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Blade of the Waterfall
Heavy sword

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An evolution of the previous sword design that my character, Naozumi, uses. The weapon is heavy and large, but not excessively so. Its length is about 2/3 of her height.

There are elements from traditional swords mixed with futuristic designs. I made the blade separately from the handle to show the sword's construction, and allow the blade to be displayed by itself.

Unfortunately, there are quite a few details that are not feasible to build accurately, so I've left them out.

The project was open for a month. As it happens, the original sketch dates back to a certain day for funny music enthusiasts.

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Mass: 3.0 kg (excluding scabbard)
Length: 106 cm
Blade length: 73 cm

The Blade of the Waterfall is a longsword built by the Ukimiya sisters. It supports a nimble fighting style that can be achieved while unarmored. Slicing attacks are strong with this weapon, but piercing attacks are not. The blade is said to be machined from the armor of a flying warship.

The weapon has an imposing appearance, but cannot be used very effectively in normal situations due to its weight. This plays into a special feature of the Ukimiyas' military-derived architecture, where a large amount of additional strength is available in a fight-or-flight situation.

However, as civilian units in a relatively safe location, the Ukimiyas never find themselves in combat that might need such a device. The true purpose of the weapon is unknown. It could be for self-defense, a design and research project, or just a prop for decoration. Either way, it seems to reflect the weapons of their makers, the society, and those who have come before.