Hey Jesse, it's about time you came by here! :p

Nice job on the seax. Inspires me to get up off my duff and finish a few i have laying around! Be sure and put some finished pics up!

Thanks, Don!

Here it is...

Really a beautiful piece, Jesse! It cleaned up really nicely. Thank you!

We saw how the wood and spacers were being attached. Could you give us a little info on the finishing and attachment of the bone?

Thanks!

Basically, the buttcap is glued and rivited on to cover up the peened over tang, nothing too fancy. Although I didn't have any copper the right size, so I had to forge it down.

The blade on this thing is filled with subtleties. From the quench line to the etch on the spine.... it's fun to look at :D

The stats...

Overall length: approximately 16"
Blade length: approximately 10.5"
Handle: approximately 5.5"

I didn't weigh it, I would guess less than a pound :)

Hey Jesse, any chance of you bringing that by the FABA meeting at Clyde Payton's this weekend? I'd love to see it in person.

-v

I would, but it's on it's way to good ol' LA as we speak!

That came out really nice looking! The handle looks especially smooth and comfy! I bet it would have been an absolute pleasure to lop an arm off one of those pesky Normans using something like that! :D

Thanks, Don!

Wait 'till you see the next project.... Had a smelting party on sunday, the best furnace run yet! got a big ol' 40lber !!! :D :lol: :eek: :) :cool:

For the record, folks, this is a beautifully executed piece. Most excellent, Jesse! Thank you!
(yes, I'm the lucky guy that got this piece, so :p)

The blade length is just right for a good utility piece or secondary weapon. The grip is very comfortable and secure. Nice, subtle pattern in the metal. Very organic.

Hopefully, my own shoptime will allow me to start a horizontal scabbard for it this weekend. Leatherwork to do on two other sword scabbards, so I'll already be in that mode. I'll stick pics up when I get going on it.

Oh, hey... did I say this is a nice piece?