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Episode 55: Sean Flynt, Sword maker, and the weapons of Shakespeare’s Life
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Folks interested in the details of the weapons shown here should note that the knife blade, longsword guard and buckle/strap end come from the fantastic craftsman Leo “Tod” Todeschini of Tod’s Workshop.
Thank you, Sean! I’ll update that note here. I had assumed they were samples of your own craftsmanship, and incorrectly labeled them thus previously.
Actually, it is my craftsmanship, too. Tod made those particular bits. I scavenged and modified a pommel. Bought the blade. The research and design for the final piece, fabrication of the grip, scabbard and belt, fitting, assembly and final finish are all mine, for better or worse. On a side note, this is not unlike cutlers worked historically. Professional guilds controlled who could do what, so pretty much every part of a sword was made or finished by different craftsmen–bladesmiths, hiltsmiths, sheathers, cutlers, millmen, etc.
Fantastic! It’s impressive work.