Hi everyone.
This is my latest work in blender:
Modelling in blender from scratch using a background image as reference.
Texturing in Photoshop. 1 noise map, 1 metal scratch map(diffuse+bump), 1 ornament detail bump map and AO map baked in cycles.
Rendered in cycles. Node setup has been a bit complex… can be simplified but I think final result is good looking.
Resolution 2000x2000 (only 200 samples)
Hope you like it.
C&C are welcome.
Ruben
Last or latest? 
I like the material that you used on the blade it self.
However I find the handle to be very thin in comparison to the blade.
Well done
Latest, thanks for the correction 
Yes, maybe the handle is too thin, but I used this photo as reference:
I basically rotated in photoshop and made it symmetric, so it’s mostly like in that image, but I agree it looks too thin in the render…
I will post a few more renderings from other angles later.
Thanks for the feedback!
Overall a striking image that is nicely lit except possibly a little dark - especially the lower left blade. Also looks just a little too sharp against the backdrop, maybe a little depth of field blurring would help?
