WIP LIA Irish sword

[B Stark]

This is a work in progress shot, there's still some fitting and finish to go before it is finally mounted. It's been awhile since I've actually done anything like this but it has been a good experience so far. I've always wanted to do some insular Iron age swords and have finally started on one. Here's a not all that good of a pic:

[G-Gulino]

that looks pretty good .cant wait to see it finished. what are u thinking of doing for the scabbard ?

[B Stark]

I doubt I'll go the route of a metal covered scabbard IF I do one at all. Likley a wood core with leather and gutter chaping in steel sheet.

[B Stark]

An update pic of the sword...almost complete.

[G-Gulino]

very nice, what are the measurements and weight ?

[B Stark]

18.5" OAL
12" Blade
approx. 14 oz in weight

I'm hoping to do another blade like this with perhaps a bit different hilt components. I'd like to encorporate a companulate guard and perhaps some spacers in the grip. We'll see though.

[G-Gulino]

i think that would be very nice, do you have any picts of swords found in ireland that you could post ?

[B Stark]

I thought I'd post one more pic of this sword with the peening finished.