Been a long time lurking, decided to join to making tracking/watching mods, and indie games far easier on myself.
I have done it, I have doonnne iit.
Actually, I was heavily inspired to rework (and get back to work) by the guys over at Age of Chivalry, they recently released the weapons list/or rather, some of the weapons they've been working on.
However this is still a WIP, I'm playing around with the specular and hue of the base diffuse itself, to get that -just- right look.
I recommend anyone looking at modeling Dark-Age styled weapons, to take a look over at their work.
Please note that the Frost-Bitten Crusader (the longsword :P) is probably in need of even more work then the traditional steel crusader, as I've only played with the diffuse, however I'm kinda liking the effect it's given me..
"We stand on the Backs of Giants."
(Please note; I do not work for, nor am I endorsed by the guys over at Team Chivalry, I'm simply referencing them as an inspiration of mine, and will at request remove this.)