Yamato, a Devil May Cry Inspired saber (pic heavy)

**TrypWyr** · 04-24-2013, 09:24 AM

I love the idea of a sheath. I mean, what would a katana be without one? Curious though, does the standard PolyC blade actually slide into the sheath? Where did you find such great tubing to make the sheath from?

Beautiful work as always, DA!

**DarthAlice** · 04-24-2013, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by Crystal Chambers

I started a katana style wrapped hilt a long time ago but my hilt and BH needed machining so it's been on the back burner. I was excited to see some real sting ray and tsuka ito but lacquer? You done ruined it! The coolest thing about tsuka ito is you can strip it down to clean and rewrap it. The only logic I can see behind it is that you strapped a control box over it anyways. I like the idea of leather but it seems less forgiving then silk. I imagine it has less stretch but retains creases so it's not as reusable as silk?

Thank you! Actually i got the idea of Lacquering the leather from the ancient sword smiths, you can still see examples from the 1800's that were treated with lacquer and still look new! Plus the white doe skin would turn black/brown with very little use without some form of sealing its pores.
For every saber I build I have gotten into the habit of making a custom blade plug for it. I once again have to give ARKM credit for the razor idea

**DarthAlice** · 04-24-2013, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by TrypWyr

I love the idea of a sheath. I mean, what would a katana be without one? Curious though, does the standard PolyC blade actually slide into the sheath? Where did you find such great tubing to make the sheath from?

Beautiful work as always, DA!

Thanks!
I made it from standard electrical PVC conduit, some brass, JB weld and spray paint