October 5, 201510 yr 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
October 5, 201510 yr 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
October 5, 201510 yr Author 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
October 5, 201510 yr 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.
October 6, 201510 yr Author 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.
October 6, 201510 yr Author 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
October 6, 201510 yr 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.
October 6, 201510 yr Author 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
October 6, 201510 yr Author Eye Candy! My compliments on a fine display of craftsmanship.Hi Smogy thank you very much chris
October 6, 201510 yr Author 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
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