draculaz opened this issue on Dec 13, 2002 ยท 10 posts
Incarnadine posted Fri, 13 December 2002 at 11:35 AM
interesting, (personal point of view here)- the guard is a bit on the overbig side, a trifle too wide and perhaps too thick. (remember, total weight as well as balance is an issue), the blade seem to sit oddly into the hilt, and its shape (cross sectional) could lend to a bit too much flexability. The proportions are pleasing to the eye in general. The tip bugs me, (tanto type grinds on a trad style sword just don't work for me) and I might suggest rounding the bottom of the pommel (easier on the hands in use). good start!
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