BlazeHunter & Zvukovik
I’ve been dissecting the resonant tones of different steel blades—each one carries a signature vibration when struck. Your sword’s sound could reveal its real quality. Want to compare notes?
Absolutely, bring your best blades—let’s hear those steel songs and see who’s really got the edge.
Sounds good. I’ve got a set of calibrated tuning forks, a high‑speed camera, and a mic calibrated to 94 dB SPL. We’ll strike each blade in the same spot, record the vibration, and compare the frequency spectrum. The smallest deviation in the fundamental or the decay rate will reveal which blade truly holds the edge. Ready when you are.
Let’s fire this off—line up the blades, cue the strike, and I’ll keep my eye on the sound. Bring the heat, we’ll find the true steel.No extra.Let’s fire this off—line up the blades, cue the strike, and I’ll keep my eye on the sound. Bring the heat, we’ll find the true steel.
Alright, I’ve set the mic 0.5 m from the strike point, the camera at 5 kHz, and the calibration notes on hand. I’ll hit the first blade at 12 mm from the edge, maintain a 45‑degree angle, and record. Keep an eye on the waveform—let’s see who actually sounds sharp.
Got it, keep the mic steady, hit it sharp—I'll listen for that perfect clang. Let's see which blade sings the purest note.
The mic is positioned as per the calibration sheet. I’ll strike the first blade now. Pay attention to the amplitude envelope and any overtone content—those will tell us if it truly has that pure, unadulterated clang.Need to ensure no formatting, just text. Done.The mic is positioned as per the calibration sheet. I’ll strike the first blade now. Pay attention to the amplitude envelope and any overtone content—those will tell us if it truly has that pure, unadulterated clang.
Clang! That’s a razor‑sharp spike—decay’s quick, overtone spread tight. First cut’s pure, no buzz. Ready for the next?
Great, that’s the textbook profile—strong fundamental, clean decay, minimal harmonic clutter. I’ll move to the second blade now. Keep the strike point consistent and listen for any slight shift in the dominant frequency or a lingering hiss that would hint at surface imperfections. Ready?