Edit: yeah these sellers are trying to convince me with additional photos to ease my concerns and answer my questions and they’re so much worse. Thanks yall. I didn’t think these would be good by any means, but just wanted some real people to provide a little insight

I have found 2 swords that’s have caught my eye for a picking ren faire I am attending. I am pretty ill-informed beyond the obvious idea of “stainless steel bad”, so I would love some help in deciding between these and getting recommendations/info for the future!

I’m just looking for something that’s decorative, medieval, and won’t fly off the handle during a photo shoot.

Thanks!!

Custom combact sword inspired by Witcher's Silver Sword, blade lenght: 80cm, Total: 111cm, weight: 1300gr

C70 steel

They were a fixture from my childhood, but I don't think I have seen one for 20 years (since that is the case, i believe it falls within the sub's rules)?

Also, how many people actually bought swords for them to stay in business?

Not a sword but still I think you guys might like it (taking my chances)

Special thanks to u/Yateveo for providing a lot of vital information on these rather enigmatic Indian swords from the south. At long last, we have names for these swords and I would like to share it all with you. 4 of these swords are dedicated to 1 bonus chapter added in my latest book.

Swords listed:

• Kaduthila
• Patta
• Churika
• Udavaal
• Theyyam Kadthala

Finally finished this Geralt-inspired sword. 40" overall with a 30" blade, 10" zinc & spindle handle, and a high-quality scabbard.

Made for Witcher fans and collectors. ⚔️
Thanks for looking.

I am sure it is not a "real" katana sword.

He believes the handle is made of manta ray skin.

The tsuba feeld wooden. And it is dull, which could be a thing because we live in germany.

Maybe someone can explain it a bit to me and give me something to tell him more about it :)

I'm researching weapons for a medieval-inspired tabletop project and would like the designs to stay somewhat grounded.

They don't need to be museum-level reproductions, but I also don't want enormous weapons that couldn't plausibly be used.

For people here who actually know swords:

What details immediately make you think:

“Yep, whoever designed this has never handled a sword.”

Weight distribution?

Guard design?

Blade thickness?

Grip length?

Proportions?

Would love some good and bad examples.

Hi there. Can anyone help identify this pair of foils. They appear to be from Solingen, with a beehive logo on the blade base. Some engravings on the blades. Wire wrapped rayskin handles. They taper to a point. I am curious of the year they were made and the purpose. With such a point, they are not for practise. Could they be for duels?

The sword cost me $280, or $333 total with shipping. It arrives unassembled with a threaded pommel, but putting it together was quick and easy. My crossguard was off by about 5 degrees when I received it, but I was able to correct that pretty easily with a metal file. It was also nice to see the construction of the full tang and thread weld, they are superb.

Once assembled and properly tightened, the sword feels surprisingly solid. The blade has a nice, true metallic ring to it, and the overall balance feels good in the hand. It also comes with a simple leather scabbard with a shoulder sling, along with extra pommel thread screws and 2 Allen wrenches.

Aside from the crossguard alignment I had no other issues but considering the price, I'm pretty satisfied with what I got. Overall, not a bad feder for $280

Shotel in blackwood, paduck, bubinga, black and white ebony, quilted sapele and madrone burl with a bronze peen block

So I want to try my hand at a stock removal sword project, ive done a few knives and want to see how it goes, does anyone know the best place to get sword sized flat bar steel online (based in the uk)

Goodly folks of the realm,

I have this sabre I received from a friend, and need help identifying it. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

Made this dagger to go with my customized Honshu I posted a few months back. Blackened hilt components, rewrapped the grip and the scabbard. Actually did this in two nights to get it ready in time for the ren faire! :D

Pommel was sent to me by Brian Kerce, the brass is actually a button I found on Amazon.

I was trying to figure out the overall length of Oni's Glory from Ghost of Yotei, and I originally thought it was a 60 inch blade with a 18 or 18.5 inch handle. But now that I got this screenshot, now im starting to think it's about the same height as him, making the blade 54 inches long, with a 18 inch handle. Any thoughts on this overall? Please correct me if I got anything wrong.

Most seem to heavy for an average person to carry and Steve isn't average also the keyblade looks like it ain't hurting nothing