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This some of my work back when I did custom swords. These are circa 94-97. I no longer really do swords any more, but just found these scanned photos tucked away in some floppy in my desk. Thought you might like to take a peek. If you guys like them, I can pull out my old photo albums and scan in some more.
<img src=http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1663783&a=12749586&p=56217805&Sequence=0&res=high>
This was my first sword. The blade was made by Bob Engnath, but everything else was done by me including all hardware and fittings. It was a little awkward and not really balanced, but I was mighty proud of it.
<img src=http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1663783&a=12749586&p=56217802&Sequence=0&res=high>
<img src=http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1663783&a=12749586&p=56217803&Sequence=0&res=high>
<img src=http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1663783&a=12749586&p=56217801&Sequence=0&res=high>
This was the last sword I made. Once again the blade was made by Bob Engnath (Bob could produce a great Hamon). The fittings were made by Fred Lohman. I did all polishing, crafted the saya and tsuka. Boy she was sweet. Super light and FAST, and she sure could cut! As far as I know it still belongs to it original owner, Tadashi Funahashi, who is a high ranking member of the local martial arts crowd. Don't know if you can actually see it in the photos, by the mekugi (peg) is actually 1/4" mosiac pin tapered to fit the mekugi ana. He wanted it to be metal because he did not want to risk the blade coming loose during a cutting demo.
<img src=http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1663783&a=12749586&p=56217804&Sequence=2&res=high>
This is the only piece I have ever had published. It was ordered by a man named Michael Cawelti. He is one of the few true Swordmasters in the US. This is not a SCA title but a real classification given by the guild the handles stuntmen. There is a several page artical written on him and this sword in Rennaisance Magazine. Unlike almost all rapiers out there mine were REAL, and really darn deadly to boot. The blade was hand forged by Jim Hrisoulas. Once again I made all the fittings myself. The hilt and pommel are stainless steel and the handle is stabilized black Buckeye. The scabbard was pig skin over a Lexan core with stainless steel chape and locket. Knowing who this man was, I was totally shocked when he chose me over Hrisoulas to make the hilt for fit finish and balance reasons.
Well thats all for now, like I said if you liked these let me know and I will try to get more up.
<img src=http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1663783&a=12749586&p=56217805&Sequence=0&res=high>
This was my first sword. The blade was made by Bob Engnath, but everything else was done by me including all hardware and fittings. It was a little awkward and not really balanced, but I was mighty proud of it.
<img src=http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1663783&a=12749586&p=56217802&Sequence=0&res=high>
<img src=http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1663783&a=12749586&p=56217803&Sequence=0&res=high>
<img src=http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1663783&a=12749586&p=56217801&Sequence=0&res=high>
This was the last sword I made. Once again the blade was made by Bob Engnath (Bob could produce a great Hamon). The fittings were made by Fred Lohman. I did all polishing, crafted the saya and tsuka. Boy she was sweet. Super light and FAST, and she sure could cut! As far as I know it still belongs to it original owner, Tadashi Funahashi, who is a high ranking member of the local martial arts crowd. Don't know if you can actually see it in the photos, by the mekugi (peg) is actually 1/4" mosiac pin tapered to fit the mekugi ana. He wanted it to be metal because he did not want to risk the blade coming loose during a cutting demo.
<img src=http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1663783&a=12749586&p=56217804&Sequence=2&res=high>
This is the only piece I have ever had published. It was ordered by a man named Michael Cawelti. He is one of the few true Swordmasters in the US. This is not a SCA title but a real classification given by the guild the handles stuntmen. There is a several page artical written on him and this sword in Rennaisance Magazine. Unlike almost all rapiers out there mine were REAL, and really darn deadly to boot. The blade was hand forged by Jim Hrisoulas. Once again I made all the fittings myself. The hilt and pommel are stainless steel and the handle is stabilized black Buckeye. The scabbard was pig skin over a Lexan core with stainless steel chape and locket. Knowing who this man was, I was totally shocked when he chose me over Hrisoulas to make the hilt for fit finish and balance reasons.
Well thats all for now, like I said if you liked these let me know and I will try to get more up.
