My current sword build

Starting to learn traditional German long sword, and I've been making my own practice swords. This one is my current project:



Currently I have Love carved into the hilt on both sides, and plan on carving Courage on the blade and Truth on the hilt. The dremel tool didn't work as well as I thought it would, though it could be because I have the wrong attachment type. Also really annoyed at the mistake I made while making the grip where I cut into the blade area a tiny bit.

For those curious, the wood is maple. Once this sword is done I plan on making one out of oak. I'd like to make one out of impact grade hickory, but that stuff is crazy hard to find in board form

 

Nicely done.

 

OK, this dremel bit worked a lot better. I think I'll leave it as the natural wood color, has a good effect I think. Think I'll call this one done. It's good enough for non-striking practice and I've got a lot of lessons learned, so time to start working on the oak blank.




Truth and Love will keep your blade sheathed. Courage and Truth will see you through the fray.