I was thinking about my favorite ergonomic features on various edged weapons while watching bits and pieces of the movie Troy, since it was on cable.
So, here's my idea: It would have a chiruwa handle shaped exactly like an AK handle, a Spear Vala style guard instead of a bolster, and a long, narrow full convex double edged blade 22" long. The blade would be made just like a Spear Vala blade, except that it would be longer and a bit thinner, to balance it as a sword. The pommel would likely have to be a thick brass or steel piece to balance the blade properly, replacing and shaped just like the wooden bell on a khukuri handle.
I tend to do snap cuts with my CAK using a "handshake" grip, where the side bell rests in the crook of and slides along next to the heel of my palm, which is why I think this handle might make a good straight sword handle.
Thoughts?
So, here's my idea: It would have a chiruwa handle shaped exactly like an AK handle, a Spear Vala style guard instead of a bolster, and a long, narrow full convex double edged blade 22" long. The blade would be made just like a Spear Vala blade, except that it would be longer and a bit thinner, to balance it as a sword. The pommel would likely have to be a thick brass or steel piece to balance the blade properly, replacing and shaped just like the wooden bell on a khukuri handle.
I tend to do snap cuts with my CAK using a "handshake" grip, where the side bell rests in the crook of and slides along next to the heel of my palm, which is why I think this handle might make a good straight sword handle.
Thoughts?
it'd be a lot of work to get them to think thin. anyhow, here's a xiphos for those who don't know what one looks like. note the raised centerline rib.