This is the third model of the Epic Weapons Series, based on the spatha kind swords, born from the late Roman empire but then spread in other cultures and surviving during the middle ages, the most notorious example of this cultural grafting being the viking sword. This is the Ace of SKulls! Ace of Skulls …
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The Epic Weapons series ~ Hydra Kopis Sword
This is the second model for the Epic Weapons Series, a sword inspired by the iron age Greek sword kopis, one of the most iconic swords of antiquity! In keeping with the sword’s origin, I created a design inspired by the hydra, one of the most famous mythical beasts of all times, one born from …
The Epic Weapons series ~ Art Nouveau Knife
I’ve had recently the sudden idea that I could make my knife’s design as a 3D model, preparing the model specifically for 3D printing. This looks like a random idea, but it really comes from the passion for swords and knives, that left me in the past often unsatisfied from the little number of designs …
A preview of my current project ~ Art Nouveau knife
Since I’m working on a longer project I’m posting this preview to show everyone that I’m not disappearing already, it always takes time to create stuff! This is the model for an Art Nouveau knife, the transparent plastic holds the place for the blade, that is important not only to get a clear idea of …
An easy beveling jig for blades ~ No welding, few tools
I needed to build a bevel jig to make knives’ blades, and for that, there is a pretty standard way to build that kind of jig. Alas, they’re always made completely out of metal, requiring quite some welding and threading, and I don’t have threading equipment, nor anything more accurate than an angle grinder for …