Making A Vimose Sword

[noxia]

Hi Robert,

these are also younger.
Most of the stuff from Vimose dates to the first half of the 3rd century.

[brennivs - tony drake]

WHY WHY WHY have I got the sword in my head as being 4th AD :oops: :oops: :oops: I understand what you mean now Suzana, Robert sorry for sending you on a chase for buckles for me :oops: I cannot understand why that came in my head stupid me. Centurian give me another. So I am back on track now looking for 3rd AD buckle I have my eye on one or two hope to do next week :lol: On the plus side I have a nice selection of images for 4th AD buckles :wink: Also I have a date for the buckle I made it is from a sword find 375 - 450 AD and the strap end 300 - 350 AD which I have 4 images now of the same type result
Sorry too all for my stupidness :oops:
Regards Brennivs (A bit sore from hitting oneself with a Vitvs)

[brennivs - tony drake]

Been busy with fittings Have decided to make a Phalera and baldric hinge terminal plate. Just need to make the other half of the hinge plate. Just did not think a buckle would work for the period. Just dont know what came over me :oops: Hope to post results soon and finish it so I can make a new sword :grin:
Regards Brennivs :lol:

[brennivs - tony drake]

Just finished the bottom terminal plate aprox 5 hrs work and still a little bits to finish so here it is with Phalera;

The Phalera is from Vimose, the top plate from the Zugmantel, needs a little finishing and the hinge plate from a metal detecting find UK all will be silvered. cup of tea now and back to do the finishing
Regards Brennivs :lol:

[brennivs - tony drake]

Busy finishing silvering of fittings will post later today? if I can, but will have it finished :lol: but I have finished the buckle I made not in context but it was worth it :whistle:

I wish I could have used a garnet but I think it is a nice stone. Cup Of tea and hands dirty again :errr:
Regards Brennivs :lol:

[Razzoriel]

Is this sword shape still in use in the 5th century?

[brennivs - tony drake]

Alan not to my knowledge, there are still longish swords some with a slight tapper but not any of the same blade profile. As it is from the 3rd AD when there was a move to cavalry, it is most likely used for that purpose.
I have now finished the sword yerrrrrrrrr it has been a long ride but I have enjoyed making it I hope the next one will be quickier :lol: :whistle: All the baldric is done and I hope you like ;-)



Just made one mistake in the previous post the baldric plate is from Lyon Burial not Zugmantel silly me :oops:
Still with all the help I have recieved from the Forum many thanks to all, it has showen me there is a lot of beautiful swords to be made so in a few years I will visit and make another type :grin: For now I am moving onto a Pompeii Gladivs have a good Idea for the project so will post and have it made this year :-D :-D :lol: Please ask any questions I will try to answer ;-)
Regards Brennivs :lol:

[leonardod]

I am totally jealous. It is too beautiful

[brennivs - tony drake]

Leonardo thank you :oops: :oops: I am glad you like it. I needed time and thought to make it :lol:
Regards Brennivs :lol:

[XorX]

like it! mostly the handle

do you have some data of the sword? weight, measurements, etc.

[brennivs - tony drake]

Here you go Jurgen :lol:
Weight; 2lb 11oz or 1.23kg.
Overale length; 39" or 990mm.
Hilt; 7" or 178mm in length.
Blade length; 32" or 812mm.
Blade width; 1 1/2" or 40mm.
The stud work and size of the wood pommel/gaurd has added quiet a bit weight to this sword which works great to balance the sword. the blade is the second one I have done see below,

I now have photos of this sword in action on horse back running down Barbarian cabbages :razz: :whistle: this just has a wood hilt but is off a similier length and is good to see one of my swords in action will post when I can download them. To date the sword has been handled by a few people and they have had no problems in how it feels even those who dont reanact work friends ect.
Hope this is of help thanks for asking :lol:
Regards Brennivs :lol:

[Robert Vermaat]

Here you go Jurgen

Stunning!!