07-18-2008, 02:52 PM
<!--quoteo(post=267382:date=Jul 18 2008, 04:14 AM:name=gummi)<div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(gummi @ Jul 18 2008, 04:14 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=267382\"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotecI can see where the lighter glove would be beneficial in that case. Marks glove are a nice compromise because they are well-made and sturdy but still very lightweight. I recently purchase a Part 6 glove made by Cryptoys from a member here which is at the other end of the spectrum. The thing is built like a tank, and I love the bulky feel that it has.<!--QuoteEnd</div><!--QuoteEEndThanks for the compliment. I'm torn between my options because I absolutely love the look of the mirrored blades (just makes it look that much deadlier IMO) but I like having the blades very strong. I'm going to try thinner mirrored blades soon to see how they work. While I could always get mirrored 16 gauge steel and then polish the other side, I would probably have to sacrifice my objective of remaining the most affordable glove builder. I want to keep my build times short and production costs low and the more I try to implement in the building process, the more I'd have to up my prices. So, in my opinion, while it's nice to have a glove that's heavy and "built like a tank", I think most people should understand that real blades would in fact be thinner than my current blades and would therefore know that these aren't meant for stabbing or treating with a lot of abuse. They're costume props or display pieces and should be treated well. I have a glove with really thin mirrored blades and it really works fine. Just don't go grabbing and putting a lot of force on the blades... (why would you?)