Utility Sword

[David Stifle]

Hi Folks,

This sword has a 14.75" forged blade of 1075 high carbon spring steel with a wrapped handwood handle. It weighs 1 pound three ozs., and balances 3" in front of the handle. It has a 3/16's spine at the handle with a distal taper. It's been left rough, it has hammer marks, file marks, and the blade has been aged with lemon juice. it's not made to be a showpiece, although I do think it has graceful lines. It's meant to be used hard. I cleared out a section of overgrown land, and experienced no hot spots. Lately, I've taken a liking to bird of prey pommels, just cuz I think they look cool. It doesn't interfere with performance at all. The sword is carried over the shoulder in a baldric rig. It makes it easy to take off or put on, a good idea for a working tool. As always, I thank you for taking the time to look at my work, and deeply appreciate you comments.

 

[I.N.F.K]

okay, that is pretty sweet, and I agree that the bird's head pommel looks awesome

 

[David Stifle]

Thanks, I.N.F.K., I'm glad you like it.

 

[gregorio]

I think that is a nice looking user. The weight is appropriate for a short sword of that length in my opinion.

 

[David Stifle]

I think that is a nice looking user. The weight is appropriate for a short sword of that length in my opinion.[/QUOT

Thanks, Gregorio, I appreciate your comments.. It does feel quite light and fast in the hand.

 

[ichor]

Good job. I like it a LOT.

 

[David Stifle]

Thanks, Ichor, I very much appreciate your taking the time to look at my work. Your comment is also appreciated. I was tempted to mention how effective this is on zombies, but we don't seem to have any in this area. haha. So, it's just a darned good utility tool, much like a machete but sturdier.

 

[ichor]

Thanks, Ichor, I very much appreciate your taking the time to look at my work. Your comment is also appreciated. I was tempted to mention how effective this is on zombies, but we don't seem to have any in this area. haha. So, it's just a darned good utility tool, much like a machete but sturdier.

No need as it's clearly a Zombie sword. No Zombies in your area? Don't be so sure. Take a look around.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd....80x480/547629_491281160901342_129445481_n.jpg

For some odd reason, Sandahl Bergman keeps popping into my mind. ;-)
http://www.hotwomenmagazine.com/ima...ndahlBergman/fullscale/SandahlBergman0003.JPG

 

[David Stifle]

No need as it's clearly a Zombie sword. No Zombies in your area? Don't be so sure. Take a look around.


For some odd reason, Sandahl Bergman keeps popping into my mind. ;

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I like your style, brother. Sandahl...cool chick! (I replied with quote, but it looks funky, huh?)

 

[Lycosa]

That's a Goodie!
Make more, David.
rolf

 

[David Stifle]

That's a Goodie!
Make more, David.
rolf

Thanks Rolf,

I'm currently completing a couple of Ka-Bars, but as soon as I finish them you can bet more swords will be coming.

 

[Storm Crow]

Forge finish? File marks? UTILITY SWORD???? What's all this nonsense, then?

I approve. Carry on.

 

[David Stifle]

Forge finish? File marks? UTILITY SWORD???? What's all this nonsense, then?

I approve. Carry on.

Thanks, Jim, you gave me a nice chuckle.

 

[savagesword]

I love it! I'm a big fan of the relic'd style on a sword. The lines look great, a hint of sinister capabilities. Thanks for sharing!

 

[David Stifle]

I love it! I'm a big fan of the relic'd style on a sword. The lines look great, a hint of sinister capabilities. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks,Brother. I'm glad you see good things in this blade. I remember seeing some of your great work, hope to see more soon.