Side Ring Saber
Jan 3, 2023 15:07:40 GMT
Post by Ramsay318 on Jan 3, 2023 15:07:40 GMT
Hello All,
I've had a few sword and dagger designs buzzing around for a while, but this is the first one that I've liked well enough to post. Honestly, it is not the one I thought I would like the best, since I usually try for cruciform-style medievals or basket-hilts or some other straight-bladed type of sword.
I took some pretty obvious inspiration from early Turko-Mongol sabers and then tweaked the design to reflect my own preferences, including lengthening the blade by about 10% and adding a fuller. The finger ring was added so I can get better point control without sacrificing too much protection, and the side rings were added for both improved defense and to pull the balance of the longer blade back towards the hilt.
Specs
Overall length: 38.3"
Blade length: 33" incl. 1.25" recessed ricasso
Blade width: 1.25"
Fuller runs 2/3 the length of the blade, and the last 1/3 will have a false edge along the back. I know I want the guard and pommel to be dark (either blued or forge-scale), but the actual handle is still not nailed down. I like bog oak, but I worry that it'll be too dark. Horn and bone are cool, but I know they can be hard to work. I might just go with a wooden handle with a fun finish, like birdseye maple stained blue.
Anyway, any feedback would be appreciated. For now, I'm working on saving up funds and then finding a smith who is available, interested, and affordable. Thanks!
I've had a few sword and dagger designs buzzing around for a while, but this is the first one that I've liked well enough to post. Honestly, it is not the one I thought I would like the best, since I usually try for cruciform-style medievals or basket-hilts or some other straight-bladed type of sword.
I took some pretty obvious inspiration from early Turko-Mongol sabers and then tweaked the design to reflect my own preferences, including lengthening the blade by about 10% and adding a fuller. The finger ring was added so I can get better point control without sacrificing too much protection, and the side rings were added for both improved defense and to pull the balance of the longer blade back towards the hilt.
Specs
Overall length: 38.3"
Blade length: 33" incl. 1.25" recessed ricasso
Blade width: 1.25"
Fuller runs 2/3 the length of the blade, and the last 1/3 will have a false edge along the back. I know I want the guard and pommel to be dark (either blued or forge-scale), but the actual handle is still not nailed down. I like bog oak, but I worry that it'll be too dark. Horn and bone are cool, but I know they can be hard to work. I might just go with a wooden handle with a fun finish, like birdseye maple stained blue.
Anyway, any feedback would be appreciated. For now, I'm working on saving up funds and then finding a smith who is available, interested, and affordable. Thanks!
Things have changed!