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02-24-2011, 12:38 AM #1Senior Member
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Very innovative, I really dig it.
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02-24-2011, 01:23 AM #2This is not my actual head.
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Opinions are like me.... But:
I really like the look of it. The only thing I don't like is that it looks a little wide at the tang end and might be difficult to hone or strop.
Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.
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02-24-2011, 01:30 AM #3Master of insanity
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I like the blade and its semi fluted spine. I understand the reminiscence of razors from the 1700s, of the cast steel type. That blade however, is from a different era, and in my opinion does not suit those scales. I think you need a narrower blade, because the shape to me is wrong.
And its still far better than I could have done. Take mY criticism subjectively with as many pinches of salt as you can. You did ask for my opinion.
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02-24-2011, 01:46 AM #4< Banned User >
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It's a very stylish and completed work. I wouldn't change anything.
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02-24-2011, 01:59 AM #5illegitimum non carborundum
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Excellent entirely functional point.
Originally Posted by HNSB
I had this objection too. The scales evoke the earlier era and would be better suited, perhaps, at least to a blade with a straight spine. Originally Posted by Scipio
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02-24-2011, 02:06 AM #6Razor Vulture
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I think it looks really cool. I wonder if the finial were split and moved forward? As a bolster? NICE JOB!!!! Very unique and excellent work/idea!!!
I can totally see it that way with the tang end of the scales slimmed down. Looks a little backwards in some aspects? Forgive me!
Last edited by sharptonn; 02-24-2011 at 02:11 AM.
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I rest my case.
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02-24-2011, 02:27 AM #7..mama I know we broke the rules...
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I think it's kind of cool. It does stray away from what we may consider "the norm", but it definitely has a unique look to it. I do agree with the comments concerning the worked spine. A straight spine may look slightly more appropriate.
Overall, I think you did a great job. I also prefer the "closed" picture to the "open" pictures.
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02-24-2011, 03:11 AM #8Poor Fit
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It does lok pretty cool. This is my opinion of course...If you could split it so that the blade fit into it and the scales weren't so long as you'd mentioned and a bulkier pivot end just doesn't do it for me. But the general idea and over all look of it is kind of mideval looking...I like it.
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