Woohoo - it's here!!!
The sword arrived today, I am very impressed with the workmanship. The whole package is better in person than in the pictures.
I am glad that I took Serge's advice by waiting to see the scabbard and handle in person rather than having them both lacquered black as the timber is very beautiful and the handle is more dark red than black so the match is closer than I had thought.
I really like the appearance of the blade the randomness of the colour from the Namphee steel is very nice and looks very similar to the antique Shan Dha/darb I own. This was not heat-blued as they do in that particular village - and all mystical blah blah about namphee aside - I like the look of the steel.
The spine of the blade comes to a point similar to that of a katana. Spine width at the base is 8mm and evenly tapers to the point.
The balance feels good to me - although being an Iaido instructor my knowledge of Thai Sword style is very limited, but I do know how to cut.
POB is around 30mm from the beginning of the handle making the balance very neutral, neither tip or handle weighted. To me this feels good as a one handed sword. Blade measures 59cm - close enough to 24 inches to my Yank friends. I think the black spinel for the pommel really sets it off, whilst also being a powerful head-cracking weapon in itself.
All in all a great sword that I am very happy with and I have to give credit to Serge at Cozun, he really did put a great deal of time into ensuring this project turned out well whist accommodating my continual requests and modifications.
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