The Skulltaker, Handle

Even though originally I wanted the Skulltaker to have a leather cord or even sisal-wrapped tang instead of a true handle for a more savage, rough-and-tough type look, a couple people suggested I might as well try designing scales for it.

The scales were modelled parametrically so changes to the blade would sync with the handles, but instead of them being modelled from a solid body, I did them in faces, using sweeps to create a more contoured, complex surface. I'm rather pleased with the way they turned out. The scales are only a quarter inch thick each.

Fully dimensioned engineering drawings will be released when the design is finalized.