Looking for a good weapon pic

[kengar]

A Fighter IMC is having a nice 2-bladed sword made (Adamantine, magic) and is sinking just about every copper he has into the process. I was thinking it would be cool if I could give him an illustration of it. He plans on keeping this weapon and adding to its enchantments as he can.

Does anyone know where I might find a good drawing of a 2-bladed sword? The PHB picture has always struck me as mediocre and I want this one to look "extra cool". I use V Shane's pdf cards a lot for treasure, but there's no 2BSwd card.

If any of you talented folks are bored, I wouldn't say no if you wanted to draw one and post it, either!

 

[Tetsubo]

Check out my thread and see if anything fits the bill. If not give me a description of the sword.

http://enworld.cyberstreet.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29655&pagenumber=1

 

[kengar]

Nice pix!

I saw the double-bladed swords you did. I kinda like the "asian" style. What I'm shooting for is something along those lines, but maybe "heftier"; i.e. slightly longer blades and shorter "handle." It's made of Adamantine, so I wanted it to look more impressive than the "off the rack" versions of the weapon.

The character is planning on using this sword for the rest of his career, adding enchantments as he can afford them, so I wanted an illustration that's somewhat unique.

 

[Tetsubo]

Alright, let me think about it for a few days.

 

[kkoie]

Well I had an hour so I thought I'd give it a shot. So here is my interpratation, granted it does not have the detailed inscription that someone like Tetsubo might include, but it is in 3d

you are welcome to do with it what you like.

 

[Tetsubo]

Nice job kkoie. Though I still think I'd cut my arms off with one.

If you are still interested in me doing a version kengar I have a couple of questions.

What kind of grip would you like? These are some of your options:

Wood, plain (just graining)
Wood, carved (either simple or complex)
Leather wrapped, neat (an orderly style like a katana)
Leather wrapped, semi-random (a tad more realistic with a more European look)
Metal, with texture (either simple or complex)
Other (you describe it and I aim to match it)

Also what kind of guard are you looking for? An Asian style or something with a bit more flair?

I have a blade shape in my head, just need to know what the grip and guard should look like. Thanks.

 

[kengar]

Pretty cool, kkoie!

Nice job kkoie. Though I still think I'd cut my arms off with one.

If you are still interested in me doing a version kengar I have a couple of questions.

What kind of grip would you like? These are some of your options:

Wood, plain (just graining)
Wood, carved (either simple or complex)
Leather wrapped, neat (an orderly style like a katana)
Leather wrapped, semi-random (a tad more realistic with a more European look)
Metal, with texture (either simple or complex)
Other (you describe it and I aim to match it)

Also what kind of guard are you looking for? An Asian style or something with a bit more flair?

I have a blade shape in my head, just need to know what the grip and guard should look like. Thanks.

Wow Tetsubo, you rock! Well, let's see. I'm thinking katana-style wrapping and guards since this player is basing the weapon on something from the anime movie "Ninja Scroll."

Thanks a bunch!

 

[Tetsubo]

Ok kengar here is my first try. How close it to what you need?

 

[kengar]

That's Awesome! Thanks!!

I love the "machete" style blades. It makes it look like it was made to spin.

Nice work, Tetsubo! You rock!

 

[Tetsubo]

That's Awesome! Thanks!!

I love the "machete" style blades. It makes it look like it was made to spin.

Nice work, Tetsubo! You rock!

You are most welcome.

The blade shape is actually loosely based on a naginata.

Enjoy.