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Old 05-04-2007, 04:21 PM
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just finshed swords

the first one is 3 bar core of 9 bar twist 4340/1050 with 1084 edge it is36" overall 31" blade and ballances 7" from the hilt
the second is 1050 51 1/2" Overall 38 1/4 blade and balances 5" from the hilt
let me know what you all think of them
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Old 05-04-2007, 04:24 PM
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one more Pix

a little detail on the inlay


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Old 05-04-2007, 07:16 PM
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both look real cool

nice work
like the fullers and the patternwelding..

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Old 05-05-2007, 12:56 AM
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Nice Matt....That second one is sweet.
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