Post by Ifrit on Aug 25, 2019 1:53:16 GMT
I am writing another review today. This time it's on a sword made by Driggers, called "Miss Flexie" due to the flexibility it's extra distil taper gave it
Initially, he sold the sword at a liquidated price, due to being unhappy with something in the construct. I think it was the placement of the tang holes. I can't remember
Anyway here it is
The blade:
The 5160 carbon steel blade is quite beautiful. Very light and quite springy. I would be hesitant to call it whippy, but it is very flexible. A pure cutting sword. There is some very slight assymetry, which isn't uncommon for a hand made sword. The edge is very fine, and during the test cutting I have done on some plastic bottles and milk jugs, I could not feel an ounce of resistance. I have also tested it on a thin sapling, and learned it's not very forgiving to bad edge alignment. A fault of the user, not the sword itself. My GSOW is quite similar in that regard. If I hold it with the flats parallel to the floor and swing down, the blade does flex downward, but it quickly springs back to its original angle. While it has a bit of a point, I wouldn't call this sword a thruster. It feels specialized in the cut
The hilt:
I hate to point out anything that may come across as negative, but I did find that the handle is a bit off center. I don't mind this, as it gives me a dedicated edge to orient myself with, with a second edge that's just as effective. The handle is sandwiched construction, and is quite narrow. This makes for a very delightful experience when cutting. It can also accommodate two hands, but at this weight, it's really not necessary
The guard is slightly longer on one side and slightly more curved, but again, not uncommon for an entirely hand made sword. It is made of a thick piece of carbon steel I think, and would do a remarkable job at its purpose. I particularly enjoy the way it curves up, as it does not jab at my wrist if held in a hammer grip, when allowing the sword to swing back and forth.
The handling on this one is purely delightful. It's quick in the hand and makes for an excellent cutter on light targets. I could see this working well in a duel as well, working on tendons and muscles, though I would not try against bone
It did not come with a scabbard, so I keep mine in a cheap, thick leather scabbard meant for wall hangers. It does the job till I make one from wood
One might compare this sword to a machete, but that would be incorrect, as a machete is just a sheet of steel with an edge. This sword, however, has great distil taper and very gorgeous curves in the fuller and edge.
Pros:
Excellent balance, a POB of about 4-5"
Gorgeous blade
Comfortable handle
Solid guard
Amazing handling
Cons:
Not too symmetrical (doesn't bother me at all though)
Might not do well against heavy targets
Initially, he sold the sword at a liquidated price, due to being unhappy with something in the construct. I think it was the placement of the tang holes. I can't remember
Anyway here it is
The blade:
The 5160 carbon steel blade is quite beautiful. Very light and quite springy. I would be hesitant to call it whippy, but it is very flexible. A pure cutting sword. There is some very slight assymetry, which isn't uncommon for a hand made sword. The edge is very fine, and during the test cutting I have done on some plastic bottles and milk jugs, I could not feel an ounce of resistance. I have also tested it on a thin sapling, and learned it's not very forgiving to bad edge alignment. A fault of the user, not the sword itself. My GSOW is quite similar in that regard. If I hold it with the flats parallel to the floor and swing down, the blade does flex downward, but it quickly springs back to its original angle. While it has a bit of a point, I wouldn't call this sword a thruster. It feels specialized in the cut
The hilt:
I hate to point out anything that may come across as negative, but I did find that the handle is a bit off center. I don't mind this, as it gives me a dedicated edge to orient myself with, with a second edge that's just as effective. The handle is sandwiched construction, and is quite narrow. This makes for a very delightful experience when cutting. It can also accommodate two hands, but at this weight, it's really not necessary
The guard is slightly longer on one side and slightly more curved, but again, not uncommon for an entirely hand made sword. It is made of a thick piece of carbon steel I think, and would do a remarkable job at its purpose. I particularly enjoy the way it curves up, as it does not jab at my wrist if held in a hammer grip, when allowing the sword to swing back and forth.
The handling on this one is purely delightful. It's quick in the hand and makes for an excellent cutter on light targets. I could see this working well in a duel as well, working on tendons and muscles, though I would not try against bone
It did not come with a scabbard, so I keep mine in a cheap, thick leather scabbard meant for wall hangers. It does the job till I make one from wood
One might compare this sword to a machete, but that would be incorrect, as a machete is just a sheet of steel with an edge. This sword, however, has great distil taper and very gorgeous curves in the fuller and edge.
Pros:
Excellent balance, a POB of about 4-5"
Gorgeous blade
Comfortable handle
Solid guard
Amazing handling
Cons:
Not too symmetrical (doesn't bother me at all though)
Might not do well against heavy targets