J. Helmes Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 (edited) Here is a pic of what ive been up too lately. I couldnt wait to share any longer. The carving on the pommel still needs work and the whole assembly is just sitting there. The handle and scabbard are currently being carved. You cant see in this pic but all of the handle parts are covered in inlayed copper. Cheers Jeff Edited July 9, 2010 by J. Helmes http://www.jeffhelmes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 You do know I hate you, right? That's awesome, man. Close-ups! Close-ups! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdsmith02115 Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Very nice!!! I know how it is to be impatient to show!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stephens Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Dude! That is a teaser! Looks awesome so far. Can't wait to see more. -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...
Petr Florianek Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I love it! great work! GULLINBURSTI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Thomas Obach Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 i'm straining my eyes to get a peek at that copper... a great looking sword... very sweet indeed Greg North Shore Forge & Ironworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Stier Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Did you forge in the fuller or grind? Practice random acts of Viking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Mayo Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Wow thats looking great Jeff you tease . Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Colwell Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 oh my! that looks as if it will really rock. I am quite impressed, and can't wait to see more. (just like you probably can't wait to see it all together, yourself). 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...
Michael Pikula Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Looking really good, can't wait to see it all done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg C. Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 You suck, tantalizing us like that. It looks good in sepia, lets see it in color! Greg Catch the wind in mainsails high, Race the dark and stormy skies. Land ahoy! To port we ride, And there we drink our hearts to nigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg C. Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 (edited) DOH, double post. Must have hit 'submit' twice. Sorry. Greg Edited November 9, 2010 by Greg C. Catch the wind in mainsails high, Race the dark and stormy skies. Land ahoy! To port we ride, And there we drink our hearts to nigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Stier Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 You suck, tantalizing us like that. It looks good in sepia, lets see it in color! Greg I agree you suck for doing this to us. More man! we need more! Practice random acts of Viking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter johnsson Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Jeff! That looks very very good! I write this very quickly as I sit in a hotel lobby in Reykjavik, Island. Yesterday I saw some of the swords on disply in the national museum here. Your sword would not be alien in that company. Great work! Can´t wait to see how it turns out when finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Lester Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Hooooraaaa!! That is outstanding. Actually it's beyond outstanding. It makes one want to grab a shield and form up in a shield wall and kick some hind parts. Where's my maille burney and helmet? Doug Lester HELP...I'm a twenty year old trapped in the body of an old man!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Sexstone Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Jeff, I think you have stirred the pot . That's looking really cool so far.... I'm with the rest..... Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethhoward Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Closeups and color!!!! WANT MORE!!! Seth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Helmes Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the compliments guys. Sorry to take so long to respond ,I was away this weekend. Peter- that may be one of the finest compliments I've ever gotten on my work, and i'm jealous to not be in Reykjavik right now. Jared- the fuller was ground in on an 8 inch wheel. Sorry about the colour . here are some other shots. and some specs too. The sword was inspired by an eighth century blade and is 31 inches long perhapse slightly less than 4mm thick tapering to jut over 2 near the tip. the blade is made from very old leadspring from buggies that may be shear. The steel was very clean but there were a few fine inclusions . the core is wrought and buggy and the hilt is wrought. The copper carving in isnt fully carved yet and I might yet replace it. The twisted wire is just sitting there. This sword will be for sale upon completion let me know if you may be interested. cheers Jeff. Edited July 12, 2010 by J. Helmes http://www.jeffhelmes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif S Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 That is just sword-porn! I love it! A very proud Say-Mak owner My YouTube channel www.leifern.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 That is just sword-porn! I love it! Indeed! We should probably have an 18-and-over section for work like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard van Dijk Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 That is going to look amazing, really looking forward seeing your finished pictures. Richard Richard van Dijk My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick2112 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Incredible work! Can't wait to see the finished product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Helmes Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 Here is the handle there is a few more hours yet before I put it together, but I was coming in to town and wanted to share. sorry about the poor picture quality. I take better ones after it's finnished. cheers Jeff http://www.jeffhelmes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 OOOOOOOO wonderful!!!! Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stephens Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Damn! That is too cool. Love the carved handle, inlay and twisted wire elements of the pommel. Very, very well done sir. 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...
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