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

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FOR SALE

SOLD - Antler Handle Hunting Sword This sword features brass hardware copied directly from originals in my collection. Mid-18th century style with a polished antler grip. The slightly upswept 22 inch blade has a single back fuller and false edge with a dark finish. SALE PENDING

SOLD - Iron Mounted Hunting Sword Short hunting sword with stag grip. The forged iron guard features a shell and accents in sterling silver. Slightly upswept blade has a single back fuller and false edge.

SOLD - American Officer's Short Saber A very special reproduction of an American made sword of the Rev War period. Mounted in Sterling Silver, all aspects of this sword were copied closely from originals. The guard is a variation of the common "4 slot" pattern with flamboyant edge and piercings. The grip is carved from stag, closely resembling the look of bone or ivory. The 27 inch hand forged blade is a close copy of one in my collection; identical in dimension, thickness, and balance; having both wide and narrow fullers so common on swords of the period. Complimenting the sword is a fine silver mounted scabbard by Wick Ellerbe. Highly detailed, the scabbard features tooled designs and hardware copied from an original. Simply, one of the finest reproductions of an American saber. $3000

SOLD - American Saber This Rev War period sword has features typical of the light sabers being made in the colonies. The straight, carved bone grip, oversized ball pommel, and guard with outward branches were all popular on American made sabers. The 27 inch, hand forged and lightly curved blade would have served well with mounted militia and other light troops.

SOLD - Early Hanger/Cutlass by Kyle Willyard & Jared Secrest. This was built to be a sword with a history. The guard is copied from a 17th century English Mortuary sword with the thought that it had been paired with a newer blade, early in the 18th century. A joint project between myself and my apprentice, this sword has been aged to reflect a long period of use. The 25 inch, hand forged blade with single back fuller and slight upsweep has been carefully copied from an original blade in both dimension and weight. Often the grips of these swords were octagon in shape and wire wrapped, but this one features a grip of smooth ebony. A sturdy, well-made sword, equally at home on land or sea. $1200

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Previously Sold Swords

SOLD - American NCO Hanger. Recently finished for a customer, this sword and scabbard was a collective work, with the hanger being made by Kyle Willyard and apprentice Jared Secrest. The finely balanced weapon is paired with a custom made scabbard by Wick Ellerbe. The hanger features a 24 inch, hand-forged and fullered blade with correct period shape, weight, and ballance. The guard is forged iron with a reeded wood grip. Scabbard features iron hardware with designs adapted from existing original examples.

SOLD - George Washington's Battle Sword Detailed 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 exceptional reproduction and a combined effort that will probably not be offered again.

Copy of George Washington Sword Recently made for a customer.

SOLD - Iron Mounted Hunting Sword featuring a hand forged blade, iron shell guard, ferrule, and pommel cap with capstand. stag grip, and chain guard. This was a joint project with my apprentice, Jared Secrest and carries both our touchmarks. The graceful, hand-forged blade measures 18 inches long and the sword is 23 inches overall. Aged finish.

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 3/4 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 Ed Wilde.

Horn Grip Cuttoe Recently made for a customer.

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.

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.

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.