J. Helmes 1 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 Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Colwell 143 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 Link to post Share on other sites
Josh A Weston 38 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Absolutely beautiful! Link to post Share on other sites
Miles Hebbard 2 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Great work Jeff! Link to post Share on other sites
John Page 68 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 Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Noffsinger 0 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 beautiful, what a great piece! Link to post Share on other sites
MatthewBerry 68 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Wow! It really is gorgeous. It stops you and makes you stare. Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Provos 161 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 Link to post Share on other sites
Myles Mulkey 0 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. Link to post Share on other sites
J.Arthur Loose 85 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Really nice work, Jeff. Link to post Share on other sites
John F. Ellis 0 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Beautiful! Link to post Share on other sites
Karter Schuster 1 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I am in awe Link to post Share on other sites
Wes Detrick 487 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 Link to post Share on other sites
JasperDielemans 0 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! Link to post Share on other sites
Franck Meurou 0 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Fantastic!!! a dream!!! Link to post Share on other sites
peter johnsson 147 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 post Share on other sites
GEzell 136 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Yes, awe inspiring is right... Link to post Share on other sites
Petr Florianek 25 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 masterpiece for sure Link to post Share on other sites
Richard van Dijk 202 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 Link to post Share on other sites
DFogg 9 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Beautiful work, well done Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew Parkinson 201 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 Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,632 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 post Share on other sites
owen bush 283 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 another fine and masterful sword. Link to post Share on other sites
J. Helmes 1 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. Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,632 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Thank you Jeff, that is even better than I thought! Link to post Share on other sites
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