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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2009 18:03:05 GMT
Hey guys! Thanks for all the encouragement. Always appreciated. Well, Brenno, for the slimming down, because of how I really am attached to my designs, I'm glad you mention how you's want to change things before actually doing it, lol. I think you would be right in most cases when it comes to slimming down the guard, but I think the pommel would want to stay the same. And perhaps get rid of the Ricasso at the base of the blade - that would lighten it up I'd reckon.
So, Alvin, what changes were you referring to? I'd love to hear!
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Jun 29, 2009 1:40:04 GMT
Well I'd discuss it with you first lol
I think thinks like flared shoulders on AT blades and that bit of thickness in front of the guard would make very little difference. Especially the flared fort which is bevelled down so thin already, it'd only ad a few grams.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2009 9:21:19 GMT
One more design, and once again it is designed with Brenno in mind. I guess I got addicted to your style, Brenno - it is fun to make and it really lets me tap into my fantasy side. This one is another Fantasy Viking style, made with the female wielder in mind. White grip and gleaming blade seemingly reminding one of the gentleness and the purity of a brave, good-natured woman. Accented with black steel, representing the hard, dark, coldness of the battle maiden. Designed for balance and quickness, while still having that crushing, devastating cutting power that is the trademark of the viking style. This one, my friends, is for the ladies! Length: 32.5" Blade: 26" Grip: 3.5" Weight: 2.3 lb. Thanks all. And I hope some of the women-folk might be kind enough to comment on this. But as always, all thoughts welcome! Crockett
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Jun 30, 2009 1:21:15 GMT
Very cool. The pommel looks heavy. But that's not a bad thing when theres the weight saving on the guard. Of course I like the shape of the blade. I also like the aesthetic of fairly short guards. And this one looks very cool. The fuller is interesting how it starts and stops in the middle of the blade. I notice it also follows the lines of the ricasso.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2009 7:32:02 GMT
Glad you like it, Brenno. Would you mind telling me, in your experience, what do you think the weight and balance would be like on a blade like that? I took away and added mass and weight where it seemed logical for me.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Jun 30, 2009 8:03:24 GMT
I'd guess O/All weight about 2lb 6-8oz if I made it with a 6mm->3.5mm distal taper. POB at about 2.5 /3" given the heavy pommel. Handling would be very flickable and active at the point.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2009 8:07:45 GMT
Sounds right to me! Thanks Brenno.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2009 10:07:20 GMT
It has been far, far too long since I've designed last. I think I'm out of practice... Anyhoo, I have this next design for the ladies again. This one is designed to have a long, fine cut-thrust blade, and my first attempt at an Oakeshott Type XVIII, thopugh probably still along the lines of a Type XIVa. With her name meaning "Queen", she is meant to be simple but graceful in looks, with gentle but abundant curves in the hilt, and a simplistic, oval pommel with swirled indents. This is my first two-hander for women, so I don't think it would be a great or popular design save for maybe the hardcore female sword lovers. At anyrate, enjoy! Overall Length: 41.5" Blade: 32" Grip: 7" Weight: 2.2 lb. Thanks all!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2009 12:27:48 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2010 22:18:37 GMT
Finally! Another design....though it's not very up to snuff compared to my usual work. The reason for this is the loss of my late computer....and in turn my use of Photoshop. So on this laptop of mine I downloaded Paint.net as it is photoshop...ish. The effects I like to use the most are lost to this program - such as a glowing effect to allow the outline of the sword to stand out or the smudge tool that allows me to even out my shading. And lines are much hard to make consistant and so I gave up by the time making the scabbard came about, lol. So anyhoo, here she is - Bladesung or "Lightning" Length: 32"; 26" blade Weight: 2.4 pounds Notes: Designed to be a vicious cutter like a Viking design, but also fairly quick and more blanced like the later English sword makes. I threw in a bit of Fantasy looks for it - keeping ol' Brenno in mind when I made her. Thanks all! And hopefully I'll get this program figured out and get some better looking shading in there.
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Post by shadowhowler on Feb 6, 2010 8:56:28 GMT
I like it... I'd go with a steel furnature and different color grip, but the over all shape/design is VERY cool to me. Good to see your designs again.
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Post by johnlundemo1 on Feb 6, 2010 15:41:08 GMT
Very cool sword designs Crocket!!! Where abouts in New Mexico do you live? I grew up in Albuquerque:)
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Feb 7, 2010 2:03:37 GMT
Yeah I like that new one alot. I like that you aged the blade too. A very fast little sword it would be. I like the grip shape and that the guard and pommel complement each other too. Very cool. +1
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2010 5:54:21 GMT
It might have been designed with the ladies in mind, but the Valkyrie is the drop-dead sexiest fantasy design I've ever seen. I would want something besides the white grip, but other than that, the design just got bumped to the top of my "When I get a custom made..." list.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2010 21:24:31 GMT
Aaaah....You know, I think any artists, makers, designers, etc. will agree with me....when you've been creatively limited for a long period, and finally get the opprotunity/time/means to vent it, it feels so good. I've got another design here....but before I get there, a big thanks to everyone for the responses! Now...this is not my best sword to date....by any means. I lost my old Photoshop and just got a hold of a new one so I'm still getting the rust off and getting back to how I used to do things. This one is Kcofaru, a fantasy designed short sword. Designed for the Mallecoy Series I have going, I also designed it as a piece to be made. Hope you all like it! LengthHilt: 5.5" Grip: 3.5" Blade: 22.5 Total: 28" Kcofaru is designed with a massive pommel, to counterbalance the blade and make it a quick cut-thrust blade. The fuller is executed midway up the blade, allowing the solid portion to get some good forward balance to go against the pommel. Thanks again for lookin'! Crockett
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Post by Major, Cory J.~ on Feb 7, 2010 23:08:25 GMT
Question: If made, how will the sword fit onto the scabbard if the guard uses that "raindrop" going up the blade FIT into the narrower opening on the scabbards lip? (this question would also apply to your "Steward" sword that started the thread.) Not trying to be mean or anything, but its a drawing and I'm not sure as to what the material the scabbard lip is made of. These are BEAUTIFUL drawings, and I hope that they do get made (and IMO made on a larger scale so that I can get my hands on some of them )
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2010 4:39:09 GMT
Hey, thanks Major for chiming in.
Actually, that is on purpose. My thought is to have the guard and mouth fit together in a loose "snap" hold, where the top of the mouth's inverted raindrop is slightly wider than the neck of the guard's drop. this is to kind of "seal" the sword when not in use.
Dunno if it can be done, but it makes sense in my head. ^^;;
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Post by Major, Cory J.~ on Feb 8, 2010 4:46:11 GMT
Ahhh ok, I was just curious bout that, wasn't working in my brain, but that's because I'm not that creative. Keep up with the good designs!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2010 6:08:47 GMT
I'm as impressed by your scabbard designs as the swords themselves. You've got a great eye for line. I've really liked a couple of the blade designs in here, well done!
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Feb 8, 2010 12:38:21 GMT
Looking good as always
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