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Post by illustry on Sept 5, 2019 1:06:49 GMT
Step 1: Getting to the point
I bought this from a local enthusiast who'd had it for a few years. Here's what it looked like originally:
It was the "stage combat" model with a very blunt point and super-thick edges. The "regular" model does not seem to be produced.
Initial reprofiling was done using an angle grinder, cooling with water every few passes. Profile taper first, then rough shaping of primary angles.
Final shaping of angles done with a mill bastard file and sanding block. Gave it a quick polish.
Next I will be spending some time thinning the rest of the edges for sharpening. For now, it's a great box-stabber. What I particularly like about this model is the thickness at the point.
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pgandy
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Post by pgandy on Sept 5, 2019 2:00:52 GMT
I like the shape it's taking. I have concerns with the hardness if you plan on using it. Did you take the original specifications before starting work?
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Ifrit
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Post by Ifrit on Sept 5, 2019 2:04:15 GMT
Not bad looking.. Deepeeka been upping their game a bit
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christain
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Post by christain on Sept 5, 2019 2:36:10 GMT
Good job! I like seeing this kind of project. I can imagine that turning a blunt into a cutter is no small task.
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Post by illustry on Sept 5, 2019 2:44:03 GMT
I like the shape it's taking. I have concerns with the hardness if you plan on using it. Did you take the original specifications before starting work? Thank you! I have a starting POB of around 5.75 and weight of 2lb 4oz. Did not bother with original profile width measurements near tip. Thickness near tip I have preserved fully until the last 3/4". It may see a milk jug one day, but no major cutting planned.
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Post by illustry on Sept 5, 2019 2:46:46 GMT
Good job! I like seeing this kind of project. I can imagine that turning a blunt into a cutter is no small task. Thanks... a little at a time. I have about 3 hours into it over the course of a few weeks.
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Post by illustry on Dec 6, 2019 23:10:00 GMT
I broke the sword down for those interested in the construction. This has been added to the "Sword Construction Database" thread.
The grip core was burned-through to fit.
The peen was not countersunk.
The pommel is keyed and the slight rotation I was seeing can be fixed with a shim.
I am not sure what I'm going to do with this yet. I really like the guard and may fit that to a nicer blade... it is well-done. The blade on this one isn't bad per-se, it's just sloppy, so I don't particularly enjoy looking at it, and it's a challenge to fix.
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