This was an experiement. I've been wanting to make a double-edged blade inspired by Celtic La Tene swords for a while (whether that is evident in the final product or not). I had a customer approach me about a sword blade, so I forged this out as a test piece to see how I would do forging a double-edged blade. I think I see some Chinese influence as well, but it's mostly my style turned toward doing a double-edged short sword. Seeing how this one turned out, I can now see about forging a longer blade.
The overall length is 19 3/4" and the blade, including the choils, is 13 1/5". The steel is 5160 and the handle is toxic green and black paracord impregnated with Minwax Wood Hardener, with a three-strand Turk's head knot. Both edges shave hair.
The sheath is Kydex with two MOLLE locks.
I like the length! Really nice....Bill
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome, James!
ReplyDeleteSo Jason, if you did a Gladius style what would you be asking for it?
ReplyDeleteWho is Jason? :D I'm James.
DeleteShoot me an e-mail at helmforge at gmail and I'll quote you a price for similar.
How much would something like this cost?
ReplyDeleteSee above. :)
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