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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2008 19:30:12 GMT
Simple though this may be, I have not seen very many other sword designs like it. I was going to have this custom made someday. Not sure if I really will anymore. But it was fun to imagine. DetailsOverall length: 41.5" D-guard dimensions: 10" long x 4.5" wide Blade length: 30" Blade width: 2.5" at hilt, down to 2" before the tip Handle length: 10" + 1.5" for the ring pommel Intended weight: about 3 lbs. if possible Thanks for looking!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2008 22:56:38 GMT
The question is.... but why?
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Post by rammstein on Jan 10, 2008 23:24:31 GMT
The great thing about medieval sords is the crossgaurds are an agressive tool, not just a defensive one.
Typically, double sided swords had a longe, striaght (or curved) crosgaurd which could be used for protection during a strike/gaurd and also can be used to aggressively target your opponent's blade, as the angles created the the gaurd and the blade are useful at wrentching away an opposing weapon.
As for the sword itself - it's certainly not medieval, that's for sure. Nor is it a broadsword - a word that really doesn't apply to a weapon until maybe 200 years or so after the middle ages.
Let's get specific - why diamond profile? It's obviously a hefty sword and will therere need a lenticular profile as a diamond one will just be detrimental. If you wish to keep the diamond profile, then I suggest you slim the blade down in length to give it some use - these profiles began originating on thrusting sword to give them better strength, but were essentially unseen before, say 1300. Anyways I recommend you modifiy it for practicality's sake unless you're set on the look.
(It's not anymore medieval than it is japanese)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2008 15:50:59 GMT
The great thing about medieval sords is the crossgaurds are an agressive tool, not just a defensive one. Typically, double sided swords had a longe, striaght (or curved) crosgaurd which could be used for protection during a strike/gaurd and also can be used to aggressively target your opponent's blade, as the angles created the the gaurd and the blade are useful at wrentching away an opposing weapon. As for the sword itself - it's certainly not medieval, that's for sure. Nor is it a broadsword - a word that really doesn't apply to a weapon until maybe 200 years or so after the middle ages. Let's get specific - why diamond profile? It's obviously a hefty sword and will therere need a lenticular profile as a diamond one will just be detrimental. If you wish to keep the diamond profile, then I suggest you slim the blade down in length to give it some use - these profiles began originating on thrusting sword to give them better strength, but were essentially unseen before, say 1300. Anyways I recommend you modifiy it for practicality's sake unless you're set on the look. (It's not anymore medieval than it is japanese) Clearly you have some knowledge of this subject. I have much less. What makes this not a broadsword? What the hell is a lenticular profile? I sure didn't intend this as a thrusting blade. More like a blade for chopping arms off.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2008 17:06:36 GMT
Allright. A broad sword is a historical term that D&D latched onto to refer to any medieval sword, usually singlehanded. An actual broadsword is from a much later period then the medieval period. Like this. It was broader then the other major sword types of that period, the rapier or small swords. Lenticular profile is a type of cross section of the blade. It's what you would see if you snapped the blade, and looks at the broken end. Different cross sections are good for different things. Diamond ones are stiffer, and better for thrusting. Lenticular, as Ramm stated, is better for cutting, because there isn't a central ridge to get in the way. The knuckle-guard that you have on your sword usually appears on small pointy swords like the small sword, or on cavalry sabres. Small swordSabreI don't recall if I've ever seen a sword with a knuckle-guard prior to the renaissance. There probably is, but I haven't seen one. -Cheers!
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Post by rammstein on Jan 11, 2008 20:04:47 GMT
Well answered DI. That just about sums it up
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2008 21:00:54 GMT
Interesting! Well, my model doesn't have the blad emodeled out, so it's only a matter of removing the line from the center. I dunno, I just like the idea of a knuckle guard on a 2-handed sword. The design was based purely on aesthetic. I like the shapes and proportions. Also, couldn't you argue then that this is a broadsword, given the broadness of the blade? (2")
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2008 21:02:53 GMT
It looks fine as a fantasy sword. What matters is that you enjoyed designing it. Thanks to Ramm and DI you had a good lesson in historical swords that had guards!
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Post by rammstein on Jan 11, 2008 21:08:10 GMT
That's all that really matters - I'm just providing (lack of) historical precedence. I think you'd get a better result following history, but when it comes down to designing - I'm all for having fun .
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2008 21:13:33 GMT
It looks fine as a fantasy sword. What matters is that you enjoyed designing it. Thanks to Ramm and DI you had a good lesson in historical swords that had guards! Jonathan Eh, I'm good with the basic stuff. The minute someone starts poking holes in my arguments, then it all falls apart. I'm trying to broaden my knowledge to get into the specifics of certain things, but I'm afraid I'm not there yet.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2009 2:53:05 GMT
i like it, i think its badass. i would love that for indoor zombie slaying, possibly using it one handed with a small buckler or targe that would still be possible to get a two handed grip and still use the shield.
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