SDC Handmade Blades

[SDC]

Beautiful...

I was forced to play with Viscaria for the last month, because I injured the main blade which you've built for me. The thing is, I'm addicted to the ayous core, and the super-dense one which you used, made the addiction worse. Everything feels hollow now. And I don't speak balsa-hollow, I mean even the Viscaria now feels hollow ;-) Everything... At the same time, it is also clear that the lower density core absorbs more, which I can feel during serve receive. So it does have a benefit... It's as you say, the compromise...

Yeah, once you go dense, it's hard coming back 😅. Seems like you need a new one 😁

 

[SDC]

#1161 - Outer AC - OFF

I've put a few blades with this composition here, normally I make them softer but this one is harder, crisper and faster. The handle is also a bit more faithful to the M. Maze original shape.

- Limba / AC / Ayous / Kiri core
- 88.1g
- 5.8mm
- 157x150mm
- FL (102x25.0-23.8mm)
- Balance: 2.3cm (Low)

 

[latej]

Yeah, once you go dense, it's hard coming back 😅. Seems like you need a new one 😁

Luckily, Mr. Vodak will repair it, probably next week... However I thought about getting a new one for quite some time now... I was thinking to get into queue, without hurry, because during that time my wishes will become clearer hopefully... So far I know that I want to stay with the same layers, same size 159x150, a slightly narrower handle (smaller hands so I sanded it), and slightly reduced weight from now 93,6g to 91-92g. These things are clear. Then I thought that perhaps we should try slightly less dense core, and perhaps make it more in the Q968 direction, meaning a bit stiffer (higher freq.) but I am not sure about these really, perhaps only the slightly less dense core, and same stiffness as now would already be enough... I hope these thoughts will evolve by the time I'm in-line... So, please, add me to the queue ;-) Same handle, only 2 stripes this time ;-)

 

[MarekD]

Do you know Hipnotic, what weight of Textreme fiber is used on the Stiga Dynasty blade?

Have you ever made a similar blade?

 

[Schuster M.]

I want to say, i went over about 20 pages of blades and they are truly amazing. I might order one or two myself at one point, anyway, idea for a future handle, not sure if it is very comfortable but it would be cool to use a wood with holes but not too many or not too big so it does not disturb the feel of the handle, it would look cool and you can use a heavier wood to counter the holes. Keep up the good work!

 

[disaster3]

I would like to clone my Golden Viscaria 🤔🥳

 

[MarekD]

I would like to ask my previous question: is the wooden feel of the blades maintained when using 200g/m2 TC Spread tow-carbon?

 

[SDC]

Luckily, Mr. Vodak will repair it, probably next week... However I thought about getting a new one for quite some time now... I was thinking to get into queue, without hurry, because during that time my wishes will become clearer hopefully... So far I know that I want to stay with the same layers, same size 159x150, a slightly narrower handle (smaller hands so I sanded it), and slightly reduced weight from now 93,6g to 91-92g. These things are clear. Then I thought that perhaps we should try slightly less dense core, and perhaps make it more in the Q968 direction, meaning a bit stiffer (higher freq.) but I am not sure about these really, perhaps only the slightly less dense core, and same stiffness as now would already be enough... I hope these thoughts will evolve by the time I'm in-line... So, please, add me to the queue ;-) Same handle, only 2 stripes this time ;-)

I will email you your ticket number 🙂

 

[SDC]

Do you know Hipnotic, what weight of Textreme fiber is used on the Stiga Dynasty blade?

Have you ever made a similar blade?

I believe so, but I'm not sure 😅. They use a 100g/m2 TC if I'm not mistaken, I had one for repair here but it was a long time ago, so I'm not sure.

I would like to ask my previous question: is the wooden feel of the blades maintained when using 200g/m2 TC Spread tow-carbon?

No. Even if thin, 200g/m2 is already a high density for a carbon layer so you will have some of that frying pan feel.

 

[SDC]

I would like to clone my Golden Viscaria 🤔🥳

I will answer to your pm here because I think everyone can benefit from the information.

Cloning a specific blade model is one thing, it is certainly possible but there's no guarantee it will be just like your specific specimen. These models have a big variation even within themselves, that may be attributed to many reasons during the building process, so cloning a specific blade is a shot in the dark. I have done it in the past successfully a few times, but I have also failed. I have never actually tried a Vis Golden, it's one of those blades I need to feel for myself, in order to know what I'm looking for during the building process. The only information I have is based on what others have said, and it's even a bit contradictory. So, cloning your specific model of this blade makes it extra hard...

I'm actually going to post an attempt at a "Golden Vis", based on the information I have, but this is my interpretation of the blade, there is no guarantee it will be like any other Golden Vis out there.

 

[Tyce]

I will answer to your pm here because I think everyone can benefit from the information.

Cloning a specific blade model is one thing, it is certainly possible but there's no guarantee it will be just like your specific specimen. These models have a big variation even within themselves, that may be attributed to many reasons during the building process, so cloning a specific blade is a shot in the dark. I have done it in the past successfully a few times, but I have also failed. I have never actually tried a Vis Golden, it's one of those blades I need to feel for myself, in order to know what I'm looking for during the building process. The only information I have is based on what others have said, and it's even a bit contradictory. So, cloning your specific model of this blade makes it extra hard...

I'm actually going to post an attempt at a "Golden Vis", based on the information I have, but this is my interpretation of the blade, there is no guarantee it will be like any other Golden Vis out there.

So basically the best shot at making a clone is to send you the original, but even then there's no guarantee.
Just the idea that you could get close to a blade just by studying it is pretty incredible though.

 

[disaster3]

I will answer to your pm here because I think everyone can benefit from the information.

Cloning a specific blade model is one thing, it is certainly possible but there's no guarantee it will be just like your specific specimen. These models have a big variation even within themselves, that may be attributed to many reasons during the building process, so cloning a specific blade is a shot in the dark. I have done it in the past successfully a few times, but I have also failed. I have never actually tried a Vis Golden, it's one of those blades I need to feel for myself, in order to know what I'm looking for during the building process. The only information I have is based on what others have said, and it's even a bit contradictory. So, cloning your specific model of this blade makes it extra hard...

I'm actually going to post an attempt at a "Golden Vis", based on the information I have, but this is my interpretation of the blade, there is no guarantee it will be like any other Golden Vis out there.

Probably I would be interested in such, too. If you can answer about the other details which should be discussed over PM would be great 😉
I realized that even if I would buy the 2nd Golden Vis, it will not be the same as the one I own. That’s ok

 

[SDC]

So basically the best shot at making a clone is to send you the original, but even then there's no guarantee.
Just the idea that you could get close to a blade just by studying it is pretty incredible though.

That's why I always say that I don't make clones. I've had customers send me their blades, but I think it was always to clone the shape or handle, not exactly the composition. In order to perfectly clone a composition, I would have to know exactly everything that's going on at the factory, and that's simply impossible. I make my own interpretation of a given composition, based on what I know about the blade, and what the customer tells me he wants. This is something that comes from experience as well, some of the most popular compositions have been fine-tuned over the years. If the customer wants to try it, I'm all up for it, but it's risky so I always give the heads up. On many occasions the feedback it's that it feels even better than the original, but that is not always the case.

 

[SDC]

Probably I would be interested in such, too. If you can answer about the other details which should be discussed over PM would be great 😉
I realized that even if I would buy the 2nd Golden Vis, it will not be the same as the one I own. That’s ok

OK, then that's a different story. I will get back to you over pm.

 

[SDC]

#1170 - Outer ALC - OFF

This is an attempt at a "Golden Vis". Not claiming it plays like one, but it's my interpretation of the blade, based on what I know from it. Unfortunately I haven't used one yet, so all I know about the blade is from user feedback, which can even be contradictory at times. However, I can tell you about this one and how it compares to my usual Vis composition. I made some minor changes to the lamination process of the fiber, but apart from that it's pretty similar. The biggest difference is in the handle; it is known that the Golden Vis has a weighted handle, so that's what I did here. I made a hole in each handle cup, which I then filled with Epoxy. This is the reason for the high weight you see below, but also for the extraordinary low center of gravity. If it wasn't for the weighted handle, this blade would be around 90g, and in the hand it feels like one. What I wasn't counting on, was the effect this modification causes in the feel. I'm still not sure if it was because of the modifications I've made to the composition as well, but the blade provides more feedback, which in turn makes it feel softer. The handle is also quite full, so not for small hands.

Available FS.

- Koto / ALC / Ayous / Kiri core
- 98.1g
- 5.8mm
- 157x150mm
- ST (100x28.8x23.8mm)
- Balance: 2.1cm (Very Low)

 

[Tyce]

So basically this is a @Der_Echte Vis

The red wood in the handle looks absolutely gorge... What is that?

 

[Amayzde]

#1158 - Inner AC - OFF-

Although the composition on this one is similar to a HL5, I would say it's a little different. That's because I used a very low density Ayous core, almost the density of Kiri. These low density boards are getting increasingly harder to find, and in fact I used my last one on this blade. This allows a low balanced blade for this composition, which is very unusual. What I have learned, and also from past builds, is that this structure needs the head heaviness, it needs that dense core. This is what generates more momentum on harder shots and gives the powerful Fh. This blade does not generate that kind of momentum, so it feels more direct on the Fh, but it does have other qualities. It's much more maneuverable and less demanding to play, and the Bh doesn't need as much effort so it feels better as well. With blades, everything is a compromise, you win something, you lose something...

Available FS.

- Limba / Ayous / AC / Ayous core
- 91.2g
- 6.05mm
- 158x152mm
- FL (100x25.4-23.1mm)
- Balance: 2.8cm (Low)

Beautiful looking blade!

How did you manage to still achieve the weight of 91 grams with such a low density core? I don't know how much the core contributes to the total weight of the blade?

 

[darucla]

presumably it's sold already?

 

[SDC]

So basically this is a @Der_Echte Vis

The red wood in the handle looks absolutely gorge... What is that?

Padauk! And it will only look better with use 🙂

presumably it's sold already?

Yes, it's gone...

 

[SDC]

Beautiful looking blade!

How did you manage to still achieve the weight of 91 grams with such a low density core? I don't know how much the core contributes to the total weight of the blade?

Because the medial layers are still quite dense on this one, and that also contributes to some extent as they are thicker on this composition. However, you are just looking at the weight, and not the balance. With a lighter handle, about the same weight as DHS uses for example, this blade would easily be 85g but with a higher balance.