Thanks for sharing that Greg! Tell Patrick congratulations on a very beautiful set. I particularly like the scabbard.

-Grey

Gorgeous! A very big congratulations to Patrick Kelly on this pending acquisition!

Not having studied this type of sword much, I can't comment on the authenticity of it, but I have a good idea that the two of them can put together a concept that is more than in the ballpark...

But what I can say for sure is that this is a gorgeous piece. I love the details.

Wow! That's really nice Mr Kelly. Thank you for sharing that with us. What is the scabbard made of? I hear that some were iron over wood. Very interesting pattern in the blade as well. Congratulations! I'm hoping you write a review once you get to handle it. :cool:

Respectfully,

Andrew

I can imagine Patrick is very excited to soon be the proud owner of this beautiful project, but
I'd like everyone to note -- everyone that has hopes of commissioning his or her own project
in the future : The first post where we read about this project was dated January 8th, 2007.
The post showing the picture of Patrick's sword is dated June 13th, 2007 ...

Variables for different ideas and different styles notwithstanding, Patrick's sword w/scabbard
was finished inside 6 months time. Is this an abberation of the thought I've read oft repeated
that one should expect as much as 3 years for a custom project to be completed? Is Mr. Barta
some sort of exception to this vague rule ? Should myArmoury commission a delegation to
approach Mr. Barta and determine that he is -- in fact ! -- human and not alien and just did
one wang-willy-bip-bang-bop of a job for a very respected member of the sword community ?

Excellent point that I didn't immediately consider, Nathan. I stand awakened. B-)

Holy smoke! That is a gorgeous sword. It really makes me excited for my spot in line to come up! Thanks for sharing this with us.

I am on Patrick's 3 year wait list- but we have already had a good exchange regarding some of the details of my commission. I am excited- even though I have to wait that long. I believe that Patrick produces some of the most historically based and quality work out there. Some details can only come from a custom smith and SOME details can only be executed by Patrick Barta. I also feel that his prices are very reasonable for what you get- not counting the international shipping- that's another matter.

Jeremy

The sword arrived last week in good condition, with only a 2-day ship time. For $300 shipping charges it better be quick, LOL. Here are some close-ups Patrick took and asked to have posted. I handled the sword yesterday, and yes it handles as well as it looks, and it looks even better in person than the pics tell.:} Enjoy!

[ Linked Image ]
[ Linked Image ]
[ Linked Image ]
[ Linked Image ]
[ Linked Image ]
[ Linked Image ]
[ Linked Image ]
[ Linked Image ]

More here: http://www.pbase.com/khp_plk/barta_work&page=all

Gorgeous! I think the scabbard may be as interesting a piece of art as the sword itself! My congratulations to Mr Kelly.

The sword looks really nice, but that scabbard just makes me drool. Is it all metal construction or is there something lining it? It looks too thin for there to be wood, but maybe felt or something like that?

I'm glad that Patrick Barta's designs are not appropriate for my period of interest, otherwise I'd be handing over my savings account right about now.

-Grey

That is so extravegently awesome it borders on ridiculous. I can't even begin to imagine how much it costs if the shipping alone was $300. One day, I hope to be able to get a Barta piece, but I don't see it happening for a long time.

When I started my order with Patrick for his Abingdon sword last November, his backlog was 2 1/2 years. I am now just about 1/4 of the way through the waitng period. :D

I could tell you how much it cost, but then PK would track us all down and...well...you know the rest. ;)
Seriously though, I can say that it was probably the most reasonably priced custom sword/scabbard combo I've ever seen and Patrick got a heck of a deal.

Greyson - yes the scabbard is all metal with no lining. It has a nice fit which surprised me. The back side is heat-blued and wraps around the front. Very nicely done all around.

PK wishes to say thanks to everyone for their kind comments, and best to all.

One more picture showing in-hand for scale.

[ Linked Image ]

Impressive in every way. :cool:

Oh, someone asked before what the scabbard is made of ? Maybe I missed it but I don't remember seeing that information ?

All metal but what metal ? Steel, silver, some alloy like nickel silver, a white bronze ? Just looks too white for steel to me, but I could be wrong.

:D Thats is a real jewel, love everything on that sword and scabbard,
and that wide mix of metal, wood and all.
Made of Patrick for Patrick, congrats from Patrik :cool:

Hey Greg!
Rip his cloths of and paint him blue and send him out to that sand pit and take some photos. :p

I see that Patrick Barta has it up on his TEMPL site as sword number 126 for 1100 EUROs. That seems qyite reasonable for the apparent level of work that goes into the sword.

This is maybe bit off topic..but I have tried to reach Patrick Barta through his templ@templ.net email for 2-3 weeks now...no reply. A few of my emails got bounced back too... So i was wondering how i can get in contact with him?