Stellenbosch Bladesmithing: February 2014

Monday, 3 February 2014

A glimpse into the past

Here is a link to a rather inspirational interview. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpeyhC-UIFg
Albert Craven offers us a glimpse into the world of the Sheffield bladesmith before mechanisation took over.

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Available (stellenbosch.schmiede@gmail.com)

There are presently three non-commissioned blades in stock ready for post heat treatment polishing and mounting.

1; Oakeshott Type XVIII with hollow ground diamond cross section.

6cm wide at shoulders and 7mm thick at base.

71cm long.

2: Oakeshott Type XVIII d with blade 93cm long, 7mm thick at base. About to have early period rapier type mountings made.

3: Rapier blade. 108cm long and 11mm thick ricasso.

Scabbard chapes of U shaped varieties made to order for scabbard makers (brass, copper, sterling silver).

Taking orders for custom tools (tongs, hammers etc.)

Bladesmithing and blacksmithing courses.