umbo Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 thanks John ! if you are not sure at 100%, you must still believe that it's ok ! I cross my finger for you ! Here is a very little video (a longer will be coming soon). I had a problem with the larger of the tip for the first sword, you can see on the video the method I used to have more "material" at the point (between 28s and 30s on the video). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSuFaeEKB5U here is the wood I choosed for the scabbard and handle (curly mapple). I'm not completely sure for the pommel and guard I will make... Greg www.elfic.fr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stephens Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Great video. I really liked the last video you made of your sword making progress. I learned a lot from it. This is looking great. Looking forward to seeing it done! --Dave -----------------------------------------------"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly." -- Theodore Roosevelthttp://stephensforge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Sexstone Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Yeah I liked the vid too.... and thanks for the "tip" on welding the tip.... Good idea..... Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Colwell Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 that is really beautiful. thanks for the videos, too. I like them a lot. You are a very talented artist. kc please visit my website http://www.professorsforge.com/ “Years ago I recognized my kinship with all living things, and I made up my mind that I was not one bit better than the meanest on the earth. I said then and I say now, that while there is a lower class, I am in it; while there is a criminal element, I am of it; while there is a soul in prison, I am not free.” E. V. Debs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbo Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 here I am !!! sorry for the delay... the project start again... Here is the pieces of bronze for the guard and pommel, and curly mapple for the handle (there will be silver later). It's just the beginning but it's pleasant to can take the sword in hand ! Greg www.elfic.fr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Stier Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 (edited) ooh, that is looking so great! I have been waiting to see your progress. This will be truly epic. How wide was the blade prewelded and then after you welded? How thick? Edited July 7, 2010 by Jared Stier Practice random acts of Viking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stephens Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Umbo, Cool! I was hoping you'd update this project. Your carved handles are some of the best out there. I can't wait to see how you finish this off. Did you ever make the longer version of the movie? Or are you waiting until the entire blade is finished? Cheers, Dave -----------------------------------------------"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly." -- Theodore Roosevelthttp://stephensforge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbo Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 How wide was the blade prewelded and then after you welded? How thick? the blade was 7cm wide before welding, and 5cm now. Thickness is 6mm to 4mm at 10cm of the tip : it is a little too thick at the point, but the customer want a heavy blade... Your carved handles are some of the best out there. I can't wait to see how you finish this off. Thank uou Dave, but I don't think the handle will be carved...I'm not sure... Did you ever make the longer version of the movie? Or are you waiting until the entire blade is finished? The part of the movie for the blade is finished, but there is not the sound (commentary)... Greg www.elfic.fr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith S Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Beautiful work Umbo. Does anyone know of a source of measurements of swords of this type in archeological finds? I am looking for dimensions of typical guard and pommel parts as well as information on sites where weapons have been found. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith S Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Cant anyone answer this question? What is a typical size: length, width and thickness of a Viking sword guard and pommel? ks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John N Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Hi Keith, There is a very good book called 'Swords of the Viking Age' , by Ian peirce that details many historical finds and their clasifications. Another swordy question, how is the pommel generally held in place ? Ive read the above book, and looked lots online and am still non the wiser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 John, the pommel is a two-piece affair, called an "upper guard" and then the pommel proper. The upper guard is attached as one would a peened pommel, then the pommel cap thingy is attached by rivets on either narrow side of the tang. I thought there was some discussion of that in the book you mentioned? I may be imagining things though, it's early and I have a headache... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith S Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I would love to own that book but at the moment I dont and thought someone might be willing to throw around some general figures. Sorry if the question was out of line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petr Florianek Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 the problem is that viking sword came in so many styles that if you just average some meassurement it wont tell you nothing. But go here: http://mis.historiska.se/mis/sok/resultat_bild.asp and search for sword, you will find some hilt parts with a scale GULLINBURSTI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith S Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Thank you very much for the link Petr. There is some very interesting information there. ks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbo Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Keit S, the book "'Swords of the Viking Age'" is my principal historical ressource. Here is the ended sword ! (I will make the scabbard after, at november) I make bronze pommel and guard with twist silver inlay. Sorry, my vocabulary is not so good to explain, but I think you will understand the work. Hope you will enjoy it. bigger picture here : http://www.elfic.fr/scrimimages/viking/viking29.jpg bigger picture here :http://www.elfic.fr/scrimimages/viking/viking28.jpg bigger picture here :http://www.elfic.fr/scrimimages/viking/viking27.jpg Greg www.elfic.fr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McAhron Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Absolutely wonderful!!! N'T McAhron Sqwaukin Vulture Verrinder "to create is to make art" TREMBLING EARTH KNIFE WORKS (website coming soon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan stevens Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 NICE!!! it is finally done. I like alot. rhywbeth gwell yn dod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbo Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 thanks guys ! Greg www.elfic.fr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbo Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) Here are the videos of the making of the blade of the Viking sword, others will follow for the achievement of the handle. I'm sorry, there are no comments in English, it will come soon. Part one http://www.youtube.com/user/gregdelaunay?feature=mhum#p/a/u/1/gLlObpob6lg Part Two http://www.youtube.com/user/gregdelaunay?feature=mhum#p/a/u/0/2f01tU9akqY Edited October 19, 2010 by umbo Greg www.elfic.fr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Stier Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Amazing I am so glad that you put those videos together. Practice random acts of Viking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John N Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Epic videos! thanks for sharing - I forgot what a huge ammount of work one of these swords is! What is the capacity and make of your power hammer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbo Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 Thanks! my power hammer is little : 40pound , but it works well... Greg www.elfic.fr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brice Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I loved the videos... Highly educational and motivational. Thanks to you for putting them online and to Jared S. for having them show up in my news feed. They're awesome. Merci Beaucoups. Brice Show me a blacksmith making a toilet, and I will show you a man forging ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stephens Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Great video, Umbo! -----------------------------------------------"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly." -- Theodore Roosevelthttp://stephensforge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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