Counterweighting a Sword
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Revision as of 22:29, 26 April 2006
There are two basic methods to counterweight Belegarth weapons.
Pommel Counterweighting
Originally taken from Eriador's construction site.
The simplest counterweighting for blue swords is done with pennies. Getting a roll of pennies from a bank will make building a counterweight much easier.
Materials Needed
- A roll of pennies
Handle Counterweighting
Another method of counterweighting weapons is to wrap wire under the handle grip. This has the added effect of increasing the diameter of a weapon's handle.
Materials Needed
- Steel Wire
After constructing your weapon and pommel but before finishing the handle, wrap the weapon core with wire. The wire can then be covered with rope or Cloth Tape as desired.
