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Post by stormmaster on Sept 23, 2016 0:07:57 GMT
I asked Fallen to make the wood for the handle really really dark as possible, with a mirror polished blade, i think the contrast will look good
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Post by Jordan Williams on Sept 23, 2016 0:13:36 GMT
I can't wait to see it when it's done, or even just more progress pics.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2016 4:08:22 GMT
I asked Fallen to make the wood for the handle really really dark as possible, with a mirror polished blade, i think the contrast will look good Yup, would suit it. Especially with either a badass leather sheath or a Kydex one(if it's possible). Or a darkened fully wooden one. Ideas, Ideas......
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Post by stormmaster on Sept 23, 2016 4:12:38 GMT
I asked Fallen to make the wood for the handle really really dark as possible, with a mirror polished blade, i think the contrast will look good Yup, would suit it. Especially with either a badass leather sheath or a Kydex one(if it's possible). Or a darkened fully wooden one. Ideas, Ideas...... already asked for a wooden scabbard with same very dark wood to match the grip, i feel like it would look better with wood then kydex, which would make it look too tactical in my opinion
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2016 6:13:13 GMT
Wood scabbards are good. Especially for these type of swords.
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Post by L Driggers (fallen) on Sept 23, 2016 11:26:41 GMT
Did some rough grinding to it, it's at 120 grit right now. Fuller is going to be a semprini to do since it's so narrow and curved. Still a lot more work to go on it. Will be going slow. ![DSCF0271.JPG](//storage.forums.net/1694914/thumbnailer/fz6ptkqbek8BnSMrXX9g.JPG) ![DSCF0272.JPG](//storage.forums.net/1694914/thumbnailer/0l8nHqxP_nafcSGWkbR3.JPG)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2016 11:37:51 GMT
Looking nice already. Looking forward to see it completed.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Sept 23, 2016 12:56:07 GMT
The pictures remind me a bit of those big spanish folders.
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Sept 23, 2016 15:07:56 GMT
Seeing it a bit more forged to shape, the tip really reminds me of a slender Chinese niuweidao.
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Post by freq on Sept 24, 2016 6:48:45 GMT
am i the only one getting a Prince Nuada from Hellboy 2 vibe from this?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2016 7:00:37 GMT
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Post by brotherbanzai on Sept 24, 2016 17:23:04 GMT
A sanding drum on a hand held die grinder would work for the fuller, though they can be a pain to keep from jumping out of line. Is it going to have a guard and pommel or just wood for the whole hilt?
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Post by L Driggers (fallen) on Sept 24, 2016 18:31:01 GMT
Going to do the fuller on with my Roto Zip have a flexible shaft put on it so it can be used as a rotarty tool. Yes it is a pain to keep them form jumping out of the fuller.
It's just going to have a wood handle, I am way under charging for this one.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2016 18:34:52 GMT
I think the wood could be a bit broad to protect the hand from slipping. It's shape doesn't need a dedicated guard, I think...
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Post by L Driggers (fallen) on Sept 25, 2016 5:41:16 GMT
Considering the bump between the handle and blade there shouldn't be a problem with slipping. Also these is a slashing design.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2016 6:40:37 GMT
Would be an epic slasher indeed.
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Post by stormmaster on Sept 25, 2016 6:52:52 GMT
yeah in the first LOTR movie this weapon was shown in the first scene with the elves using them with upward slashing motions, I honestly cant wait for this, and I got the Windlass Retribution sword from the Night Angels book series, gonna get it sharpened by Wes, omg im in fantasy sword heaven!
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Post by MOK on Sept 25, 2016 11:18:31 GMT
yeah in the first LOTR movie this weapon was shown in the first scene with the elves using them with upward slashing motions Personally I thought that scene looked more like a Busby Berkeley number than a battle... one of the silliest moments in the trilogy, IMO. The sword's turning out great, though! Love those sinuous curves.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Sept 25, 2016 11:55:35 GMT
The pictures remind me a bit of those big spanish folders. Navajas! ![5scyt127M1vjpiMc1Lgb.jpg](//storage.forums.net/1694914/thumbnailer/uKZQLhviOC7HB7Rd1mSZ.jpg)
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Post by L Driggers (fallen) on Oct 1, 2016 20:09:58 GMT
A little more did on this one, have the blade polished to 2000 grit, will take it to 3000 grit then start the buffing, I hate buffing. Won't be to much longer until it goes to the wife for grip and scabbard. ![DSCF0292.JPG](//storage.forums.net/1694914/thumbnailer/bM2tD1DDJAbVHU69aDaN.JPG) ![DSCF0291.JPG](//storage.forums.net/1694914/thumbnailer/SZfeu1XyMgpAwSevDr5p.JPG) These were quick pictures doesn't really show how shinny the blade is except on the point. Try a couple in bright sun light they came out real dark for some reason. When I have more time I will change the setting on my camera and try agian. t
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