Ben Potter Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I have been updating my shop with an eye towards being able to craft simple pieces faster and at a more affordable price. Finally I have gotten the process more or less worked out with these results: Overall length: 30 inches Weight: 1lb. 7oz. Blade: 15N20, 25 inches long, 1/16 inch thick. Grip: full tang, hard maple with fencer's knot. Guard 1/8 steel Primary node: 15 in below guard guard. Secondary node: 1 1/2 in above guard. Point of balance: 3 in below guard. Pivot point: 3 in from tip. This is a "scratched" blade and has cut a variety of materials (quite well). Weight: 14oz Length overall: 30 in. Blade: 24 Blade: 15N20 steel 1/16 in thick Guard: 1/8 in steel Grips: red oak. Ben Potter Bladesmith It's not that I would trade my lot Or any other man's, Nor that I will be ashamed Of my work torn hands- For I have chosen the path I tread Knowing it would be steep, And I will take the joys thereof And the consequences reap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Price Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Now that looks like a plan. Good luck to you, and those are awesome. The Tidewater Forge Christopher Price, Bladesmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Stier Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 These should do very well Practice random acts of Viking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Those ought to sell well indeed. Nice work for the budget-minded pirate! You've minimized the time involved without sacrificing quality, which is the goal of business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Gdula Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Ben they look great! I'm guessing blades that long are really flexible at 1/16' thick? Did you go with 15n20 because it's easy to get in 1/16"? Best of luck! -Todd www.toddblades.com "Geometry says how sharp, steel says how long." - Roman Landes, Ashokan 2009 "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." - George Orwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Helmes Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Nice work Ben. Best of luck. jeff http://www.jeffhelmes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Austwick Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 What sort of price would the Messer be? I suspect some in the HEMA community would be interested. Happiness is waiting there in front of you. Only you can decide whether or not you choose to experience it. Take this to heart. - Toshitsugu Takamatsu English Martial Arts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Potter Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 The messer was $275 and is sold. These pieces will be in the $200-500 price range. I will be getting a website up this week and will be posting more information. Ben Potter Bladesmith It's not that I would trade my lot Or any other man's, Nor that I will be ashamed Of my work torn hands- For I have chosen the path I tread Knowing it would be steep, And I will take the joys thereof And the consequences reap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Austwick Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I'll look forward to seeing the site. Oz Happiness is waiting there in front of you. Only you can decide whether or not you choose to experience it. Take this to heart. - Toshitsugu Takamatsu English Martial Arts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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