LH
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Post by LH on Sept 22, 2023 17:03:41 GMT
Heyhey.
I've had this Windlass falchion for many years but it's always been in storage instead of being on display like my other swords. It had a few things I didn't like about it. The original grip was awful. The pommel was loose and would turn too much so it was crooked. It was VERY blunt.
So I finally decided to do something about the issues. I wanted to sharpen it and make the fullers wider. Also a new grip and some mods to the crossguard.
Here is a pic of an original (not mine).
I didn't like the round ends of the crossguard so I sawed them off.
Here's the original grip and modded crossguard.
Then the fuller.
Here is the fuller and some sharpening done. I sharpened the false edge also.
Here are some grip progress pics.
I left a reinforced tip.
Last pic of the grip for now.
Everything is still wip. It's not sharp yet but it's close. Still a lot of things to do.
Original weight was 1304 g. At the moment it's 1267 g.
Grip is made of ash.
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Sept 22, 2023 18:04:17 GMT
Awesome modding!
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Post by erichofprovence on Sept 24, 2023 11:28:33 GMT
Looks awesome! Looking forward to seeing the rest. Are you planning to wrap the grip in leather? And are you going to make a scabbard as well?
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LH
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Post by LH on Sept 24, 2023 15:36:08 GMT
Looks awesome! Looking forward to seeing the rest. Are you planning to wrap the grip in leather? And are you going to make a scabbard as well?
Thanks. No leather for the grip. I just stained it brown with some very old wood oil that I had.
I have the original scabbard so probably not making another one.
This sword had no distal taper originally and it felt very heavy. I have been sanding it for weeks now and I really need some power tools...
Current weight is 1258 g.
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Post by erichofprovence on Sept 24, 2023 19:35:19 GMT
Looks awesome! Looking forward to seeing the rest. Are you planning to wrap the grip in leather? And are you going to make a scabbard as well?
Thanks. No leather for the grip. I just stained it brown with some very old wood oil that I had.
I have the original scabbard so probably not making another one.
This sword had no distal taper originally and it felt very heavy. I have been sanding it for weeks now and I really need some power tools...
Current weight is 1258 g.
Nothing wrong with a bit (a lot) of elbow grease. But I feel your pain. I personally find sanding a blade quite therapeutic. It's a really fun and exciting project in any case. And if you ever want a fancier scabbard, you can always make one later. Good luck! |
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Post by pgandy on Sept 24, 2023 23:35:41 GMT
That is more appealing than the original. Congratulations.
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Post by LH on Mar 19, 2024 18:23:23 GMT
Finally finished this one. After extensive reprofiling I got the weight down from 1304 g (2,87 lbs) to 1180 g (2,6 lbs). Pob moved from 13 cm (5,12") to 10 cm (3,94") from crossguard. Now it feels awesome.
No secondary bevel only very slight apple seed. I bet this would cut superbly. And it rings like a bell. So addictive. 
I blued the pommel and crossguard. Pommel turned out very good on the first try but I couldn't get the crossguard to darken evenly no matter what I did. I'm guessing it's different material than the pommel.
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Post by pullrich on Mar 20, 2024 13:47:11 GMT
Well done!
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Post by hawthorn on Apr 4, 2024 18:49:47 GMT
This sword had no distal taper originally and it felt very heavy. I have been sanding it for weeks now I distal tapered a hardened sword blade once, *shudder*... I never wanna experience those weeks again. Good work on that sharpened crowbar. |
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