A sword in 11th century style. Filework on the cross. In this case the cross was forged fron a piece of medium carbon steel. Firmly sett...

The 45mm diameter piece of axle is slit from both sides so that the holes meet in the middle. The key to not getting the slitting chisel stu...

This sword is quite nimble in the hand due to the hollow ground blade. It tracks well in both onehanded and twohanded use. Now to pack it f...

The last phases in the making of the German longsword. The guard is fitted snugly and peened up agaist the tang to secure it permanently. ...

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 ...

Running a bit low on good quality raw steel bloom.  While it's Summer I'll have to smelt a fresh batch within the next two weeks.  T...

Here is the longsword in progress.  The blade is hollow ground and 10mm thick at the base.  Nothing about this project is simple to polish. ...