Artist: Brendan Olszowy

Email: brendan@fableblades.com

Post: POBox 382 Serpentine, Western Australia 6125

Sword of Llyweilun

Longsword Training Blunt

"The wood elf has fought all over the known world, following many banners into battle. Over the years the sword, a gift from his sister, has become more than a mere weapon - it has turned into a part of his very soul. Traveling alongside a dark elf cleric has brought him more than once to the thin line between good
and evil. The blade was always there with him, sometimes taking life, sometimes protecting it. His current whereabouts and that of the sword are unknown."

Specs:
Final Weight 2.16kg (4lb 12oz)
Point of Balance 50mm (2") from guard (Halfway down Ricasso)
Hilt node of percussion is in the middle of the forehand grip.
Blade node of Percission 600mm (23.6") from guard
Blade length 960mm (38")
Grip Length 310mm (12.2")
Overall Length 1350mm (53.15")
Guard width 235mm (9.25")
Blade thickness: 6mm (0.236") at ricasso -> 3.5mm (0.137") at 3cm behind tip (42% distal taper)
Blade edge: 2mm (0.08") with rounded corners. (Stage Blunt)
Hardness: approx 52Rc. Thrice Tempered.

Below you can see the transition to the tang. Note the rounded transition at the shoulder. Avoiding a sharp transition minimises opportunities for cracks to develop under hevy use. 2mm edges with rounded corners were requested for 'safer' sparring. Construction via a recessed nut in the pommel allows for disassembly for inspection and maintenence.