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Post by justin520 on Nov 12, 2014 2:40:26 GMT
Yeah I can get that, I'm just saying it would match the traditional aesthetic. Also I'd be worried about the knot slipping out of position.
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Post by Aurélien on Nov 12, 2014 4:28:58 GMT
I have to admit I'm starting to love your project - that blade is bad ass. And its measurements speak to me... well thought, Slav.
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Post by randomnobody on Nov 12, 2014 9:27:07 GMT
The Turks knot is not uncommon on pieces like this, I personally quite like it. As already mentioned, this sword will be without the usual tsuka/tsuba construction, so a fuchi would not fit it, and it would be better to have something at the end of the gripping area to function as a hand stopper. Since the grip will still be wrapped in a semi-traditional method, the lack of fuchi/tsuba gives the wrap no real clear end point, but it would look funny and not last at all if the wrap just stopped at the end. A knot at least gives it an "end" that also provides a sort of "guard" for ones hands, and gives the impression that the wrap is secured in some way. Not to mention doing so in an aesthetic way.
Besides, once it's epoxied, it's not budging.
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Post by slav on Nov 12, 2014 18:03:05 GMT
The guys are basically right. The knot is a nice way to finish the wrap and keep a low profile. You see it a lot on Japanese-wrapped custom knives and tacwaks from makers such as Wally Hayes. While it is not a true guard per-se, this style of blade is not really made for "swordfighting". If you compare it with a design such as the hisshou, which actually does have a faux fuchi, you'll see that it actually does provide more protection against a hand slip. And yes, it is epoxied on so it won't go anywhere.
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Post by mrvei on Nov 13, 2014 22:15:48 GMT
looks awesome!! cant wait for them to come out
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Post by Paul on Jan 18, 2015 5:17:43 GMT
Hi Slav, any updates regarding this project?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2015 5:35:03 GMT
How about a full tang that's flush with the micarta slab handles and a small steel guard, giving a simple, smooth look that washes down easily.
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Post by Cottontail Customs on Jan 18, 2015 6:58:13 GMT
How about a full tang that's flush with the micarta slab handles and a small steel guard, giving a simple, smooth look that washes down easily. Then it will look just like a Hanwei tacwak. I think it looks better using the hybrid theme and because it doesn't look like all the others. -Josh
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Post by justin520 on Jan 18, 2015 7:05:52 GMT
Mine apparently just shipped yesterday, will be reviewing.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2015 7:08:46 GMT
How about a full tang that's flush with the micarta slab handles and a small steel guard, giving a simple, smooth look that washes down easily. Then it will look just like a Hanwei tacwak. I think it looks better using the hybrid theme and because it doesn't look like all the others. -Josh Already got one of those! You can get creative with the guard and grips without making it look the same, when you think about it every katana has a tsuba and ito wrapped tsuka with fuchi-kashira but they can look quire different, so it shouldn't be too hard to create something unique when you have no restrictions. :)
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Post by Paul on Jan 18, 2015 7:14:27 GMT
In principal I like the last interpretation Slav posted, though I would prefer a bit more blade length. Other than that I think it's spot on.
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Post by Cottontail Customs on Jan 18, 2015 7:36:07 GMT
I guess that makes sense Blackthorn. The composition really doesn't matter much in a practical sense for most of us so should just be whatever fits our aesthetic description of "tactical".
-Josh
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