FieryFurnace Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 This is a sort of mini-sword I made out of a drop piece of leaf spring. It's got an 18-inch blade and is 24-inches overall. It has a very comfortable feel to it. There are some issues with the blade, but generally it has a nice taper to it for the length of the blade. The handle isn't anything fancy. It is just turned walnut, attached via, epoxy. The tang is notched for better grip on the epoxy. The transition from the blade to tang is rounded instead of sharp. The hand guard is spring steel, annealed, and is pinned on. The balance is about 2 inches in front of the guard. It weighs a tiny tiny bit less than 1-pound (The blade returned true after each of the stress bends in the vise.) I'm no bladesmith but I'm happy! I just need to cut out a wooden scabbard now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 nice work, now will it bend back? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Nice blade Dave! I can't think of any improvements. Have you considered making Seaxes or sgian dubhs? No matter what you say about being a blade guy, it's getting harder to believe all the time. I'm thinking you're THAT guy. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 i knew you would be back with a long blade and I also knew it would be really nice,,,,,which more or less defines your growth as a smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 You have come a long way since you first started asking question on IFI, haven't you? Nice work, you done good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Thanks guys! I'm really happy with it although, there are some parts that aren't so hot....like the handle attachment and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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