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For those of you who want a handforged weapon of highest quality, I would like to recommend Peter Johnsson. He's a schooled smith and in my opinion the only smith in Sweden who understands how to forge a sword. Peter can also make other objects, like knives, daggers, warhammers, axes, armour and more traditional stuff. He strives for high quality and finish, with correct weight and balance and with a sure eye for authenticity. Thanks to visits in collections like the Royal Armoury in Stockholm, the armouries at Skokloster Castle, Deutsches Klingenmuseum in Solingen, the Imperial Treasury in Vienna, Tøjhusmuséet (Arsenal) in Copenhagen, and others, he has been able to handle, study and document dozens of weapons. This direct experience of what the originals look like and handles is invaluable in the design stages leading to the finished sword. The prices might seem high, but it is a matter of highly competent craftsmanship.
Delivery time is about 12 months. Unfortunately, he cannot accept any new orders for the moment. It is best to check with him personally to get a price quote and delivery time. Here are a few samples of his production.
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All images copyright © 1999-2002 Peter Johnsson, except 6-9, which are © 2000 Björn Hellqvist
1: Some of Peter's swords (12th and 15th century).
2: A reconstruction of the sword of Svante Nilsson Sture, Steward of the
Realm (early 16th century), together with its scabbard. The helm and breastplate
are parts of a suit of armour in the style found around the years 1470 that
Peter is making. The research on the sword was made together with Mr. Patrik
Djurfeldt.
3: Close-up of two 12th century swords.
4: Close-up of two 15th century swords.
5: Rapier, c.1590.
6: 15th century warhammer together with a rondel dagger.
7: Everything worn and carried by Peter, except the brigandine (armour-vest)
and mail collar, was made by him.
8: Sword, late 15th century. Close-up of the hilt.
9: Bastard sword, c.1520. Close-up of the hilt.
10: Peter at work.
11: Semi-finished blades.
12: Oakeshott type X (12th C). Close-up
of the hilt.
13: Sword, c. 1610, made for the Royal Armoury, Stockholm, Sweden. Close-up
of the hilt.
14: Lucerne hammer, 15th C.
15: Full length view of the swords 16-19.
16: Rapier, 1570’s.
The hilt is copied from a rapier in a private collection. Close-up of the inside
of the hilt.
17: Sword,
inspired by an original found in Bodensee, later half of the 15th century.
18: Sword, circa 1350 AD.
19: Falchion,
circa 1500 AD. Shot of the original in the Deutsches
Klingenmuseum, Solingen, together with Peter’s reproduction.
20: Viking
sword, later half of the 10th century. The blade is inspired by a sword found in
Fullerö, Sweden. The pommel is inspired by a pommel found in Birka, Sweden.
Contact Peter on: peter@albionarmorers.com
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