i was just wondering if anyone could tell me or would know of a place to learn the way of european sword fighting in the middleages... my main intrest is the longsword or bastardsword. not really into...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
I read in an article on antique weapons restoration that some Chinese swords come to be fitted with Japanese mountings and parts. Any truth to this statement? And if there is, would a dao retain its n...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
I'll try to forge the folded katana....I'm the beginner...so...any information about forging procedures is welcomed....here are some pictures about process.......
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
Just thought I'd give this a shot on the forum.
Does anyone know how to get in touch with Tosh Kirita of Samurai-Store via telephone?
Thanks...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
So I did not know if this topic was covered in another thread and if it is I apologize ahead of time. However, I could not for the life of me think of the proper search terms. If anyone could point it...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
Just received my blade back from Rose. Again, she exceeded my expectations.
Pictures posted for your enjoyment, my thanks to Antonio Cejunior for lending a helping hand.
...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
http://www.grtc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=303
-Peter...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
does tempering steel have anything to do with nitrogen gas? as i understand it the development of tempering came from the ottomans or something who had this cruel and unusual execution called "the dea...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
About half a year ago i inderstood that i have a potential to become sword addict. Katana addict to be more precise. Started to look for information in the net (god bless google), found this and many ...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
I just finished wrapping by PPT in ivory color silk.
The wrap didn't turn out well. I guess mostly due to the rather large menuki.
It didn't use much ito, so I can always do it again.
I really d...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
Hello everyone.
Mr. Zhou has asked me to let the fans of Chinese weaponry know that his official english webpage is finally up and running.
Previously Mr. Zhou's swords has only been available...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
I thought I would post this here rather than the legal issues forum because it involves a Shaolin practitioner with a liuyedao. My conclusion is that the guy would have been let go if he had just sai...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
for those interested in those sort of things...
Pirates Magazine has a nice 8 page article on my brother and I and our sword shop. These days we are mostly producing cutlass and sabers thanks to d...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
Anyone have a copy of this 70's documentary. Bruce? Right up our alley I hear....
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
But i want to know what kinds of carreers a young addict of the mediveal weapons and history can take to further my passion. in simpler words. how do i take this passion and make a livelyhood out of f...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
I have read so much good about Albion swords, and have come to love their designs so much (as a friend called it, sword-porn), that I've decided to go and put away money to get myself one of their exa...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
Like many of us I have a 1796 (HC dress in my case) which has lost its silver sheathing on the wrap. I'd like to get this restored as the blade of the sword is unusual, but I don't want to go for a wi...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
the more i look at this the more i feel this is a european blade
the spine drops down 6inches from the shoulder
then thins gradually for a furthrer 15 1/2 inches to a marked pinching into a sp...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
Anyone know of anyone studying HEMA in Stuttgart? I'll be there for 6 weeks between Jan-Feb 07 and would love to get some training in.
Regards,
Matt...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
Anyone know of anyone studying HEMA in Stuttgart? I'll be there for 6 weeks between Jan-Feb 07 and would love to get some training in.
Regards,
Matt...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
Hello !
This blade is fited in a swedish infantry sword, about 1780.
Can anyone "translate" the symbols? I think they are masonic.
The blade is 79 cm long and 3,4 cm wide.
Best regards
Hen...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
I have been thinking about collecting some japanese armour, but it seems the laws for NSW wont allow you to have amour in anyone's possesion, does anyone know whether it would be allowed, or are they ...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
Can anyone recommend how to acquire usable steel at affordable prices or free( would be nice )? I have been mainly using old files and lawnmower blades and I would like to begin making larger pieces ...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
hi, i am glad to have found this site, i have viewed some of the threads and am a lot happier knowing that good advice is only a few clicks away, anyway, i bought my first katana back in may it was a ...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
Greetings,
Well, I am hoping to learn the art of blacksmithing or at least be introduced to the various skills that would be required and am making it my hobby to invest my time and my joy and sor...
[Tags: No tags defined yet] - Be the first to Tag this threadAdd TagsCancel
*Note: Tags must be comma (,) seperated. For example: boardtracker, forum search, search engine
Browse sub-categories 
