Handcrafted blades by MDP

yogi_bear · Aug 21, 2017

have you tried using kiri center ply instead of balsa?

MDP · Aug 22, 2017

yogi_bear said:
have you tried using kiri center ply instead of balsa?

No, kiri is very hard to find here. If you have any webshops selling it in usable measurements, please share. I'm interested in trying it out.

I'm focusing on balsa now, as this is a very interesting wood too. You just need to find ways to control its strange properties. At first I was very demotivated by the results, but with these last 5 blades, I am very excited!

MDP · Sep 5, 2017

My latest blades:

I made these for a player from the Netherlands. He eventually chose the brown blade, so I will probably keep the yellow blade to test myself or maybe sell it.

Data sheet
composition: 7+2
materials: balsa, carbon, teak
speed: OFF / OFF+
weight: 80g

Data sheet
composition: 4+2
materials: balsa, carbon, spruce
speed: OFF- / OFF
weight: 75g

I'll add more info later.

MDP · Mar 29, 2018

It's been a while since I've updated this topic with some more pictures.
The last months I have been very busy with renovating and moving to my new house (with space for a bigger workshop

).
I have a lot of blades lying around that still need to be finished and I hope to finish them, once I get settled in.

But here are 4 more blades that I made and sold, that I found interesting:

An upgraded version to the blade I use for competition. Cross bound top plies and a 3rd layer of carbon make it stiffer, while only 3 grams heavier. Total weight is 71g and speed is OFF-. First impressions of the blade were positive.

My first attempt at a CPEN blade. A parting gift for a Chinese friend who coached me the last year. Light and very fast.

A lightweight blade with outer plies Limba. The experiment here was to apply a pattern (inspired by the handle of certain pistols) to get more grip on the handle. I find it quite nice visually aswel. Form follows function.

A defensive blade. Slow and controlled, but good for spinning. Not a blade I would use to play with myself, but interesting to make something out of my 'comfort zone'. It has a thinner handle because of the players' small hands.

SFF_lib · Mar 29, 2018

MDP said:
It's been a while since I've updated this topic with some more pictures.
The last months I have been very busy with renovating and moving to my new house (with space for a bigger workshop ).
I have a lot of blades lying around that still need to be finished and I hope to finish them, once I get settled in.

But here are 4 more blades that I made and sold, that I found interesting:

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An upgraded version to the blade I use for competition. Cross bound top plies and a 3rd layer of carbon make it stiffer, while only 3 grams heavier. Total weight is 71g and speed is OFF-. First impressions of the blade were positive.

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My first attempt at a CPEN blade. A parting gift for a Chinese friend who coached me the last year. Light and very fast.

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A lightweight blade with outer plies Limba. The experiment here was to apply a pattern (inspired by the handle of certain pistols) to get more grip on the handle. I find it quite nice visually aswel. Form follows function.

(Picture will be added later )

A defensive blade. Slow and controlled, but good for spinning. Not a blade I would use to play with myself, but interesting to make something out of my 'comfort zone'.

I like the Cpen blade, in particular the traditional Chinese characters with a old school look. How did you engrave that characters? Hand drawn?

What's the composition, dimension and weight of the Cpen blade?

Passionate about TT

MDP · Mar 29, 2018

head size: 150x166
Weight : 75-80g
Composition : balsa carbon cedar

I have the exact properties written down somewhere, will check later.

Chinese characters I drew on my pc.

bobpuls · Mar 29, 2018

so laser engraved ?

GinjaNinja · Mar 29, 2018

MDP said:
It's been a while since I've updated this topic with some more pictures.
The last months I have been very busy with renovating and moving to my new house (with space for a bigger workshop ).
I have a lot of blades lying around that still need to be finished and I hope to finish them, once I get settled in.

But here are 4 more blades that I made and sold, that I found interesting:

View attachment 15948

View attachment 15949

An upgraded version to the blade I use for competition. Cross bound top plies and a 3rd layer of carbon make it stiffer, while only 3 grams heavier. Total weight is 71g and speed is OFF-. First impressions of the blade were positive.

View attachment 15946

My first attempt at a CPEN blade. A parting gift for a Chinese friend who coached me the last year. Light and very fast.

View attachment 15947

A lightweight blade with outer plies Limba. The experiment here was to apply a pattern (inspired by the handle of certain pistols) to get more grip on the handle. I find it quite nice visually aswel. Form follows function.

(Picture will be added later )

A defensive blade. Slow and controlled, but good for spinning. Not a blade I would use to play with myself, but interesting to make something out of my 'comfort zone'.

Top quality stuff, Great job MDP. Welcome back, I've missed your posts!

bobpuls · Mar 29, 2018

i forgot .. great looking blades ... of course .... did you use the laser engraving on the handles ? they looks cool !!
And when yes ... which one did you use . Thanks

MDP · Mar 29, 2018

Thanks for the comments.
I used the laser cutter at my office. I don't know the brand by name. It's a big old one. Something from China.

MDP · Mar 29, 2018

updated the post with picture of the defensive blade

Giangt · Mar 29, 2018

MDP said:
updated the post with picture of the defensive blade

Hi MDP.
once again it is really nice to follow your progression with the blades you are making. Is it possible for you to and the thickness of each ply you use as well as the total thickness? If you want to keep it as your secret the total thickness will do as well. Thanks

MDP · Mar 30, 2018

Most of my blades are around 6mm thickness. I don't know all the exact thicknesses of each layer by heart, but if you want to know for one particular blade, I can look it up in my notes (somewhere ...)

Giangt · May 14, 2018

MDP said:
My latest blades:

I made these for a player from the Netherlands. He eventually chose the brown blade, so I will probably keep the yellow blade to test myself or maybe sell it.

Hi MDP.
May I ask you What type of wood you have used for the handle on this blade? What weight do you aim at for the handles?
Thanks.

MDP · May 14, 2018

Hi Giangt,

The handle is made out of walnut, ayous, lime and mahogani.
The weight depends on many things like which woods, thickness of the handle, hollowed out or not, ... But a good weight is around 10g each. I mostly make them a few grams lighter now.

MDP · Aug 9, 2018

It's been a while since I've updated this topic, but I have been very busy with making blades among other things.
I haven't gotten around to taking pictures of all of them, but here are some pictures already.

I have started specialising in lightweight blades that play like normal blades. Weights range from 60g to 80g. More and more people try and buy them, so I must be doing something right. I'm experimenting more with subtle differences between compositions to be able to predict the playing properties in more detail.

I'm also experimenting with different blades to find a new competition blade for myself. I went up 2 ranks and feel confident for something with more power.

Hope you guys like the blades.

chintanmashroo · Aug 10, 2018

All blades look badass

Keep going

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MDP · Aug 13, 2018

chintanmashroo said:
All blades look badass

Keep going

Thank you

Halon X · Aug 13, 2018

what material did you use (outer ply) on pic 2,5 and 9?

yogi_bear · Aug 14, 2018

Any walnut or rosewood outer ply blades in the future?

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