New Member: Custom Ranger Sword
New Member: Custom Ranger Sword
Hey guys! New member here.
It's not quite done, but I wanted to post my progress so far on my first piece of ranger gear!
I have named her: Durcrist (let me know what you think of the name please)
It started out as a Hanwei Tinker GSOW. I have since cut 6 inches off of the end of the end of the blade, and shortened the handle to an 8" grip. Thus transforming it from an Oakeshott type XIIIa into a type XIII with a longer than normal fuller.
I still need to true up/sharpen the tip, and get some fresh leather for a new wrap (currently just using the stock grip cut down), but please let me know what you think so far as well as any suggestions you have!
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Looks awesome so far
and welcome to the forum
and welcome to the forum
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Yeah, it looks great...and welcome, Ranger!
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Welcome to the forum! It looks like a worthy blade! Durcrist would be "Darkness Cleaver," right? I've no ear for linguistics I'm afraid. Perhaps Elleth would know more of the Sindarin translation.
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Re: New Member: Custom Ranger Sword
Thanks everybody!
And yes, Darkness Cleaver is correct (assuming my Sindarin translator app is accurate)
And yes, Darkness Cleaver is correct (assuming my Sindarin translator app is accurate)
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Looks like it'll become a wonderful piece, and you've done some great work already! I myself carry a shortened Hanwei-Tinker bare blade made from a Fullered Bastard, and it turned out wonderfully.
The biggest thing I would focus on for yours would be trying to round off the angles at the point where it's been clipped with careful patience. Others with blade making experience here could recommend methods for doing so, but I'll be watching this with interest! Looking forward to see how you wrap your grip in the future as well.
The biggest thing I would focus on for yours would be trying to round off the angles at the point where it's been clipped with careful patience. Others with blade making experience here could recommend methods for doing so, but I'll be watching this with interest! Looking forward to see how you wrap your grip in the future as well.
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