Comments on: Phyreblade’s guide to Altairs retractable blade (From Assassins Creed) http://thedarkblade.com/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/ A blog about Dark, Unique and Beautiful Weaponry. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:09:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Phyreblade http://thedarkblade.com/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/comment-page-3/#comment-2355 Phyreblade Thu, 14 May 2009 03:15:24 +0000 http://thedarkblade.com/2007/12/13/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/#comment-2355 It's buildable, though not exactly a simple design. Unless you take a few shortcuts. but that just wouldn't be right... :/ It’s buildable, though not exactly a simple design. Unless you take a few shortcuts. but that just wouldn’t be right… :/

]]> By: BLACK WIDOW1300 http://thedarkblade.com/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/comment-page-3/#comment-1191 BLACK WIDOW1300 Sat, 02 May 2009 20:51:18 +0000 http://thedarkblade.com/2007/12/13/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/#comment-1191 from my view, you have this pretty well thought out. i just might try and build this.(if possible) from my view, you have this pretty well thought out. i just might try and build this.(if possible)

]]> By: phyreblade http://thedarkblade.com/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/comment-page-1/#comment-1190 phyreblade Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:13:39 +0000 http://thedarkblade.com/2007/12/13/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/#comment-1190 Hey Clint, yes, I indeed, I've actually thought the same thing on many occasions. The sleeve really doesn't seem to have any other practical function protection besides perhaps protecting the wielder from the exposed edge, and possibly adding rigidity to the weapon as a whole. But the other thing is, there is a much easier way to address both problems that would not have required the added complexity of an articulated sleeve. It would have been simpler, for instance, to simply make the blade much thicker, and round off the edges of the first 3 or 4 inches of the blade... It would have resulted in the same level of safety, and much greater strength. Perhaps the only drawback would be that the blade could end up being a little less stable within the housing than it would have been with the extra steel of the extension and it's base, which would have provided a lot more additional stability within the housing when fully extended. Actually, that extra stability and strength may have been the whole point of the sleeve. The protection might simply be an added bonus... Hey Clint,

yes, I indeed, I’ve actually thought the same thing on many occasions. The sleeve really doesn’t seem to have any other practical function protection besides perhaps protecting the wielder from the exposed edge, and possibly adding rigidity to the weapon as a whole. But the other thing is, there is a much easier way to address both problems that would not have required the added complexity of an articulated sleeve.

It would have been simpler, for instance, to simply make the blade much thicker, and round off the edges of the first 3 or 4 inches of the blade… It would have resulted in the same level of safety, and much greater strength. Perhaps the only drawback would be that the blade could end up being a little less stable within the housing than it would have been with the extra steel of the extension and it’s base, which would have provided a lot more additional stability within the housing when fully extended.

Actually, that extra stability and strength may have been the whole point of the sleeve. The protection might simply be an added bonus…

]]> By: Clint http://thedarkblade.com/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/comment-page-3/#comment-1189 Clint Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:47:05 +0000 http://thedarkblade.com/2007/12/13/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/#comment-1189 Come to think of it, using a sleeved blade (like in the game) might actually be an adequate safety precaution. That way, the blade won't be exposed while within range of the palm and the fingers. Just my 2 cents for an old post. Come to think of it, using a sleeved blade (like in the game) might actually be an adequate safety precaution. That way, the blade won’t be exposed while within range of the palm and the fingers.

Just my 2 cents for an old post.

]]> By: dragonblix http://thedarkblade.com/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/comment-page-3/#comment-1188 dragonblix Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:18:05 +0000 http://thedarkblade.com/2007/12/13/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/#comment-1188 as i was lookin thru the sites to find an assassins creed wristblade i stumbled apon a place that sell real replica wristblades for somewhare around $120. THATS BADASS! so now im savin up money and scroungin bucks from parents, friends , and sometimes even total stangers to buy 1 :) oh! the site? www.strongblade.com thx phyreblade :) as i was lookin thru the sites to find an assassins creed wristblade i stumbled apon a place that sell real replica wristblades for somewhare around $120. THATS BADASS! so now im savin up money and scroungin bucks from parents, friends , and sometimes even total stangers to buy 1 :)

oh! the site? http://www.strongblade.com
thx phyreblade :)

]]> By: altair http://thedarkblade.com/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/comment-page-3/#comment-1187 altair Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:23:44 +0000 http://thedarkblade.com/2007/12/13/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/#comment-1187 iceman is correct.there should never be laws against weapons period. “…the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” -no truer words have been spoken iceman is correct.there should never be laws against weapons period.

“…the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”
-no truer words have been spoken

]]> By: iceman_arc http://thedarkblade.com/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/comment-page-3/#comment-1186 iceman_arc Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:36:56 +0000 http://thedarkblade.com/2007/12/13/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/#comment-1186 I need to make a correction on here. Retractable blades are not illegal in any state. The carrying of concealed weapons without permits is not allowed in 48 states, and in California and other highly regulated (and un-constitutional) states, some weapons are permanently forbade for concealment and some for public carry such as nunchaku, switch-blades, etc... But the owning and transport of these weapons is perfectly legal. and in better states that are Shall Issue, you could acquire a permit to conceal them, and other far more practical weapons such as cane-swords. There is a book you can buy at many gun stores which covers your permit/carry regualtions in all 50 states and DC, it's blue and white and basically the title reads "Laws and Regulations concerning firearms and concealed weapons in the United States." It's a general book, but I recommend it. You cannot expect to keep your freedoms if you do not know what they are and what they should be. Also, if you join the NRA, you receive legal assistance in these matters. I think, though, you better know if your state has felony laws for concealed carry because if so it may not be worth the battle... you lose all your rights over something stupid when honestly if you know what you're doing, a ballpoint pen is deadly enough. Further, see if you can guess the only two TRUE free states where there is no permit requirement - as it should be (did you know conceal carry permit laws have their roots in racist anti-immigrant legislation back in the 1800s?). Alaska and Vermont. "...the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." I need to make a correction on here. Retractable blades are not illegal in any state. The carrying of concealed weapons without permits is not allowed in 48 states, and in California and other highly regulated (and un-constitutional) states, some weapons are permanently forbade for concealment and some for public carry such as nunchaku, switch-blades, etc…
But the owning and transport of these weapons is perfectly legal. and in better states that are Shall Issue, you could acquire a permit to conceal them, and other far more practical weapons such as cane-swords.

There is a book you can buy at many gun stores which covers your permit/carry regualtions in all 50 states and DC, it’s blue and white and basically the title reads “Laws and Regulations concerning firearms and concealed weapons in the United States.” It’s a general book, but I recommend it.

You cannot expect to keep your freedoms if you do not know what they are and what they should be.

Also, if you join the NRA, you receive legal assistance in these matters. I think, though, you better know if your state has felony laws for concealed carry because if so it may not be worth the battle… you lose all your rights over something stupid when honestly if you know what you’re doing, a ballpoint pen is deadly enough.
Further, see if you can guess the only two TRUE free states where there is no permit requirement – as it should be (did you know conceal carry permit laws have their roots in racist anti-immigrant legislation back in the 1800s?).

Alaska and Vermont.
“…the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”

]]> By: Sinza http://thedarkblade.com/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/comment-page-3/#comment-1185 Sinza Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:50:44 +0000 http://thedarkblade.com/2007/12/13/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/#comment-1185 Guys.... Phyreblade keeps telling you where to go for ideas and designs. Head over to our forum...EXOTIC AUTOMATIC http://sinza.forumotion.com Sure, it has my name in the title, but I consider Phyreblade to be my partner. Lord knows he's done a ton of work over there! I should be getting the Gauntlet Stiletto in the mail today. I'll post pictures and do a review of how it's made. I made one about a year ago...fun toy. Nothing like a big spring loaded blade strapped to your arm!!You know that feeling you get when you open a switchblade or shoot a gun...think of a cross between the two. Snapping a blade out over your fist is a RAD feeling. I have also done a review on the 'Assassin Extension Blade' which is the commercial version of Altair's wristblade from Assassin's Creed. Took it apart to show how the inside guts work. Lots of pictures. The only thing I ask is don't just talk about it...build it. Just build something, see how it works, and build another making each one better. We have TONS of ideas and drawings...what we need is more people just building and tinkering. I can't do it all.... EXOTIC AUTOMATIC http://sinza.forumotion.com Your one stop shopping for wristblades, mini flamethrowers, taser gloves, ...and bacon! Guys….

Phyreblade keeps telling you where to go for ideas and designs.

Head over to our forum…EXOTIC AUTOMATIC http://sinza.forumotion.com

Sure, it has my name in the title, but I consider Phyreblade to be my partner. Lord knows he’s done a ton of work over there!

I should be getting the Gauntlet Stiletto in the mail today. I’ll post pictures and do a review of how it’s made. I made one about a year ago…fun toy. Nothing like a big spring loaded blade strapped to your arm!!You know that feeling you get when you open a switchblade or shoot a gun…think of a cross between the two. Snapping a blade out over your fist is a RAD feeling.

I have also done a review on the ‘Assassin Extension Blade’ which is the commercial version of Altair’s wristblade from Assassin’s Creed. Took it apart to show how the inside guts work. Lots of pictures.

The only thing I ask is don’t just talk about it…build it. Just build something, see how it works, and build another making each one better. We have TONS of ideas and drawings…what we need is more people just building and tinkering. I can’t do it all….

EXOTIC AUTOMATIC http://sinza.forumotion.com
Your one stop shopping for wristblades, mini flamethrowers, taser gloves, …and bacon!

]]> By: Ryan http://thedarkblade.com/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/comment-page-3/#comment-1184 Ryan Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:52:05 +0000 http://thedarkblade.com/2007/12/13/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/#comment-1184 I just thought I'd let you all know there is an unlicensed (or maybe licensed) hidden blade as well as a few other pieces of Altair's equipment at this site http://www.strongblade.com/prod/sbmu-ac-extensiondagger.html http://www.strongblade.com/nav/assassins-creed.html I just thought I’d let you all know there is an unlicensed (or maybe licensed) hidden blade as well as a few other pieces of Altair’s equipment at this site

http://www.strongblade.com/prod/sbmu-ac-extensiondagger.html

http://www.strongblade.com/nav/assassins-creed.html

]]> By: el estrago http://thedarkblade.com/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/comment-page-3/#comment-1183 el estrago Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:25:19 +0000 http://thedarkblade.com/2007/12/13/phyreblades-guide-to-altairs-retractable-blade-assassins-creed/#comment-1183 well phyeblade can go into more detail than i can but theres a couple of ways to do it, you can use a double spring action which uses the tension of the first set of springs to deploy the blade to the open position, which in turn puts tension on the second set of springs, allowing the blade to retract after being released from the locked out position. the springs need to be radioed so that one set of springs has nearly identical tension to the other set otherwise one set will overpower the other and the mechanism will only work one way. another way to do it would be a gear and motor system, this is a little more technical, but all you need is a small two way motor that will actuate a set of gears, now the blade will have to be completely fabricated for this to work, with small teeth for the gears to run along, when you activate the motor the blade should extend into the open and locked position. unlocking the blade and activating the motor in the opposite direction probably with some kind of toggle switch, will bring the blade into the closed and locked position. i am a firm believer in locks on knives because (and especially with the syse we are talking about) it can prevent a false activation and gven the sensitiveness of the location of the devise its for the best. now the last one i can think of and my personal favorite, a hydraulic or pneumatic system. the reason i like this system so much is that it has very few moving parts and because of that will probably be the quietest system of deployment. what i have in mind is a three valve system, you have the first chamber filled with high pressure air, and the opening of the valve located on the blade side you will deploy your blade or rod or whatever your fancy. then once the air is in the open blade area, you open the second valve allowing the high pressure air into the next chamber causing a void in the blade chamber, which will let i retract. the final valve will let the air back into the first chamber so it is "at the ready" so to speak, and if you dont want it "at the ready leave the air in chamber two. while this is my favorite design it is probably the most expensive, dangerous, and impractical of the three, to make the valves work, they would have to be one way valves, and you'd have to figure out a way to keep the air pressurized because once the air is no longer pressurized and is acclimated to the volume of the chamber its i it won't go through the valve anymore. and eventually the air will distribute equally in all four chambers and your blade will be useless. and lets not discount the fact that if high pressure air is propelling this devise then your ratio to space versus volume would have to be pretty dead on, or there wont be much to stop its deployment, and even if you encounter a force that can, your wrist may be the path of least resistance and snap! and on the flip side, not enough air and it wont deploy at all. well phyeblade can go into more detail than i can but theres a couple of ways to do it, you can use a double spring action which uses the tension of the first set of springs to deploy the blade to the open position, which in turn puts tension on the second set of springs, allowing the blade to retract after being released from the locked out position. the springs need to be radioed so that one set of springs has nearly identical tension to the other set otherwise one set will overpower the other and the mechanism will only work one way.
another way to do it would be a gear and motor system, this is a little more technical, but all you need is a small two way motor that will actuate a set of gears, now the blade will have to be completely fabricated for this to work, with small teeth for the gears to run along, when you activate the motor the blade should extend into the open and locked position. unlocking the blade and activating the motor in the opposite direction probably with some kind of toggle switch, will bring the blade into the closed and locked position. i am a firm believer in locks on knives because (and especially with the syse we are talking about) it can prevent a false activation and gven the sensitiveness of the location of the devise its for the best.
now the last one i can think of and my personal favorite, a hydraulic or pneumatic system. the reason i like this system so much is that it has very few moving parts and because of that will probably be the quietest system of deployment. what i have in mind is a three valve system, you have the first chamber filled with high pressure air, and the opening of the valve located on the blade side you will deploy your blade or rod or whatever your fancy. then once the air is in the open blade area, you open the second valve allowing the high pressure air into the next chamber causing a void in the blade chamber, which will let i retract. the final valve will let the air back into the first chamber so it is “at the ready” so to speak, and if you dont want it “at the ready leave the air in chamber two.
while this is my favorite design it is probably the most expensive, dangerous, and impractical of the three, to make the valves work, they would have to be one way valves, and you’d have to figure out a way to keep the air pressurized because once the air is no longer pressurized and is acclimated to the volume of the chamber its i it won’t go through the valve anymore. and eventually the air will distribute equally in all four chambers and your blade will be useless. and lets not discount the fact that if high pressure air is propelling this devise then your ratio to space versus volume would have to be pretty dead on, or there wont be much to stop its deployment, and even if you encounter a force that can, your wrist may be the path of least resistance and snap! and on the flip side, not enough air and it wont deploy at all.

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