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Stefhan

Friedrich,
Thanks for the feed back.....and I would love to see what you are cooking up ont the pommel.......lol. Post some photos when you can.
Thanks
Stefhan

Stefhan

Eyvandr and Irish,
Sent you guys a gmail as well but I thought you would like to see these here as well.
Smaller socket size on the pommels. Also a first attempt that turned out halfway ok of katz hilts with an oval shape to the entire pommel.
These are held for you......
Stefhan!

Stefhan

RoaK, The hilt (Guard) needs to be driven on so the rattan needs only to be shaved close to the ID of the socket but not so it fits. This is only important right at the spot were you want the hilt. The rattan will compress as you drive it on although you might need to shave a little of the rattan if...

Stefhan

mordreth,
1 1/2" and 1 1/4" sockets for the rattan.
Thanks
Stefhan

Stefhan

Hedinn,
I think you might be looking for my hilts. Check out my blog below and you will find hilts like what you are looking for as well a prices.
Thanks
Stefhan

Stefhan

Eyvandr,
Replyed on the gmail.......
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Stefhan

Stefhan

Eyvandr, That looks freaking great! Nice work work on the leather. Thank you for posting that. May I use the photo on my web sight later when it is up along with Dietrichs (ok with you as well?) I will list credit as to whos work is what. InsaneIrish, I can have the set for you next week no problem....

Stefhan

All I will need to add from Ceawlins post is that it is 12 ga mild steel and around 1lbs and 10 oz. They started at a 6" diamiter, so 5 1/2" is about right. It is a bit hefty but will hold up to any thing SCA combat can throw at it. The Barony of Tir Ysgithr has used them on there unit war...

Stefhan

Ceawlin,
Thanks for the review. Later when you get them on the shilds I would like to see some photos of them.
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Stefhan

Stefhan

InsaneIrish,
Still in the works. With filling orders, other projects, and life......lol Well you get the idea. I have some ideas though.......stand by!
Stefhan

Stefhan

Stahlgrim,
Yes at some point soon I will have some baskets on the list as well. Thanks for passing on the info.
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Stefhan

Stefhan

Everyone who are interested in my hilts please check my blog sight, link at bottom, for current offerings and prices. If you want anything e mail me at hesseniron@gmail.com.
Right now there is only cross hilts and katz hilts there and one type of pommel. More will be added.........
Thanks!
Stefhan

Stefhan

Domingo,
Do come back soon..................Your letter for the ceremony this weekend was great! Here is a shot of what Ivan and I made for Iaunk.

Stefhan

Eyvandr,
Thanks! I look forward to seeing the photos when you get them on the stick.
Stefhan

Stefhan

Randy,
Give me a few days to update what I got and a price list. I will post here when ready.....
Thanks
Stefhan

Stefhan

LOL......

Stefhan

Well golly gee guys.........lol Thanks for the kind words.......
Realy! Thanks!
Stefhan

Stefhan

Daithi', Nice job on the handle and pommel. I really liked the look of the type of ball you used. The way they handle fighting sounds like how all the other hilts I have made for myself feel when using them. Thanks for the review. I am glad you like them. The only reason I missed you so much was tha...

Stefhan

Sunflash, You are right! I just re-measured it and they are 1 1/4" Check the ball ends on the one you bought at the war. They are the same. Just a retard moment on my part. Marshals Handbook Page 13 VII Weapons standards section 9 and 10 are the guide lines I use to make these hilts. Thanks for...

Stefhan

Destichado, The fix for that type of problem is to cut the rattan flush at the top and drill several times at different angles in to the rattan left in the handle with a 1/2" drill bit then work the bits and pieces left out with a screw driver. I used to do that with shovels, McClouds, and othe...

Stefhan

Well last Sunday as a last minute project that was on my mind I made this. A simple full socket cross hilt for a one handed sword. It would fit 12th to 14th century Europe I would think. It is just a prototype so a bit of development yet to go on it. It will brass lag bolt through the pommel to hold...

Stefhan

InsaneIrish,
Thanks for the feed back!
E mail me on my Gmail account so i can get you on the list for the katz/pommel set. It will be a bit tell I get the style pommel I want to do for the katz set worked out.
Thanks
Stefhan

Stefhan

Thanks for the review. Hope you are enjoying useing it at the war!
Stefhan

Stefhan

LOL...........

Stefhan

I agree Ed! And thanks!.....lol

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Bump!

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Stahlgrim,
Thanks! I will!......

Stefhan

Johnathon, Still a good question on weight. I do get that a lot with my hilts. I am looking to give the hilts I do a certain look to fit a time. So far that has been later period German, although these hilt styles are found all over Europe during that time frame. I have so many ideasâ€¦..lol As to L...

Stefhan

Well here is another. It was requested by someone and I liked how it turned out. The socket is 1 1/2" twisted two bar stock with brass ends. Due the the extra work and cost of the brass end I need $50 for this type of hilt. E mail me at hesseniron@gmail.com if you are intrested. Thanks Stefhan

Stefhan

Domingo,
Here is that photo you asked for.............

Stefhan

Thanks for the feedback every one. I am still going over the numbers on price and I will get back to you on that. E mail me at my gmail account if you are interested as that is where I track interest and orders. As for weight, well the pay off for looks over weight is always a problem. The material ...

Stefhan

This one comes in at 2 lbs with a 1 Â½â€

Stefhan

Well I just dropped off a bunch of Katz hilts, several single side ring cross hilts, and 4 great sword hilts for rattan with Johannes of Windrose who is going to Gulf Wars. So any of you that are going and have been checking out my other threads this is your chance to check them out first hand buy o...

Stefhan

Thanks for the reply. I have been to Venice then headed south from there but it was a real quick trip. If I get back to that area I will post here for your input on some other good side trips.If you go to Germany, back to Austria, Holland, or Belgum let me know I have a few cool side trips around th...

Stefhan

Just a note on some other places you might like if you have time. In Cains there is a great small museum in the castle. Also a few timber framed houses that survived the war right across the street. In Bayeux there is a really nice home spun war museum on the outside of town and the German cemiantar...

Hilt prices and photos up dated.........

Simple full socket one hand cross hilt w/pommel for rattan.

Katzbalger hilt with twisted bar and brass ends for rattan

Full socket arming sword.....hand and a half..

Katzbalger hilts and cross hilts for sale at Gulf Wars......