This Nuptial / Family sword heralds the Farrell clan words "An Cú Scaoilte" (The Hound Unleashed) and features an original crest of a Greyhound (modelled by my clients' family furchild) wreathed in Acacia (Wattle) flower. The pommel form is inspired by the Waratah, an Australian Native flower.

Specification:
Weight: 1356g (2.98lb)
Length Overall: 1054mm (41.5")
Blade Length: 832mm (32.75")
Grip Length: 151mm (6")
Guard Span: 210mm (8.3")
 BladeThickness: 5.8mm at Ricasso, 4.4mm at Node, 3.6mm at 5cm (2") from tip.
Blade Width: 56mm at Shoulder> 38mm Waist > 42mm Belly
Point of Balance: 132mm (5.2") from Shoulder
Blade Node of Percussion: ~54cm (21.25") from shoulder
Hilt Node of Percussion: 7cm behind guard
Inscription:
Tabharfaidh mé m’anam iomlán duit (I will give to you my whole soul)
Go dtí go dtiocfaidh deireadh lenár ndomhan (Until our world ends)
Materials:
Blade: 9260 Spring Steel (oil quenched then tempered twice to hardness ~52Rc)
Hilt Furniture: Mild Steel with Bronze inlay
Grip and Scabbard: Poplar Core with Veg Tanned bovine leather (for Left Handed carry)
Buckle and strap end: hand carved from Stainless Steel

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