The Black Saber

[MatthewGMK]

Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES

Very well done! Can I ask you a few questions? First what material is the cross guard and knuckle guard made of? Is there any distal taper running down the spine towards the tip? Lastly what does the sword weigh minus the scabbard?
Lew

Hello, Lew ... Thankyou for your comment and questions :

The material of the cross-guard / knuckle guard is iron. Paolo's
description of creating the patina on the hilt and fittings :

" The patina on the "weathered" fittings are a simple finish often used by blacksmiths on forged pieces. The pieces are simply blackened by oxidizing them in the forge then while hot, allowing linseed oil to burn on the surface then rub it back with some fine abrasives when cool. Some creative wear and tear treatments are necessary of course to take the "new" off the nice shiny fittings... "

The spine does tape from 5/8s of an inch to 3/8s of an inch.

And I can only estimate the weight of the saber minus the scabbard, Lew,
at a robust and healthy 3 pounds.