1stMate Matt Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 J8ksdad asked me to make him my version of the cutlass that Larry Nowicki did in the fall issue of Pirates Magazine. What he didnt know is that sword was a copy of one that I had done before that was a copy of an original. So this sword is a copy of a copy of a copy. He wanted a few things refined and a stage combat worthy blade with a faceted pommel. This is what I came up with. I took some shots of it with the Cable damascus sword that Larry made, so you could see the changes and how close I got them. Would make a nice lil pair! The handle is Oak and yes she rings! Nice sword. I enjoyed making it and I will be making more for general stock soon. -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...
j8ksdad Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Happy birthday to me indeed! I love it. Can't wait to get me hands on it. Thanks so much Matt! I'll eat when I'm hungry. I'll drink when I'm dry. If the hard times don't kill me I'll lay down and die. Rye whiskey! Rye whiskey! Rye whiskey I cry. If you don't give me rye whiskey, I surely will die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stMate Matt Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 You are very welcome my friend! It was pleasure working with you. -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...
PoD Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 another excellent sword. I may be in the market for another of your fine products as my wife wants a sword now. ...and then I discovered the wine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captscurvy_nc Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Another excellent sword. Makes me even more excited about the one our doing for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain McCool Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Beautiful! I keep dreaming of commissioning a battle-ready Epee du Soldat from either you or Tony Swatton, but sadly I don't think I'll ever have the dubloons. Love your work! And I LOVE the faceted pommel! Captain Jack McCool, landlocked pirate extraordinaire, Captain of the dreaded prairie schooner Ill Repute, etc. etc. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "That’s what a ship is, you know. It’s not just a keel, and a hull, and a deck, and sails. That’s what a ship needs. But what a ship is… what the Black Pearl really is… is freedom." -Captain Jack Sparrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stMate Matt Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 Well I am always up for a good barder. Maybe you can get your dream sword that way. -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 McCool Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Bartering is very good.... Not sure I have any skills, materials, or possessions worth bartering for, but perhaps someday... Captain Jack McCool, landlocked pirate extraordinaire, Captain of the dreaded prairie schooner Ill Repute, etc. etc. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "That’s what a ship is, you know. It’s not just a keel, and a hull, and a deck, and sails. That’s what a ship needs. But what a ship is… what the Black Pearl really is… is freedom." -Captain Jack Sparrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j8ksdad Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Just opened the box. I LOVE IT! Giggling like a little girl. I sent pics to lots of people. Now my 5 year old son wants one. Should I make him wait until he's 40? I'll eat when I'm hungry. I'll drink when I'm dry. If the hard times don't kill me I'll lay down and die. Rye whiskey! Rye whiskey! Rye whiskey I cry. If you don't give me rye whiskey, I surely will die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stMate Matt Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 awesome! remember if you need to tighten or loosen it that the pommel is the nut so crank down on it to tighten or loosen. Right Tighty...Lefty Loosey. -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...
j8ksdad Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Will do. Thanks again Matt for a beautiful piece of art. I'll eat when I'm hungry. I'll drink when I'm dry. If the hard times don't kill me I'll lay down and die. Rye whiskey! Rye whiskey! Rye whiskey I cry. If you don't give me rye whiskey, I surely will die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captscurvy_nc Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Just opened the box. I LOVE IT! Giggling like a little girl. I sent pics to lots of people. Now my 5 year old son wants one. Should I make him wait until he's 40? My son is 5 and started practcing with Daddy and participating in my stage combat classes at 4. He has a wooden cutlass he uses now but I'll probably upgrade him when he turns ten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j8ksdad Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 My son and I practice with wood swords and LARP (foam covered PVC pipe) all the time. Now he wants a steel one because it isn't sharp and he likes the sound. I think I would end up getting hurt somewhere alone the line. I'll eat when I'm hungry. I'll drink when I'm dry. If the hard times don't kill me I'll lay down and die. Rye whiskey! Rye whiskey! Rye whiskey I cry. If you don't give me rye whiskey, I surely will die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roytheodd Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I enjoyed making it and I will be making more for general stock soon. Any chance you can let me know when they're available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stMate Matt Posted April 16, 2010 Author Share Posted April 16, 2010 I enjoyed making it and I will be making more for general stock soon. Any chance you can let me know when they're available? I have one right now just like this but with a hickery handle. -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...
roytheodd Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I enjoyed making it and I will be making more for general stock soon. Any chance you can let me know when they're available? I have one right now just like this but with a hickery handle. A few questions for ye then: How long is the sword? Does it come with a scabbard? And much are ye asking? I was going to PM you but the forum didn't let me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stMate Matt Posted April 20, 2010 Author Share Posted April 20, 2010 The blade is 21" I believe. Doesnt have a scabbard. It is priced at $375.00 -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...
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