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Taking a break from steel, I have a question on some potential alloys for fittings.
Question: Could I substitute silver for zinc in this chemistry?
88.5% Cu
6% Zn
3.5% Mn
2% Ni
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Can anyone point me in the direction of finding explanations of the execution of the Meisterhau, either online or in hard copy....
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Hello chaps, I'm thinking of setting up a WMA e-zine (I don't think there is enough of us to make a printed version viable)
I'd like to have articles & features from both sides of the Atlantic...
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I just picked up the "Single Sword Evolution 1" DVD from the brothers Atienza, and thought you all might be interested in a quick review...
My personal background is in Inosanto/LaCoste kali, and ...
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http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/hraid2/
I thought it would be nice to have a saya tutorial with the tsuka tutorial, so i'll be making a saya for my KC 25a katana. It will be a couple day...
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In the book "Archaeology of weapons" on page 148, Mr.E. Oakeshott mentions a landsknecht sword in Zurich which has an old pattern-welded blade. Has anyone every seen this sword or are there pics of i...
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Nearly 6 years ago, when a movie called Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" came out, I learned of the swordsmith who made the swords for the movie, Peter Lyon.
I contacted him about making ...
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As a hobbyist I would like to learn how to create swords. Are there any books I can get my hands on to learn how to get started? Are there any clubs I can join?
Thanks,
Joe...
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Pretextat Lecomte is a French painter and mosaic artist who lived in the end of 19th century, and was invited to Istanbul for the restoration and reconstruction of some historical art pieces. He spen...
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Namikawa Ltd. Great bunch of guys and gets things to you quickly.
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Hello folks!
My eye have been drawn towards this piece of art:
http://www.weaponmasters.com/index.html?ID=d5f80bfdd5a44b07d7a8044dcddbac14&FDX=&FMAX=&SORT=&ITEM=KE-2630&T...
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I'm looking for about 15 feet of blue ito, does anyone know where I can get some at an affordable price?...
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I have seen interpretations of archers carrying short falchions just tucked into a belt.
Can anyone confirm whether or not this was actually done? If so, weren't they worried about getting injured ...
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My first "real" custom piece is in the hands of its new owner so I thought I'd share...a large (20") rondel dagger. The blade is hand forged 5160, nice and thick, single edge with no swedge. Hardware ...
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Is there a way to cheaply make the tameshigiri mats? They seem like over time it will be expensive. Are there any cheaper subsitute targets to practice cutting?...
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I am new to collecting; I try to keep my collection to Imperial Prussian edge weapons, with only 11 swords (so far). I have been told that sword should never be sharpen, and they never would be sharpe...
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Fortunately, according to Minnesota Statute 624.61,
"...members of social and benevolent organizations are not prohibited from wearing swords..."
That is great! Now, I am not one who is going t...
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I bought this sword awhile back...yes from ebay...I had them send pics from tang back before I bought it...anyways, I decided to buy it without translating first due to time left in the auction...
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"The Churburg Armoury - Historic Armour and Arms in the Castle of Churburg"
Please see our review of the book in draft format:
http://www.armourresearchsociety.or...ws/churburg.php
We h...
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I'm very new to sword collecting and I need some advice on a German sword and a Scottish sword I was looking at. I have some pictures. If anyone is knowledgable in either or both of these areas, pleas...
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Does anyone have a Practical Cup Hilt Rapier? What about the Practical Main Gauche? I am considering purchasing some of these as "loaner" gear for my Rapier group. However I’d like some feedback on ...
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The October 1st deadline for "What Would Liechtenauer Do?" with Dr. William Ernoehazy instructing at Gallowglass Academy (outside Rockford, IL) on October 28-29. 2006 is coming up fast.
Before O...
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Old grumpy bum wrote
“And yet more for the blows: a full blow upon the head, face, arm or legs, is death, or the partie so wounded in the mercie of him that shall wound him.”
Fair enough.
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