So What's with 80s and 90s Fantasy Sword Designs?

Skallagrim Short 3 months ago

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Remember that odd tip shape that so many artists drew on blades in retro games and anime during that era? That trope has gone away, but would making a sword like that have any realistic benefits in our world? Well, let me over-think it a little...


Sources / credits:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/35888
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/23367
https://artofswordmaking.com/gallery/cross-sections-types

“Magical Theme” by Remaxim
https://opengameart.org/content/magical-theme
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license (CC BY 3.0)


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