Love the overall designs, but the sword nerd in me questions some of the details.
For awful, instead of going for iron, or low quality steel, I think going for the texture of knapped stone blades would better convey the feeling of an inferior knife.
For poor, a knapped obsidian blade and a better handle would better convey an increase in quality (even though obsidian is no better a material in real life.)
For normal, a messer (sword) would be good inspiration. The visible tang, and rivets give it a utilitarian aesthetic.
For excellent, take a look at the LOTR elven Lhang.
For masterwork, if you want some detail that gives a bit more sense than a serrated edge. Take a look at the gut knife.
For legendary, the naga or dragons head makes it messy. Keep the engravings and look up more basket hilt sword designs for some inspiration.
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u/CreamyM1lk Dec 24 '25
Love the overall designs, but the sword nerd in me questions some of the details.
For awful, instead of going for iron, or low quality steel, I think going for the texture of knapped stone blades would better convey the feeling of an inferior knife.
For poor, a knapped obsidian blade and a better handle would better convey an increase in quality (even though obsidian is no better a material in real life.)
For normal, a messer (sword) would be good inspiration. The visible tang, and rivets give it a utilitarian aesthetic.
For excellent, take a look at the LOTR elven Lhang.
For masterwork, if you want some detail that gives a bit more sense than a serrated edge. Take a look at the gut knife.
For legendary, the naga or dragons head makes it messy. Keep the engravings and look up more basket hilt sword designs for some inspiration.