Swords.....

[Trooper224]

A new Rapier and Dagger set, by Jesse Belsky.

The Rapier came mounted with a Darkwood Armory blade. It was fine, but it was too dainty for the hilt. I cannibalized the blade from an old Cold Steel Rapier I'd had for years. The hilt was hot garbage, but the blade was pretty cool with its deeply hollow ground cross-section. I fit it to the hilt with an evenings work and it's perfect.

[Trooper224]

Another one by Jesse Belsky. A Spada da Lato, or Sidesword circa 1600.

Jesse had this one lying around the shop 90% finished. He said, "I don't know what I'm going to do with this one." I replied, "Finish it and sell it to me!" So, here we are.

A Hanwei/Tinker Bastard Sword blade was adapted here for use as a single-hander. This results in a sword with a very stout, authoritative feel, but in no way cumbersome.

Hilt of Norman's Type 26.
Pommel of Norman's Type 42 (variation)

Blade length: 33 inches
Blade Width: 1 5/8 inches
Weight: 2 pounds, 14 ounces
POB: 6 inches from the quillon block

[Totem Polar]

I've owned a few of Tod's Cutler line. I'd put them a bit higher on the scale, but not by a big leap.

My latest holiday acquisition reminded me of this thread. Tod’s 17th-c. Stiletto, 10” blade:

[Totem Polar]

I am developing a pathological desire for something I had no idea existed: a late medieval/early renaissance stone bow. The 12-year old part of me that wreaked absolute havoc on anything standing still long enough to target with a wrist rocket really, really wants a second childhood, only bespoke:





I’ve grown somewhat fond of this guys output, both smithed and video’d.


@Trooper224 @Clusterfrack

[Clusterfrack]

I am developing a pathological desire for something I had no idea existed: a late medieval/early renaissance stone bow. The 12-year old part of me that wreaked absolute havoc on anything standing still long enough to target with a wrist rocket really, really wants a second childhood, only bespoke:





I’ve grown somewhat fond of this guys output, both smithed and video’d.


@Trooper224 @Clusterfrack

That is cool. Don’t forget eyepro. And maybe a mouthguard.

[Totem Polar]

That is cool. Don’t forget eyepro. And maybe a mouthguard.

Yeah, I’d be worried about bounceback, for sure. That said, Tod was able to get some good hits in that video.

I bet you could F up some serious hobo with one of those, big time.

[Not HighSpeed]

Another one by Jesse Belsky. A Spada da Lato, or Sidesword circa 1600.

Jesse had this one lying around the shop 90% finished. He said, "I don't know what I'm going to do with this one." I replied, "Finish it and sell it to me!" So, here we are.

A Hanwei/Tinker Bastard Sword blade was adapted here for use as a single-hander. This results in a sword with a very stout, authoritative feel, but in no way cumbersome.

Hilt of Norman's Type 26.
Pommel of Norman's Type 42 (variation)

Blade length: 33 inches
Blade Width: 1 5/8 inches
Weight: 2 pounds, 14 ounces
POB: 6 inches from the quillon block

I love a nice Sidesword, as a cut or thrust fence-sitter, I'm quite a fan of them lol. I think this is the first time I've seen a fishtail pommel on one. Fantastic piece.

[Trooper224]

I love a nice Sidesword, as a cut or thrust fence-sitter, I'm quite a fan of them lol. I think this is the first time I've seen a fishtail pommel on one. Fantastic piece.

Thanks.

It reminded me of this antique.

[Not HighSpeed]

Thanks.

It reminded me of this antique.

Wow, that is pretty close to that original. More points for historically inspired, if not 100% replicated.