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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2012 21:27:59 GMT
Before i get too involved in my drawings and measurments of how this is suppose to look, i have a few random questions that a bladesmith would know better to answer by. i have been looking around and doing some more research on what my blade could look like and a few random things came up as i was looking at these swords. For one, what or better yet, where is the center of percussion on a blade? where is the hilt node of percussion on a blade? I know where the point of balance is on a sword, but what is its feature? what is its intended purpose? these are random questions that i hope someone can answer for me. that and i found a sword that i like on fableblades.com. It seems pratical and useful, giving it that little hint of something more that it might be able to achieve. Tell me if this so please. Attachments:
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Post by SeanF on Jan 21, 2012 21:39:05 GMT
Simple put a node of percussion is where he blade doesn't vibrate. There will be two on every sword (more are possible, but uncommon). On a well made sword one will be approximately 2/3 of the way down the blade, and one will be where you are holding the sword. This ensures that when the sword strikes something the vibrations don't propagate into your hand. More in depth: www.tinkerswords.com/Harmonics.htmlIt is not something that has a purpose per say, it is just a measurement that will give you an idea of the handling qualities of the blade. A blade with a further out PoB will have more weight behind it's swing, but the closer PoB will make a sword of similar weight feel lighter in the hand. |
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Jan 21, 2012 22:01:31 GMT
The center of percussion varies from sword to sword, but an easy way to determine it is by hitting the side of the pommel. The blade will vibrate and, for lack of a better word, look like it's wiggling. The spot where there is no motion is the center of percussion. Generally speaking, it's about 2/3 of the way down the blade from the hilt.
The point of balance is, as Sean said, more of an indication as to how the sword will handle. The further from the crosspiece the balance point is, the heavier in hand the blade will feel, the slower it will feel, but the greater the power in the cut will be. The closer to the crosspiece the balance point is, the lighter and quicker it will feel in hand, but you have to power through cuts more so than with a balance point further out. A balance point of 0" would mean the sword balances perfectly at the guard. This wouldn't be that bad for a thrusting sword, such as a rapier or small sword, as a closer balance point results in better tip control, but for a cutting sword, it would result in something that very likely feels neutral in the hand, like it's just a hunk of steel; it would also mean you would need to put a greater effort into cutting something. For that reason, a balance point of 3-4" is generally best on most swords, but some may benefit from a further or closer balance point.
Lastly, everything that Brendan Olszowy of Fable Blades makes is 100% practical, functional, and something you could bet your life on. They are weapons with a touch of fantasy. Brenno is the kind of man who makes dreams come to life and pounds visions into steel.
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