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bronze sword
#1
Salvete,
this is my last replica of the sword bronze.(composition: tin 12% )
Valete
http://www.hephestus.net/spada.bronzo.2007%20006.jpg
Hyrpus
Vincenzo Pastorelli
www.hephestus.net
www.arsdimicandi.net
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#2
That is great, what one did you base it on! I have quite a few photos on bronze sword now! Smile

Is the handle a separate piece or cast with the blade? Just asking as some of them seem to depict the handle casting recessed to take a handle of a different material!
Visne partem mei capere? Comminus agamus! * Me semper rogo, Quid faceret Iulius Caesar? * Confidence is a good thing! Overconfidence is too much of a good thing.
[b]Legio XIIII GMV. (Q. Magivs)RMRS Remember Atuatuca! Vengence will be ours!
Titus Flavius Germanus
Batavian Coh I
Byron Angel
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#3
Great-lookin'! Measurements?
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
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#4
Gorgeous piece Hephestus!
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#5
Very good work. It's not much reward by comparison, but here's a + for your trouble. If you get tired of that sword, you can mail it to me. :lol:
M. Demetrius Abicio
(David Wills)

Saepe veritas est dura.
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#6
Gorgeous! I have taken the liberty of posting a link to this discussion on the Bronze Age Center board,

http://s8.invisionfree.com/Bronze_Age_Center/index.php

PLEASE join us there and share more of your beautiful work!

Byron, there were many types of bronze swords. Some had hilts cast in one piece with the blade, some had hollow-cast bronze hilts riveted on, and many had organic hilts. Probably what you're thinking of is a "full-tang" variety, basically the outline of the hilt with or without flanges along the sides, with the organic parts missing.

http://www.larp.com/hoplite/2Naue2e.jpg
http://www.larp.com/hoplite/NBsword4.jpg

Matthew
Matthew Amt (Quintus)
Legio XX, USA
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.larp.com/legioxx/">http://www.larp.com/legioxx/
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#7
Those are the babies, yes I am sure i saw the whloe handles, just seem to have a mental block..

It is amazing how similar the swords from ancient greece are to the ones I saw here in Scotland! Shows the links were strong even then! Unless they were from the mainland.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q315 ... 0204-1.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q315 ... CF0299.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q315 ... CF0260.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q315 ... CF0301.jpg

How long have you been doing the bronze swords Hyrpus? I would be interested in learning more on the techniques for sword and helmet making! Awesome work if I do repeat myself...
Visne partem mei capere? Comminus agamus! * Me semper rogo, Quid faceret Iulius Caesar? * Confidence is a good thing! Overconfidence is too much of a good thing.
[b]Legio XIIII GMV. (Q. Magivs)RMRS Remember Atuatuca! Vengence will be ours!
Titus Flavius Germanus
Batavian Coh I
Byron Angel
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#8
Salvete,
I am happy that you appreciated.
Here a link to see.
I had to do a piece but, my opinion and that the blade is detached from the handle.
The 4 nails do understand this.
The next sword will be in two parts.
The total length is 69 cm.

Thanks again and sorry for my English.
Valete
Hyrpus
Vincenzo Pastorelli
www.hephestus.net
www.arsdimicandi.net
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#9
Awesome details on the pictures and a great link, Thanks for sharing Big Grin
Visne partem mei capere? Comminus agamus! * Me semper rogo, Quid faceret Iulius Caesar? * Confidence is a good thing! Overconfidence is too much of a good thing.
[b]Legio XIIII GMV. (Q. Magivs)RMRS Remember Atuatuca! Vengence will be ours!
Titus Flavius Germanus
Batavian Coh I
Byron Angel
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#10
WOW brillant piece of work Big Grin
Regards Brennivs Big Grin
Woe Ye The Vanquished
                     Brennvs 390 BC
When you have all this why do you envy our mud huts
                     Caratacvs
Centvrio Princeps Brennivs COH I Dacorivm (Roma Antiqvia)
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