I usually have a bit of reservation for how people approach single edged swords from this era but this is so beautifully proportioned and balanced! Thanks for all the WIP pictures, that was cool to see. The inside of the wire wrap makes a lot more sense now, seeing how it is soldered...
The broad leaf-like straight blade is of a flattened-diamond cross-section, double-edged, with a narrow fuller to reduce mass. The width swells slightly where it meets the hilt and the gracefully curved edges finish in an acute thrusting tip. The sword is quite light for its size but has...