Stormcrow
Well-Known Member
This was an experiement. I've been wanting to make a double-edged blade inspired by Celtic La Tene swords for a while (whether that is evident in the final product or not). I had a customer approach me about a sword blade, so I forged this out as a test piece to see how I would do forging a double-edged blade. I think I see some Chinese influence as well, but it's mostly my style turned toward doing a double-edged short sword. Seeing how this one turned out, I can now see about forging a longer blade.
The overall length is 19 3/4" and the blade, including the choils, is 13 1/5". The steel is 5160 and the handle is toxic green and black paracord impregnated with Minwax Wood Hardener, with a three-strand Turk's head knot. Both edges shave hair.
The sheath is Kydex with two MOLLE locks.
![shortsword05_zps0f25afe6.jpg](http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz108/helmforge/Primal%20Tactical/shortsword05_zps0f25afe6.jpg)
The overall length is 19 3/4" and the blade, including the choils, is 13 1/5". The steel is 5160 and the handle is toxic green and black paracord impregnated with Minwax Wood Hardener, with a three-strand Turk's head knot. Both edges shave hair.
![shortsword04_zpse377ac06.jpg](http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz108/helmforge/Primal%20Tactical/shortsword04_zpse377ac06.jpg)
The sheath is Kydex with two MOLLE locks.
![shortsword03_zpsf4b52046.jpg](http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz108/helmforge/Primal%20Tactical/shortsword03_zpsf4b52046.jpg)