Chris john Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Bit of a change from hawks , started out trying this with no power exept for the coke blower.Once forged i used a scraper and files , 1075 hardened in oil brought back to spring .blade is just over 19 inch handle around 6 inch.soon found i had to use a pedestal for handle and pomel .hope you like .Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I was going to say somthing smart..., like it was a terable peice and I would be happy to dispose of it for you. But allase it is beutiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 I was going to say somthing smart..., like it was a terable peice and I would be happy to dispose of it for you. But allase it is beutifulThank you Charles for your thoughtfulness haaahaaahaa but i think i can do that thank you .Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 That is a great piece! One of the most fascinating things about it is you can not really judge the size just looking at it. its proportions could be letter opener size or two handed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 That is a great piece! One of the most fascinating things about it is you can not really judge the size just looking at it. its proportions could be letter opener size or two handed.Hi Charlotte yes unless you have somthing you know size of next to it like the anvil in one of the pix thank you Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 How much does it weigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 How much does it weigh?Hi Thomas havent wieghed yet or made scabbard either .but if i grab with fingers at gaurd and shake point stays dead still so balance maybe ok Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Balance depends on mode of use: some are balanced correctly forward and some are balanced correctly at the guard, etc. Pointwork vs edge plays a part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 beautiful job,scrapping is almost a lost craft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Balance depends on mode of use: some are balanced correctly forward and some are balanced correctly at the guard, etc. Pointwork vs edge plays a part.Exactley what you said Thomas Chris beautiful job,scrapping is almost a lost craft.Gday Stan thanks for the complements mate .Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Eye Candy! My compliments on a fine display of craftsmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Eye Candy! My compliments on a fine display of craftsmanship.Hi Smogy thank you very much chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 one of the nicer swords I have seen around here in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 one of the nicer swords I have seen around here in a while.Hi Steve mean a lot to me coming from you , thank you realy appreciate Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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