redhandfilms wrote: ↑Wed Sep 28, 2022 3:57 pm
What does everyone think? Yay or Nay?
For looks it is nice, that pommel and the blade shape I think work well as dwarven, and more so if it had runes or something engraved on the brass, but...
...the brass pins/full tang constriction cries out as too modern and really does stop it from feeling Middle earth to my eye
[EDIT] I just read the description and realized that the handle scales are made from micarta, I first thought it was wood, so if it could fool me as well in real life as it did in the picture then maybe not so much of a problem? however in my experience things like this look far more out of place in real life, every time
redhandfilms wrote: ↑Wed Sep 28, 2022 3:57 pm
Similar to a machete if I do have to clear the trail a little
The handle looks very thin to be able to easily use this as a machete for any length of time, if all you have in mind is a few swings every once in a while then it's probably not a problem. But then again, 2lb is just
heavy generally for a blade with a handle as thin as that. I can't be sure because I've never held it, but it does give the "form before function" vibe that I try to steer away from with my kit items
Also, with it being a cheaper Damascus steel probably made with the intention of being hung on a wall, I personally wouldn't feel happy about ending up in a situation where I might have to rely on it for survival
I can't really answer your question because that depends your opinion about what you think best fits Middle earth/your persona, what you plan to use it for and what you like the look of...
...If it were me I would be (and was) tempted by this at first, but after some thought I would decide against it
Gimli: It's true you don't see many Dwarf-women. And in fact, they are so alike in voice and appearance, that they are often mistaken for Dwarf-men.
Aragorn: It's the beards.