New Short Sword Fresh Off The Bench

[David Stifle]

Hi everyone,

I just finished this short sword. It has a 16.75" forged 1075 blade and a 9.5" wrapped walnut core handle. I wanted to give it a Japanese/fantasy/end of days look, thus the hapoon tip blade and Japanese guard, seppa and modified wrap. I think I succeeded, but am very interested in what you folks think, all comments are welcome.

 

[Walt-]

Although swords are not my thing I can appreciate the fine work that went into this piece. Thanks

 

[David Stifle]

Thanks Walt, I appreciate that.

 

[fishface5]

That would look great in a movie, very post-apocalyptic & nice attention to detail/aesthetics. From a practical point of view I'm not sure what uise it is optimised for?

 

[David Stifle]

Thanks Fishface5. You'd use it like any other sword, all swords are optimized to cut through flesh and bone. That's their purpose, but lacking anyone or anything to cut, I just lash it to my ATV when I go camping and find it's very handy. And, of course, when those darn zombies come you'd be ready.

 

[Hengelo_77]

Cool!

 

[David Stifle]

Cool!

Thanks, Hengelo.