the thing looks elegant and refined from the scabbard up, but positively sinister from the hilt down
an interesting blend.
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Patrick Kelly
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Beautiful Stephen, just beautiful.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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William Goodwin
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Said it before & I"ll say it again, Stephen, that is an awesome looking small-sword. That pommel
is so cool! Congrats & enjoy.
Bill
Roanoke Sword Guilde
roanokeswordguilde@live.com
"I was born for this" - Joan of Arc
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Alex Oster
Location: Washington and Yokohama Joined: 01 Mar 2004
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Man... That is absolutly great!
Congrats!! 
The pen is mightier than the sword, especially since it can get past security and be stabbed it into a jugular.
This site would be better if everytime I clicked submit... I got to hear a whip crack!
My collection: Various Blades & Conan related
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Nate C.
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Stephen,
Ooooooh boy ! Gag, now I have to add another "I want..." to my growing list  . Very nice. Quick question though; where did you pick up the blade (Jonathon - the blade IS an antique  ) and was it mounted or bare?
Cheers,
Nate C.
Sapere Aude
"If you are going to kill the man, at least give him a decent salute." - A. Blansitt
If they ever come up with a Swashbuckling School, I think one of the courses should be Laughing, then Jumping Off Something. --Jack Handy
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Ben Sweet
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What a beauty! After comming back from Vegas small-swordless this just makes it worse..
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Stephen A. Fisher
Location: Kentucky USA Joined: 17 Oct 2003
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| Jonathon Janusz wrote: | Very nice, Stephen. I take it this was a piece being filled on the backlog, as I thought Erik wasn't taking on more commissions currently.
Also, is that blade based on a particular antique example. With that rough finish the thing looks elegant and refined from the scabbard up, but positively sinister from the hilt down
an interesting blend. |
Hi Jonathon,
Thanks. Correct. I placed this order with Erik in Feb 03'.
Here is a old thread discussing the blade.
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t...smallsword
| Patrick Kelly wrote: | | Beautiful Stephen, just beautiful. |
Hi Patrick,
Thanks. I could not agree with you more.
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A bit of information on this piece. It is based on several existing examples pictured below.
*4 original loop-hilts from the 1770/80's*
*smallswords with the distinct elongated faceted pommel, a type of decoration that was popular in the 1770/80's*
The reason I wanted it to have grip wrapped with ray skin rather than a wire wrapped grip was to give it the 'officer's smallsword' look. There are several existing examples from the 18th century, and it was common on smallswords in the Royal Navy in the 19th century.
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Stephen A. Fisher
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| Nate C. wrote: | | Quick question though; where did you pick up the blade (Jonathon - the blade IS an antique ) and was it mounted or bare? |
Hey Nate,
I happened to come across the blade on Ebay. It was bare, as seen in the photos.
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Thanks for the comments everyone. Erik's work is amazing to say the least. If this smallsword was dropped in the 18th century, it would blend right in. The balance of this sword and execution of detail are perfect. The only thing I can think that is missing is a matching scabbard with belt hanger. lol
One more picture...
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Geoff Freeman
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Stephen, that is just wicked cool. It seems more special, I think, to have an antique blade re-mounted, which was, as I understand it, a fairly common practice "back in the day." And re-mounted on such a hilt as from Mr. Stevenson hearkens back to that grandiose period.
A hope a review is forthcoming. I am interested to hear how that blade works in that hilt.
Geoff
Geoffrey C. Freeman
Durendal Fencing Club
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Joe Fults
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Well done.
"The goal shouldn’t be to avoid being evil; it should be to actively do good." - Danah Boyd
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Allen Johnson
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Very sexy! I've not given the smallsword much of a look till the last 6 months or so and have been casually looking at makers. I would deffinatley want one that has the really wide ricasso. Love the grip as well. Makes it have more of a manly look and much more buisnesslike. Congrats!
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Chris Holzman
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Stephen,
that is absolutely outstanding.
If you happen to have the camera out again, could you pop a shot or two of the blades termination into the point?
What is the point of balance like on this?
Chris Holzman
River City Fencing Club
Wichita, KS
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Thomas McDonald
myArmoury Alumni
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Hi Chris
Stephen posted this above : | Quote: | | Point of balance- approx 1.25" from guard |
Hi Stephen
As I've told you before ..... your new sword is simply outstanding,!
Truly a beautiful piece of work from Erik !
Bet it would look real nice next to my fancy basket-hilts ;-) Mac
'Gott Bewahr Die Oprechte Schotten'
XX ANDRIA XX FARARA XX
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Lee O'Hagan
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Great stuff,
Stephen,
Did Eric mention if this type of faceting was notably more difficult to do,
i'm also wondering if you had thoughts on antiquing the hilt as the project progressed,
really nice to see an old blade being given the time honoured tradition of rehilting by an excellent cutler,
i'l echo the thoughts of many and say i wish i was on eric's list, 
Thanks for sharing,and excellent pics as always,
cheers,
Lee.
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Chris Holzman
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| Thomas McDonald wrote: |
Hi Chris
Stephen posted this above : | Quote: | | Point of balance- approx 1.25" from guard |
Hi Stephen
As I've told you before ..... your new sword is simply outstanding,!
Truly a beautiful piece of work from Erik !
Bet it would look real nice next to my fancy basket-hilts ;-) Mac |
Ooops... thanks. guess I should enroll in remedial reading.
Chris Holzman
River City Fencing Club
Wichita, KS
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Bill Grandy
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I think those pictures just came out of my monitor screen and smacked me around a little before returning. Good god, Stephen, I love those swords! I hadn't noticed the thumb indentation in the guard before, either. That's a really nice subtle touch!
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Stephen A. Fisher
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| Chris Holzman wrote: | | If you happen to have the camera out again, could you pop a shot or two of the blades termination into the point? |
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a few more shots..
| Lee O' Hagan wrote: | Did Eric mention if this type of faceting was notably more difficult to do,
i'm also wondering if you had thoughts on antiquing the hilt as the project progressed. |
Good question. I had originally given Erik several different types of decoration that I liked, and he said that this was one that he would like to do. I did have several thoughts about what type of finish to have done, but ultimately I decided I wanted it to have it polished. I really like the polished finish that he put on his swords and I love the contrast on this smallsword. I do think that if I would have asked for a finish similar to that on Nathan's hand & a half it would look great as well and give it a more 'antique' look.
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Stephen A. Fisher
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| Bill Grandy wrote: | | I hadn't noticed the thumb indentation in the guard before, either. That's a really nice subtle touch! |
It is actually like that on both sides.
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