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Sword by ~Ugrik:iconUgrik:

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©2006-2009 ~Ugrik
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My most beautiful piece of work if my opinion counts. I made it last year and i thought i should add it to my gallery. Blade and handguard have some hacks from tournaments and training. Its designed to be replica of longswords used in scandinavian region at Viking Age with small difference - the blade edge is 2mm wide so that it could be used for reenactment purposes. Silver inlay on handguard and pommel took for ages... and my fingers probably hate me :D lots of hammer and chisel work. On the blade are two poems from Elder Edda whith i think suitable for a tool of destruction. Scabbard is made from veg tanned leather and fittings are from bronze - also lots of chiselwork. Im not very happy with the picture and composition but i hope i can use professional photographer one day :) .

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Given 2008-01-17

Sword is an absolutely breathtaking example of *Ugrik's skills and talent in metalwork. Although the fullview is rather huge, I recommend to take a closer look and be amazed by all details - the silver inlays, the poem and all chiselwrok. (Featured by `Myana)

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~Muteeko Apr 12, 2006, 2:13:13 PM
Awesome! Its Beautiful!

+Fav!

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~Ugrik Apr 12, 2006, 2:15:31 PM
thanx! :)

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*DorianNavarre Apr 12, 2006, 2:58:10 PM
my oh my....VERY nice work! i especially love the knotwork design you have used on the fittings, one you designed yourself? the blade poem, is it acid etched? would be nice to hear it too! did you forge the blade or gring the profile? what steel did you choose to use for the blade, guard and pomell? hehe, im drilling for information here! :) excellent work! :)

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well hellooo Mr. fancy pants!
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~Lykaios Apr 12, 2006, 3:00:21 PM
Wicked piece of work! You are so good with every detail, right down to the valknot :D Very beautiful sword you have there!

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~Ugrik Apr 12, 2006, 3:20:06 PM
Thanx - Valknot symbolizes odin, god of wistom and death... i think so at least... :) - for me et reminds to keep cool head in deadly situations.

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~Ugrik Apr 12, 2006, 3:30:57 PM
Heh - i try to answer at least few of your questions - i hope you dont mind my english. The fitting in lower end of the scabbard is designed from real archeological finding with small differences, hiltside fitting is made to match other end. You are correct about the poem... Blade is not forged to be shure theres no flavs - i have heard the sound of a breaking blade during combat and i dont want it to be mine oneday - it really sounds like deathbell :D. I think grinding is correct word but im not certain. Steel should be G65 springsteel if i remember.

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~ScytheLust Apr 12, 2006, 4:44:53 PM
You are a master craftsman.
Ah, the Valknot. Hail ye Ošin!
The workmanship on the blade is pure brilliance and I especially like it in the design.

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~losttotheart Apr 12, 2006, 7:25:55 PM
a VERY nice peice i love the detail on the blade and handle i would hug this if i could *somehow i think that isn't wise but who cares..*

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~Lanthir44 Apr 13, 2006, 3:22:12 AM
Wow! That's incredible!

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~Ugrik Apr 13, 2006, 3:25:13 AM
Thanx - its good to know that beauty hasnt changed over past 1000 years ;)

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