J. Helmes Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Hello, I wanted to share a sword I have been working on lately. This is an inspired reproduction on the Steinvik sword. It has been a dream ofmine to reproduce this sword since the day I first saw it and I am grateful for the opportunity. The repro varies from the originalsomewhat as I was given very direct instructions and measurements by my client. The width and length vary slightly from the original as does the lack of silver inlay. The measurment changes have made for a very pleasant feeling sword in balance and weight. The POB is 12 cm from cross and the weight is almost exactly 2 lbs 8 oz. . OAL is 92 cm. If anyone is interested there are more shots on my facebook work page.Jeff https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.712291268783553.1073741836.145872495425436&type=1 http://www.jeffhelmes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Colwell Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 that is awesome. I showed it to my fiance', who doesn't really care about most bladesmithing (unless I do it, of course). She immediately recognized the quality. you are on top of your game (even if it doesn't seem like it when you have to fix several things while working on them). I love this sword. 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...
Josh A Weston Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Absolutely beautiful! The Pixel Smith Facebook Etsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Hebbard Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Great work Jeff! To become old and wise... You first have to survive being young and foolish! Ikisu.blogsot.com. Email; milesikisu@gmail.com mobile: +27784653651 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Page Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Killer work! I love all the little motifs around the guard and pommel, a wee lively bunch they are An excellent take on an interesting artefact! John Not all those who wander are lost. -J.R.R. Tolkien-Shards of the Dark Age- my blog-Nine Worlds Workshop--Last Apocalypse Forge- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Noffsinger Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 beautiful, what a great piece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewBerry Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Wow! It really is gorgeous. It stops you and makes you stare. www.hopkinsforge.com hopkinsforge.blogspot.com heisenblade.deviantart.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Provos Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Thanks for posting this. Very nicely done! It would be great to see some closeup pictures of the pommel and in progress pictures in general. How is the balance? It does not seem like there is a lot of taper in the blade. Niels Niels Provos The Serpent in the Sword Videos - Sword Resource Search Listen to my Activ8te EDM music releases Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Mulkey Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Beautifully done Jeff, it's perfect. I love the detail work on the leather, you enhance the smallest details and it comes through in the overall impression. By The Red Embers - my blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Arthur Loose Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Really nice work, Jeff. jloose.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F. Ellis Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Beautiful! My website- Dunstan Forge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karter Schuster Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I am in awe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Detrick Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) What a beauty Jeff. If your client isn't jumping with excitement yet, then he has issues. Edited March 17, 2014 by Wes Detrick “In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer." -Albert Camus http://www.krakenforge.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasperDielemans Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Dang, another great one from you! I can't discover anything that I would label as a flaw. Keep us amused with your work! http://www.jrd-artistry.deviantart.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franck Meurou Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Fantastic!!! a dream!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter johnsson Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 What a beautiful sword Jeff. Such a masterful homage to the Viking sword. Awe inspiring. A masterpiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEzell Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Yes, awe inspiring is right... George Ezell, bladesmith" How much useful knowledge is lost by the scattered forms in which it is ushered to the world! How many solitary students spend half their lives in making discoveries which had been perfected a century before their time, for want of a condensed exhibition of what is known."Buffonview some of my work RelicForge on facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petr Florianek Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 masterpiece for sure GULLINBURSTI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard van Dijk Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 That is a real stunner Jeff, I love to see an even closer close up of the inlays you did. Richard Richard van Dijk My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFogg Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Beautiful work, well done Don Fogg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Parkinson Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Jeff, This is just incredible work. Your last 3-4 pieces I have seen have just blown me away but this one all the more. This is the work I want to be able to do and be doing. I am so glad someone out there is doing this even if it isn't me! MP Web site http://www.dragonsbreathforge.com Insagram account http://instagram.com/swordmatt# Blog http://mpmetal.tumblr.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook/dragonsbreathforge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 What Matt said above. And Peter! I've always liked the original of that, and your little plaques are perfect. My only complaint is I can't see the Facebook pics at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owen bush Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 another fine and masterful sword. forging soul in to steel owenbush.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Helmes Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Wow, thanks for the kind words! I very much appreciate them! Alan/ Richard I have another pic here. This is the reverse side but it is a little closer . Niels The POB is 12 cm from cross and the weight is almost exactly 2 lbs 8 oz. . OAL is 92 cm. http://www.jeffhelmes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Thank you Jeff, that is even better than I thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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