The Louis Towns Sword


By Dennis Rogers
 
I have been very blessed to have some great people behind me during my career. My current sponsors, Metro National Corporation, Royal Dental, AAA Chrome, Spring Shadows Chiropractic and Patina Metals have been there with me for the long haul and for that I am truly grateful. Their kindness and support have at times been overwhelming.
 
Several months ago my good friend Walt Emmott of Patina Metals, who has made a considerable amount of equipment for me, approached me with an idea he had for a spectacular leverage feat. He said “How about using a sword?” At first I thought –that wouldn’t be any big deal- it wouldn’t be that heavy, but Walt asked me to trust him and let him see what they (his crew) could come up with. He enlisted engineer, master welder, artist and knife-maker, Louis Towns for the job. After 180 man-hours of labor, they presented me with the final product: The $15,000 Louis Towns Sword.
 


SPECS
Length from Blade Tip to End of Handle, 38 Inches
Length from Blade Tip to Grip, 30”
Length of Blade, 28 ¼”
Length of Gripping Area (handle), 4 3/8 Inches
Length of Broad Tusks, 22 ½’
Width at Widest Part of Blade, 5 3/8 Inches
Width at Top of Blade, ½”
Width of Handle, Tapers From 1 ½” to 1 1/8 Inch
Weight, 26.95 Pounds
Time to Build: 180 Hours
 
Note: The stand holds sword vertically or horizontally.


Sponsors – Patina Metals, Back Row- Jeff and Walt Emmott. Front- Dennis Rogers, Louis Towns