Just thought y'all would like to take a look at the swords I wicked up for SF Decompression yesterday. The pics are in the Pics section here.
Design notes:
The wicks are 2" kevlar folded over to 1", allowing for a longer burning time and the ability to partially unfold them to account for the curvature of the swords. The wicks are wired on with 20 gauge bailing wire through small holes drilled through the blade. The small gauge copper pipe on the hook side of the blades is meant to provide a smooth edge for sliding the swords into a hooking position. There are sewn duveytene flags on the ends attached through grommets and large key rings to the blunted hilt blade.
Flaws: while these are slightly heavier steel (?) than the regular spring steel blades available in most martial arts supply stores, the blades still bend during use, especially between the handle and the start of the kevlar wicking. I'm wondering about metal fatigue and failure during a performance. Also, these swords are definitely NOT to be used for combat. Actually, I've yet to find a pair of combat steel hook swords anywhere...
Design notes:
The wicks are 2" kevlar folded over to 1", allowing for a longer burning time and the ability to partially unfold them to account for the curvature of the swords. The wicks are wired on with 20 gauge bailing wire through small holes drilled through the blade. The small gauge copper pipe on the hook side of the blades is meant to provide a smooth edge for sliding the swords into a hooking position. There are sewn duveytene flags on the ends attached through grommets and large key rings to the blunted hilt blade.
Flaws: while these are slightly heavier steel (?) than the regular spring steel blades available in most martial arts supply stores, the blades still bend during use, especially between the handle and the start of the kevlar wicking. I'm wondering about metal fatigue and failure during a performance. Also, these swords are definitely NOT to be used for combat. Actually, I've yet to find a pair of combat steel hook swords anywhere...
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