Son of Hephaestus

Yeah so I'm the Son of Hephaestus. Not really new to camp more like a Veteran. I'm the Counselor for the Hephaestus cabin. My powers are Pyrokinetic and Teleknises. I also watch over the Forges and stuff its kinda my thing.

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[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

I'm BACK !!!!! What's up guys ?

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Yataghan from the Court of Suleyman the Magnificent

Workshop of Ahmed Tekelü (possibly Iranian, active Istanbul, ca. 1520–1530)

Date: circa 1525

Culture: Turkish, Istanbul

Medium: Steel, walrus ivory, gold, silver, rubies, turquoise, pearls

Dimensions: Length overall, 23 3/8 in. (59.3 cm). Length of blade, 18 3/8 in. (46.66 cm)

Exquisite workmanship and lavish use of precious materials distinguish this sword as a princely weapon and exemplifies the opulence and refinement of Ottoman luxury arts. Almost identical to a yatagan (now in the Topkapi Palace, Istanbul) made in 1526–27 by the court jeweler Ahmed Tekel, for the Ottoman sultan Süleyman the Magnificent (r. 1520–66), this sword was undoubtedly made in the same imperial workshop.

The gold incrustation on the blade depicts a combat between a dragon and a phoenix against a background of foliate scrolls. These figures, like the gold-inlaid cloud bands and foliate scrolls on the ivory grips, are Chinese in inspiration, and were probably introduced into Ottoman art through contacts with Persia. 

This sword is one of the earliest known yatagans, distinctly Turkish weapons characterized by a double-curved blade and a hilt without a guard. Yatagans were commonplace in Turkey and the Balkans in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and served as sidearms for the elite troops known as janissaries.

Source & Copyright: Metropolitan Museum of Art 

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

Had some help from Festus on this one -smiles-

[stardustwish]

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

nice craftsmanship sis.  I like the grip you put on it and the shape.  These will make nice clean cuts.

[iron-girl-giselle-deactivated20]

Merci brother. Weapons were always my specialty. While I can’t build a robot dragon like you, I sure know how to make something deadly.

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

-laughs- We make a good team

[stardustwish]

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

nice craftsmanship sis.  I like the grip you put on it and the shape.  These will make nice clean cuts.

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Hand-made Swords - La Espada del Sueño

suggested by ConceptSpecialist

A sword inspired by a dream.

Source & Copyright: Datamancer

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

my personal favorite 

[childofagod-blog]

Leo seems really calm…

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

Well of course I am I would rather be calm them frantic at this point -laughs-

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

Morning Guys -waves-

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

more or less I don’t it’s just a weird feeling

[healingbrent-deactivated2012101]

Have you tried chocolate?

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

Usually that helps but it's not working this time around

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

Morning Guys -waves-

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

OH! what’s up Brent  -smiles-

[healingbrent-deactivated2012101]

Nothing much, nothing much. Still a lot of work. You look kind of sad.

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

more or less I don't it's just a weird feeling

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

Morning Guys -waves-

[iron-girl-giselle-deactivated20]

Morning bro. 

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

Morning Sis -smiles-

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

Morning Guys -waves-

[healingbrent-deactivated2012101]

HELLO!

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

OH! what's up Brent  -smiles-

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

Morning Guys -waves-

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

Do my ears decieve me or did I hear that Jason is back ?!?!

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[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

anyone want a pair ?  Yes ? No?  If you need anything else forged don't be shy I don't bite......much -wink-

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

Whats Up everyone !?!

I’m back from my little errand run for Chiron

[jasiper-blog]

“I try very hard to be annoying. Don’t insult my ability to annoy.” (+++)

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

Whats Up everyone !!

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Italian Rapiers

Dated: circa 1600

Rapier with hidden gun

Simple rapier

Photo source: Metropolitan Museum of Art

[leosonofhephaestus-blog]

NEW WEAPONS OH BTW GOOD MORNING !!!!!