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Swords from 1993- Present
Here are a number of examples of swords that I have made from the start of my career to the present- no stats are available for most of these swords as a most of my records from early in my career were lost to mishap. These swords are presented in no particular order. Enjoy!

Tinker Pearce Tactical TSS (2011-055-02)

Oakeshott Type: N/A
Overall Length: 21-7/8 inches
Blade Length: 16 inches
Blade width @ Base: 1-5/16inches
Blade Width (widest:) 1- 7/16 inches
Blade Thickness @ Base: .250 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .100 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 5-7/8 inches
Center of Gravity:2 inches from base of blade
Weight: 20 ounces
The challenges of designing a modern 'Tactical' sword are many; It needs to be long enough to offer significant advantages of reach and cutting power and excellent utility, be a good weapon and yet be compact and light enough that it's convenient to carry. It also needs to be made of proven materials that will withstand the rigors of a wide variety of conditions and use.
This TSS features a differentially-tempered 5160 spring steel blade ground with a slightly convex grind from the spine to the zero-ground cutting edge giving it superb cutting power- but don't take my word for it; check out this video: cutting video. The Cocobolo wood handle is ergonomically shaped and the wood is quite stable and resistant to shrinkage, cracking and impact.
The sword is currently provided with a very simple leather scabbard. Avalaible options (at additional expense) include a protective Black Oxide coating, a 'field-grade' leather scabbard and G-10 handle scales.
This is the second sword of this model offerred for sale as indictaed by it's serial number.
Price:
US$700 + Shipping Sold

Tinker Pearce Tactical TSS (2011-054-01)

Oakeshott Type: N/A
Overall Length: 21-7/8 inches
Blade Length: 16 inches
Blade width @ Base: 1-5/16inches
Blade Width (widest:) 1- 7/16 inches
Blade Thickness @ Base: .250 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .100 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 5-7/8 inches
Center of Gravity:2 inches from base of blade
Weight: 20 ounces
The challenges of designing a modern 'Tactical' sword are many; It needs to be long enough to offer significant advantages of reach and cutting power and excellent utility, be a good weapon and yet be compact and light enough that it's convenient to carry. It also needs to be made of proven materials that will withstand the rigors of a wide variety of conditions and use.
This TSS features a differentially-tempered 5160 spring steel blade ground with a slightly convex grind from the spine to the zero-ground cutting edge giving it superb cutting power- but don't take my word for it; check out this video: cutting video. The Cocobolo wood handle is ergonomically shaped and the wood is quite stable and resistant to shrinkage, cracking and impact.
The sword is currently provided with a very simple leather scabbard. Avalaible options (at additional expense) include a protective Black Oxide coating, a 'field-grade' leather scabbard and G-10 handle scales.
This is the first sword of this model offerred for sale as indictaed by it's serial number.
Price:
US$700 + Shipping (Sold)

Kopis Style Shortsword (for larger hands too!)

Oakeshott Type: N/a
Overall Length: 26-1/8 inches
Blade Length: 20-7/8 inches
Blade width @ Base: 2 inches
Blade Width at 'belly': 2-1/16 inches
Blade Thickness @ Base: .250 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .110 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 5-1/4 inches
Pommel Type: n/a
Guard Type: n/a
Center of Gravity: 5-5/8 inches from base of blade
Location of Blade Node (measured from base of blade): approx. 14 inches
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 3/4 inch from base of blade on handle
Weight: 2lbs. 2 Oz.

Sword in the style of a Greek Kopis or early Roman Falcatta. Based on a drawing in Richard Burton's "Book of the Sword." The blade is 5160 spring steel and is differentially tempered to approx HRc58-60 st the cutting edge. The spine and tang are drawn to HRc45-48. The blade has a straight full-length distal taper making the sword very light and handy. The tang is the full profile of the handle. The grip scales are Cocobolo and are secured with 4 brass pins. The handle works best for medium to very large hands. The sword is provided with a wooden scabbard that will be finished either with a clear-coat or Leather cover and with brass fittings at the customer's option.

This is the sort of sword that the Spartans might have really carried and fought with. It is also likely to be an ancestor to the famous Ghurka Kukri and possibly the Norse Scramasax. This modern interpretation of the classic design is very quick and agile in the hand and has excellent cutting power. Would be an excellent combination tool and weapon for field use, recreational cutting practice or even historic recreations.
Price with leather-covered wooden scabbard with brass furniture
US$1100 + Shipping SOLD

Gran Espee de Guerre (Type XIII) sword

Oakeshott Type: XIII
Overall Length: 46 inches
Blade Length: 35-7/16 inches
Blade width @ Base: 2.2 inches
Blade Width 3 inches from point: 1.43 inches
Blade Thickness @ Base: .190 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .095 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 10-1/16 inches
Length of Handle: 7-1/2 inches
Pommel Type: J
Guard Type: 1
Center of Gravity: 4-5/8 inches from guard
Location of Blade Node (measured from Guard): approx. 23-1/4 inches
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 1/2 inch from cross on handle
Weight: 3lbs 10 oz

Type XIII sword in the style of the late 12th through mid 14th C. Blade is 5160 spring steel hardened to HRc58-60, then selectively drawn down to HRc45-48 through the spine, shoulders and tang. The tip of the blade is slightly rounded. The guards and pommel are 'keyed' on the recangular section of the tang to prevent rotation and are made from Mild Steel. The handle is sandwiched hardwood with risers at the top, bottom and center. The handle is wrapped in real linen cord then covered in green Chrome-tanned leather. The hilt is secured with a 5mm Allen sleeve nut threaded SAE 1/4-20 that is counter-sunk into the pommel so the hilt may be taken down for maintenance.

The "Gran Espee de Guerre" or " Great Sword of War" were a variety of (generally) two-handed swords designed to defeat chain-mail. As such they tended to be quite long and relatively heavy with a flattened ovoid cross-section and a fuller running part of their length. The heavy sword used with powerful two-handed blows could inflict significant blunt trauma through mail even if it should fail to shear through it. Primarily a cutting sword the point is relatively blunt but still capable of thrusting against unarmored targets.

Price with standard leather scabbard:
US$1450 + Shipping

Kopis or Falcatta

Oakeshott Type: N/a
Overall Length: 25-5/8 inches
Blade Length: 20-3/4 inches
Blade width @ Base: 2 inches
Blade Width at 'belly': 1 15/16 inches
Blade Thickness @ Base: .250 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .095 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 4-7/8 inches
Pommel Type: n/a
Guard Type: n/a
Center of Gravity: 5-3/8 inches from base of blade
Location of Blade Node (measured from base of blade): approx. 14-1/4 inches
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 3/4 inch from base of blade on handle
Weight: 2lbs.

Sword in the style of a Greek Kopis or early Roman Falcatta. Based on a drawing in Richard Burton's "Book of the Sword." The blade is 5160 spring steel and is differentially tempered to approx HRc58-60 st the cutting edge. The spine and tang are drawn to HRc45-48. The blase has a straight full-length distal taper makinf the sword very light and handy. The tang is the full profile of the handle. The grip scales are cross-sawn Mesquite wood and are secured with 5 brass pins. The handle works for moderately large hands but is best suited to small to medium hands. The sword is provided with a leahter covered wooden scabbard with brass fittings.

This is the sort of sword that the Spartans might have really carried and fought with. It is also likely to be an ancestor to the famous Ghurka Kukri and possibly the Norse Scramasax. This modern interpretation of the classic design is very quick and agile in the hand and has excellent cutting power. Would be an excellent combination tool and weapon for field use, recreational cutting practice or even historic recreations.
Price with leather-covered wooden scabbard with brass furniture
US$1100 + Shipping SOLD

Falchion

Oakeshott Type: n/a
Overall Length: 30-3/8 inches
Blade Length: 24 inches
Blade width @ Base: 1-1/2 inches
Blade Width @ Widest point point: 2-1/4 inches
Blade Thickness @ Base: .212 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .197 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 6-3/8 inches
Length of Handle: 4 inches
Pommel Type: J
Guard Type: 1
Center of Gravity: 4 inches from guard
Location of Blade Node (measured from Guard): approx. 17 inches
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 1/4 inch from cross on handle
Weight: 2lbs 14 oz
Sword in the style of certain falchions of the 14th through mid 15th C. Blade is 5160 spring steel hardened to HRc58-60, then selectively drawn down to HRc45-48 through the spine, shoulders and tang. The guards and pommel are 'keyed' on the recangular section of the tang to prevent rotation and are made from Mild Steel. The handle is sandwiched hardwood with risers at the top, bottom and center. The handle is wrapped in real linen cord then covered in brown chrome-tanned leather. The hilt is secured by passing a reduced section of the tang through the pommel and riveting the tang ove the pommel

falchions of this unusual looking blade style are represented extensively in art in the period cited above but there are few extant examples in this style. This powerful cutting blade has a stout tip for thrusting as well. This piece comes standard with a simple leather scabbard, but a wooden scabbard covered in leather with metal furniture can be ordered at additional cost.

Price with standard leather scabbard:
US$1050 + Shipping Sold

Viking Era Sword in the style of the 9th - early 10thC.

Oakeshott Type: X (Geibig Type 3 Blade)
Overall Length: 36-3/8 inches
Blade Length: 30-3/8 inches
Blade width @ Base: 1.920 inches
Blade Width 3 inches from point: 1.35 inches
Blade Thickness @ Base: .220 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .110 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 6 inches
Length of Handle: 4-1/16 inches
Hilt Type: Wheeler's Type 4
Center of Gravity: 6-1/4 inches from guard
Location of Blade Node (measured from Guard): 20-1/2 to 21 inches
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 1/2 inch from cross on handle
Weight: 2lbs 9 oz

Type X sword in the style of the late Viking Era (approx 9th- early 10th C.) Blade is 5160 spring steel hardened to HRc58-60, then selectively drawn down to HRc45-48 through the spine, shoulders and tang. 5 lobed pommel and upper and lower guards are mild steel. The Guard and Upper Guard are decorated with a simple vine motif used on similar hilt furniture in this era. The hilt is mounted by passing a reduced section of the tang through the pommel and riveting the tang over the end of the pommel. The guards and pommel are 'keyed' on the recangular section of the tang to prevent rotation. The handle is sandwiched hardwood with three equally speced risers wrapped in real linen cord then covered in deep Burgandy leather.

Exceptional care was taken with the Geibig's Type 3 blade to insure that it conformed to average historic proportions of such blades and that the hilt, blade and decoration were all consistant with the period. The handle is partly conjectural as very few handles of this period survive intact and those that do are generally clad in metal. This handle does conform generally to the shape of those handles with allowances for the style of hilt furniture.

Price with standard leather scabbard:
US$1475 + Shipping SOLD

Type XVIII Arming Sword

Oakeshott Type: XVIII
Overall Length: 38-1/2 inches
Blade Length: 32 inches
Blade width @ Base: 1-3/4 inches
Blade Width 3 inches from point: 9/16 inch
Blade Thickness @ Base: .250 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .100 inch
Hilt Overall Length: 6-1/2 inches
Length of Handle: 3-3/4 inches (Base of pommel not included but effectively extends handle)
Guard type: 6 with octagonal-section arms
Pommel Type: V.1
Center of Gravity: 5.75 inches from guard
Location of Blade Node (measured from Guard): 19"-20" inches (blade is very rigid making it hard to judge precisely)
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 1/2 inch from cross on handle
Weight: 2lbs 8 oz

Historically inspired modern Type XII sword in the style of 15th C. arming swords. Blade is 5160 spring steel hardened to HRc58-60, then selectively drawn down to HRc45-48 through the spine, shoulders and tang. Pommel and Guard are mild steel. The hilt is dismountable using a 5mm. Allen sleeve nut countersunk into the pommel. The handle is sandwiched hardwood wrapped in real linen cord then covered in brown leather in an 'antique' finish. This sword is very lively in the hand with excellent point-control and tracking. This is a very rigid sword suited to either armored or unarmored use- a good 'all arounder.'

Price with Leather-covered wood scabbard with metal furniture and sword-belt:
US$1700 + Shipping SOLD

Type XII Arming Sword (2010-066)

Oakeshott Type: XII
Overall Length: 37-3/8 inches
Blade Length: 32 inches
Blade width @ Base: 1-3/4 inches
Blade Width 3 inches from point: 1 inch
Blade Thickness @ Base: .210 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .100 inch
Blade Thickness at tip of fuller: .150
Hilt Overall Length: 6 inches
Length of Handle: 4-1/8 inches
Guard type: 6
Pommel Type: A (variant)
Center of Gravity: 5-3/4 inches from guard
Location of Blade Node (measured from Guard): 21-7/8 inches
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 1/2 inch from cross on handle
Weight: 2lbs 8 oz
Type XII sword in the style of arming swords Circa 1100-1300 AD. Blade is 5160 spring steel hardened to HRc8-60, then selectively drawn down to HRc45-48 through the spine, shoulders and tang. Pommel and Guard are mild steel. The hilt is dismountable using a 5mm. Allen sleeve nut countersunk into the pommel. The handle is Emboyna Burl wood with reinforcing bands of latten at either end to prevent splitting. This sword is provided with a brown leather scabbard reinforced at the throat and chape.

Price: $1230 US + Shipping Sold

Type XVI Arming Sword (2010-029)

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Oakeshott Type: XVI
Overall Length: 39-3/4 inches
Blade Length: 33-5/8 inches
Blade width @ Base: 2-3/32 inches
Blade Width 3 inches from point: 3/4 inch
Blade Thickness @ Base: .238 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from Point: .105 inch
Blade Thickness at tip of fuller: .123
Hilt Overall Length: 6-1/8 inches
Length of Handle: 3-7/8 inches
Guard type: 1 (curved)
Pommel Type: J
Center of Gravity: 4-1/2 inches from guard
Location of Blade Node (measured from Guard): 22-1/4 inches
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 1/2 inch from cross on handle
Weight: 2lbs 8 oz
Arming sword Circa 1275-1350 AD. Blade is 5160 spring steel hardened to HRc52-53, then selectively drawn down to HRc45-48 through the shoulders and tang. The blade features a 'bright' finish and a 'rolled' convex edge without secondary edge bevels. Pommel is Mild Steel. Guard is 5160 spring steel. The handle is sandwiched hardwood wrapped in linen cord and covered with a brown leather with a central riser. The tang is riveted over the top of the pommel. This sword is provided with a brown leather scabbard reinforced at the throat and chape.
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Price: $1220 US + Shipping Sold

Type XIV Sword

Oakeshott Type: XIV
Overall Length: 32-3/16 inches
Blade Length: 25-3/4 inches
Blade width @ Base: 2-1/2 inches
Blade Width 3 inches from point: 1 inch inch
Blade Thickness @ Base: .245 inch
Blade Thickness 2 inches from Point: .090 inch
Blade Thickness at tip of fuller: .150
Hilt Overall Length: 6-3/8 inches
Length of Handle: 4-1/8 inches
Guard type: 1 (curved)
Pommel Type: J
Center of Gravity: 3 inches from guard
Location of Blade Node (measured from Guard): 16 inches
Primary Hilt Node: approx. 1/2 inch from cross on handle
Weight: 2lbs 14 oz
Short single-hand sword Circa 1275-1335 AD. Blade is 5160 spring steel hardened to HRc58-60, then selectively drawn down to HRc45-48 through the spine, shoulders and tang. The blade features a 'bright' finish and a 'rolled' convex edge without secondary edge bevels. Pommel is Mild Steel. Guard is 5160 spring steel. The handle is sandwiched hardwood wrapped in linen cord and covered with a brown leather. The tang is riveted over the top of the pommel. This sword is provided with a leather scabbard reinforced at the throat and chape.
This sword is representative of medieval single-hand swords called 'Riding Swords.' These were somewhat shorter versions of Arming Swords meant for carry when hunting, travelling or similar occasions. This example is quite heavily built with a stough, thick blade and a heavy pommel. With it's short overall length handling and tracking are excellent and the sword cuts very well.
Price: $1050 US + Shipping Sold

Early Medieval Backsword

Oakeshott Type: n/a
OAL: 35-13/16 inches
Blade Length: 29-13/16 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 2 inches
Blade Width 1 inch from point: 1/2 inch
Blade thickness at base: .254 inches
Blade thickness 2 inches from tip: .125
Distal taper is convex
Hilt OAL: 5-7/8 inches
Pommel Type: B
Guard Type: 1
Sword Family: n/a
COG: 5-3/4 inches from base of blade
COP: 20 inches from base of blade
Weight: 2lb6oz.
Sword in the style of single-edged swords of the late 10th- 12th C.
Price: $1200 Sold

Fantasy Leaf-blade Bastardsword

Oakeshott Type: n/a
OAL: 41-7/16 inches
Blade Length: 31-7/8 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 1-3/4 inches
Blade Width 1 inch from point: 5/16 inches
Blade thickness at base: .245 inches
Blade thickness 2 inches from tip: .080
Distal taper is straight
Hilt OAL: 9-7/8 inches
Pommel Type: n/a
Guard Type: Unclassified
Sword Family: n/a
COG: 2-1/2 inches from Base of blade
COP:19-3/8 inches from guard
Weight: 2lb9oz.

This sword was originally made to a custom order. Specs on the order were rather open and after consulting with the customer on details we agreed to start over with a much better 'specc' this time. Consequently this sword is now available. Differential-tempered 5160 spring steel blade (58-60/45-48,) mild-steel furniture and a sandwiched wood handle wrapped in laquered Linen cord. The hilt is dismountable using a 5mm Allen wrench. Sword is provided with a black leather scabbard that is reinforced at the throat and chape. The sword's dynamics are excellent and the pommel is comfortable to grip with the weak hand.
Price: $1420- Sold

Type XIIa Longsword

Oakeshott Type: XIIa
OAL: 47
Blade Length: 36-1/2 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 2 inches
Blade Width 4 inches from point: 1-1/16 inches
Blade thickness at base: .213 inches
Blade thickness 1 inches from tip: .054
Distal taper is straight
Hilt OAL: 10-1/2 inches
Handle Length: 8-3/8 inches
Pommel Type: J
Guard Type: 2
Sword Family: n/a
COG: 3 inches from Base of blade
COP: 23-1/2 inches from base of blade
Weight: 2lbs.14oz.
Sword in the style of longswords circa 1250-1400AD. The blade is 5160 spring steel Marquenched and tempered to HRc 52-54. The shoulder of the blade and the tang are drawn selectively to HRc45-48. The furniture is of mild steel. The cross if of rectangular section in the center but assumes an octagonal section as it widens towards the tips. The handle is sandwiched hardwood tightly bound with fine linen cord then wrapped with a leather covering. The pommel is secured with an Allen-head sleeve-nut and is dismountable. The sword is provided with a black leather scabbard reinforced with leather at the throat and chape.
This sword's handling is wonderfull. It doesn't feel as though it weighs more than 2 lbs! The blade is quite flexible laterally but is quite rigid in the cut. While some might characterize it as 'whippy' it is consistant with period examples and tracks very well through the cut. The mono-tempered blade allows this sword to be offered at a somewhat lesser price than an equivelant differential tempered sword at a very reasonable $1200 US Sold

'Modern' Gladius
Consignment

OAL: 28-1/8 inches
Blade Length: 21-1/8 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 1-15/16 inches
COG: 2-1/8 inches from Base of blade
COP: unable to determine
Weight: 2lbs
This is another of Doug's pieces that he is being forced to sell. Roughly of the 'Maintz' style this modern Gladius has a differential-tempered 5160 spring-steel blade, mild-steel furniture and a hardwood handle wrapped in laquered linen cord. Great little stabby-pokey sword. Comes with a black leather scabbard.
Price: $750 US (+shipping) SOLD

Type XVIIIa Longsword 2007-106

Oakeshott Type: XVIIIa
OAL: 47-1/4
Blade Length: 36-7/8 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 1-13/16 inches
Blade Width 4 inches from point: 3/4 inch
Blade thickness at base: .235 inches
Blade thickness 1 inches from tip: .080
Distal taper is convex
Hilt OAL: 10-7/16 inches
Handle Length: 8-1/4 inches
Pommel Type: I
Guard Type: 7
Sword Family: n/a
COG: 3-3/4 inches from Base of blade
COP: 22-3/4 inches from Base of blade
Weight: 2lbs.14oz.
In the style of swords of the 14th-15th C. The diamond-section 5160 spring steel blade is tempered to HRc52-54 and the tang and shoulder are drawn to HRc45-48. The simple furniture is of mild steel. The sandwiched wood handle is wrapped in chrome-tanned garmet leather and has a raised ridge in the middle for positive grip location. The hilt may be dismounted via the fully recessed Allen-head sleev nut in the pommel. Sword is provided with a black leather scabbard reinforced with leather at the throat and chape.
This sword handles brilliantly and is suitable for either Italian or German styles of longsword. It feels lighter in the hand than the weight listed.
Price: $1385 Sold

Type XVIIIa Longsword 2007-105

Oakeshott Type: XVIIIa
OAL: 45-1/2
Blade Length: 35 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 2-1/4 inches
Blade Width 4 inches from point: 7/8 inch
Blade thickness at base: .220 inches
Blade thickness 1 inches from tip: .078
Distal taper is convex
Hilt OAL: 10-1/2 inches
Handle Length: 8-1/4 inches
Pommel Type: J
Guard Type: 6
Sword Family: n/a
COG: 4-1/4 inches from Base of blade
COP: 21-5/8 inches from Base of blade
Weight: 3lbs.
This sword is in the style of the 14th-15th century. The blade is 5160 spring steel tempered to HRc52-54 excepting the tang and shoulder of the blade, which are drawn to HRc45-48. The blade is quite rigid. There is a narrow, shallow fuller running 13-3/8 inches from the cross. The furniture is of mild steel. The grip is sandwiched wood with a spiral wrap of thick cord covered in leather. This provides a good but non-arbrasive grip. The hilt may be taken down using the recessed Allen-head sleeve nut in the pommel. Sword is provided with a black leather scabbard reinforced at the throat and chaper with leather.
Handling of this sword is excellent- it 'floats' through longsword plays in both Italian and German styles. Very light and lively in the hands.
Price: $1505 Sold

Type XVIIIa with Hollow-Ground blade

Oakeshott Type: XVIII
OAL: 39-1/2 inches
Blade Length: 32-3/4 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 1-13/16 inches
Blade Width 2 inches from point: 1-3/32 inches
Blade thickness at base: .190 inches
Blade thickness 2 inches from tip: .073
Distal taper is straight
Hilt OAL: 7 inches from cusp of guard to tip of pommel
Handle Length: 4-1/8 inches
Pommel Type: G (modified)
Guard Type: 6
Sword Family: n/a
COG: 4 inches from Base of blade
COP: 22-23 inches from Base of blade
Weight: 2lbs
Single hand sword in the style of the 14th-15th C. with carved cocbolo wood handle. Blade is 5160 spring steel marquenched and tempered to HRc 52-54. Type XVIII blade is hollow-ground on a 4 inch radius. Tang is .250 inches thick and is reduced to .190 at the base of the blade. Furniture is of mild steel. Hilt is dismountable with the pommel secured by a fully recessed cylindrical nut. The Cocobolo wood handle is vcarved with a vine-like interleave pattern which provides a good grip without being in any way abrasive to the hand.
This sword is exceptionally light and quick in the hand with intuitive tracking of the edge and point. Handling is quite exceptional if I do say so myself! Despite the very thin straight-tapered blade this sword is not at all 'whippy.' Fantastic sword for cutting owing to it's light weight and high sectioanl density. Provided with a black leather scabbard reinforced at throat and chape.
Price: $1275 Sold!

TakCat

Oakeshott Type: n/a
OAL: 37-5/8 inches
Blade Length: 26-1/4 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 1-3/8 inches
Blade Width 1 inch from point: 7/8 inch
Blade thickness at base: 5/16 inch
Blade thickness 2 inches from tip: 7/32 inch
Distal taper is linnear
Hilt OAL: 11-3/8 inches
Pommel Type: n/a
Guard Type: n/a
Sword Family: n/a
COG: 5-1/4 inches Base of blade
COP:Unable to determine
Weight: 2lb8oz.
We cut with this sword over at The Lair today (6/16/07) and I gotta say- this thing is a BEAST. Triple mats? Like Butter! I had to look to see if I'd actually hit the mat to verify that I had cut it! Everyone on the crew cut with this at one time or another and it cuts like madness- mats, triple mats, pop bottles- this thing is awesome!
This sword started life as a blade blank for a katana machined by Angus Trim for a joint project with another firm, but this one was surplus to need and Gus handed it over to me. I needed a sword for today and I'd been down with a bug all week. I didn't have time to finish any serious projects so I took an afternoon and reground the AT Kat into a TakCat for the party. I gave the sword a broader primary bevel and a full 'zero-ground edge' with the convex bevels meeting at the edge in traditional katana style. Then I ground the tip into an 'american tanto' style chisel tip so that it'd be tack-tic-kull and did a double layer para-cord wrap as shown. Everyone agreed that the wrap provides an excellent yet non-abrasive grip.
The original blade was modelled on an antique, so handling is quite correct and the harmonic balance is excellent. This will be a fantastic sword for forms practice, cutting practice or-dare I say it? Tactical use in a combat environment. If the unquiet dead were to rise from their graves hungering for the flesh of the living this is the sword that I would reach for- serious zonbie-slayer here!
OK- all fun aside this blade is Marquenched 5160 spring steel mono-tempered to HRc52-54, excepting the tang which has been drawn back to HRc45-48. The handle is wrapped in Desert Camo paracord with a black paracord overwrap that is counter-wrapped to enhance grip. This sword is provided with a simple black leather scabbard reinforced at the throat and chape.
Price: $550 SOLD

Modern Gladius

Oakeshott Type: n/a
OAL: 23 inches
Blade Length: 16-1/4 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 2-3/16 inches
Blade Width 3 inches from point: 1-11/16 inch
Blade thickness at base: .355 inches
Blade thickness 1-1/2 inch from tip: .125
Distal taper is complex
Hilt OAL: 6-3/4 inches
Pommel Type: Unclassified
Guard Type: Unclassified
Sword Family: n/a
COG: 1-1/4 inches from Base of blade
COP:Unable to determine
Weight: 2lb8oz.
This sword is made from the base of a longer blade that broke- it was a stout longsword blade originally, but it was dropped and cracked before tempering. The 16-1/4 inch long blade is differential tempered 5160 spring steel, HRc58-60 at the cutting edge with the spine, tang and base of the blade drawn to HRc45-48. Furniture is of mild steel. Handle is hand carved Cocobolo in a 'thornwood' pattern. Hilt is dismountable. The handle is long enough even for very large hands, but narrow enough that people with average sized hands will have no difficulty weilding it.This is a massive piece but it is so short that it remaines quite handy. Cutting power is disproportionate to the swords size. Sword is provided with a black leather scabbard with a reinforced throat and chape.
Price: $880 Sold

Type X Medieval Fantasy Sword

Oakeshott Type: X
OAL: 39-1/4 inches
Blade Length: 31-7/8 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 2-1/8 inches
Blade Width 3 inches from point: 1-5/16 inch
Blade thickness at base: .210 inches
Blade thickness 1-1/2 inch from tip: .10
Distal taper is straight
Hilt OAL: 8-3/4 inches (Inccluding forward-swept arms of guard)
Pommel Type: Unclassified/Ring
Guard Type: Unclassified
Sword Family: n/a
COG: 5-1/2 inches from Base of blade
COP: approx 24 inches from base of blade
Weight: 2lb8oz.
This sword doesn't really 'fit' anywhere, but has a definate 'Viking' flavor to it. Blade is differential tempered 5160 spring steel, HRc58-60 at the cutting edge with the spine, tang and base of the blade drawn to HRc45-48. Furniture is of mild steel with decorative brass wire inlays. Handle is hand carved Cocobolo. Plenty of blade 'presence' but remains a very handy feeling sword. Sword is provided with a black leather scabbard with a reinforced throat and chape.
Price: $1620 SOLD

Fantasy Longsword

Oakeshott Type: XIIa
OAL: 48 inches
Blade Length: 37-1/8 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 1-3/4 inches
Blade Width 4 inches from point: 1 inch
Blade thickness at base: .25 inches
Blade thickness 1 inch from tip: .058
Distal taper is slightly convex
Hilt OAL: 11 inches
Pommel Type: Unclassified
Guard Type: Uncclassified
Sword Family: n/a
COG: 3-3/4 inches from Base of blade
COP: approx 23 inches from base of blade
Weight: 2lb11oz.
Though classed as a 'fantasy' sword this is nonetheless a real, fully functional sword. Broadly similar to longswords of the 15th C, this sword features a 5160 spring steel blade marquenched and tempered to HRc53-54. Blade is of lenticular section with beveled edge. Furniture is mild steel, handle is Cocobolo wood and is extensively hand-carved with celtic knotwork in two sections. Hilt is dismountable with a 5mm Allen Wrench. Provided with Black leather scabbard reinforced at throat and chape.
Price: $1675 Sold

Type XIIa

Oakeshott Type: XIIa
OAL: 45 inches
Blade Length: 36 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 1-3/4 inches
Blade Width 4 inches from point: 7/8 inch
Blade thickness at base: .25 inches
Blade thickness 1 inch from tip: .063
Distal taper is slightly convex
Hilt OAL: 9 inches
Pommel Type: j
Guard Type: 6
Sword Family: i
COG: 4 inches from Base of blade
COP: approx 23 inches from base of blade
Weight: 2lb14oz.
Sword in the style of the 13th-14th century, features a 5160 spring steel blade marquenched and tempered to HRc53-54. Blade is od lenticular section with beveled edge. Flats at edge avg. .004 inch across prior to sharpening- should excel as a cutter! Furniture is mild steel, handle is sandwiched wood with laquered linen cord wrap. Hilt is dismountable. Provided with Black leather scabbard reinforced at throat and chape. Very lively sword!
Price: $1165 SOLD

Type X Sword

Oakeshott Type: X
OAL: 35-1/8
Blade Length: 28 3/4 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 1-15/16 inches
Blade Width 4 inches from point: 1-5/16 inch
Blade thickness at base: .255 inches
Blade thickness 1 inches from tip: .074
Distal taper is convex
Hilt OAL: 6-3/8 inches
Handle Length: 4-1/8 inches
Pommel Type: B-1
Guard Type: 1
Sword Family: n/a
COG: 5 inches from Base of blade
COP: 19-1/2 inches from Base of blade
Weight: 2-1/2 lbs.
Sword in the style of 'Viking' swords of the late 9th-10th C.

Type XVa

Oakeshott Type: XVa
OAL: 46-1/8
Blade Length: 36-1/8 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 1-1/2 inches
Blade Width 1 inch from point: 3/8 inch
Blade thickness at base: .350 inches
Blade thickness 2 inches from tip: .105
Distal taper is convex
Hilt OAL: 10-3/8 inches
Handle Length: 5-9/16 inches
Pommel Type: V-1
Guard Type: 10 (modified)
Sword Family: J
COG: 4-1/4 inches from Base of blade
COP: 21-1/2 inches from Base of blade
Weight: 3lbs
Longsword in the style of swords of the 15th C. Don't let this sword's delicate looks fool you- this is a substantial sword! It is ideally suited to the longsword techniques identified in the Italian and German texts of the period and is exceptionally rigid. This is currently the swword that I use for demos and martial-arts forms.

Two swords in one! Scottish Baskethilt / Type XI Sword
This sword came with two inter-changable hilts- an early Scottish basket and a 10th-11th Century Type XI!
Sword is provided with a simple black leather scabbard reinforced at the throat and chape. Also provided with a mock-tang that will hold either hilt when it is not in use- see picture below.

Oakeshott Type: n/a
OAL: 39-3/4 inches
Blade Length: 34 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 1-1/2 inches
Blade Width 4 inches from point: 13/16 inch
Blade thickness at base: .245 inches
Blade thickness 1 inch from tip: .85
Distal taper is a straight taper
Hilt OAL: 6-3/4 inches
Pommel Type: n/a
Guard Type: Early Scotts Basket
Sword Family: n/a
COG: 3-1/2 inches from Base of blade
COP: approx 22-3/4 inches from base of blade
Weight: 2lb10oz.
This hilt is from an example at Leed's dated to 1590 but could be appropriate for any period from then to Culloden. Excellent handling! Inside of hilt is acid-etched finish, exterior is 'bright' finish. This represents a common fighting man's weapon- cosmetics on the hilt are imperfect but consistant with period examples. As are many hilts of this period the hilt is asymetrical and made for a right-handed person.

Oakeshott Type: XI
OAL: 39-3/4 inches
Blade Length: 34 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 1-1/2 inches
Blade Width 4 inches from point: 13/16 inch
Blade thickness at base: .245 inches
Blade thickness 1 inch from tip: .85
Distal taper is a straight taper
Hilt OAL: 5-3/4 inches
Pommel Type: A
Guard Type: 1
Sword Family: n/a
COG: 4-3/4 inches from Base of blade
COP: approx 22 inches from base of blade
Weight: 2lb5oz.
Swords of this type appear to have been in use from circa 950AD to around 1125 AD

TYPE XIIa SWORD

Oakeshott Type: XIIa
OAL: 45-1/2 inches
Blade Length: 35-1/4 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 1-13/16 inches
Blade Width 5 inches from point: 1-1/8 inches
Blade thickness at base: .219 inches
Blade thickness 1 inch from tip: .073
Distal taper is a straight taper
Hilt OAL: 10-1/4 inches
Pommel Type: J
Guard Type: Between a 3&4
Sword Family: C
COG: 3-3/4 inches from Base of blade
COP: approx 22-1/2 inches from base of blade
Weight: 3lb.
In the style of swords of the 14thC., this longsword is best suited to two-handed use but remains quite handy with a single hand. In period similar swords were often referred to as 'Great swords of War.'

TYPE XII SWORD
Early Medieval Sword

Oakeshott Type: XII
OAL: 37-1/2 inches
Blade Length: 31-3/8 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 1-7/8 inches
Blade Width 3 inches from point: 1-1/4 inches
Blade thickness at base: .236 inches
Blade thickness 1 inch from tip: .060
Distal taper is initially concave then becomes a straight taper
Hilt OAL: 6-1/4 inches
COG: 4-1/4 inches from Base of blade
COP: approx 22-3/4 inches from base of blade
Weight: 2lb12oz.
This sword is in a style comparable to swords of the 11th-13th C. and is primarily a cutting sword, though the acute point will facilitate thrusts against unarmored opponents. The sword is arguably a type Xa, but I feel that the acute point places it as a type XII despite the length of the fuller.

Price: Sold

Lightweight Longsword

Oakeshott Type: XVI
OAL: 46-1/8 inches
Blade Length: 35-1/4 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 1-3/4 inches
Blade thickness at base: .25 inches
Blade thickness 1 inch from tip: .085
Distal taper is overall linear
COG: 2-1/2 inches from Base of blade
COP: approx 21 inches from base of blade
Weight: 2lbs- 5oz.
Sword in the style of light longswords of the early 15th century.

Type XIV Sword

Oakeshott Type: XIV*
OAL: 35-/8 inches
Blade Length: 27-3/4 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 2-3/4 inches
COG: 4 inches from guard
COP: approx 16-1/2 inches from guard
Weight: 2lbs 14oz.
*This hefty little sword could as easily been classified as a type XVI but Oakeshott does show examples of XIVs with a diamond section at the point. This and it's length and other features made the decision in favor of type XIV despite the reinforced point.

TakCat II

Oakeshott Type: n/a
OAL: 37 inches
Blade Length: 25-3/4 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 1-1/4 inches
COG: 5-1/4 inches from Base of blade
COP: approx 17 inches from base of blade
Weight: 2lbs6oz.

TakCat (Tactical Katana)

Oakeshott Type: n/a
OAL: 37 inches
Blade Length: 24 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 1-1/4 inches
COG: 4 inches from Base of blade
COP: approx 17 inches from base of blade
Weight: 2lbs

Type XVa 'Fantasy' Longsword

Oakeshott Type: XVa
OAL: 48-1/4 inches
Blade Length: 35-7/8 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 1-1/2 inches
COG: 2-3/4 inches from guard
COP: approx 23-1/2 inches from guard
Weight: 2lbs 14oz.

Type XVIII Sword

Oakeshott Type: XVIII
OAL: 40-1/4 inches
Blade Length: 33-1/8 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 1-7/8 inches
Blade Width @ 3 inches from tip: 1-1/16 inch
Blade Thickness at Base: .179 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from point: .095 inch
COG: 2-1/4 inches from guard
COP: approx 22 inches from guard
Weight: 2lbs 4oz.

Oakeshott Type: XI
OAL: 37-1/8 inches
Blade Length: 31/3/8 inches
Blade Width @ Base: 1-3/4 inches
Blade Width @ 3 inches from tip: 1 inch
Blade Thickness at Base: .230 inch
Blade Thickness 3 inches from point: .11 inch
COG: 4-1/2 inches from guard
COP: approx 20 inches from guard
Weight: 2lbs 5-1/2oz.

Viking sword in the style of the late 9th- early 10th century
I finished in the nick of time to deliver this peice and lighting conditions weren't favorable to taking full-length shots unfortunately. There are some pretty good pics of the hilt however. Most of the 'crookedness' apparent in the photo is an artifacct of the picture. Enjoy!

Renaissancce Backsword made in 2003

Somehow I missed getting photos of this sword up, but in the course of moving we found them on a disc.

Baselard Short Sword

Blade length is approx. 20 inches and hilt is brass and Cocobolo

Early Viking sword

Late Period Viking sword and dagger

Pictures courtesy of Daniel Kleinhecksel. Sword belt and case by Edward Juleson

Fantasy Viking Bastardsword

14th century Type XVIIIa

Of the swords that I took to the 2006 Vegas Classic knife show this was my favorite! 36 inch blade, very rigid, 3-1/4 pounds.

Pair of 'modern' duelling sabers

This pair of 'modern' duelling sabers was ordered by a customer based on a concept sword that I made a couple of years back.. These swords were provided unsharpened in case you were wondering...

Oakeshott Type: XVa
OAL: 40-5/8 inches
Blade Length: 33 inches
COG: 4-1/2 inches from guard
COP: approx 21 inches from guard
Weight: 2lbs 5oz.
Sold to Bladeart.com

Oakeshott Type: XVIIIa
OAL: 43-3/4 inches
Blade Length: 34 inches
COG: 3-1/2 inches from guard
COP: approx 23 inches from guard
Weight: 2lbs 6oz.
SOLD to Bladeart.com

Oakeshott Type: XVIIIa
OAL: 48 inches
Blade Length: 36 inches
COG: 3-1/2 inches from guard
COP: approx 23 inches from guard
Weight: 3-1/2 pounds

Proto-Baskethilt in the style of swords circa 1530-1560
Pictures courtesy of Lee Reeves

This sword was prepared for the 'Masters of Fire- the International Exhibition of Contemporary Bladesmiths' at the Museum of Art in Macao. It is in the style of swords of the 7th-8th century with contemporary decoration on the hilt and blade.

This 'Fantasy' Viking Bastardsword was completed for a customer this early winter. 33 inch differential tempered blade 2-1/4 inches wide at the base.

Photos courtesy of Jonathan Kleinheksel . This Viennese Backsword was created in about 1997 I believe and is a creature of my imagination- though the hilt is inspired by a late 16th/ early 17th C. Hanger from Vienna- yes, this three-fingered 'pistol grip' is period! The handle is carved hardwood- I don't recall off-hand exactly which kind. The furniture is brass. and the multi-pouch scabbard carries a long Bodkin behind the swords hilt. I believe that the very attractive belt and suspension is by Edward Juleson.

Pictures courtesy of Lancelot Chan- this sword was manufactured shortly after the end of Tinkerblades Inc. and utilized some production components on an original blade.

A reader, Toh Kai Wee, sent in these pictures of a Tinkerblades Inc. 'production' sword- I don't remember the model number but Gus actually still has the program 'on file.'. This dates to the period when Angus Trim was just starting to rough-machine blades and make the pommels on the CNC Lathe as part of Tinkerblades Inc. I'm pretty sure that Gus still uses that pommel, too! This sword was hand-finished by me, including hand forging the guard-blank to flare the ends and curve the ends of the guard forward, finish-grinding and polishing the blade and making the Cocobolo handle.

'Hyperborean Poniard'

A fellow a while back asked for my interpretation of a piece that a certain well-known barbarian picked up in his travels- referred to as a 'poniard' the description is quite vague, so here's my thought. Blade Length 19 inches Weight 1lb14oz COG approx. 1-1/2 inches from the guard
Differential tempered 5160 spring steel, mild steel, Cocobolo and Linen Cord.

This tactical featured a differential tempered 5160 blade 21 inches long and a hand-and-a-half hilt

Hopefully the owner of this sword will provide better pictures than I could get- this modern concept based on the medieval baselard made a very handy little sword!