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john570
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Qama handle and scabbard remake Sept 25, 2012 19:51:07 GMT

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Post by john570 on Sept 25, 2012 19:51:07 GMT

Hey guys I have always loved short swords. So when I was looking for another small gladius Type sword years ago and saw the price on the Windlass Qama I had to get it. When it arrived I was surprised by how decent the blade was but hated the handle. With the black horn and annoying rivets. After a few days the handle started to feel ok in the hand and the handling actually felt really good for close up action. But still the we can all admit the handle looks like semprini and the scabbard's fit sucks. I'm not sempriniing, it's a sweet little sword for the price tag I'd just like to give it a hot looking handle and scabbard to match. I love the look and color of the H/T from Yeshua but before I started to do anything on the handle I figured I'd see if anyone else had any cool ideas or has redone the Qama them selves. Thanks guys!

Elheru Aran Member Posts: 2,632	Qama handle and scabbard remake Sept 25, 2012 20:15:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Elheru Aran on Sept 25, 2012 20:15:35 GMT It's apparently a favorite for Roman re-enactors to turn into a gladius; apparently the blade shape is very good for the purpose and the tang only requires minimal re-shaping.
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Qama handle and scabbard remake Sept 27, 2012 1:32:54 GMT

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Post by Reflingar on Sept 27, 2012 1:32:54 GMT

john570 wrote
Hey guys I have always loved short swords. So when I was looking for another small gladius Type sword years ago and saw the price on the Windlass Qama I had to get it. When it arrived I was surprised by how decent the blade was but hated the handle. With the black horn and annoying rivets. After a few days the handle started to feel ok in the hand and the handling actually felt really good for close up action. But still the we can all admit the handle looks like semprini and the scabbard's fit sucks. I'm not sempriniing, it's a sweet little sword for the price tag I'd just like to give it a hot looking handle and scabbard to match. I love the look and color of the H/T from Yeshua but before I started to do anything on the handle I figured I'd see if anyone else had any cool ideas or has redone the Qama them selves. Thanks guys!

You probably saw this before, but just in case you have not:

www.larp.com/legioxx/gladhnts.html#qama

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K. Vander Linde Member Posts: 313	Qama handle and scabbard remake Sept 27, 2012 2:26:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by K. Vander Linde on Sept 27, 2012 2:26:48 GMT Well what exactly are you trying to do with it? Keep the traditional styled handel or complete make over?

john570 Member Posts: 1,574	Qama handle and scabbard remake Sept 27, 2012 15:30:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by john570 on Sept 27, 2012 15:30:27 GMT I'm open to any ideas really. Whatever looks better in the end I guess but I like to see a few examples before I start doing anything.

john570 Member Posts: 1,574	Qama handle and scabbard remake Feb 3, 2013 14:53:06 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by john570 on Feb 3, 2013 14:53:06 GMT I was thinking something more no frills. Like a sword given to a low level gladiator in a smaller arena of the empire. But your idea is interesting. If I went with the ring I'd go with a more celtic look over roman.

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Qama handle and scabbard remake

Post by john570 on Sept 25, 2012 19:51:07 GMT

Post by Elheru Aran on Sept 25, 2012 20:15:35 GMT

Post by Reflingar on Sept 27, 2012 1:32:54 GMT

Post by K. Vander Linde on Sept 27, 2012 2:26:48 GMT

Post by john570 on Sept 27, 2012 15:30:27 GMT

Post by john570 on Feb 3, 2013 14:53:06 GMT

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