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Here is the blade (and inlay) after the foundation polish:
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It is going to be a lovely sword. I look forward to seeing it progress.
Even at this stage, holding the blade by the tang, you can feel how well it is proportioned.
It is going to be a lovely sword. I look forward to seeing it progress.
Even at this stage, holding the blade by the tang, you can feel how well it is proportioned.
My goodness, that looks wonderful. Gold, I think, would look too bright, but that copper gives it a clean, warm look. 10/10.
| Craig Shackleton wrote: |
| Jeff recently joined Ottawa Swordplay, so last night I actually saw this blade (and one other) in person.
It is going to be a lovely sword. I look forward to seeing it progress. Even at this stage, holding the blade by the tang, you can feel how well it is proportioned. |
Why do I feel like someone has been touching my betrothed before the wedding? ;)
I was pleased when Jeff told me he was going to take some lessons with your group. It can only help with his his craft. I'm much more of a collector than a martial artist (and getting too old and creaky for the latter) but taking some lessons with AEMMA a few years back vastly increased my understanding of what swords are about.
| Kai Lawson wrote: |
| My goodness, that looks wonderful. Gold, I think, would look too bright, but that copper gives it a clean, warm look. 10/10. |
Bronze, technically, but its mostly copper so I agree with you!
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Why do I feel like someone has been touching my betrothed before the wedding? ;) |
Now Doug, you should know she was perfectly well behaved. ;)
Just think of it as sort of a bachelorette party. We kept it low-key, only a few strippers. ;-)
| Craig Shackleton wrote: |
| Just think of it as sort of a bachelorette party. We kept it low-key, only a few strippers. ;-) |
This just keeps getting better! Now I'm picturing Jeff slowly unwrapping the naked blade of my sword in front of a bunch of sweaty, leering fencers, with 80s hair metal pumping in the background! But who am I to talk, I'm the one posting pictures on the internet.
(This is all getting very confusing; I hope there aren't any psychoanalysts reading this).
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This just keeps getting better! Now I'm picturing Jeff slowly unwrapping the naked blade of my sword in front of a bunch of sweaty, leering fencers, with 80s hair metal pumping in the background! But who am I to talk, I'm the one posting pictures on the internet. (This is all getting very confusing; I hope there aren't any psychoanalysts reading this). |
Getting back to serious business, here is a shot of Jeff's cross so far. I like the overall shape but I have suggested he slim it down a bit in general.
BTW, I don't think such a thick central bulge was necessarily used on original swords.
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BTW, I don't think such a thick central bulge was necessarily used on original swords.
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I agree that the cross looks like it should be slimmed down some. Did he give you any shots from a different angle? One similar to the angle on the original picture?
I agree that the cross looks like it should be slimmed down some. Did he give you any shots from a different angle? One similar to the angle on the original picture?
Here are some more angles but bear in mind that this is not final. Jeff says he forges the cross on the thick side so it will survive punching a hole for the tang.
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Yeah those pictures make it much easier to see the proportions...
Lookin good!
Lookin good!
Here are some more progress shots: the pommel makes its first appearance.
At present the sword weighs 3lbs 6oz and has a PoB of 4.7". These are not final measures but they are pretty much in line with my original expectations.
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At present the sword weighs 3lbs 6oz and has a PoB of 4.7". These are not final measures but they are pretty much in line with my original expectations.
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I've seen nothing but great work from Jeff lately, I'm definitely going to follow his work form now on!
Great too to see one of the Saint-Omer sword to be made.
Chers,
J
I've seen nothing but great work from Jeff lately, I'm definitely going to follow his work form now on!
Great too to see one of the Saint-Omer sword to be made.
Chers,
J
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Great too to see one of the Saint-Omer sword to be made. |
Julien, have you been to this museum? It looks like a really nice collection. I don't know why their swords aren't better known.
Looks like he narrowed the cross some. Looks good!
Is he doing a scabbard also?
Is he doing a scabbard also?
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| Is he doing a scabbard also? |
No, no scabbard at this time. Seriously, please don't pester me about this one, I can't do it!
With the extra $ for that inlay and another custom order coming together this summer (an order pending from last year), something has got to give.
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No, no scabbard at this time. Seriously, please don't pester me about this one, I can't do it! With the extra $ for that inlay and another custom order coming together this summer (an order pending from last year), something has got to give. |
No, I completely understand. Between my project with Jeff, another scabbard later this year with Brian Kunz, I am totally tapped out... And I have several ideas for projects I want to do. It will be atleast 2013 (or later) before I can even think about doing another project.
Almost done! Just some detailed finishing, adding the grip, and peening things in place.
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