Pat B 1 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Hello All, Its been a long while since Ive posted blades here due to work and all that. I was wondering if anyone here would be willing to discuss a possible sword commission for a single hand sword. I have, right now a top price of 900$ I could pay along with providing the materials, brass and wood and steel. Id do it myself but I dont have enough practice in swords to feel confident in it and Id like to have it done by one of the fine craftsmen here if possible. I realize 900$ is quite low for most of the makers here and I apologize if the price offends, Its only what I have disposable right now in cash so if its not possible at all for that price can you please provide a price that you would charge. Thanks for the help. Pat B Gnáthamh na hoibre an t-eólas (Knowledge comes through practice) Iron is full of impurities that weaken it; through the forging fire, it becomes steel and is transformed into a razor-sharp sword. Human beings develop in the same fashion. - Morihei Ueshiba my site: http://lfcforgeworks.webs.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Shearer 15 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) I'm not necessarily a "fine craftsman" but...have you seen my sword? http://www.bladesmithsforum.com/index.php?showtopic=24283&hl= I dont know exactly what you're looking for, but its single handed and I was planning on selling it for around $900. Working on a sheath for it too Those pictures arent the best either, so if you are interested, I can take some better ones. Edited February 22, 2013 by Luke Shearer “Then something Tookish woke up inside him, and he wished to go and see the great mountains, and hear the pine-trees and the waterfalls, and explore the caves, and wear a sword instead of a walking-stick.” Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Salvati 80 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 A picture of the design please, I too would be interested. 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 post Share on other sites
JasperDielemans 0 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) I hope you will succeed! Edited February 22, 2013 by JasperDielemans http://www.jrd-artistry.deviantart.com Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Leonard 1 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 My interest is piqued, I love to hear what others want made, always provides an interesting insight into design and desires "Pour Bien Desirer" Alpha Tester for "Chivalry: Medieval Warfare" Link to post Share on other sites
Pat B 1 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Thanks for all the replies, as for a design I was looking at something like this http://kultofathena.com/images/ANS4_l.jpg or a plainer versions of this sword by Dave D http://cedarloreforge.com/2012/03/03/clydwch-aelwyd/ Id love to make it myself but as I mentioned before its a matter of no time and not fully comfortable with that length of blade yet. Im kind of stuck with the limit of whatever length I can fit in my kitchen oven for tempering.... Gnáthamh na hoibre an t-eólas (Knowledge comes through practice) Iron is full of impurities that weaken it; through the forging fire, it becomes steel and is transformed into a razor-sharp sword. Human beings develop in the same fashion. - Morihei Ueshiba my site: http://lfcforgeworks.webs.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
Jason Mather 0 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 why not commission just the blade and make the hilt yourself? I have done this a couple times before on several projects, in fact its a bit of a shtick for me. Its a good way to get your feet wet on a tough project or concept, and its really great getting to know talented smiths in a collaborative context. Anything worth doing will be done at your own expense. Thyrthweorc Link to post Share on other sites
Scott A. Roush 20 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Pat... come up some time and I will help you forge a blade.. you take it home and grind it and then bring it back and I will help you heat treat it. http://www.bigrockforge.com Link to post Share on other sites
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