So I like the Manticore and the tsuba. The Manticore emitter is a little big for my tastes though. So when TCSS offered a 3.5 instead of the 3 inch tsuba I have, I thought that might help. Here are some comparison photos.
One on top of the other...
The larger size helped but I still don't like the look. It is to tall for my liking.
The weight of the emitter also throws off the balance of the blade. I really don't like that, so back to the drawing board.
My next idea was simple. Find a shorter emitter somewhere, anywhere. I didn't like the look of, or height of any emitters out there and was at a loss.
Until I realized an old pummel i have might work. The most basic of sound pummels that Ultrasabers sells is what I used. The basic pummel with the big hole in the bottom. I did not use it as a pummel because I was worried about damage to the speaker. Now I found a great use for it. The hole is big enough to hold a blade and the threads match. All I needed to do was drill a blade retention screw hole (or three). I used a 5/32 drill bit and put the blade retention screws in place to tap the holes. It worked great. I like the look of it and the balance is nearly perfect.
Here is the 3inch tsuba.
Here is the 3.5inch tsuba.
The look and feel are much closer to what I wanted from the beginning. The whole saber is much lighter and easier to wield. Couldn't be happier with it! I have also ordered the metal tsuba that the Saber Legion offers. Their tsuba attaches to the blade like the older 3D printed tsubas I have. I am hoping it will work well with my dark war glaive. That is still a beloved saber too. I'll post more pictures when I get that in hand.
Anyone with a tsubas of their own, feel free to add your pictures too. I would love to see all the options that are out there.
I hope everyone is doing well and had a great weekend!
