Is anyone else here into swords?

LordScottish · Dec 2005

I like swords because they are always an important part of any fantasy story. Although I knew the story was fictional, I was able to have a bit of this story at home. That's how it began

Is there anyone else here who is into swords?

Here is my finest piece, an Albion Sovereign with a hilt done by Christian Fletcher.

And some bottle cutting fun in the past summer, yay

Toomas · Dec 2005

I would say an axe is better than a sword! I would even go as far as to say that even a spear is better than a sword.

motives · Dec 2005

lol, here i was thinkin your avatar was a render

not into swords personally but i must admot every time i walk by the fantasy shop somewhere deep inside of me a little voice goes "go on.. get a swoooord"

hawken · Dec 2005

yes I have three japanese katana. I also have a wooden bokutou (the sort that japanese police sometimes carry, basically a wooden katana) that in it's lifetime has broken some unfortunate guys collarbone.

LordScottish · Dec 2005

@Toomas: That depends, of course an axe or a hammer is better to crack heavy plate armor, which is why in the late middle ages they were used so often. But if you fight a medium armored opponent, I wouldn't want to stand there with a slow axe. Also a sword was lethal when thrusting an opponents chain mail. Spears were great weapons on distance, but not in close combat.

Do you have any photos of those katanas hawken?

I wish I could do render setups like that motives

TomDunne · Dec 2005

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yes I have three japanese katana. I also have a wooden bokutou (the sort that japanese police sometimes carry, basically a wooden katana) that in it's lifetime has broken some unfortunate guys collarbone.

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You have 'em for any particular reason, or just as collectibles?

Asthane · Dec 2005

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yes I have three japanese katana. I also have a wooden bokutou (the sort that japanese police sometimes carry, basically a wooden katana) that in it's lifetime has broken some unfortunate guys collarbone.

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You have 'em for any particular reason, or just as collectibles?

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Of course, he secretly fights for justice in his off time

As for swords, they're cool, I like them, don't have any though. I used to fence, but I don't think a foil really counts... ¬_¬

JKim3 · Dec 2005

Hey, Lord Scottish. Is that sword of yours ceremonial or battle-ready?

Personally, I've always wanted to collect swords, but I could never justify spending the money since I don't have a permanent home to display them in. Garg!

LordScottish · Dec 2005

Hey JKim3, it's a battle-ready blade. There are many more Albion blades on this website: Christian Fletcher. In case you are interested in them

They are among the best battle ready swords on the marked in my opinion.

JKim3 · Dec 2005

Whoa. There's a lot of really nice stuff there. Thanks for the link!

cochtl · Dec 2005

that's pretty slick, but i think the coolest sword i have ever seen is this one here:

A real life MASTER SWORD!!!
and link with more info here: http://www.planetgamecube.com/news.cfm?action=item&id=5102

gauss · Dec 2005

look at that bulging arm smiting that 2 liter bottle! *swoon*

LordScottish · Dec 2005

That looks very interesting cochtl! I wonder how heavy this thing is. It seems to have a full thang and is made of high carbon steel, so it's more or less battle-ready. The master sword is from zelda right?

You can do it too gauss! it's fun!!1

gauss · Dec 2005

well there's a universal joy to be found in destroying containers of liquid; from simply smashing a bottle or can manually, or shooting cheap cans of soda with various calibers of ammunition. haven't ever cut one "in twain" with a sword yet, i bet it would be fun

Wells · Dec 2005

I want a sword!

They're too damn much money for me to justify getting one, though.

Thegodzero · Dec 2005

My girlfriend has sting, and hadhafang, with legolas fighting knives comming soon. We also have an elven warhelm, sauron's helm and his gauntlet all life size. And i also have a set of katanas.

blankslatejoe · Dec 2005

that's S-WORDS, mr connery. NOT swords. S-words!

Ryno · Dec 2005

I've done Filipino martial arts (sword, stick, and knifefighting) for quite a while, and have accumulated a few nice ones. I've got a really nice antique kris, likely from central area upper class. I've got a replica barong, which is a wide leaf shaped slashing short sword, and a good down and dirty fighting bolo. I'll post some picks when I get them.

Here's a company that does some nice reproductions: http://www.kriscutlery.com/philippine/index_bladed.html

Weiser_Cain · Dec 2005

I have more knives than I can keep track of. I have a 'play' jin-tachi on the way and I'm saving up for a real nice katana. Don't know why I haven't picked up a european sword yet, guess my tennessee toothpick will have to do till I get a new third leg...
http://www.bugei.com/

LordScottish · Dec 2005

You're right gauss! There is a special joy in destroying water bottles, as a kid I used to smash them on the ground from high places. I imagine shooting on waterbottles and making slow motion videos is interesting too

@Ryno: Can't wait for the photos

@Weiser_Cain: I especially like european swords for their variety and their flexible blade. Maybe I'll get a katana too someday, the hamon on the folded blade usualy looks very nice

Is anyone else here into swords?

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