Old Dominion Forge Swords

SWORDS

Detailed reproductions of English, French and American SHORT SABERS, HUNTING SWORDS, CUTLASSES, and HANGERS. Hilts are of Iron or Brass, handles of various Woods, Horn, Antler, or Bone. Below are some swords I have in stock, or have built in the past.

FOR SALE

American Hunting Sword This is a sword I made sometime back. The sword features a 25 1/2 inch commercial blade and scabbard, polished antler grip and forged iron shell guard. Lightly aged finish. $700

Antique Small Sword in the "boat hilt" style, features a silver washed guard with most of the silver still intact. Fine, wire-wrapped grip and triangular small sword blade. Blade has perhaps been shortened to it's current 27 1/2 inch length and also has a very neat, brazed repair a few inches from the tip. The blade bends slightly at this point. The wrap on the grip is slightly loose, but solidly attached. $650

Original Nathan Starr Cavalry Saber, Contract of 1812-1813 Finish is dark steel with minor pitting. The grip is tight, but there is some play in the guard. Overall, a very nice piece for it's age. Stamped with "N. Starr" and "P", indicating it was proved, along with HHP for the inspector, Henry H. Perkin. Also stamped on the outside of the knuckle bow with the letter "P". 30 1/2 inch blade, 35 1/2 inches overall. Nathan Starr was the leading American Sword manufacturer from 1798 to 1830. Reference "The American Sword, 1775-1945" by Harold L. Peterson, this sword is described on Page 29, #29. $600

Original Brass Mounted Hunting Sword Early continental styling with wire wrapped grip. Quillian has been broken, and someone has used solder to strengthen rear of guard and fill between guard and blade. Sword is solid and can be carried/displayed as is, or would make a good candidate for restoration. Early blade is in nice condition and features engraving typical of the period. Blade measures 20 3/8 inches long, 25 3/4 inches overall. $350

Previously Sold Swords

SOLD - George Washington's Battle Sword Detail reproduction of the famous sword features heavy silver-plated hardware, carved grip of polished and dyed moose antler, and sterling silver band. Scabbard is a work of art by Glen and Cami McClain with tooled leather and sterling silver hardware. This is an exception reproduction and a combined effort that will probably not be offered again.

Copy of George Washington Sword Recently made for a customer.

Horn Grip Cuttoe Recently made for a customer.

SOLD-American Hanger This complete set represents a rare offering of one of my swords, paired with an exceptional scabbard by Glenn McClain. All work was custom made for this set. The hanger features a 25 1/2 inch, hand forged blade, forged iron guard and pommel, all with aged finish. The grip is of ebony. The custom scabbard has detailed, iron mounts and embossed design work on the leather. Also included is a custom shoulder carriage with buckle made by Glenn. $1250

SOLD - Brass Hilted Short Saber recently made for a customer. Features brass mounts, ebony grip and sterling silver ribbon. Gadrooning on pommel and guard.

American Cuttoe with brass guard, lion-head pommel and chain. Carved ebony grip with sterling silver ribbon. Hand forged blade.

SOLD-American Hanger with Shell Guard Features a hand forged, 25 inch blade. Forged, iron shell guard and pommel. The grip is red elk, left in the rough. This is the type of hanger or hunting sword that would have been made here in the colonies during war-time, when imported blades would have been scarce. $850

SOLD-Iron mounted American hanger. Features a hand-forged blade and guard, made in my shop, draw-filed and polished by hand. Polished antler handle. Lightly aged finish.

Early Double Shell Cutlass recently made for a customer. Features a custom falchion blade by Del Tin. Pierced iron guard and antler grip. Aged finish.

American Hanger with Iron with forged iron guard and hardware, polished antler grip. Hand forged blade. One of a pair of hangers made for Martin's Station, Wilderness Road State Part, Virginia.

SOLD-American Hunting Sword with Iron Shell Guard. During the war years, American officer's, militia, and those on the frontier often resorted to the local blacksmith for their sidearms. While these pieces may not have been executed as neatly as their European counterparts, they have a style all their own. This one features a 17 1/2 inch, hand-forge blade, forged guard and shell, iron cap, all with a fully aged finish. Antler handle with carving. Comes with a custom iron mounted, hand-tooled leather scabbard made by Glen McClain.

American Iron-Mounted Hanger recently made for a customer. Features hand forged iron guard and ebony grip. Lightly aged finish.

Early European Double Shell Cutlass recently made for a customer. Aged iron hardware and polished antler grip.

SOLD-Iron mounted American hanger. Features 24 3/4 inch hand-forged blade and guard, made in my shop, draw-filed and polished by hand. Polished antler handle. Lightly aged finish. Blade is light-weight and well balanced. 29 1/4 inches overall.

SOLD-Iron mounted American hanger. Features 24 1/2 inch hand-forged blade and guard, made in my shop, draw-filed and polished by hand. Polished antler handle. Lightly aged finish. Blade is light-weight and well balanced. 29 1/4 inches overall.

SOLD - SWORD-Small sword with original blade This small sword features a beautiful, original blade mounted on the guard of my own manufacture. All furniture has been aged to match the patina of the blade. The blade has some light nicks and minor pitting that are consistent with it's age. This sword would display well, or carry into the field. 27 inch blade, 33 3/4 inches overall. $850

SOLD Early European Hanger or Cutlass with double Iron Shell Guards, and polished Antler Handle. 27 inch blade. All lightly aged. This is one sturdy sword that would be equally at home on land or sea.

SOLD American Hunting Sword with Iron Shell Guard. During the war years, American officer's, militia, and those on the frontier often resorted to the local blacksmith for their sidearms. While these pieces may not have been executed as neatly as their European counterparts, they have a style all their own. Fully aged finish with a 17 inch blade. The blade is hand-forged, the first made in my shop in the last several years.

SOLD Iron mounted Hunting Sword with shell guard.

SOLD Officer's saber with Dog-Head Pommel, and brass guard, ebony grip with brass ribbon.

SOLD English Hunting Sword of mid-18th century style. Features brass mounts and shell guard, and an ebony grip with spiraling flutes. 27 inch curved blade with single fuller. Comes with scabbard.