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Posted: 2/26/2011 3:32:54 PM EDT
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Put your hand over the flash and take a picture. Then immediately sniff your hand where it covered the flash.
You'll probably smell burned skin. CJ |
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Since this is the only current semi-relevant thread I'll ask here - does anyone have a link to one of the many older threads discussing good sites to buy quality swords? Like Hanwei, for instance.
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Since this is the only current semi-relevant thread I'll ask here - does anyone have a link to one of the many older threads discussing good sites to buy quality swords? Like Hanwei, for instance. Thanks. Here's one |
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Since this is the only current semi-relevant thread I'll ask here - does anyone have a link to one of the many older threads discussing good sites to buy quality swords? Like Hanwei, for instance. Thanks. Here's one Perfect. I don't know why Search doesn't work for me - some kind of error between keyboard and chair, I'm sure. |
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Since this is the only current semi-relevant thread I'll ask here - does anyone have a link to one of the many older threads discussing good sites to buy quality swords? Like Hanwei, for instance. Thanks. This place is pretty good: http://kultofathena.com/ |
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I have been collecting swords as of late ....
place holder until I get a few pics taken |
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Quoted: Battle Sword????? Now! This is a BATTLE SWORD!!!! http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b88/PuddlePirate/IM001784.jpg http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b88/PuddlePirate/IM001786.jpg This is a 1700s Naval Cutlass of the old school. Note the double serrated back edge. It is angled for easy entry into body parts, and will rip flesh to shredds as it is withdrawn. It can be used for sawing spars or cutting hemp to rid the ship of battle damage quickly. If you are stupid enough to face this weapon with another sword, you will not live to regret it. You will regret it immediately. This weapon has weight. If used to slash, the weight of the hilt and blade will cleave meat from bone. Awesome! Where does one find something like that? |
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http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=21697 From the Nanbukucho period (1333 to 1391), and made by one of the smiths in the Kozori group from Bizen province. I don't know for sure who the specific smith is, but based on the shape, jitetsu and hamon, it's probably Morimitsu, Morihisa, Moriyuki, or Morisuke. I've always loved the work from Japanese swordsmiths of old. That one is beautiful! |
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Don't underestimate the bokken. Musashi won many fights with one against oppoents armed with katanas. |
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Don't underestimate the bokken. Musashi won many fights with one against oppoents armed with katanas. It sure beats cutting a limb off too. |
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Quoted: Stavanger The swords commemorating the battle of Hafrsfjord http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/3741227540_ed98edec87.jpg So many vowels needlessly slaughtered... |
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You know, I can't even read the word sword anymore without thinking about the words "It's tape". It happened just the other day at work. |
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Boarding cutlass by Michael Stevenson aka mcswood at Bladeforums. Not mine, but I have one like it with dark curly maple scales. Only 21" long, short and handy. http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL483/1156836/22855629/392502888.jpg Feckin' wow... does he have a website? |
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Here's one of my little sister Alia and her battle sword A Gom Jabbar kills only animals. |
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Boarding cutlass by Michael Stevenson aka mcswood at Bladeforums. Not mine, but I have one like it with dark curly maple scales. Only 21" long, short and handy. http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL483/1156836/22855629/392502888.jpg Damn dude never seen that before, pretty sweet! |
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I doubt any of "you" have used your battle swords on another living being.. But mine have.. |
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pth! I doubt any of "you" have used your battle swords on another living being.. But mine have.. Details? |
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A few of my beasts- Waki- http://bendsmenus.com/guns/AKWaki.jpg Marauder- http://bendsmenus.com/guns/marauder.jpg Yo, whats up with that marauder and where did you get it? |
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It is a damn sweet blade, G10 handle and sharpened on both sides. Looks super heavy but it is actually pretty fast and easy to handle. John Gage is the maker, he will custom build one up for you I'm sure if you're interested.
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Quoted: A few of my beasts- Waki- http://bendsmenus.com/guns/AKWaki.jpg Marauder- http://bendsmenus.com/guns/marauder.jpg Not swords but still some good zombie cutters- Cleaver- http://bendsmenus.com/guns/fcleaver1.jpg http://bendsmenus.com/guns/fcleaver2.jpg http://bendsmenus.com/guns/fcleaver3.jpg Hawk- http://bendsmenus.com/guns/hawk2.jpg That one in the first pic is nice, who makes it? |
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Who makes a quality wakizashi/samurai sword that has good modern steel that will take a beating? I'm not going to fight with it but something that you could take camping and cut up tree limbs for fun with.
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Who makes a quality wakizashi/samurai sword that has good modern steel that will take a beating? I'm not going to fight with it but something that you could take camping and cut up tree limbs for fun with. Using a sword to cut up a tree? You're doin' it wrong. But Cold Steel makes some damn good blades for the money, out of excellent modern materials. You can get much better swords, for much more money. But a sword any cheaper will generally be a wall hanger that would shatter under any abuse. TR85. |
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Who makes a quality wakizashi/samurai sword that has good modern steel that will take a beating? I'm not going to fight with it but something that you could take camping and cut up tree limbs for fun with. Here ya go! |
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Who makes a quality wakizashi/samurai sword that has good modern steel that will take a beating? I'm not going to fight with it but something that you could take camping and cut up tree limbs for fun with. Here ya go! CAS Hanwei makes some decent stuff... But usually they're more than Cold Steel for equal quality... That one being so cheap worries me. TR85. |
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A few of my beasts- Waki- http://bendsmenus.com/guns/AKWaki.jpg Marauder- http://bendsmenus.com/guns/marauder.jpg Not swords but still some good zombie cutters- Cleaver- http://bendsmenus.com/guns/fcleaver2.jpg http://bendsmenus.com/guns/fcleaver3.jpg Hawk- http://bendsmenus.com/guns/hawk2.jpg WANT |
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Who makes a quality wakizashi/samurai sword that has good modern steel that will take a beating? I'm not going to fight with it but something that you could take camping and cut up tree limbs for fun with. Here ya go! CAS Hanwei makes some decent stuff... But usually they're more than Cold Steel for equal quality... That one being so cheap worries me. TR85. It shouldn't, while not as well finished as the other Paul Chen/Hanwei stuff it does work just fine for basic chopping. |
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Battle Sword????? Now! This is a BATTLE SWORD!!!! http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b88/PuddlePirate/IM001784.jpg http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b88/PuddlePirate/IM001786.jpg This is a 1700s Naval Cutlass of the old school. Note the double serrated back edge. It is angled for easy entry into body parts, and will rip flesh to shredds as it is withdrawn. It can be used for sawing spars or cutting hemp to rid the ship of battle damage quickly. If you are stupid enough to face this weapon with another sword, you will not live to regret it. You will regret it immediately. This weapon has weight. If used to slash, the weight of the hilt and blade will cleave meat from bone. Awesome! Where does one find something like that? Good question. It's been in our family for generations. |
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That one in the first pic is nice, who makes it? The Waki was made by DJ of American Kami. I'm not sure if he's taking orders on that style anymore though, I guess it was a huge pain in the ass to make. Quoted:
http://lameycustomknives.com/Site/Cleavers,%20various%20blades_files/100_4105.jpg Matt Lamey makes a mean blade too. This one's mine. It chops through 2X12s and is basically a 22 inch long handaxe. From edge to spine it's almost 4". It's not fast, but it's short and with just a tiny bit of momentum it cuts like a light saber. I've pruned trees with it and you just "tap" where you want a cut. Much better control than a machete since you don't have to work hard to cut stuff. I had survival sheaths make me a crocodile dundee style (wear it like a backpack with the hilt down and to the right) sheath from kydex and it disappears under a 5:11 vest. Man I love that Lamey- for some reason I thought he was just a Bowie guy. That cleaver is amazing! That's a new design I've been working on, just finished that one up a few weeks ago. Glad you like it! |
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http://lameycustomknives.com/Site/Cleavers,%20various%20blades_files/100_4105.jpg Matt Lamey makes a mean blade too. This one's mine. It chops through 2X12s and is basically a 22 inch long handaxe. From edge to spine it's almost 4". It's not fast, but it's short and with just a tiny bit of momentum it cuts like a light saber. I've pruned trees with it and you just "tap" where you want a cut. Much better control than a machete since you don't have to work hard to cut stuff. I had survival sheaths make me a crocodile dundee style (wear it like a backpack with the hilt down and to the right) sheath from kydex and it disappears under a 5:11 vest. Man I keep coming back and checking out that Lamey, what did it run if you don't mind me asking? What was the turnaround time on that beast? |
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