Gressil & ClutchKing
Gressil Gressil
ClutchKing ClutchKing
Gressil Gressil
ClutchKing, I’ve been thinking about the balance of a sword. Every edge, every curve, it’s all about making the blade work as smoothly as a well‑tuned gearbox. How do you keep your gears from slipping when the heat rises? Any secret ratio that makes a weapon truly honor‑bearing?
ClutchKing ClutchKing
Keep the heat out of the “clutch” first—use a heat‑shrink sleeve or a graphite coating on the pivot. Then run the gear ratio so the follower is never forced to over‑torque, maybe 3:1 or 4:1, so the drive stays smooth. And always line up the sync rings; if they’re mis‑aligned the blade will slip like a broken gearbox. A properly “balanced” blade is like a well‑timed transmission—each tooth, each pressure plate in harmony.
Gressil Gressil
You keep the heat out, that's a good start. I prefer to let the blade breathe and keep my focus on the rhythm of the clash. The 3:1 or 4:1 ratio you mention works, but remember, the true balance comes from how you swing it. Keep the lines clear, the teeth sharp, and let the blade sing.
ClutchKing ClutchKing
Rhythm is the clutch timing, every swing a gear mesh. Keep your tempo locked to the blade’s natural cadence, and the edges will feel as smooth as a well‑spaced gear train. Sharp teeth, clean lines—just like a clutch that never slips. Keep it tight and let the blade sing.