Ben Potter is a creative sword smith who's passion for turns swords into individual works of art. He has two websites for custom swords:
Privateer Armory
Cedarlore Forge
Custom Sword Smiths with good reputation are:
Kevin Cashen,
Michael "Tinker" Pearce,
Al Massey,
John Lundemo, (http://www.odinblades.com/)
Craig from Arms and Armor...
I'm probably missing a few here too.
The big question is what do you want it for, and how much are you ready to spend? For example, if you're looking for a WMA sword that can withstand a nuclear blast but still remain balanced, I'd suggest Jean-Philippe Henry of the Heimrick Armeor, where you can get a decent WMA sword for about $250-300. If you're looking for a historically accurate cutter, you're probably looking at around $1000 plus; a less expensive option may be to take a Gus Trim or Albion blade and have Christian Fletcher make a custom hilt for you, but you're still looking at upwards of $800 and up once it's all said and done.
For medieval/fantasy style swords - Brendon Olszowy from Fable Blades is easily one of the most skilled and yet affordably priced modern day sword artisans around who takes pride in his work.
Showing posts with label Cedarlore Forge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cedarlore Forge. Show all posts
Sunday, 11 May 2014
Custom Handforged Oakeshott Type XVIIIb
Hand forged by Cedarlore Forge
This beautiful custom sword is called DeargAbhainn-Cu'ra.
DeargAbhainn-Cu'ra, literally meaning "the Red River Guardian" in ancient Gaelic, was forged & crafted by David DelaGardelle out of 1075 high carbon steel, figured bloodwood, and mild steel hilt components.
The sword was commissioned by its owner to represent the rich cultural heritage of his family lineage, while looking forward to the future as a celebration of 25 years of marriage to his wife. The owners last name being "Rushing" literally refers to Rush reeds aka "cat tails" that grow by ponds or streams. So the grip is carved with swirling water motif's and reeds sprouting up amongst them.
The scabbard includes knotwork patterns based off of the owner and his wife's wedding bands, and in between show the intertwining sun and moon.
Finally last on the scabbard you see the ever growing Tree of truth & life or the family tree.
In the blade you read two French sayings engraved on either side.
One side reads "One God" and the other reads: "One Faith"
A sword meant to be historically grounded in its execution but completely unique and organic in its aesthetic feel.
Stats:
Steel: 1075
Guard & Pommel: Mild Steel
Wood: Bloodwood
OAL: exactly 4 feet.
Blade Length: 36 1/2"
Blade Width: 1 1/2"
Grip Length: 9 1/2"
Guard width: 8 1/2"
This beautiful custom sword is called DeargAbhainn-Cu'ra.
DeargAbhainn-Cu'ra, literally meaning "the Red River Guardian" in ancient Gaelic, was forged & crafted by David DelaGardelle out of 1075 high carbon steel, figured bloodwood, and mild steel hilt components.
The sword was commissioned by its owner to represent the rich cultural heritage of his family lineage, while looking forward to the future as a celebration of 25 years of marriage to his wife. The owners last name being "Rushing" literally refers to Rush reeds aka "cat tails" that grow by ponds or streams. So the grip is carved with swirling water motif's and reeds sprouting up amongst them.
The scabbard includes knotwork patterns based off of the owner and his wife's wedding bands, and in between show the intertwining sun and moon.
Finally last on the scabbard you see the ever growing Tree of truth & life or the family tree.
In the blade you read two French sayings engraved on either side.
One side reads "One God" and the other reads: "One Faith"
A sword meant to be historically grounded in its execution but completely unique and organic in its aesthetic feel.
Stats:
Steel: 1075
Guard & Pommel: Mild Steel
Wood: Bloodwood
OAL: exactly 4 feet.
Blade Length: 36 1/2"
Blade Width: 1 1/2"
Grip Length: 9 1/2"
Guard width: 8 1/2"
Saturday, 10 May 2014
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