06-17-2013, 08:37 PM
Thanks, guys :oops:
I must protest, as there are quite a few fellow swordmakers way up ahead. That 4th century patternwelded blade in the "5th century sword" thread has me struck with awe. Matt Lukes makes great swords, forgewelded and all. So for the present, I aspire only to make decent blades and equally decent handles.
@Virilis Could well be, this one is based on a blade dated early first century, but the Fontilet dates back past 50 BC (according to Miks)
@Doc It is seasoned boxwood from a 120 year old boxtree that graced the ornamental landscape garden of a Dutch estate, but died due to being replanted to an unsuitable environment. I was able to buy a log when it was removed by the caretaker. The colour is indeed very good, here is a closeup of the hilt after recieving its second coat of oil. You can see the fine lines of the yearrings. I quatercut the sections, as that is the best way to guard agains uneven shrinkage.
I must protest, as there are quite a few fellow swordmakers way up ahead. That 4th century patternwelded blade in the "5th century sword" thread has me struck with awe. Matt Lukes makes great swords, forgewelded and all. So for the present, I aspire only to make decent blades and equally decent handles.
@Virilis Could well be, this one is based on a blade dated early first century, but the Fontilet dates back past 50 BC (according to Miks)
@Doc It is seasoned boxwood from a 120 year old boxtree that graced the ornamental landscape garden of a Dutch estate, but died due to being replanted to an unsuitable environment. I was able to buy a log when it was removed by the caretaker. The colour is indeed very good, here is a closeup of the hilt after recieving its second coat of oil. You can see the fine lines of the yearrings. I quatercut the sections, as that is the best way to guard agains uneven shrinkage.
