I appreciate the weight and com data for each cross section! I have taken up blacksmithing myself, and the various cross sections are really interesting to look at, but that data is very useful.
I am! I agree with him and certainly think geometric drawing was used, but I do not think it applies to all swords, especially ones prior to the 11th century.
Certainly, I would agree that the sacral design of the geometry really only comes into focus once Charlemagne turns the monasteries into arms production centers. But I think the harmonics portions are more broadly, nigh universally found. It doesn't matter if you honor the image of Christ the Divine Geometer or not; the sweet spot will always be the sweet spot.
I appreciate the weight and com data for each cross section! I have taken up blacksmithing myself, and the various cross sections are really interesting to look at, but that data is very useful.
I thought it was an interesting exercise myself!
Great article! Are you familiar with Peter Johnson's work on the sacral and functional-harmonic geometric design of the medieval sword?
I am! I agree with him and certainly think geometric drawing was used, but I do not think it applies to all swords, especially ones prior to the 11th century.
Certainly, I would agree that the sacral design of the geometry really only comes into focus once Charlemagne turns the monasteries into arms production centers. But I think the harmonics portions are more broadly, nigh universally found. It doesn't matter if you honor the image of Christ the Divine Geometer or not; the sweet spot will always be the sweet spot.