1stMate Matt

The title says it all. Lets see them! Post you pics and tell your stories for all that didnt get to make it this year and for those that were spread out and didnt catch everything.

Here is the group shot that I plundered from Pearl's facebook.

I will start processing my pics tom and start posting them. I have quite a few good ones of the cannon crew at work and the mehem afterwards. Not to mention some priceless pics and video from Zach's Pub.

I am heading to Fort Zachary Taylor this friday and I needed something to wear on my side. I wanted to make something subtle and sweet. I left the edge blunt on this for the time being. If I still have this sword when I return, I plan to grind more off the edge making it lighter and adding a sharp edge to it.

Custom hanger with 24.25" blade and is 29 " Overall.

Blade is satin polished with double hand ground fullers, stop edge and file worked spine.

The blade is .175" thick at the hilt and distally tapers to .1" just before the tip and .08" at the tip

The blade is 1.125" wide at the hilt and .75" before the curve of the tip.

The hilt is medium carbon alloy and is heat treated for toughness

The spiral fluted handle is made of whitetail antler with fluted steel cap.

The overall weight of this sword is 1.37 LBS or 625 grams

The edge is left blunt for stage combat use and the POB is 4" from the hilt.

More pics can be seen here http://imakeswords.c...enchhanger2.htm

Thanks for looking.

For Sale..

See you there!!!

Thank you sir.

Here is a look at two prototypes of a new fencing line. We have made fencing swords for awhile, but are going full tilt in this direction for 2012. We have a big batch of these in the works and they are ready to be ordered now with a delivery date of 7-10 days from the order.

http://imakeswords.com/fencing.htm

So far we have already made a few design changes to this set. their pommel will be swaped out for a scaled down version. The knucklebow has also been beefed up.

This set is meant to be a entry level pair. We will of course continue making our full hilted rapiers, but wanted to be able to offer a simple set that still functions well and looks pretty good.

You can upgrade these swords with any of our upgrade options. Faceted pommels, fancier grips etc...

Please feel free to inquire about special bulk order discounts as we are willing to make the prices better the more you buy.

These come standard with epee blades but can be swaped out for a schalger blade for an additional fee.

I should also say that the center section of the rapier can be swaped out for any of our styles. This one pictured is our "double down" center section.

The standard wood is hickory with a light oil.

Thanks for looking!

I know I promised a full tutorial on this piece and I will write one up and get it on the site, but for now, here she is.

This fall I finished this hanger sword for a re-enactor and I just got it uploaded to our site and thought that I would share it with you all.

It features a custom shaped wide sharp 27" blade with distal taper. double hand ground fullers(Swatton style). A short false edge at the tip. A custom shaped clamshell with a forged thumb ring. Spiral fluted cocobolo handle. A wrought iron end cap that was ground to shape. A forged Iron knucklebow that was left crusty(forge scale) by request of the customer.

More pics and info here : http://imakeswords.com/hanger.htm

Here are a few WIP shots

I have a ton more in progress photos on our facebook here http://www.facebook....81225150&type=3

Thanks for looking. Comments always welcome!

How expensive would it run for say a scabbard for a long john silver, I have a leather guy <-- wow that sounds wrong, lol but we're good buddies, and I get most of my stuff from him. I just want to see how expensive it is in comparison to get the package deal from you guys... just so I know my options.

Drop John@baltimoreknife.com a line and let him know what blade length you have and what style of hanging. Set up for a frog or a belt loop.

We are now offering some militia grade scabbards and some suspension options all made in house by our own John Mitchell. So far we are only doing stitched up leather scabbards. We have dozens in stock, but we also offer a fast 3-4 day turn around on any custom orders. There are many different hanging options and stitch options. Just email John@baltimoreknife.com and he will answer any questions and go over all of the options.

Here is a small sample:

For more pictures and examples please see :

http://imakeswords.c...itialeather.htm

Thanks,

Matt

I am better when I am rushed :)

Oh and Corey...stop stealing all of my makers. Geesh. You cant have all the goodies to yourself! :)

:) Last one the Capt made me was delivered about 5 mins before I went on the battle field! Perfect timing indeed! I get so many compliments on my clothing. People staring at my stitches. Love it! I think I have enough pics to work from for your court sword Dad. I plan to have it by PIP.

Thanks for the love on the sword.

This is a smallsword that we just made yesterday for our dealer at the Ohio Ren Fest. This is also a good example of an upgraded stock item from us as featured in our new "Charm City" line(http://imakeswords.c...ityupgrades.htm). This is based off of our short rapier blade and our basic smallsword hilt and plate.

Blade length : 33.5"

Pommel : spiral fluted acorn

Grip: spiral fluted tigerstripe maple from B.C. Rich(http://www.bcrich.com/) with antiqued finish

Plate : Our standard smallsword plate with hand chisel work

Hilt : Our standard smallsword trainer hilt with hand chisel work

For more pictures of this smallsword please visit out site : http://imakeswords.c...lsmallsword.htm

Comments always welcome!

-Matt

P.S. I believe a certain pirate hunter in these parts has something similar on order....

Here is another sailor knife that is available on the workshop page.

Traditional sailor knife with 4 strand 2 color Moku grip and 4strand 5x9 two color turksheads, and a hitched lanyard ring.

Ohhh I like that one a lot Ben!

http://imakeswords.com/readytoship.htm

The pirates have taken over BKS for the weekend. John and I have taken some in stock items and are ready to give you 20% off all items on our ready to ship page while Kerry is distracted by the races here in Baltimore this weekend. These items are complete and ready to be boxed and shipped. Free USPS shipping to the lower 48 states.

There is even a new cutlass that has never been seen before...the Violin. Also a cutlass with scabbard, some one off hand chisled cutlasses, a mini falchion and some full ground bastard swords.

The prices listed are the retail before discount, so take 20% off the price listed.

I will be posting stats on the site later today after we shut the forge down.

http://imakeswords.com/readytoship.htm

Splended job Cascabel. It has great flow!

Dang it! I have wanted that whail knfe for a few years now...You had to do this while I was moving and traveling....darn it. Someone could buy it for me and I will owe them a huge favor!

Klaus and I are driving down Friday morning. Sorry for the last minute add. I just couldnt committ as I have been moving the last week.

See you all there. If you need any steel let me know now so I can bring it with me. I am not setting up a booth.

email me if you need anything @ 1stmate@baltimoreknife.com

Congrats Lads! A fine group indeed. Glad to see many of them be pubbers!

I got a sneak viewing of the movie last night. It was good. better then 2 and 3. It drug on a little long and they butchered Blackbeard...Ian McShane did fine but they should have stayed away from the historical pirate...Even the flag was wrong.

All in all the movie was fun. Go see it. Have a blast. IMHO the first 20 mins in London were the best.

I for one am already looking for a Mermaid to call my own!

I made this upgraded basket this weel. It is based off of our standard basket #1 pattern. The blade is similar to most of our backsword blades but with a slightly curved 33.5" blade. This is a big sword that moves quite swiftly and would be a dream to drill with.

Blade length : 33.5"

Blade type: double fullered backsword with false edge

POB: 3.5" from hilt

Blade width at shoudlers: 1.5"

Blade width just before point: .75"

Tang width: 1" at shoulder

Edge: Blunt for stage combat or sparring use

This sword is currently for sale at Legacy Forge.

For more pics of this and other baskets, please visit our site here : http://www.baltimoreknife.com/baskethilts.htm

I have a ton more basket pictures to get uploaded on the site and a few special ones so check back often.

Questions and comments welcome.

Here are some "clean" pirate pics of me at PIP by Poppa.

This is a hunting falchion that I recently made. I was inspired by a few different historical hunt swords and falchions and this is my interpretation of a logical merge.

Purpleheart handle, steel hilt and double false edged blade with fileworked spine.

Blade is based off a 3/16" blank and is quite rigid.

More pictures and details here: http://baltimoreknife.com/huntingfalchion.htm

Your comments and feedback is always welcome and needed!

My I ask who made the hilt?

That and i get at least a few cutlass orders across the pond and I always have to send them to someone over here. This way I send them to you!

Haha! My master plan unfolds! Didnt know what you were getting yourself into did ya? Pirate!?