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alright, so, my character is a rouge made out of wood (puppet, long story) and I need a sword, all of my puppets are made to be “living weapons”. this one has the ability to grow strings from the crevices in its body in a colored way, which makes it look like anything or anyone they want too. ​ IMPORTANT PART HERE: in his natural state he looks like a VERY skinny samurai, made of a dark tan color (color of him) he has accesories and such, such as clothes and a hat, which compliments his wooden color with a mildly dark brown. his sword will also be hidden in his arm (or maybe In a sheath, please feel free to make a comment or advise me here) EVEN MORE IMPORTANT PART: basically, I need a sword that fits him aesthetically and tactically. what would a puppet rouge who wants to look pretty wear in this situation? submitted by /u/tumadrehehehe [link] [comments]

dont know anything about swords. what do u guys think? submitted by /u/shwimshwugs [link] [comments]

​ https://preview.redd.it/o4z3d4ne863c1.jpg?width=652&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0652eaafaba98c56fa2c819a670c8b6a502058d8 A friend of mine was developing a reel of photos from 2016 and found the above one of me with my Cold Steel 1796 Light Cavalry Saber. I ultimately sold that sword, but now that Windlass and LK Chen have both come out with their own reproductions, I’ve wanted to buy one to see how it compares. The latter two are both supposed to be closer to the originals, especially with regards to distal taper and overall weight. The Windlass is a collaboration with Matt Easton, who loaned them an antique to make a 1:1 copy of. I think it has a very attractive profile and is considerably cheaper ($380 USD), especially when factoring in shipping costs from China. Initial reviews of the Windlass are mostly positive, but there have been some reports of quality control issues with regards to the fit and finish (slightly off kilter hilt components, sharp corners that make the grip uncomfortable, etc). I’ve also heard that the plastic liners in the scabbard break easily, which risks dulling the blade when sheathing. The LK Chen is newer, and I can only find one review on Kult of Athena, as well as a first impressions video by Skallagrim on YouTube. Both are very positive, but not as in depth as the Windlass reviews. The LK Chen sells for $410, but shipping from China is another $70, which puts the total nearly $100 above the Windlass. I’m leaning towards the LK Chen – if the fit and finish is better, that justifies the higher cost in my opinion. I have their Magnificent Chu Jian, and it’s one of my favorite swords that I own. Incidentally, I also have this sword from Windlass, which is actually a decent little blade, but the pommel is held together with a nut that always comes loose. It’s not a fair comparison, however, as the new 1796 is designed from an actual antique and is supposed to be of higher quality than the standard Windlass lineup. I’d love to hear any insights or advice, especially from anyone who has experience with either of these swords, or indeed original antiques. Thanks! submitted by /u/No-Roof-1628 [link] [comments]

So I was cleaning my sword and I saw at the end what looks like some wax from the sheath. It is dried and won’t come off the sword. Any suggestions on how to clean this? submitted by /u/LuckyDucky456 [link] [comments]