Anybody have any experience with a sword dealer on eBay called Zhi.Sword? Here's there site:
http://stores.ebay.com.cn/zhisword
Comments on their quality/pricing?
Anything is appreciated, ...
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Hello, I am new to swords.
I recently inherited this sword.
My ancestors were from Wales, and Scotland and Immigrated in the early 1800's. I am told this sword came with them.
Can any one help I...
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Hello everybody. I was given this saber as a gift when I was much younger, and told if I wanted to know about it, I would have to research it (my uncle beleived in the excitement of discovery). Some 1...
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My Cousin and I are going to conduct an experiment - specifically we'll be trying to make a katana-ish blade. He's worked metal before in a make-shift forge before, and he's experienced enough we have...
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It's being held at Van Nuys. Please see link below for details.
My San Miguel Magtatudlo Ramon Rubia will be taking part, and I will be attending.
Anyone else going?
http://www.stickman-e...
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are double edged katana`s "legitimate" , by that i mean are they accepted as being real, if so, or even if not what is the best ones to look out for in the $300 range?...
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Just bought this small belt grinder. Its name is The Junk Boy.
It will reduce the amount of hand file work, I hope. B)
By the way, I tested the grinder on scrap pieces.
It doesn't...
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This is a 1086 Howard Clark with an engraved dedication to Antonio Cejunior next to the mei. I was very fortunate to become the new custodian of this masterpiece, needless to say I am very proud of i...
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the one i am looking at is this http://www.dragonscavern.com/shop/c...word_p_212.html
but this website is always a fount of knowledge, and i know you guys probably know a place where i can get a bet...
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Gonna be working on a big falchion type thingie before too long, and have been pondering what to do with the guard.
This will have a mortised handle attached via 5 or 6 pins, so it's not like I ...
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Alright, I what is the best thing to use to retain heat....
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Dear All
I am delighted to let you know that my second book is at the printers. It's an interpretation of and training manual for the rapier style of Capo Ferro.
See http://www.chivalrybookshelf...
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I am currently working on the tsuka of my current project sword, and wondered if i could get some advice on wrapping and tying the cord.
I recently purchased some very nice silk, and made a consid...
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I am not sure if this is the proper forum for this but I would like to know if anyone knows where I could find a reproduction early 17th century style gorget?
Thanks,
Kyle...
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Hi all,
with a clue provided by Matt Galas, I've found some month before an unknown fighting manuel from François Dancie, dated before 1617.
François Dancie published his treaties in 1623. The...
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Saturday while taking a load of garbage and recycling to the dump I spotted something odd in someone's yard with a sign on it that said "FREE."
The wheel is in great condition, might need a little...
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Hi all,
If there is anyone interested, I have a couple of pieces of authentic fittings for a jian scabbard. More info can be found here.
Just thought I'd point it out here, in case not every...
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I just picked up a 400 series Champion hand crank blower last night and I would like to find out some info on how to tell when it was manufactured.
The only dates that I can find on it are in the ...
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Hello, I'm new to the forum but not new to swords and swordsmanship.
I am posting a link to my website www.universalswordsman.com
Originally assembled as a resource for my sword students I though...
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I have recently come into the possession of a matching pair of swords that (at this moment ) know relatively little about.
The 2 swords are identical in design and decor. Only the 1 is made of a ver...
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I recently received my copy of "Arms and Armor from Iran: The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period".
My initial response to this book can be described in one word . . . . amazing!
This is,...
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Greetings,
Anyone sincerely interested in starting a study group (or just getting together one-on-one) in the South Puget Sound area. That's anywhere in the Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia corridor.
I...
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Are there any monthly type magazines out there for the serrious sword collector/student? Magazines that cover topics like history and design, that sort of thing? I havn't come across any....
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A mate of mine is into historical rapiers. I've seen many on the market, but so far, all I've found are either wall hangers, or fencing foils; however he is interested in getting himself a real repro...
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I'm having a little trouble coming up with a pommel design for this sword, and I was hoping the creative minds here could help me find something that works both aesthetically and functionally.
Here ...
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