Mick Maxen 29 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 This is a collaboration between Rob Miller of Castle Keep Swords on the Isle of Skye and myself. This is the 2nd one of these blades I have made for him. It has a 7 bar core of 14 layers in each bar and a 900 + layered edge. I supplied the sword blade as a forged to shape blank about 5 - 6mm thick. Rob did all the grinding, hilt work, fittings, scabbard and leather work to an exceptional standard. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,830 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Holy crap, Mick! The blade is magnificent (no surprise being yours!), but the fittings... Considering all we have of the Fetter Lane sword is the pommel, that is incredible! We need Rob on the forum! And you need to post more too, I've missed your stuff! I have GOT to invent the teleport machine, there are beers to be shared amongst us. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Conner Michaux 271 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 The only word I can think of is...How.... Link to post Share on other sites
T Swenson 1 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 If Rob would supply a WIP of one of those hilts, I can't even calculate the value it would provide to all of us who are completely awestruck by the detail in that piece of amazing art. My sentiments as well are... HOW??? Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Hertzson 37 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Fit for a king... Link to post Share on other sites
Will Drake 2 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 It's difficult to put into words how much I love the way this sword looks. I've had the first Fetter Lane sword you did as my desktop picture for the last three years as inspiration. Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dougherty 1,213 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Holy smokes! I can't wait to see that on a computer screen as opposed to my phone! Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Stephens 428 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Wow. Link to post Share on other sites
Steve O 18 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Unbelievable craftsmanship in this piece, as one stated, truly fit for a king! I am awestruck by its beauty! I can only imagine in days of old, the king being presented with such a piece, or more so, a lesser lord or warrior obtaining such a thing of beauty from a battlefield. Link to post Share on other sites
Wesley Alberson 138 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I love swords like that! The Scandinavian/Viking style blades and fittings look majestic, like they are straight out of a fairy tale. Link to post Share on other sites
D. Giagni 8 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 It's hypnotic. Amazing work. Link to post Share on other sites
Conner Michaux 271 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Is that a design you made up or is it a historically accurate piece? if so what is the history of that design? Link to post Share on other sites
Wes Detrick 488 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Holy hell! That is truly amazing and inspirational work. I am very grateful that people you guys recreate these swords, it is almost living history. I love it. Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Lester 293 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Most definitely a king's sword. Doug Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,830 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 8 hours ago, Conner Michaux said: Is that a design you made up or is it a historically accurate piece? if so what is the history of that design? http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=92019&partId=1&images=true Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter-Paul Derks 229 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Absolutely stunning work from you both! Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Middleton 535 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I finally got the chance to pull this up on my computer instead of the phone. Incredible! Link to post Share on other sites
MatthewBerry 68 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Gorgeous! Totally gorgeous! Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Maxen 29 Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 Thanks for all the kind words about this piece. Alan, a teleport machine to catch up and have a few beers would be a very fine idea. Rob has sent me a few work in progress photos of the hilt fittings and wax carving, Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Maxen 29 Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 A few work in progress photos of the pattern welding. The first is a lay up of how the bars will match, Now welded up with the edge as well, This is a polished and etched spare piece with a view of the cross section through the blade, 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb Camper 782 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Beautiful! Link to post Share on other sites
Clifford Brewer 372 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 !!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
jheinen 41 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Absolutely stunning! Link to post Share on other sites
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