kayakersteve Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Another sword from my Union Forge. I learn more each time. This one is ~60 layers that I welded in my coal forge and drew out and patterned in my propane forge. Has raindrop pattern. Specs:2.2 pouds24" cutting edge32" overallHilt handle is black leather ove wood with two pins under leather.Pommel is layered steel (1095 & 15n20) and hot peened plus one brass pin.Handle is twisted pattern welded billet (1095 & 15n20)Sword is made from 1084 & 15n20Balance point 4 1/2" from gaurdspacers are aluminum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdaleh Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I like it good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 The blade looks beautiful; the guard quite nice; the grip and pommel are unworthy of the rest; perhaps complete the lobes on the lobed pommel and redo the grip to be a bit more ergonomic?It reminds me of a blade I did about 20 years ago where I ran out of time to finish the hilting properly as someone had called the fire department on me and as I was talking to them my guard that was in the forge firepolishing the enamel melted and I was entering it in a contest the next day. Re casting the guard and re-enamelling it ate the time for doing the grip and pommel correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I love the blade and guard Steve but I have to agree with Thomas about the hilt and pommel, that blade deserves better. The pattern and contrast of the metals in the blade and pommel are right in my "highly desirous of" range.Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakersteve Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 Took the challenge - How's this? Still have to decide what to put in tap hole at end of pommel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Big improvement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakersteve Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 I still don't like the leather over wrap on wood. Mostly due to my poor technique. May try to do that part again?? Could always go straight wood with no over wrap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Big improvement and yeah the grip still needs work. Good thing leather can be changed so easily. Plain wood with a dark red stain might be nice.I keep coming up with and discarding ideas to cap the hole in the pommel but a bit of color might be nice and balance the black and silver.Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Hi kayakersteve maybe twisted brass wire wrap over wood or over tight wraped leather Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakersteve Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) Ok, what about this hilt design? I think I will keep it for now! Who'd a thunk the hilt would be the hardest part!? Sorry about the kitty photobomb! Edited August 18, 2015 by kayakersteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankySmith Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 The wood is definitely the best of the three versions. Nice sword, I work in a hospital and when I saw the photo with you in scrubs I thought GEEZE, hope I don't see THAT walking down the hall at work one day! YIKES!! Kitty's LOVE photobombing, it's what they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neg Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Wow, that really makes a huge difference. It's beautiful now, and the pin in the side matching the one in the bottom of the pommel is perfect. Really, really nice looking sword. Makes me want to do one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytuyuty Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I prefer grips with positive gripping; swinging a sword with a slick grip gets problematic when your hand is sweaty, bloody, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutant Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 By Crom! A sword worthy for a king! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakersteve Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 Thanks everyone - I have found it a nice place to live on my wall and use it once and awhile to slay pumpkins and watermelons. No blood to Thomas's dismay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIJosh Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Love that pattern. I favor the first grip with the second pommel. Seeing you hold that sword in medical scrubs... Priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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