Mycenaean Sword of Agamemnon

[Archer Here]

Hi guys. Finished this custom sword for a customer this week. Hope you like it.

Just Released a Video of the Sword – Includes Demonstration & History of Agamemnon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJn9bGUwn7M

History of Agamemnon & the Mycenaean Sword:
In Greek mythology, Agamemnon, was the commander of the Achaeans in the ensuing Trojan War. Upon his return from Troy he was murdered by Aegisthus, the lover of his wife Clytemnestra, who herself slew Cassandra, Agamemnon's unfortunate concubine, as she clung to him. Agamemnon gathered the reluctant Greek forces to sail for Troy. Although not the equal of Achilles in bravery, Agamemnon was a dignified representative of kingly authority.

Mycenaean Sword of Agamemnon

Styled after a 3000 year old Mycenaean Sword.
Total Length = 32 ½ ”
Blade Length = 24 “
Blade Width = 2 3/8 “ widest point
Blade Thickness = 3/16 “
Handle Length = 8 ½ “
Handle Width = 1 3/16 “
Weight = 2 lbs 8 oz
Hand carved beveled maple wood handle

 

[BChou-E29]

Nice work again Chris! I assume this is another water jug cutting beast like the khopesh you did a while back

 

[Esav Benyamin]

Excellent. The guard looks like a crowned helmet.

 

[Archer Here]

Thanks guys. The design came straight out of a museum in Greece. A regular customer of mine from Germany sent it to me to make for him.

 

[Archer Here]

Hi Guys,

Just Released a Video of the Sword – Includes Demonstration & History of Agamemnon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJn9bGUwn7M

 

[sharpeknives]

Sweet. I bet testing it was a blast.

 

[Archer Here]

Sweet. I bet testing it was a blast.

thank you. It is fun doing those videos. I love going into battle against milk jugs.

 

[mcswood]

That must of been fun getting the bevels true.

 

[Archer Here]

Oh yeah, lots and lots of grinding.