Florian F Fortner 128 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 I haven't had much time online in the past weeks, but here is a short update on the latest sword project. It is a sidesword typical for Achille Marozzo and his contemporaries (1536). Intended for civilian fencing, it is light (around 900g) and very agile. The pommel is hollow to achieve this low weight. It was also the first time that I heat treated the hilt, (clamped between two angle irons to prevent warping). Here are some pictures, excuse the rough look - it has already seen some sparring action. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dougherty 1,396 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Neat! I've never seen that form before. I assume the post sticking out from the guard goes towards the parry 6? -Brian Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 3,773 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Nice! The hollow pommel is a good touch. Link to post Share on other sites
peter fontenla 100 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 As always, an extraordinary job !!!!, thanks for sharing Florian Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Lester 404 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 A very interesting hilt. I've never seen that pattern before. Good job. Doug HELP...I'm a twenty year old trapped in the body of an old man!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 2,501 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Elegant in form. I love the little detailing at the base of the blade. Those wire wrapped hilts make my fingers hurt just looking at them! “So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.” The only bad experience is the one from which you learn nothing. Josh http://www.dosgatosdesignsllc.com/#! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdJMFMqnbLYqv965xd64vYg J.States Bladesmith | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dos.gatos.71 https://www.etsy.com/shop/JStatesBladesmith Link to post Share on other sites
Clifford Brewer 384 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Bet that one feels alive in the hand !! Beautiful work............... If ya can't be good don't git caught !! People who say stuff can't be done need to git the hell outta the way of people who do stuff !!! Show me a man who is called an expert by his peers And I will show you a good man to listen to ...... Show me a man who calls himself an expert and I will show you an egotistical asshole...............!! Link to post Share on other sites
Florian F Fortner 128 Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 Brian, the post is indeed for hand protection. There can be one post (in this case for a leftie) or two posts, or none as the commonest option. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MikeDT 90 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Beautiful as always, thanks for sharing. What are the dimensions of the blade? Link to post Share on other sites
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