Primal/tactical quasi-Celtic short sword

[Storm Crow]

This was an experiement. I've been wanting to make a double-edged blade inspired by Celtic La Tene swords for a while (whether that is evident in the final product or not). I had a customer approach me about a sword blade, so I forged this out as a test piece to see how I would do forging a double-edged blade. I think I see some Chinese influence as well, but it's mostly my style turned toward doing a double-edged short sword. Seeing how this one turned out, I can now see about forging a longer blade.

The overall length is 19 3/4" and the blade, including the choils, is 13 1/5". The steel is 5160 and the handle is toxic green and black paracord impregnated with Minwax Wood Hardener, with a three-strand Turk's head knot. Both edges shave hair.

The sheath is Kydex with two MOLLE locks.

 

[wasatchdan]

That looks amazing.

 

[cbr900son]

I like show piece swords but this is cool looking and you feel like u can go abuse it!

 

[Pykrim]

I like it!

 

[BladeScout]

Fantastic and beautiful.

I like that design at lot.

 

[David Stifle]

I think that's one of the nicest peices you've done.

 

[Lycosa]

This. ^
I really like your style, James!

 

[Storm Crow]

Thank y'all! The next one is going to be even more interesting. You see, it's a collaboration...

 

[Matt Markell]

Thank y'all! The next one is going to be even more interesting. You see, it's a collaboration...

Aaaaaaaaaaand Subscribed! I really like how this one shows off you unique style. I'll be looking forward to the next one :thumbup:

 

[JayGoliath]

Great work!

 

[tohubohu]

Nice!

 

[Ironwood666]

Well, that there is a dream blade

 

[Mossyhorn]

That exudes skilled craftsmanship. I'd love to have a sword like that.

 

[Storm Crow]

Thank y'all!