Longsword

Sam Salvati

Sam Salvati

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I finished this sword today. I figured I'd post it here as there is no "custom and handmade swords" section hehe and the swords section here on BF is barely frequented. This was a study on a few different things, some different mounting techniques, blade geometry/shape, to better understand the pommel, forging guards, flex, a new steel, heat treating in a forge, testing out the park's #50 with that steel, polishing, grinding, it was basically practice and study all around for all the aspects that go into making a sword, as well as some realizations I had from handling other high end swords. Things were a resounding success. It is a very interesting sword to me, I look forward to handling and cutting with it, and maybe might send it to someone for a review. Stats are as follows:

46 3/4" overall
35 1/4 " blade
1 1/2 " wide blade
9 5/8" long handle
Steel is 1077 plain carbon type stuff, 3/16ths thick
POB is 5 " out from the most forward part of the grip

Comments and critique welcome.

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Obligatory serious pictures

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Also, this is my first sword that is sole authorship. I did everything on it, from cutting the blade out to grinding to polishing to making the hilt parts and mounting and handling down to sharpening and of course test cutting, I am very proud of it and feel now I have fully earned the title of swordmaker.
 
Looks great Sam, I don't think the "hey look what I made" picture with the big grin counts as a "serious" picture but I could be wrong. :p

Love the Ramones shirt also.....
 
Thanks guys! It is very sharp too, I wouldn't want to try and shave with it but it cuts very nicely. Rings like a church bell on contact also. It was fun sharpening it, swaying back and forth and back and forth hehe.
 
deker said:
Looks great Sam! You going to bring that one down to the hammer-in?

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You bet Deker, hopefully along with a few others as well. I was thinking of taking the train but if I have a bunch of swords then that would be a bit impractical.
 
Hehe dragons indeed BEWARE!

Thanks Jos, I just finished the scabbard tonight, the leather is drying and setting in shape. I will have some pictures tomorrow.
 
that's intense swordliness. If there are any orcs in your neighbourhood, I'd advise them to stay away from your backyard.
Your sword has a great shape to it and is nicely proportioned:thumbup:.
That's a big job, making a sword.
 
That is an impressive sword and I bet it is even MORE impressive to hold!

That is definitely BAD ass!

Peter
 
Thanks guys! It is......a bit empowering to hold :D.

Here is a shot of the flex this blade has

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Here is pictures of the scabbard. It is very supple leather, not overly thick stuff really. When the sword is out of it I can roll the scabbard up like a belt, it is that supple. It is sewn with a single seam, with synthetic sinew. I put two eyelets at the top for the parachord to thread through to make a sort of "peace tie" for lack of a better term, basically you tie the parachord in a bow tie or slipknot up and around the handle and it holds the sword in the scabbard. The scabbard fits the sword like a GLOVE, not too tight and not too loose, it is easily drawn and easily replaced. I still have to work out a suspension system, but at least the blade is protected.

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Just a quick tug and the knot comes open and the sword can be drawn
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I'll try to get some better pictures tomorrow during the day. I tell yah, this style of sheath is VERY challenging!
 
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