Captain_MacNamara Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Since I finally got my forge up and running, and can't afford to commission a cutlass from Old Dominion Forge, I decided to try my hand at forging my own guard for an old cutlass/saber blade I had. Here's a picture of what kind of sword it used to be, except the guard was all screwed up on it: Therion Arms claims it's a circa 1870 training cutlass/saber. The guard was all sorts of screwed up on mine, and I'd had it since I was 14. I re-shaped the tip of the blade a bit (blade is VERY sturdy), then forged it into the following, taking inspiration from Old Dominion. The guard is forged from steel, and the handle is burned, burnished, and polished Antler: I wanted something primitive looking, and very real. Captain of the Iron Lotus It is the angle that holds the rope, not the size of the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut-throat Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 That came out incredible, mate. You did a bang up job on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oderlesseye Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Nice work! http://www.myspace.com/oderlesseyehttp://www.facebook....esseye?ref=nameHangin at Execution dock awaits. May yer Life be a long and joyous adventure in gettin there!As he was about to face the gallows there, the pirate is said to have tossed a sheaf of papers into the crowd, taunting his audience with these final words: "My treasure to he who can understand." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jim Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Agreed, nice work. My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stMate Matt Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Job well done sir. -1st Mate of Pirates Magazine -Bladesmith/Owner of That Works Studio http://youtube.com/thatworks thatworks.shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Midnight Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 A very fine job indeed, mate! You took a monstrosity and turned it into a beautiful, authentic weapon. On top of that, you can be very proud that you built it yourself! "Now then, me bullies! Would you rather do the gallows dance, and hang in chains 'til the crows pluck your eyes from your rotten skulls? Or would you feel the roll of a stout ship beneath your feet again?" ---Captain William Kidd--- (1945) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_MacNamara Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 Thanky for all the compliments Although it has nothing to do with a cutlass, here's some of my period-style rigging tools, of which I made the following: Rigging Knife: Stock removed stainless blade, Carved antler handle made to look as much like Ivory as I could, carved brass pommel, salvaged and re-shaped off another generic dagger, cotton Turk's Head knot Marlinespike: Carved Antler and cotton Turk's Head Knot, made specifically for working with 1/4 inch cotton for my decorative marlinespike knotwork Needle Case: Carved and hollowed Antler with wood stopper The rest is bought: The brass thimble is going to be used in my stitching palm when I get around to making it Captain of the Iron Lotus It is the angle that holds the rope, not the size of the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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