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I am very happy I was able to forge it down to these fine dimensions without compromising the material. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529901522556-R3HPXJDRD9RKHV88JL1R/WroughtHook3.JPG Wrought Iron An alternate view showing the slight twist running down the length of the "hook" portion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529901487160-3R13T9XRFZOSM37CCWA7/WroughtHook1.JPG Wrought Iron A piece inspired by the Maori matau, a type of fishing lure that looks for all the world like a fish hook, doesn't actually hook anything, but still catches fish all the same. This piece would be a poor tool, but I think it will make a fine necklace pendant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529895825546-7FKVETUEM2AI1CI5RULF/SnailIvyFront.jpg Wrought Iron A small tsuba made as part of a comprehensive build, this is meant to be mounted on a small sword but I think I prefer it on its own. Much of the texture on the face of the piece is simply the structure of the material itself, I did my best to add a little without getting in the way. The little snail friend in the corner is an inlay - the shell is carved mild steel, and the body is carved and textured fine silver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529896139778-RXFVYMN4WLWB3H8U2D9D/WroughtDisc1.JPG Wrought Iron This particular piece has an unusual grain to it - there are sections of very fine grain butted up against very coarse yet flowing portions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530057022990-4XZHUJ196GJ4A1KC753G/WroughtDisc4.jpg Wrought Iron This piece was inspired by the seemingly ubiquitous jade and stone discs found in ancient China. There are quite a few examples in museums of wonderfully shaped and polished discs with no known "use". I feel the use is far less important than the satisfaction that comes from handling it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529896028987-BKFHFGM7F6530DMUGY5R/WroughtBraceletProg.JPG Wrought Iron A half-round band of wrought iron bent into what will become a bracelet, sitting next to a hardie tool I made to forge the material into the proper cross section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529895987827-NQUZOFXWAX8XF9L0CPDN/20161215_142653.jpg Wrought Iron Two wrought hotcakes baking at the edge of the forge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529896148937-AKY5YAGMHAOBYTBMTS0J/WroughtDisc2.JPG Wrought Iron This particular piece has an unusual grain to it - there are sections of very fine grain butted up against very coarse yet flowing portions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529895876309-KCPN1VNEQW8G9SBHU22F/SnailIvyBack.jpg Wrought Iron This side features a recently sprouted set of poison ivy leaves. I wanted to convey a sense of folding downwards and a subdued feeling. The sword this belongs to has an early spring night theme, and the concept of life finally stirring and ready to flourish but still laboring under the weight of the previous season appealed to me. The leaves are mild steel, and the stem is a different variety of wrought iron from the base. https://www.michaeljohncoffey.com/images2 daily 0.75 2018-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530062645239-9ST42PPMYM6ODZQ25NZV/OwariWIP2.jpg Steel Probably my favorite stage when doing pierced pieces like this. After all of the negative space has been defined, it's time to work on shapes that are not just parallel and perpendicular. It's this stage that transforms a piece from a flat, bland cutout into something with life and interest. Here I've just begun to round out the outline of one of three central holes that are an iconic element of many antique tsuba. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529893478571-BSVIW4L8E573U7RZ2KIE/SpiralHam.jpg Steel Another small demonstration piece, this time at a Renaissance faire in Charlton, MA. I ended up making this piece into another pendant, and kept it as my own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530062197458-9DMEOAWXVIP39ZTVX304/DaggerChip.jpg Steel A delightful moment during carving. The chip of material being removed can sometimes wrap itself up into these fantastic little curls, and I couldn't resist the opportunity to take a quick photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529877859809-V0HIGPSKR1NG44TGJ00M/Bench3.JPG Steel The lack of a good, sturdy workbench had been chafing me for quite a while, and this is the solution I came up with. I wanted something functional but not boring and utilitarian, and I feel like I succeeded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529877920423-JRS4SGFKIGP6JHV34UVG/Bench2.JPG Steel The frames of each panel are 1" solid steel bars, and the whole bench breaks down into 4 separate panels once the top is removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529877597484-D3L55G6JCSL5RQ4XPV2M/ScrollElement.jpg Steel A fun little piece I forged out at a demonstration, this could be hung as a decorative piece or made into a hefty necklace pendant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529893421220-HMQCFDLFVUFX0APU5GQN/DunlapMantleInstall.jpg Steel My very first commissioned ironwork. In retrospect I would have done nearly everything differently, but the customer was very pleased with them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529893351900-TK8O9FEILW6CT9Z5FDQU/16gaGargoyle.jpg Steel One of the more enjoyable commissions I've gotten, this 16ga mild steel chased piece is now mounted above a large fireplace frame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530061517802-O0HLSMVLKOTNOUDU1K4E/BoarFur2.jpg Steel All the fur texture is done here, as well as the cracked texture on the snout. The eyes are prepped to receive the amber, and the tusks have yet to be removed. They would later be replaced by fine silver versions, soldered in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530061064202-JPCGFS4T013J1C6ZHUFD/BoarEyeProg.jpg Steel A progress shot of the Boar sporran, a commission for a very good friend of mine. This was immediately after my impatience got the better of me - I had intended on finishing the fur texture completely before setting in the amber eyes. This is before it was fully set in, but I couldn't resist seeing what effect the inlaid piece would have. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529877837310-3NLT257W1QWXY1QHOTXC/Bench1.JPG Steel Shortly after assembling it for the first time in an old studio of mine, I loved all the natural light pouring in from the huge window to my right. https://www.michaeljohncoffey.com/silver daily 0.75 2018-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530057335916-DF7JW3C6BFCRWQ2RS0R7/ZulfFin1.jpg Silver The finished piece. Photo courtesy of Peter Swarz-Burt, who is also the smith who created the blade and handle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529878074372-IDJ6OQ201GVXTNCGUIGU/CloudWheelPend.png Silver A light necklace pendant made from 22ga fine silver sheet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530057151469-WDPNOHUBP68MP8HRCT3T/ZulfFin3.jpg Silver The finished piece. Photo courtesy of Peter Swarz-Burt, who is also the smith who created the blade and handle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529878230871-XZND45LQ3890ZSK0ZLHM/image-asset.jpeg Silver 16 ga sterling silver with punchwork, these were later soldered onto a brass base and were made into a guard for a replica of a fabled sword from Islamic legend called Zulfiqar. This was for another collaboration with Peter Swarz-Burt of Dragon's Breath Forge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529878186648-LPVBONXC5HCT5ZO3WSH7/SilverEyeCoin.JPG Silver Necklace pendant made from 16ga fine silver; this was hammered, textured, selectively polished, and finally carved to create these effects. https://www.michaeljohncoffey.com/copper-alloys daily 0.75 2018-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529954381690-VWWUE0HD4LVXEBYZV0SG/ShishiProg.jpg Copper / Alloys Potential. This picture was taken immediately preceding carving with a katakiri chisel. There is a little preview into the design in the bottom left of the photo, I placed my copper practice plate down there to have as a reference during the final carving. This piece is made from shibuichi - this particular mix is 80% copper and 20% silver. Preparation of the surface before carving is essential with the sort of design this piece will have, both for layout purposes and for making the polishing job easier after carving is finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529948809282-Y5QV1QEYAVMIVUQLW68M/Bailey.jpg Copper / Alloys An early chased copper piece, this was made for a good friend of mine shortly after he lost a horse he had grown up with. He's also very into Viking themes, so I did my best to honor his name with runes - Bailey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530058202680-3GBHRV2WMQ3O3HK0P2HI/BrzCoin1.jpg Copper / Alloys A small bronze pendant, this one about the size of a US quarter. I wanted to incorporate a lot of the design elements I've seen utilized on many antique tsuba, such as the distressed and polished rim, simple carving, and subtle textures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529895127747-8V23VB9OG8CQ2XVF29M0/DaoGuardFitup.jpg Copper / Alloys A progress shot of the pommel and guard plates after they've been cut out and had the edges filed. The parts ended up matching beautifully and I couldn't help but show off by having them stand together on end without any support. These were made from a copper-rich variety of brass, which reduces the typical bright yellow color of most brasses and lends it a lovely honey gold quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529894187308-A1LGVA5X7IUP01KA9URX/CopperCuff2.jpg Copper / Alloys Luckily I had my model arm attached to my body, it made the test fitting process very easy. Both the hinges and the pin latch assembly were also made by me, all out of copper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529950314239-MFHOWYLJRNLD2W7LDU48/HiDoGourd1.jpg Copper / Alloys A gourd formed from 16ga copper sheet, this is an example of what can be done with uchidashi. it's often compared to chasing & repoussé, but I found it to be more akin to raising. The color on this piece is a result of controlled heating and quenching, it is not a patina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529894086612-0MVBJCDX1FNBK0Z7V9UC/RoundCopperIngot.jpg Copper / Alloys One of the best examples of a successful pour, this piece was made by casting copper directly onto a cloth suspended in a pot of water. This technique is called Yuwake, and results in a beautifully oxide-free ingot, ready for forging. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529947658906-9QDJNF5JC7U5KJQ584QL/AthenaBarette2.jpg Copper / Alloys My first chased piece using bronze, this is actually a modern material that uses silicon as the alloying element rather than the usual tin. It's difficult to find this in sheet, so I took a piece of 1/2" round and forged it into the dimensions I needed. The design is a bust of Athena, made for a good friend who honors the Greek pantheon. The piece is "stitched" onto the leather barette with copper wire, and the pin is dyed curly maple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529894313961-6UNZGA3BIK5UBQX24UMP/PangolinProg.jpg Copper / Alloys A series of up close progress photos of a copper bracelet with a Pangolin scale motif. This and other pieces like it will end up on my Fundraiser page once it's finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530069166073-KN5FDWPBS280IH292QBN/SleepyLioni1.jpg Copper / Alloys A commissioned piece, this sleepy lion was the centerpiece on a gorget for a friend who is an accomplished fencer. It was chased in 18ga brass sheet, then soldered to the stainless steel base. There are more photos of the completed gorget in the Armour portion of the Iron & Steel gallery, but I felt this part of the piece deserved individual attention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530058359198-SFWHYCSNZ10WILN8MO7Y/CopperHabaki.jpg Copper / Alloys A one piece copper habaki, this is one of the various fittings associated with Japanese swords. This piece is intended to sit just above the tsuba, or guard, and it interacts with the scabbard and helps align the blade within it. The patina was achieved with a traditional rokusho solution, and the picture does not do justice to the depth and richness of the color. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529894252312-G09F3040BDCY59JADXTQ/CopperCupQuad.jpg Copper / Alloys A fun little raising project, this started out as a junky copper ashtray found at a thrift store. I think it's a fine piece as is, but it could easily become the cup portion of a goblet if I wanted to find a function for it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529894887306-PPXBLOAHGRYWC0FWZ5UY/DaoFittings.jpg Copper / Alloys This piece is a collaboration between Peter Swarz-Burt and myself, the project was to make a Chinese Dao with a pattern welded blade and decorative brass fittings. My portion of the work was to make the faces of the pommel and guard, as well as the decorative elements on them. Both pieces have a chiseled border, raised inlaid fine silver wire, and a linear texture to simulate rain. All other work done by Peter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529894134805-NOKT3A2QF5ANGLO5CHZ1/CopperCuff1.jpg Copper / Alloys Quite possibly my most popular piece to date. This one gets noticed when I wear it out, and it starts many conversations about how it was made. I had originally intended for this to be a pair, but found that I enjoy the asymmetrical feeling of just the one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529950204224-GBFSJIV06QZY6QTDV5TO/ClassBamboo.jpg Copper / Alloys One of many copper pieces made learning under Ford Hallam at Zack Jonas' shop in New Hampshire, I owe the entirety of my knowledge of traditional Japanese metalwork to Ford. This piece is from three days of focus on one particular chisel - the katakiri. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529950389142-MTYPOADXDB350P4MMHF4/ClassHorses.jpg Copper / Alloys Another katakiri design, this is based on an original sketch. The katakiri chisel was designed to be used in a way that mimics ink brushstrokes. This piece is a fairly rough representation, but I love the potential. https://www.michaeljohncoffey.com/mixed-metals daily 0.75 2019-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529902180862-1LEO5Q81CJYQJRDBV9ZR/WeddingWolves1.jpeg Mixed Metals A pair of engagement bracelets for a friend and his betrothed - twisted fine silver wire with 14k gold twisted wire, cast fine silver wolf's head finials. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1546982166061-IYNHZFFPZSU3OMBMK7CR/image-asset.jpeg Mixed Metals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529902130436-K4NB716W14RMA0YHKXKJ/BronzeSilvFoxWIP2.JPG Mixed Metals Necklace pendant, bronze base with inlaid and carved fine silver Fox. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529878455512-0WBQMQ8UEIDBG68Z9M7B/TrilliumWIP1.JPG Mixed Metals Necklace pendant, fine silver base with inlaid and carved copper Trillium design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529902211610-S2D454IIHX10GPT66UX6/WeddingWolves2.jpeg Mixed Metals The basis for the design comes from a large number of Viking era finds, many of which feature the same base of a bold set of twisted wires. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1546982105882-ATIQE03AZINFE0EYDWKG/Moog1.jpeg Mixed Metals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529878391976-AW911E36T3K9EN9MWS6U/CopperSSRings.jpg Mixed Metals Custom wedding bands, made from stainless steel with a central stripe of inlaid copper. https://www.michaeljohncoffey.com/knives-bladed-objects daily 0.75 2018-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529902494409-0CD1CVQ1AIAF59JH7PSY/FiF4layer1.jpg Knives & Bladed objects A very low layer twist pattern knife, composed of 4 different types of steel. I adore bold patterns like this, expect to see more in the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529876616325-FQ68XR97B7UEQSTQR9VT/Glamper1.jpg Knives & Bladed objects A sturdy knife with a touch of class. 5160 blade, mahogany handle and bronze bolster and accents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529891788993-3ZV0QUXMFPCUPU0G0G89/FiFRemake1.jpg Knives & Bladed objects A remake of the blade I made during my appearance on Forged in Fire, only this version has much less ambiguity about the composition. This was made from a 5-layer billet: 1095 core, 15n20 intermediate, and mild steel outer. The handle scales are dyed curly maple with bronze pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529891824048-NRCFVTSHML6TPLW9FWJO/FiFRemake2.jpg Knives & Bladed objects A remake of the blade I made during my appearance on Forged in Fire, only this version has much less ambiguity about the composition. This was made from a 5-layer billet: 1095 core, 15n20 intermediate, and mild steel outer. The handle scales are dyed curly maple with bronze pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529870053698-4ATJEPZXLE6TLIR480LM/42layerTwistPair2.jpg Knives & Bladed objects A pair of knives done in 42-layer twist pattern damascus. These were based off a design originally done by Peter Swarz-Burt of Dragon's Breath Forge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529875720660-ZIARGYD68FS9MKFFDK2W/42layerTwistPair4.jpg Knives & Bladed objects A pair of knives done in 42-layer twist pattern damascus. These were based off a design originally done by Peter Swarz-Burt of Dragon's Breath Forge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530058760864-PTFGY6XLYHDA00JD34A5/RSwordHandle.jpg Knives & Bladed objects The handle wood is dyed curly maple, and the customer requested twisted, inlaid silver wire throughout. This essentially rules out the use of this as a "functional" piece, but definitely adds a satisfying touch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530058843619-D9V5S2YIMP1RONKT2M4S/RSwordFull2.jpg Knives & Bladed objects By far the largest bladed item I've ever forged. This commissioned piece was a full 45" long from point to pommel. The blade was made from 5160 and features a fuller running approximately two-thirds the length on both sides. The guard, handle spacer, pommel, and orienting block are all forged from mild steel. Both the design on the pommel and the text in the fullers were carved by me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530060076823-SLF538C88U5EZMVTPNV1/RSwordText2.jpg Knives & Bladed objects The inscription on this side reads "Without God without anything, God is enough", which is a translation of a Welsh family motto . Both the text and font style were by customer request. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529902418438-NHWNV0TE94U13N6OWQAD/FiF4layer3.jpg Knives & Bladed objects A very low layer twist pattern knife, composed of 4 different types of steel. I adore bold patterns like this, expect to see more in the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529891919756-OXM43L2QCRSV0OWEDNBQ/FiFRemake4.jpg Knives & Bladed objects A remake of the blade I made during my appearance on Forged in Fire, only this version has much less ambiguity about the composition. This was made from a 5-layer billet: 1095 core, 15n20 intermediate, and mild steel outer. The handle scales are dyed curly maple with bronze pins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529876685505-SFWEVXCZF4VFY499V5CA/Glamper3.jpg Knives & Bladed objects A sturdy knife with a touch of class. 5160 blade, mahogany handle and bronze bolster and accents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529895491170-0V5F98R3646QDMBMA0C0/3BsmithQuench.jpg Knives & Bladed objects Three knives fresh out of the tempering oven, before grinding and polishing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529891857976-1MUW5UT1OMBR5YW8YZA5/FiFRemake3.jpg Knives & Bladed objects I did my best to retain some evidence of the forging process, I often like to leave some behind as a contrast to the polished portions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529895561851-WUV4OPKMCIT201HNI6UD/2BsAndARing.jpg Knives & Bladed objects Two knives in my usual "Blacksmith's knife" style, plus a variant ring handle I like to do occasionally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529875836494-MDBPSYBARFL2HR8ZXISQ/42layerTwistPair3.jpg Knives & Bladed objects The pattern straight out of the etchant has an intensely high contrast among the layers. If only it stayed this way... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529876426024-IHE22XHIXFIYC7BT3KN2/FyfeSheath.png Knives & Bladed objects Another Blacksmith's knife, this time with a custom sheath by Andy Fyfe of Savagepunk Studios. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530059889273-B1035E16EFVYIK7RQG4U/RSwordText1.jpg Knives & Bladed objects The inscription on this side reads "Chance Favors the Prepared Mind". Both the text and font style were by customer request. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529902532037-XQMKEJPGLDEHRC8DNXYP/Glamper2.jpg Knives & Bladed objects A sturdy knife with a touch of class. 5160 blade, mahogany handle and bronze bolster and accents. https://www.michaeljohncoffey.com/new-page daily 0.75 2020-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529903300983-3L59G89QNQ6EL0WR44RI/FiFRemake1.jpg Knives, Blades, etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529903345804-JY44RJQJD3GUHTI27H8J/FiFRemake2.jpg Knives, Blades, etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529902765193-14B5WW5ZIIEBOFLI1EGA/FiFRemake3.jpg Knives, Blades, etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1529903416108-AW9F57Y29I4NNXNYTKYH/FiFRemake4.jpg Knives, Blades, etc. https://www.michaeljohncoffey.com/armour daily 0.75 2018-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530070359622-VKIJY34X5UV1VLNGMF9E/SullivanBurg1.jpg Armour A commissioned burgonet for a member of a reenactment troupe, this burgonet was modeled directly after an antique German helmet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530155167407-X0I1WPC9OFUBSX4W5NWA/GrahamGorget1.jpg Armour A commissioned gorget for a friend, they wanted an upgrade to their old gear. This stainless piece features plenty of brass decoration, especially the central element. A closer view of the detail can be found in the Copper / Alloys section of the Finer Metal gallery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530151644654-SNW3HNUBI76O9MBYIOF3/FionaArmour1.jpg Armour This shot was taken immediately pre-delivery, I think it shows off a lot of the design details well. A central spread of radiating creases meeting a rolled and roped collar accent the front of the suit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530072169633-PIBA5BLAEDXW9FQ6XCHA/Dark%26BrzArm1.jpg Armour A commissioned half-suit, this was made with 16ga mild steel as a base with forged and creased bronze decorative stripes. There is an associated two piece backplate that did not hang well on the stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530073781878-URME4DQ8P78XBV2L5JVO/Shellenbean1.JPG Armour A commissioned suit of three-quarter armour for a friend and devoted reenactor, this piece was inspired by the wild styles of Landsknechts, the central focus of this particular persona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1532889405673-XIO2I1P0CQ3M4Z91YNFQ/SeraKab2.JPG Armour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530072286926-H9BC71YSUQJG8X6B1H7L/Dark%26BrzArm3.jpg Armour Getting the bronze to align well was interesting, the flow changes a lot depending on angle of view. I chose to include this shot because it shows the hidden rivets that allow the fauld to sit without gapping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530151844215-JVRIGP46LVZ7SJXE682M/FionaArmour3.jpg Armour I needed to come up with a way to integrate the legs with the rest of the design. I decided to mirror the splayed crease design here as well, but toned down a bit. This fan ensures coverage to the side of the knee regardless if the leg is straight or bent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530155097670-ELVBU93JWK8QT9XB8LTK/GrahamGorget2.jpg Armour The rear of the gorget continues the brass border decoration and the filed detail at the base of the collar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530073264540-9OLTT2OV16HOGH7I57HF/ArmourBuckle.jpg Armour Probably my favorite detail on the suit, making the buckles that catch the shoulder straps was a joy. While not specifically modeled after a particular historical design, I tried to make it reminiscent of antique pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530151756061-E1IV852FRLXU5XIOIQCS/FionaArmour2.jpg Armour The partial discs between the breastplate and shoulders were to help prevent catching a lance in the otherwise unprotected portion just behind them. The goal was to preserve as much mobility as possible without sacrificing safety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1532889222077-K9I57YG8IIWDE90DSQNJ/SeraKab5.JPG Armour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530070367342-VPQWHU0Q8ZQYQL8K5J0T/SullivanBurg2.jpg Armour The entire piece is made from 16ga stainless, including the custom hinges for the cheek flaps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530071777562-YKHOQDDH8BOJD75KJPZJ/FionaYell.jpg Armour A fierce shot of the bearer of the first full suit of armour I was commissioned to make. A fully custom suit with one foot in history and the other in fantasy, it needed not only to look the part but also be able to take a hit. The entire suit is made of stainless, and every inch was hammered to leave a distinctive pattern of marks and lend extra durability to the parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530157889748-EBOKLWU74UO5QHSCWAHN/Shellenbean2.jpg Armour Another all stainless construction, the creased decoration, extended tassets to cover the upper legs, and robust roll at the top edge are all meant to evoke the style choices often employed at the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530074011488-968S0XMS82MUE5GL5O5K/UrukHelm1.jpg Armour Part of a series of commissions made for a huge fan of an iconic piece of media many of us are familiar with, this helmet was a LOT of fun to make. The roughness of the surface and finish felt very freeing, but it did not absolve me of the task of shaping the piece well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530070403655-WUYUZHKSSUJ02Y7V0U5Q/SullivanBurgProg.jpg Armour The piece in progress, with reference photos of the original helmet always present during the construction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530074155517-VKB8RSQF8HOLK9CWCZOG/UrukShield1.jpg Armour The only specifically righty shield I'm aware of, the customer wanted another could-be screen accurate piece to go with their other equipment. This is made from a 16ga sheet for the main body of the shield, with stout fangs made from 14ga mild. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1530074076880-CZ43PL3AXEQI3OWDUMY1/UrukRivetCloseup.jpg Armour A satisfying detail from the shield, these are the rivets that secure the protrusions at the business end of the shield. 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/82db1955-3b21-45f6-aab0-b76e727443cd/IMG_0346+%282%29.JPG Khmer Wedding Sword - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/2f4691d7-3e74-4959-a6d1-da9718d7e99f/IMG_0352+%282%29.JPG Khmer Wedding Sword - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/5af95ba5-1da5-4655-bca0-fc54f6131635/IMG_0326+%282%29.JPG Khmer Wedding Sword - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/8022e104-d9c6-4c29-947d-1523295a1339/IMG_0311+%282%29.JPG Khmer Wedding Sword - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/eea55d19-3ff3-42e8-bf48-7ecf695ece6c/IMG_0318.JPG Khmer Wedding Sword - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/d41c62ef-79cf-48aa-afec-2343da50573a/IMG_0316.JPG Khmer Wedding Sword - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/1b6309d0-8802-416b-a092-c73ed9f62384/IMG_0333+%282%29.JPG Khmer Wedding Sword - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.michaeljohncoffey.com/dame-fiona-armour-v20 daily 0.75 2023-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/a348dc03-614d-41b4-8b36-0495008d0e81/IMG_0793.JPG Dame Fiona Armour v2.0 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/b89c14d4-dcd9-4ba1-abb2-32f636505fbe/IMG_0679-Crop.jpg Dame Fiona Armour v2.0 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/bdf284d6-24c1-4bdf-bd00-0dbd8fcf993d/IMG_0774.JPG Dame Fiona Armour v2.0 - Make it stand out All parts custom formed by hand and polished by me, including the brass hinges for the cheek plates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/d50a9a50-ec94-4dcd-9071-93815034576a/IMG_0656-Crop.jpg Dame Fiona Armour v2.0 - Make it stand out New and improved version, this time with fully integrated arms but no leg armour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5acdedfc50a54f723c2d5cca/0e924352-e8e1-4e33-93b2-4770c6ff4237/IMG_0693.JPG Dame Fiona Armour v2.0 - Make it stand out A good view of the horse head medallion here, this piece was an entire project by itself. 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