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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2021 21:23:31 GMT
I personally prefer pinned handles. But then again, I prefer everything over built. I have the mindset of someone who will never get another sword, despite the fact I always get new swords
Looking forward to the completed version of this
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Mar 5, 2021 21:59:24 GMT
Nearing completion, just need the final polishing and leather work and it'll be good to go.
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Mar 7, 2021 16:36:22 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2021 17:14:06 GMT
Looks very nice. I'm sure you'll be pleased with it.
Purna's scabbards are improving, but someone should give him some practical advice about suspension loops/straps. Those loops should be of differing lengths in order to suspend the sword at a 45 degree angle across the body. If they are the same length, it won't suspend properly. I removed the loops from my newest scabbard, but it looks strange now.
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Post by Kane Shen on Mar 7, 2021 17:47:47 GMT
It's complete, what do you think? It looks excellent. But are my eyes playing a trick on me or is there a subtle recurve on the cutting edge?
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Mar 7, 2021 17:57:54 GMT
I am not sure I guess I'll have to see when it arrives as it could be a trick of the lighting and oils on the blade.
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Post by Kane Shen on Mar 7, 2021 18:02:12 GMT
I am not sure I guess I'll have to see when it arrives as it could be a trick of the lighting and oils on the blade. Yeah it could be the camera distortion too. But a while ago Nathan commissioned a fantasy longsword and there was a subtle leaf-shape in the profile too. Actually I think this would be cool if it has a very slight recurve. Kind of like some Han-Dynasty Chinese dao—you think your eyes are playing some tricks on you until you scope down the blade and confirm the subtle geometry is there.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2021 18:10:58 GMT
I am not sure I guess I'll have to see when it arrives as it could be a trick of the lighting and oils on the blade. Yeah it could be the camera distortion too. But a while ago Nathan commissioned a fantasy longsword and there was a subtle leaf-shape in the profile too. Actually I think this would be cool if it has a very slight recurve. Kind of like some Han-Dynasty Chinese dao—you think your eyes are playing some tricks on you until you scope down the blade and confirm the subtle geometry is there. I never even noticed the Han dynasty dao had a subtle recurve until Matt Easton pointed it out in one of his videos. I wonder if it's intentional asymmetry, or accidental asymmetry.
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Post by Kane Shen on Mar 7, 2021 18:16:22 GMT
Yeah it could be the camera distortion too. But a while ago Nathan commissioned a fantasy longsword and there was a subtle leaf-shape in the profile too. Actually I think this would be cool if it has a very slight recurve. Kind of like some Han-Dynasty Chinese dao—you think your eyes are playing some tricks on you until you scope down the blade and confirm the subtle geometry is there. I never even noticed the Han dynasty dao had a subtle recurve until Matt Easton pointed it out in one of his videos. I wonder if it's intentional asymmetry, or accidental asymmetry. I think it’s intentional. LK Chen got his hands on several original pieces for both infantry and cavalry and all found the subtle recurve. I think it’s probably because the narrow blade profile isn’t particularly conducive to cutting so they had to add something to improve the cutting performance.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2021 18:17:33 GMT
I never even noticed the Han dynasty dao had a subtle recurve until Matt Easton pointed it out in one of his videos. I wonder if it's intentional asymmetry, or accidental asymmetry. I think it’s intentional. LK Chen got his hands on several original pieces and all found the subtle recurve. I think it’s probably because the narrow blade profile isn’t particularly conducive to cutting so they had to add something to improve the cutting performance. So all it takes to turn it into a slicing and dicing machine is a subtle recurve? I love it.
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Post by Kane Shen on Mar 7, 2021 20:09:06 GMT
I think it’s intentional. LK Chen got his hands on several original pieces and all found the subtle recurve. I think it’s probably because the narrow blade profile isn’t particularly conducive to cutting so they had to add something to improve the cutting performance. So all it takes to turn it into a slicing and dicing machine is a subtle recurve? I love it. It may gather material a little bit easier when you hit spherical and cylindrical targets like the head, shoulder and arms. Obviously the subtle curve isn't anywhere nearly as effective as a Dacian Falx. But a minor recurve may be quite easy for makers to introduce, and it wouldn't change too much the way the sword is worn. On a very cutting-oriented profile you probably won't need that at all.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2021 0:52:04 GMT
This is dope. Single edged viking swords are mt fav kind of viking sword. He does some real nice work. I'm legit wanting to save up and buy something from him, but I hate the idea of being frugal for so long to afford one. Being frugal is so boring and time seems to slow when your goal is waiting at the end of a frugal few months
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Mar 8, 2021 2:37:42 GMT
Some images of the completed leather wrap on the grip and the scabbard, he is fixing the scabbard suspension loops as well.
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Post by L Driggers (fallen) on Mar 8, 2021 3:13:54 GMT
Just what does it weight, with very little to no distal taper and no fuller bet it is going to be heavy.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2021 3:15:54 GMT
Just what does it weight, with very little to no distal taper and no fuller bet it is going to be heavy. I believe it weighs less than the Albion.
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Mar 8, 2021 3:23:11 GMT
Just what does it weight, with very little to no distal taper and no fuller bet it is going to be heavy. 1130 grams
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Post by Kane Shen on Mar 8, 2021 3:39:41 GMT
Just what does it weight, with very little to no distal taper and no fuller bet it is going to be heavy. How did you detect the distal taper or lack thereof from the photos? I don’t see any lateral shots. And there seems to be a broad fuller, exactly like the one on the Albion Berserker.
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Post by Kane Shen on Mar 8, 2021 3:43:18 GMT
Some images of the completed leather wrap on the grip and the scabbard, he is fixing the scabbard suspension loops as well. The riser is very well defined, the cord wrap seems very even. I like the geometry of the pommel and guard.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2021 4:03:08 GMT
Just what does it weight, with very little to no distal taper and no fuller bet it is going to be heavy. How did you detect the distal taper or lack thereof from the photos? I don’t see any lateral shots. i.imgur.com/v80Aajq.png
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Post by Kane Shen on Mar 8, 2021 4:05:32 GMT
How did you detect the distal taper or lack thereof from the photos? I don’t see any lateral shots. i.imgur.com/v80Aajq.pngA shot showing the last one half of the blade. If the while blade tapers from 4.5mm at the base to 2.5mm near the tip, you will be able to tell from that picture, especially with the camera angle?
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