05-07-2016, 05:29 AM
(05-07-2016, 05:21 AM)Shaadaris Wrote: Despite it clearly being something completely different, I'm considering taking the blade and making something like these (but slightly curved I guess):
Something like: Simple, so I'm potentially capable of making it, but still neat and functional. I'd probably add some grip to the... well, grip, though.
I have to say for me it's around 1/2 1/2. I prefer a blade to look like it could actually work as a blade, but as long as that condition is still (reasonably - i.e. some average joe could still use it without too much trouble) met deck it out with whatever the hell you like.
I'm in a similar position. I bought a replica of Altair's sword at a Comic Con and swung it twice in the backyard for fun.
On the second swing, the hollow handle snapped in half. Worst way to find out a sword isn't full tang.
I really want to keep the scabbard and get the blade re-handled or reworked or something, but the only way I could do that is send it to my uncle (who apparently used to/does make knives) via mail package.
...Which might not get through airport/mail security.
On a similar note, Toyota dealership owners apparently get a katana to proudly display in their office.
Source: my uncle owns a Toyota dealership a few hours away. We still go to him for all our car needs. I got to go inside his office and hold the katana.
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