basher Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Here are some great photographs by Peter Rebac of Amber Studios, Edinburgh of a Sword made by Paul Macdonald of Macdonald Armouries. The sword is a reproduction of the Gilling sword in Yorkshire museum.I made the blade , the commission and the rest of the work was Paul Macdonald's. Blade is en42J and 15n20, 7 layer twists with high layer edge (700 or so) . the handle is wrought iron stabilised bog oak and silver.I really love the look of this piece and the photographs bring out the visual texture briliantly. there is an underplay to it all that I really love.I get great satisfaction when a blade of my making is brought to life in this way in someone else's hands.hope you like it . All the best Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 "Visual texture" is an excellent descriptive phrase for the photos of this blade Owen. It came out as beautifully as a blade gets. It has an understated menace that speaks loudly to my eye. Do you have any photos of the entire length or at least the tip?Whoever took the photos knew his/er business, they are as good as photos get. It isn't easy getting good shots of polished steel, controlling the reflections without muting the highlights to extinction is a matter of knowledge and skill.Outstanding on all counts.Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Greetings Owen, What can I say... You are indeed a master.. And the components amplify your blades beauty.. Forge on and make beautiful thingsJim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Greywolf Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 This looks so beautiful, this looks so right, almost organic. It makes me understand why the swords of legend were named.I tip my hat to you, you are a craftsman and an artist. The fittings bring out the blade wonderfully, true synergy between you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) I agree you are now to be known as the Master Basher. The mounter did you justice, he did a masterful job as well. Edited March 9, 2015 by Steve Sells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Looks like it came out of a mound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Frisse Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Wow, Owen! What a beautiful piece all together! Absolutely stunning! I can't wait to get a hold of some bog oak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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