An Improved Klingon Bat'leth - More Practical?
5,510The first version tested:
https://youtu.be/qrIv9EORYQc
Would Star Trek Klingons approve of this? Well, it's somewhat closer to the original created by Kahless the Unforgettable but still considerably different. It's now asymmetrical, with two distinct blade / point shapes for different uses. It's lighter than it was before, although still pretty hefty. A thinner version would be more agile.
Perhaps some will find this useful as inspiration for exotic weapon designs in sci-fi or fantasy settings, be it in video games, tabletop RPGs, writing, etc. Either way I hope it's fun to watch. :)
Thanks to Quinn Waterfield for making and modifying this custom bat'leth!
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