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She has survived heat treat and is looking wonderful as ever! Very happy about the improvements I was able to make on forging this one. It’s much closer to where I want it to be. A little more girth between the knob and the blade on the next one and I will be happy.
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#thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #kinfeordeath #blacksmith #quench #handmade #celtibero #germanic #oldworld #damascus #historicalknives #knifecommunitiy (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston)
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These are the blades that cycle through my head on repeat. The keep me curious about their past and how they could also have a future. There is some sort of magic in the ring. The balance and comfort of a seemingly awkward grip is baffling. To make a perfectly fitting version, to my hand, would be a dream come true. Until then, that is my dream.
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#celtibero #germanic #warknife
#thepxsmith #joshaweston #history #dreams #shortsword #drawing #sketch #iberian #historicalknives
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The most beautiful existing version of this blade type can be seen at the museaum at @rothenburgobdertauber @rothenburgtourism (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston)
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Some still shots of the celtic war knife build. It’s a low layer pattern with a forged ring pommel and globular grip adorned with cultural geometric patterns. The scabbard is of simple wood construction with forged bronze and copper fittings wrapped in hemp cord.
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The balance is quite lovely and the grip is surprisingly comfortable. It’s got a devastating edge that can process through a 2x4 in no time.
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#thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #celtibero #germanic #sleek #ringpommel #celticsword #chieftan #historicalknives (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston)
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