Hey, does anyone have any experience with the "Angus Trim Tactical Shortsword"? It looks like crap, except for the blade, but I can modify the handle as much as I want just like I do with any weapon, that is, modify it. Wrap some of that insane carbon-like twisted fishing rope I got, around the handle and then superglue it to the handle and/or put on a thin coat of epoxy/resin for example.
I wish the handguard was straight, and not all "beer-bottle opener curved" like it is. But I guess I can get a blacksmith to straighten that out, perhaps weld on some material, and get the handguard coated with something or other.
The steel and functionality of the blade shape and size is supreme in this one, and that's all that matters mostly
(Actually the blade on that one is near perfect, except for the weird crossover at the handguard. Only hope it isn't sharpened for more than the upper one third, as traditional and because of actual methods of use.)
I thought 65cm. blade length (from handguard to tip, after my calculations) was a little too short initially, as I am 186 cm. but luckily I had 6 one-meter pieces of 800BAR 10x2mm hydraulic tube laying around (don't ask
) so I measured up 60-65 cm on one of those and held it where the handle would be, seems plenty long enough that. Good reach.
If you know any other swords you'd recommend, give me a shout.