basher Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 FYRDRACASLAGA (Fire Dragon Slayer) By Owen Bush and Petr florianek. A Dwarf made hero’s sword for slaying fire dragons. In our discussions and musings, Petr and myself tend to think of our work as that of the Dark Elves (from the Nordic heritage) or Dwarves (from the world of JRR Tolkien) Working magic and craftsmanship together with the raw stuff of nature, these mythical artisans forge the weapons of legend for the gods and for mortal heros. The sword blade is made by myself and the handle, sheath and fittings are made by Petr Fliorianek (Gullinbursti) The sword blade is forged with eleven bars of steel, 3 fine twisted layers and 4 pin stripes along with two bold twisted star bars and high layer random pattern at the edge. The pattern plays with the juxtaposition between bold pattern and the finer flowing patterns of the edge. The stars patterns are set like jewels to catch a dragons eye…..come closer….come closer….. The blade has a shallow lenticular section. The guard and pommel are made in bronze (tin bronze) the style is dwarven. The pommel shows ancestor rage face and the guard has dragons to ward off evil. Runes of the pommel ferrule say ‘OWEN’ and ‘GULLI’, short for the Nordic Mythical Golden Boar Gullinbursti which is Petr’s avatar. Runes of the guard ferrule say ‘FYRDRACASLAGA’ (Fire dragon slayer) This is repeated on the strap on the scabbard. The scabbard is linden (lime wood). It is wool lined and covered in linen and then leather. There are bronze dragon heads and wrought iron fittings The rondell on the scabbard is Elk antler with a wyrm carving, there is a single garnet for its eye. The sword weighs 3lb 6oz and the point of balance is 14cm into the blade. Blade is 76.5 cm long and 6.5 cm wide at the hilt. Sword overall length is is 92cm. The sword feels powerful and purposeful. I am proud of this one Petr has (once again ) done a wonderfull , using his mastery at bring this mythical blade to life. I hope you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 That's some beautiful work, Owen. Thank you for sharing it with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzkill Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 A thing of beauty is a joy forever, and that is eternal bliss. I sincerely hope that's not the last we see of your collaboration with Petr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Absolutely stunning sword! I can't pronounce it but it speaks for itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Great work on all - blade, handle, and scabbard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Beautiful work but way heavy for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Tis a dragon slayer......I love the freedom of a hero piece (and 3.5 lb is not outside of the relms of a viking sword of this scale) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I didn't say it was out of range just way heavy for me! I swing a 1500gm hammer in the shop but not as fast, as long and without the moment arm effects of a blade in combat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Oly, WA Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Stunning work! I'm sure the dragons will feel the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Wow that is heirloom/artifact quality. Absolutely amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Beautiful blade Owen, you two are a power house team. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 It definitely has that ageless quality to it like the works of Kemal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Frisse Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Lord have MERCY this is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 The sword and sheath are absolutely beautiful. The pattern on the blade is totally stunning to behold. Wow....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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