08-08-2013, 08:49 PM
08-08-2013, 08:49 PM
08-09-2013, 06:43 AM
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08-09-2013, 08:28 AM
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08-09-2013, 09:31 AM
Ahh, another great project underway. Stock removal, I presume? Or are you into forging out the edges these days?
Out of interest, is the grip for such a gladivs made up of two scales which are glued together over the tang? I have often wondered about whether or not bone would be used, as no "grip-scales" in bone heve ever been found as far as I am aware. So perhaps wood would be the prefered option. Horn is another possibility of course, although I only know of horn grips for third century swords.
Out of interest, is the grip for such a gladivs made up of two scales which are glued together over the tang? I have often wondered about whether or not bone would be used, as no "grip-scales" in bone heve ever been found as far as I am aware. So perhaps wood would be the prefered option. Horn is another possibility of course, although I only know of horn grips for third century swords.
08-09-2013, 10:23 AM
Mithras to answer that ? It is a Sarmation cavalry sword with the heart shaped pommel. The slide is from Germania and the chape from Dura if I remember right.
Robert I am still thinking if a Iron hand guard with wood grip But since all the Ring Pommels Ive seen have had no grips found :? Horn is another choice as the Sarmations also used it for Lorica Scales. So I thought to try Bone as maybe a little experiment to see if bone could be used :?: I will be doing stock removal but I have only a few days of so need to do as much as possible Will keep posting Thanks :grin:
Regards Brennivs :woot:
Robert I am still thinking if a Iron hand guard with wood grip But since all the Ring Pommels Ive seen have had no grips found :? Horn is another choice as the Sarmations also used it for Lorica Scales. So I thought to try Bone as maybe a little experiment to see if bone could be used :?: I will be doing stock removal but I have only a few days of so need to do as much as possible Will keep posting Thanks :grin:
Regards Brennivs :woot:
08-09-2013, 03:37 PM
I always 'imagined' the ring-pommel swords would have leather bindings around the grip.
08-09-2013, 07:01 PM
Findings from the Ritual burial in the Thracian Tomb Village Karanovo -Municipality of Nova Zagora . Together with one aureus from imp. Tiberivs and 5 silver denars. This can be determined the gladius period.
Village Karanovo -Municipality of Nova Zagora 29 July 2011.Thracian Tomb in Bulgaria's archeological complex "East Hill".Ritual burial of an aristocrat and military chief of the I century AD. which was laid in the mound with his chariot, horses, military equipment and unique glassware. The total number of the findings is 72.
http://www.blitz.bg/news/article/114496?...2ae1147192
Village Karanovo -Municipality of Nova Zagora 29 July 2011.Thracian Tomb in Bulgaria's archeological complex "East Hill".Ritual burial of an aristocrat and military chief of the I century AD. which was laid in the mound with his chariot, horses, military equipment and unique glassware. The total number of the findings is 72.
http://www.blitz.bg/news/article/114496?...2ae1147192
08-11-2013, 07:38 PM
Mithras some swords could just have leather wrapped handles as no grips have been found, but the photo from Rado the best of all the photos I have, show what could be wood scales with rings top and bottom to keep the scales together.( Many thanks for that pic Rado :-) ) Also the normal iron cross guard is not there so again it looks like it was organic mile: Keep it coming :-D
I have cut the tang,
marked out the centre of the blade,
Regards Brennivs
I have cut the tang,
marked out the centre of the blade,
Regards Brennivs
08-11-2013, 07:52 PM
The next stage is the first grind, take the edge down on all sides before shaping the width of the blade,
The blade still needs a bit more polishing, but just about done. The wrought iron has slag incursions which will show up when the blade is finished,
I hope this is good enough for now but any questions please ask All for now but will post as I progress.
Regards Brennivs :woot:
The blade still needs a bit more polishing, but just about done. The wrought iron has slag incursions which will show up when the blade is finished,
I hope this is good enough for now but any questions please ask All for now but will post as I progress.
Regards Brennivs :woot:
08-11-2013, 08:28 PM
Cool! I look forward to seeing what it looks like finished. 8+)
08-13-2013, 09:11 PM
Flavivs I hope I will not disappoint you I have started the iron hand guard, but still thinking of a bone handle :? I also have given the blade a quick polish so you can see the beauty of wrought iron.
I can only do a few hours on the night, so I will have to finish the Ring Pommel off when I have a bit more time
Regards Brennivs
I can only do a few hours on the night, so I will have to finish the Ring Pommel off when I have a bit more time
Regards Brennivs
08-13-2013, 09:15 PM
Awesome work :wink:
08-14-2013, 08:30 PM
Really looking good Tony. Love the work and can't wait to see your finished product.
08-15-2013, 01:39 AM
Tony,
this is looking great! I love the way a ring pommel glades/sword looks. What type of steel/iron as you using?
It looks like you are using sock removal as Robert seemed to indicate in your methods to shape the blade.
I cannot wait to see the completed sword.
this is looking great! I love the way a ring pommel glades/sword looks. What type of steel/iron as you using?
It looks like you are using sock removal as Robert seemed to indicate in your methods to shape the blade.
I cannot wait to see the completed sword.
08-15-2013, 08:48 PM
Thanks Jim I hope I dont disappoint you too
Titus Yes I did use stock removal but since I have done a thread on a "How Too" I did not go in too grinding the blade. Here it is just in case someone asks about it
http://www.romanarmytalk.com/20-roman-re...0&start=60
I used Wrought Iron possibly 1890s hence the blade has slag incursions. It will take a bit of time to do so the next chance I get I will be stuck into it
Regards Brennivs
Titus Yes I did use stock removal but since I have done a thread on a "How Too" I did not go in too grinding the blade. Here it is just in case someone asks about it
http://www.romanarmytalk.com/20-roman-re...0&start=60
I used Wrought Iron possibly 1890s hence the blade has slag incursions. It will take a bit of time to do so the next chance I get I will be stuck into it
Regards Brennivs