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Just finished this order. I received an inquiry into getting a sword made as the client had been looking at getting a production sword but wanted something custom. He had a design idea in mind that included the tip bevel and the dimensions. Then his wife contacted me and asked that I make this but keep it quiet as it would be a gift for his birthday. So, having a design in mind I made this.
Specs:
DHIII's W2 with a blade length of 22 1/4" and an OAL of 32 3/4"
Wrought iron guard and spacer. I hammer finished the guard.
The copper habaki is heat coloured and I'm not sure if it's showing just right but it's a really rich colour.
The wood is white oak that I aged with a wire brush and the solution of the vinegar and steel from removing the scale on the guard
The tang extends almost to full length and the peined copper pin is through the tang.
Hemp wrapped with dragonfly menuki and sealed with epoxy.
I used very little clay on this and left the spine and most of the little upper bevel exposed to preserve some of the benefits of a through hardened blade.
With the down curve of the blade, I felt it had a Macedonian quality, something like a modern take on the falcata or kopis blade.
So when I did the guard I tried to capture some of the lines of the Macedonian helmets.
Here's some pics.
Specs:
DHIII's W2 with a blade length of 22 1/4" and an OAL of 32 3/4"
Wrought iron guard and spacer. I hammer finished the guard.
The copper habaki is heat coloured and I'm not sure if it's showing just right but it's a really rich colour.
The wood is white oak that I aged with a wire brush and the solution of the vinegar and steel from removing the scale on the guard
The tang extends almost to full length and the peined copper pin is through the tang.
Hemp wrapped with dragonfly menuki and sealed with epoxy.
I used very little clay on this and left the spine and most of the little upper bevel exposed to preserve some of the benefits of a through hardened blade.
With the down curve of the blade, I felt it had a Macedonian quality, something like a modern take on the falcata or kopis blade.
So when I did the guard I tried to capture some of the lines of the Macedonian helmets.
Here's some pics.
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