Finished sword, YEAH THAT'S RIGHT FINISHED

Sam Salvati

Sam Salvati

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And here it is, after a long road!

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Stats are as follows:

Overall length-36 5/8ths
Grip length-10 1/4
Blade length-26 1/4
POB (point of balance)-4 3/8ths from the front of the guard
Sweet spot-17 inches out from the guard, 9 inches from the tip
Steel-1075 with a lazy waves hamon
Finish-Satin, but still able to make out the hamon
Grip wood-Zebrawood
Hilt steel-mild steel


Handling:
Blade is very nice, bit heavy due to not much taper, but balances very nice in the hand. Cuts very well, very fast. Rings like a bell when flicked and when you cut.

Fit and finish:
Fit is good, nice and tight, hilt feels solid no rattles or looseness anywhere

Overall impression:
Friggin awesome! MY first complete sword!!!!!!!


Comments and critique welcome please, I am pleased and proud as could be, but do not hesitate to offer suggestions on improvement. Special thanks to John Lundemo, I originally forged the blade from a blank, but it was John who helped HT and ground the blade in it's beginning stages, all I did was polish it and finish grind and etch to bring out the hamon, then regound the down curve tip, gave it the satin finish, made all the hilt parts and mounted it. Thanks brother!
 
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Looks good, I am glad for you getting it done and enjoying it and the sense of accomplishment. Enjoy jim
 
Thanks guys!!!!! Matt, I am already in planning on the hilts of some of the others! I thought the urge to want to finish things would atleast let up a bit once I got this one done but IT'S GOTTEN WORSE!!!!!!!!
 
I have to weight it at work with the scale, I don't own one :D. I'll let you know Monday Page.
 
Very nice,,,I really like your choice of wood...
As far as Comments and critiques......You really need to get some sun on those legs:eek::D:D:D
 
it looks really solid and well made. i wish i could swing it around a bit. i love the grip. beautiful ,really beautiful.
 
I'm happy for ya Sam. It came out very sweet! Now you are a "Sword Maker" How do you like that title? Again Again.
 
I'm with Stacy, Sam. That looks really nice. Hope I get to swing it at Ashokan.

Now about those other blades...:D
 
Bruce Bump said:
I'm happy for ya Sam. It came out very sweet! Now you are a "Sword Maker" How do you like that title? Again Again.
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Thank you Bruce, I am honored. "Sam Salvati, Sword Maker".......I like the sound of that :D.

Toxey, THOSE ARE TUBE SOCKS.

I'll have this one and hopefully more, as well as a few other goodies at Ashokan and everyone can of course have a go! The first one is always the hardest, and I learned ALOT doing this one and it's not as intimidating as it was.
 
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Thanks David! And honest, my legs are white but those are over the calf socks......honest :p .


I weighed the sword today here at work, 2.52 pounds exactly.
 
Good for you Sam!

Judging by the pix,... you definitely have the archetypical look of a swordsmith down. :)

... especially that last pic. That says it all!
 
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