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Broadwell Butterfly Swords - Damascus
Modell Design LLC, Forgemaster K. Ali, and famous U.S. custom knife maker David Broadwell did a joint project to create these unique Butterfly Swords. Modell Design conceived the project and provided David Broadwell with information on, and samples of, BJD. David Broadwell designed them and Forgemaster K. Ali, the foremost international maker of high-end Butterfly Swords, was responsible for construction of the knives. The original project was for five pair with sheaths made by David’s wife, Anita. David later authorized an additional three pair. This is one of those. It includes a signed certificate of authenticity from David Broadwell. The BJD have his personally applied Broadwell Design logo and that of Forgemaster K. Ali. The sheaths, though, were made overseas.
This particular design is extraordinarily difficult to make and expensive prototyping was required before reaching this final design. These pieces of functional art are combat-ready weapons worthy of a master.
Some noteworthy design specs include:
- Rope-style file work under the quillon
- An ergonomic sub-hilt handle design; as f
ar as we know David’s design is the first ever sub-hilt BJD!
- A graceful Persian blade point with flowing lines
- The tip, similar to that of a Nessmuk (in profile but not grind) is the same style as the Vietnam-era Scout Recon MACV Study Group design. It is a tip style that is in vogue with a number of the top international knife makers. Jeff believes the design arose as Special Forces troops broke off the fine clip point on bowie knives... or simply did a frequent, sloppy job sharpening said knives. The result is a stronger, but less acute, tip of great visual interest.
Every knife is hand-made of professionally tempered weapon's grade steel. The photos are of the actual pair.
Series: Collectors. The collector's series are unique designs and/or very fine quality weapons.
Sword Type: Individual Full Handles
Sword Construction: Conventional
Blade Style: Persian with MACV Study Group-style tip
Blade Material: Damascus
D Guard Material: Cast AISI 304 stainless steel
Blade Grind: Wide Hollow Grind (for improved slicing)
Blade Sharpness: Sharp
Blade Thickness: Approx 4 mm
Blade Finish: Acid Etch (Damascus)
Tang: Full tang
Ricasso: Yes
Choil: Yes
Knuckle Bow Design: Stylized square, minimal extra interior space
Quillion Design: Stopping/Trapping, although they can be held in reverse grip easily enough
Handle Pins: 8 small tactical pins
Grip Style: Ergonomic sub-hilt
Handle Material: Black micarta with red and black liners
Balance Point: Near the hilt (due to lightness of blade). Not ideal for flipping.
Designed by: David Broadwell
Sheath: Left and right premium black leather sheaths. Do not store swords in leather sheaths long term because the chemicals in leather can corrode/tarnish metal.
Blade Length: Approx 11 7/8 in (30.2 cm). Measured from tip to where the blade enters the top of the D Guard hilt in a straight line.
Total Length: Approx 17 1/4 in (43.8 cm). Measured from tip to rear bottom prong.
Weight: 1 lbs 6.7 oz (644 grams)/1 lbs 6.3 oz (634 grams)
This product drop ships directly from Modell Design LLC in the USA.
Modell Design LLC SKU: 20260128-0001
Shipping information:
****FOR USA ONLY $75 by UPS Ground***
Warning
These BJD are available exclusively from Everything Wing Chun here on this web-site. The photos are copyrighted. This product is made of high-quality materials and takes great skill and experience to make. If you see any other seller using these photos, such use is illegal and importation of that seller’s counterfeit goods into the USA may violate US law.
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