I have had this strange urge to create a sword lately. I have no clue why but I just wanted to create something. I have drawn up some templates and done some measurements and I think I'm ready to make something cool. I was thinking of making a 1:1 replica of either Mio Sakamoto's katana or Perrine's rapier and decided to work on the rapier. They are so light and graceful... *sigh* but the prototype didn't turn out as I had pictured. I need to find some real supplies, not just Popsicle sticks and duct tape. If it actually turns out looking like her sword I was going to make a 501st crate to contain it. No idea how this project will turn out bu