http://www.imperialweapons.com/swor...ord_katanas.htm
A step backwards?...
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Hi,
has anyone seen the new Cheness katanas/tsuka that has recently become available?
Thanks,
jason...
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What kind of dao is this ? Is this a historical saber or just some 'fantasy' model
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Hello all...
I recently picked up this book from the Kinokuniya Bookstore in the San Francisco Japan-town.
"Japanese Swordsmanship: Technique And Practice"
Gordon Warner and Donn F. Draeger...
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Hello this is my first post. I will be converting a Cheness 9260 Shura Ko-Katana into a shikomi-zue. I was inspired by these pictures , I think I will be using oak and staining cherry wood red. If any...
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I keep reading about "pores" in steel in regards to Nihonjin cutlery. Now I read about "pores" in Boeing's airplanes - http://www.boeshield.com/index.htm
In the very few metallurgy texts I've read...
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Sorry not sure were to post this as I am starting down the bladesmith path. I would like to know if any are using this brand of forge? Pros and cons if any. I did search it earlier it seems able to fo...
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Recently there has been some discussion of the effect of edge angle on edge retention and cutting lifetime :
http://forums.swordforum.com/showth...mp;pagenumber=2
I proposed the use of the fol...
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I posted this in the armor forum, but it was suggested that the people here would be better able to answer my questions.
I've been looking for a good gambeson to wear under mail and the consensus ...
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Hello all,
Sorry if this is a bit late, but I recall a thread some time back about alterations made to fencing masks.
I would have posted this then, but had no camera ( nor camera operator ) av...
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Good evening gentlemen,
I was wondering if someone with better access than me could tell me something about whom this particular piece might have been issued to.
http://s84.photobucket.com/alb...
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I did a search and found no answers. This question comes from watching too much Kill Bill. I know, I know... Basically, what I want to know is this:
Let's say you buy a $500 Paul Chen and a 're...
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Hi All,
Jame's old rust bucket has finally broken down once too many times. He desparately needs a new car and so has asked me to put all his available blades on ebay with no reserve. I have one o...
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I have a Bugei Dragonfly tsuba that I'd like to use for a project, but it has the "oh so modern" antique finnish which I hate.
It seems to be made of pewter or stainless steel or whatever - I cannot...
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http://casiberia.com/cas/pdfs/M0BL06H.pdf
Anyone heard anything about what they might cost?
Very shiny!...
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It seems like a cut and thurst would break pretty easy when faceing off with a heavy sword like a basterd sword. Did people of the time avoid a parry with a cut a thurst all together when faceing off ...
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I know this is not a steel that is very common in historical type blades, but I have been asked to do a commission piece with a stainless blade (probably a modern-styled knife). I have made some stock...
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I may need this moved to the legal issues forum - if so I apologise -
As the bill to be raised in parliament rapidly approaches - Oct 20th - let me tell you about an incident that has happened...
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Hello everybody,
Í'm a complete newbie when it comes to Japanese swords so I
would like to ask you guys a question.
Which katana would you prefer? : an Oni Forge Tonbo Katana
or a Mi...
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is there anyone interesting in to Georgian (caucasus) swords and sables?
Khevsureti military swords?
like to exchange ideas and opinions...
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A handy new tool for knocking out those texts, class notes, etc.
http://www.adgame-wonderland.de/type/bayeux.php
(Flash warning.)
If there isn't a surge in Norman styles over the next twel...
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Dear Folks:
I occasionally treat myself to a splurge at the local bookstore. On this trip I picked up on a few titles including "The Life-Giving Sword" by YAGYU Munenori (trans: William Scott Wil...
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When I went to a local museum I was told that serbian medieval military equipment was much like byzantine but that there are little evidences. Can anyone tell me more about this topic? I saw church wa...
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I bought my dad a lovely Gladius Pompeianus and he wants it sharp. Now I know a guy who can put a decent edge on but I would like to keep it more authentic and would like to find someone who would ha...
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