Noel Manis Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Hello everyone! I’m just posting this as a little sneak peak into the project I’m desperately racing to finish in time for blade show west, weekend after this. If you’ll be there, come visit me at table C12 and meet this blade. I’ll be posting a WIP and finished pictures with some more info, as soon as things settle a little bit. I’ve taken probably close to 100 hours of terrible video so maybe I’ll be able to squeeze 20 mins of acceptable footage out as well. Only time can tell. The sword is inspired by the art of more than a 1000 year spread of Celtic artifacts. More on that soon! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Manis Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 Whoops! This picture didn’t make it in there. Here it is next to the design. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspool Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Wow, that's a sexy blade. I love the form. What's the overall length? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Most impressive! The waxes look good, when are you casting them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Helm Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Beautiful! I'll try to make it by. I'm desperately trying to get my own inventory finished up for that show. 1 James Helm - Helm Enterprises, Forging Division Come see me at the Blade Show! Table 26R. Proud to be a Neo-Tribal Metalsmith scavenging the wreckage of civilization. My blog dedicated to the metalwork I make and sell: http://helmforge.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Manis Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 Thanks guys! The blade is 27” OAL is 33”. I’ve got the side pieces and middle fitting in the kiln right now. Cast this part night before last. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Toneguzzo Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 That blade looks wonderfull and the casting is very impressive. Looking forward to seeing this finished. "Old dogs care about you even when you make mistakes" - Tom HALL - Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Higson Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Very slick casting! Watching this with interest. How did you cast? Ceramic shell or plaster? James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua States Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 This is looking fantastic! Following. “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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Bergstrom Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 This thing is fantastic. Light and agile in the hand and absolutely gorgeous. These pictures are a pale representation of what it is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter fontenla Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Nice work!!! thanks for sharing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C-S Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 That is seriously impressive work. Thanks for sharing your wonderful work with us. I hope you managed to finish it in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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