tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Mon Oct 30 07:45:29 1995
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Re: Last chance for a klingon sword.. the price in message.
- From: "William H. Martin" <[email protected]>
- Subject: Re: Last chance for a klingon sword.. the price in message.
- Date: Mon, 30 Oct 1995 10:45:24 -0500 (EST)
- In-Reply-To: <[email protected]> from "Kevin A. Geiselman, Knight Errant" at Oct 27, 95 09:02:19 pm
According to Kevin A. Geiselman, Knight Errant:
>
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> Anyway, what I want to say is, leave the blade body somewhat dull, the
> 'brushed' finish and, with a file, bevel the edge. Something less than
> 1cm. Polish this edge to a fine shine. This gives the illusion on a
> sharp edge.
qeSlIj QaQ vIlaj. mIwlIj vInID 'e' vIHech.
> I have cast the knife-thing that Worf had in "Way of the Warrior"
> (although I don't think I've gotten the shape just right. It's not easy
> using a freeze frame and tracing paper.) Once I get some more work on it
> the brushed look with the fine polish beveled edge will look great.
You might want to check out an item called "The Phoenix", which
is a mass-produced item of high quality including a remarkably
sharp blade and those two spring-loaded wings with a
thumb-switch.
None of that is to discourage you from acquiring the pride and
honor of making your own taj.
> Kordite
charghwI'
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