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just the general shape is all I'm looking for.

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It looks like a horribly awkward blade to use--the forward set of the blade would make it move in an ungainly manner.
 
The rotational inertia would be screwy, in my opinion. What advantages was this supposed to create? I don't mean to sound overly critical, but it just doesn't make sense to me.
 
Looks pretty off to me too, but hey, if you want it, there are plenty of custom makers that could make that for you.
 
45" for an off-hand weapon? That's only an inch shorter than the Albion Svante. If you're looking for something as an off hand weapon, perhaps you might want to examine historical examples of main gauche/hachiwari/kabutowari. But yes, if you're willing to go the custom route, you should be able to find someone to make this for you.
 
Only blades I can think of that come close to that general shape (i.e. hole in the blade for grip) are a few historical examples of a falcata and the old Windlass Dussack. Both of those are going to come in much shorter in length, broader in blade, and with an unsharpened guard.

And I agree with the other comments that this blade looks like it would be very unwieldy and blade heavy and would probably be awkward for parrying (which is the primary use for most off-hand weapons).
 
SeaxyBeast said:
Only blades I can think of that come close to that general shape (i.e. hole in the blade for grip) are a few historical examples of a falcata and the old Windlass Dussack. Both of those are going to come in much shorter in length, broader in blade, and with an unsharpened guard.

And I agree with the other comments that this blade looks like it would be very unwieldy and blade heavy and would probably be awkward for parrying (which is the primary use for most off-hand weapons).
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Another difference with those models is they have the blade oriented in line with the grip. If you took the old Windlass piece and cut 2/3 off the width from the spine you'd be pretty close. I can't imagine trying to parry with such a weapon--the leverage you'd be fighting would be tremendous.
 
Pueo154 said:
45" for an off-hand weapon? That's only an inch shorter than the Albion Svante. If you're looking for something as an off hand weapon, perhaps you might want to examine historical examples of main gauche/hachiwari/kabutowari. But yes, if you're willing to go the custom route, you should be able to find someone to make this for you.
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it was originally a concept for a character i had made. i'm only concerned with the shape.
 
any ideal what you want it made out of? im pretty sure that i could make the piece if you want to go with it being custom done drop me a pm if your interested

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Actually there are examples of blades with that forward curve. The blades of the Moros in the Phillipines. I own several Krisses that curve the same way. Also the Ginunting that I own has that configuration. There are other examples such as the Yataghan, etc. I suggest you look at examples of these blades before designing your own, they may help you with your own design.
 
It just occurred to me, there is a web site called Traditional Filipino Weapons. If I knew how to link to it I would. You may even find something there you wish to buy.
 
kalis said:
Actually there are examples of blades with that forward curve. The blades of the Moros in the Phillipines. I own several Krisses that curve the same way. Also the Ginunting that I own has that configuration. There are other examples such as the Yataghan, etc. I suggest you look at examples of these blades before designing your own, they may help you with your own design.
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Kalis, I think you are seeing the blade as ginunting-like with a d-guard, but I think the picture is actually more like a long japanese blade with the blade extended to the bottom and the tsukamaki mounted behind the blade. If it were a ginunting I would not be saying anything bad about the balance of the design.
 
SeaxyBeast said:
Kalis, I think you are seeing the blade as ginunting-like with a d-guard, but I think the picture is actually more like a long japanese blade with the blade extended to the bottom and the tsukamaki mounted behind the blade. If it were a ginunting I would not be saying anything bad about the balance of the design.
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^Yup. This.
 
With custom work anything can be done, but you won't find anything like this in standard production; and I think there is an excellent reason for that.
 
Here's the closest I've found. You could chop off the back of the blade at the bottom of the cutouts and get a straight version of the OP's drawing.

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