basher Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I have just finished this sword, I have been making seax and axes for a while now and its nice to do a sword again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmHorus Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Nice work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratel10mm Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 It looks beautiful Owen. Was it a commission or a 'because I wanted to'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy seale Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 very nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Simplicity is beautiful. A question: Why is it called a short sword? At what stage is it a knife and when does it become a long sword? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddly Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 It looks like there is an internet smilie on the blade. I think its a pretty fine example of metalwork indeed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin1050 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robakyo Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 It looks like there is an internet smilie on the blade. I think its a pretty fine example of metalwork indeed!! I could be wrong, but I think that what you are seeing is "Owen Bush" with a stylized O butted up to a B. Inlayed brass, bronze, or gold? I can only imagine the amount of work and skill it takes to craft such a "simple" :rolleyes: sword. It has been difficult enough for me to just make passable knives. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuge Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Nice, I like the round end thingy. How did you make that part? Good photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taye Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Nice, I like the round end thingy. How did you make that part? Good photo. It is a counter weight, the sword itself can be heavy and unweildly without a balance, so a counterweight is added to make it easier to swing and handle. Truly awesome work Owen. What material is the blade and counterweight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 thanks for the replieys. the smily face is indeede an OB its been my blacksmithing mark from year dot. It is onlayed in fine (pure) gold. I have only just started this technique . the blade is EN45 (closest US steel 5160) the pommel and guard are in En8 (1040). the en8 polished up better than mild. the blade is forged and then ground , the guard is hot punched forged and ground , the pommel is upset under the press and then ground leaving a little of the surface from the forge. the handle is lime wood with a chord wrap and pig leather on top. All the best Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbeast Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 All those times i saw you punch that mark in and i never realised it was O B, :lol: I think the gold mark is seriously stylish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 The term for the fitting on the end of the sword tang is pommel. As well as forming a counterbalance they also serve to keep the hand from slipping off the grip when in vigorous use. As such they are generally designed to not damage the hand/wrist area so smooth shapes are preferred to spiky ones. In general it is considered wrong to damage your enemies by having them laugh themselves sick at you hurting yourself with your own weapon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 how wonderful that you can make something like this! i love that youve left texture on the pommel, and your inlay is extremely beautiful. the whole thing is extremely beautiful, and i would love to USE it ! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhunter Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 i always enjoy a new post by you owen. your work is truly wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoviceSmith15 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Wow! that is really nice! Was it hard to make??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 " Was it hard to make???" Not for Owen but most of the rest of the answer would have to be "YES!". Very clean looking work, any man at arms would be pleased to use that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Private Entrance Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Before I started fiddling about with hot metal, I thought swords would be relatively easy to knock out. (What'd I know?) After the little I've done, I've realized that if I'm LUCKY, I might get good enough someday to attempt one, especially considering how little time I have to light the forge up, but it will probably always be something just out of reach. Unless of course I win the lottery and can spend 40-50 hours a week playing around instead of going to work. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nblackmon96 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Awsome sword, how did you fit the pommel on, thanks. nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 That pommel appears to be peened on to me??? Either way that is a gorgeous piece of work! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 thanks for the comments, the tang was hot peened over the pommel. the pommel was first punched to fit the tang with a tint guide hole drilled to guide the punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 and then peened on with a teeny tiny hammer...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 yes I have lots of small dishing hammers for this kind of job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nblackmon96 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 did you fold the sword or did you just beat a bar out flat. nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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