Kevin Cashen Small Sword......Coop, help!

Now that's a carving set.

That sets enough to bring the turkey back to life just to take a look.
 
BladeGoblin said:
Very nice Steven, what a prolific and passionate collector you are.
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I don't know about prolific, Anthony, as all I'm doing is buying knives, perhaps, avaricious? Thank you for the compliment, regardless!

SharpbyCoop said:
It's interesting that you considered this as an heirloom. I understand.......
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It is one singular item that represents just about all that I am, and hope to become. I hope the future caretakers of this piece can appreciate it, and don't try to cut machine gun barrels in half with it.;)

Also, thank you to Riad, you are the model of graciousness and tact that I completely and utterly fail to emulate, but I still try.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
I have a sword in order with Kevin since March 2003. This thread prompted me to take another look at his site. Have you guys read his articles here: http://www.cashenblades.com/hype.html? Hot stuff...

:thumbup: :D

As for your sword, well, it's a masterpiece. I don't like the short sword pattern, but as they go, this one is superb.
 
Fantastic looking short sword, I'd like to see it being held to get a proper idea of the scale.

Kevins damascus is benchmark as far as I am concerned, I have seen damascus blades that he has scrapped as being flawed that many would be proud of. I also have a damascus user from Kevin that is one of the best and sharpest edges I have come across.

Stephen
 
the possum said:
And that's what I was wondering when I mentioned a "transitional" piece. Somewhere between a rapier and the later classic smallswords that were almost totally for thrusting (yet still had sharpened edges.) Most of these later smallswords I've seen stats for were usually in the 10 oz -1 pound range, and I recall one that was 18 oz.

In no way am I attempting to denigrate the sword here; I'm merely curious about the inspiration for the design.
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Just received a full write-up from Kevin, including every step of process used in the creation of the small sword.

In answer to the Possum's query, I quote,

"... I have been making mostly Renaissance period pieces such as rapiers, and wanted to make a small sword, but did not want to go the the later extremely light sport fencing type swords. I also do not find the triangular blades appealing so, I decided to stay with an earlier transitional blade that would be more like the rapier, and be able to cut, as well as thrust...."

The blade is 160 layers of Carpenter O1 and Crucible L6 Champalloy, tested for hardness at HRC61, then tempered until a hardness of HRC 57-58 was reached.

The guard components and pommel are made from 1018, forged to shape, in a coal forge, carved with hand gravers and carbide burrs, bead blasted, and heat colored.

The scabbard was carved of poplar wood, hand carved, lined with felt, covered in stitched leather, and tooled, all by Kevin's own hand.

There were more than 120 hours singularly dedicated to this creation.

He balks at the term masterpiece, but I truly believe that it is fitting.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
That's one of the nicest looking swords I've seen.

Outstanding buy, Kohai!
 
Damn, I love those fittings. Can you take a shot that shows the texturing? It looks like Kevin is being modest to me. It's a masterpiece in my book, nice score.
 
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