![]() |
|
![]() |
#1 |
Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Witness Protection Program
Posts: 1,730
|
![]()
IMHO, one of the best feeling is finding an old warrior that's been neglected for a long time. of course, there's instances that they should be left alone, but this one was begging to be rejuvenated back to how it was in his heyday. i did left the dent on the pommel since it looks like it happened a long time ago. not knowing the circumstances on how it happened, i decided to just let it be. it does add character...
the before picture: |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Witness Protection Program
Posts: 1,730
|
![]()
now, all spiffed up, it has retained all his previous beauty. i know it's weird, but i name my swords, lol. the first name that popped up in my head is The Silver Surfer...
kakatua is big; 3" in length and 2" wide. total length is 27" with the blade at 22". another unusual aspect is the curved gangya. this is the only second time i've seen this. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: The Sharp end
Posts: 2,928
|
![]()
Looks fantastic!
Naming your swords isn't weird, it's following on a long tradition. .....Calling it 'Silver Surfer' on the other hand.... ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Witness Protection Program
Posts: 1,730
|
![]()
thanks! not a big comic book fan, it's just that i guess, with all the silver on the handle, it's the first name that popped up, lol..
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 999
|
![]()
Very nice!!
Did you take the hilt completely off to reseat it properly into the tang? Congrats on a great find. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Witness Protection Program
Posts: 1,730
|
![]()
yep.. the wood inside the handle pretty much shrunk, and in the process, pushed the tang out, so i had to re-drill it.
lucky thing, the baka2x survived, considering the strap wasn't attached and it slid pretty easy. @ gene: a new thread on what's your sword's name? please start it, that's be cool, lol... |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 | |
Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: The Sharp end
Posts: 2,928
|
![]() Quote:
Would be a great subject for a thread......... |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
|