Project Nobilis
Feb 26, 2010 20:17:16 GMT
Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2010 20:17:16 GMT
Well, here it is: the concept my highly personalized sword, designed entirely around my preferences and philosophy. I must have been thinking about this blade for a year now, although the design I've had in my head until now has been prone to substantial changes.
This is not the sword I find the most beautiful, nor do I believe it's the most effective weapon. However, it is the sword I believe best fits my own nature. You could say I wanted to design a sword I could swing without regrets, and this is what I ended up with in the end.
Thus, I give you the latest stage in what I affectionately think of as my Nobilis project:
I try to make my concept illustrations in as exact scale as I can, so I know pretty precisely how large it is. The blade is 35 mm broad at the base and then tapers to 25 mm near the tip. (I should probably have added this along with the length measurements, but it slipped my mind and I don't want to bother going back and changing it now.)
I'm not entirely sure how strong the distal taper is supposed to be, but I do know I wouldn't want it to end up thinner then 3-4 mm. Likewise, I don't have an exact estimated weight, but I'm hoping that it at least won't weigh more then 2 lbs, 5 oz.
As I've outlined in another thread on the General Discussion Board, this is a two-handed sword intended to be primarily handled with just one hand. (Or failing that, a sword that can be handled with either one or two hands without a particular preference either way.) The shape of the grip is meant to emphasize that and prioritize the main hand of the wielder.
Some of you may recognize the crosswrap as inspired by the Albion Chevalier. I added it mainly because I'm quite fond of the look, though I admit I have no idea if I would find it comfortable. The guard is a personal innovation - originally a separate project that I ended up merging with this one.
The Latin motto on the blade should translate into: "Our kind is noble." (Thanks to those of you who helped me out with the grammar.) I like to think of this as part an assurance toward the opponent, part a reminder to the wielder.
I'd appreciate any opinion you guys might have. This design is still pretty experimental, so it may continue to evolve in time.
This is not the sword I find the most beautiful, nor do I believe it's the most effective weapon. However, it is the sword I believe best fits my own nature. You could say I wanted to design a sword I could swing without regrets, and this is what I ended up with in the end.
Thus, I give you the latest stage in what I affectionately think of as my Nobilis project:
I try to make my concept illustrations in as exact scale as I can, so I know pretty precisely how large it is. The blade is 35 mm broad at the base and then tapers to 25 mm near the tip. (I should probably have added this along with the length measurements, but it slipped my mind and I don't want to bother going back and changing it now.)
I'm not entirely sure how strong the distal taper is supposed to be, but I do know I wouldn't want it to end up thinner then 3-4 mm. Likewise, I don't have an exact estimated weight, but I'm hoping that it at least won't weigh more then 2 lbs, 5 oz.
As I've outlined in another thread on the General Discussion Board, this is a two-handed sword intended to be primarily handled with just one hand. (Or failing that, a sword that can be handled with either one or two hands without a particular preference either way.) The shape of the grip is meant to emphasize that and prioritize the main hand of the wielder.
Some of you may recognize the crosswrap as inspired by the Albion Chevalier. I added it mainly because I'm quite fond of the look, though I admit I have no idea if I would find it comfortable. The guard is a personal innovation - originally a separate project that I ended up merging with this one.
The Latin motto on the blade should translate into: "Our kind is noble." (Thanks to those of you who helped me out with the grammar.) I like to think of this as part an assurance toward the opponent, part a reminder to the wielder.
I'd appreciate any opinion you guys might have. This design is still pretty experimental, so it may continue to evolve in time.