1stMate Matt Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 This is an early American saber made by Nathan Starr of Connecticut. He and his son Nathan Jr were the leading sword makers in America until 1830 when they stopped making swords and gave up the US military contract to Ames. They made roughly 2000 swords of this and later styles. This is one of the more early swords by them. They started making swords in 1798. The later swords have more pronounced curves in the blades. One reference says that they were the first production sword company in America. Making this and other swords by them a true part of US history and well worth sharing with you all. The sword has seen some improper 'cleaning' but is still quite sturdy. Not sure how long it will be in our hands but we wanted to share. Blade length is 33.75" POB is 8.25" from hilt Small fuller up the spine that ends 6.75" from the tip fuller width is about .25" blade width at shoulder 1.5" blade width just before point 1.25" distal taper is from 1/4" - 1/8" It has a slight false edge and the point is rounded about the same as a quarter The hilt looks to me to be iron as it looks much like old wrought. The handle is wood and spiral fluted with leather over. There is 2 small pieces of brass wire at the top of the hilt making it obvious that the flutes once had brass wire inlayed. Here you can see the top of th end cap is brazed on with brass. -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...
wes1761 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Boy oh boy if that thing could talk.... If it was raining soup, I'd be stuck outside with a fork..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannibal Chrispy Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Very cool! Thanks for sharing Matt! Illustration courtesy of Patrick Hand, and his Pyrate Comix. To see comic in it's entirety, click below http://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=13374 All rights reserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunpowder Gertie Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 That is very cool Matt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captscurvy_nc Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Awesome pics and thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglegstrick Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Love the style of it! The wrought Iron work of early America is a thing of beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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