The (unintentional) artistry of edged weapons

[Rafngard]

Originally Posted by Ian

The European classics are indeed inspiring. The excellent symmetry of those medieval swords, contrasting with the curved single-edged weapons coming later. And the highly worked forms of the keris, emphasizing complexity and mystery.

Keep them coming guys!

Ian,

I appreciate your contrasting Medieval European swords with Keris. A well-executed Jawa demam hilt is asymmetrical on every axis, and yet fits perfectly in the hand.
It's one of my favorite things.

Thanks,
Leif