Posts: 8,310 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada
Wed 06 Dec, 2006 6:01 am
An update:
Received a full sized line drawing of the sword for approval and it really helps to be able to put some of my swords on the drawing and visualize how big this sword is going to be ! ( BIG ).
The size of grip they got just right I think since it should be just long enough that a two handed grip should be possible by holding on to the pommel with the off hand: Although the intent is for a one hander you may all know about my pet theory about using two hands on short handles, either cupped or pommel hold.
I have send an e-mail to Matthew with some minor changes and below is a small part of it:
" Looking at the fuller and the two hollow ground ( Shallow(er) fullers ) I wonder if it wouldn't actually look and function better if the centre fuller extended past the hollow grinding instead of ending sooner. The main fuller should be extremely defined, but with the shallow fullers the transition from hollow ground to lenticular near the point should be more subtle than in the drawing: Not too subtle but shouldn't suddenly create a sharp transition. "
Here are a couple of drawings showing the possible changes in the length relationship of the fuller to hollow grind and the transition to lenticular grind.
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