So my latest project has been a steampunk broadsword. I've seen several peoples take on steampunk swords. Some very cool. I started with a cheap gothic style sword that I got years ago at one of those shops that sell useless weapons to unsuspecting teenagers.
The concept for this project is that in a distopian steampunk world recylcing of components would be essential for making weapons. This broadsword is defin
itly the weapon of lone steampunk warrior who scavenged supplies from the junk piles of the future world.I got these gears from a junk pile with a lovely coat of rust courtesy of being left outside for years. As well as a piece of iron pipe. I turned the pipe on a grinder until it fit nicely inside the gear used as the hand guard. The pommel is another thicker gear. The tang of the sword is a steel rod that I threaded and trimmed to fit the handle size I wanted. The sword is a one and a half hand. It can comfortably be used one or two handed. The balance turned out almost perfect and though heavy overall it is a very balanced weapon.
My next project is going to be making a scabbard for this weapon. I plan to make it across the back and integrate a compartment for sword care supplies such as a sharpening stone and oil.
I also am going to re-temper the blade. it's stainless and I don't know if ever has been tempered but I plan to increase the temper as right now the edge gets nicked easily.
- Jacob
