08-08-2014, 02:14 AM
Well here we go guys. I haven't been able to be in the shop for two weeks now. I am restless. So, I thought I would just go ahead and unveil the Officer's Sword I am making... before the Scabbard is done.
I know many of you are steeped in "Historical Accuracy" and to make something you must "Prove" somehow it once existed... either in literature, an archeological discovery or in art. Well... Since I am not able to be historically accurate, I "Present" this work as "INSPIRED BY..."
I can take a "Good Critique" as long as it is constructive. But if you want to criticize, then I would as that you keep that to yourself. I am making this Officer's Kit with a theme or a motif in mind for my particular Impression.
The Hilt is made in 4 pieces. The Pommel and Grip are one piece and the Guard is 3 pieces with a Brass Guard Plate inlaid into the guard. The entire Hilt is made from Elk Antler... (My only substitute for Ivory) It is Harder then Marble! It killed some of my carving tools because of it's hardness.
I am available for hire or commission, Contact me through a Private Message. All of my works are for sale... (however this one is mine... unless someone convinces me otherwise $$$)
It hilt was "inspired by" the Grande Ludovisi Sarcophagus Pictured here, on the hip of this Officer.
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The Hilt was "Inspired by" this Archeological Discovery"
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My Officer's Sword I call it the "RHEMA"
I know many of you are steeped in "Historical Accuracy" and to make something you must "Prove" somehow it once existed... either in literature, an archeological discovery or in art. Well... Since I am not able to be historically accurate, I "Present" this work as "INSPIRED BY..."
I can take a "Good Critique" as long as it is constructive. But if you want to criticize, then I would as that you keep that to yourself. I am making this Officer's Kit with a theme or a motif in mind for my particular Impression.
The Hilt is made in 4 pieces. The Pommel and Grip are one piece and the Guard is 3 pieces with a Brass Guard Plate inlaid into the guard. The entire Hilt is made from Elk Antler... (My only substitute for Ivory) It is Harder then Marble! It killed some of my carving tools because of it's hardness.
I am available for hire or commission, Contact me through a Private Message. All of my works are for sale... (however this one is mine... unless someone convinces me otherwise $$$)
It hilt was "inspired by" the Grande Ludovisi Sarcophagus Pictured here, on the hip of this Officer.
[attachment=10465]4197204450_09737a9b45.jpg[/attachment]
The Hilt was "Inspired by" this Archeological Discovery"
[attachment=10466]IMG_2414.PNG[/attachment]
[attachment=10467]IMG_3167.jpg[/attachment]
My Officer's Sword I call it the "RHEMA"
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