Kris Lipinski 155 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Another sword finished Blunt blade forged out of massive bar of 60WCrV8 tool steel. Cross guard, upper guard and pommel forged and filed of wrought iron + brass inlay. "Rivets" are actually screws - not historical techinicque, but the sword is dedicated for sport fencing. The grip was made of black locust wood and leather. Some data: Overall lenght - 935mm / 36,8" Blade lenght - 776mm / 30,55" Grip - 102mm / 4 Width at cros guard - 48mm / 1,89" Cross guard lenght - 107mm / 4,21" Upper guard lenght - 77mm / 3,03" Point of balance - 167mm / 6,57" Weight - 1165g / 2,56 lb (41oz) 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Will Wilcox 263 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 The inlays look awesome, and im loving that super long fuller! Great work. Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 3,294 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Looks great! Link to post Share on other sites
Clifford Brewer 384 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Another nice one, keep it up..... Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter-Paul Derks 292 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Very nice, it looks like it could take a real beating Link to post Share on other sites
Kris Lipinski 155 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 Thanks guys I still need to practise inlaying , but I'm getting better And the sword isn't sterile neat, as it is a heavy duty "myrmidon". Soon there will be another one Link to post Share on other sites
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