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Non Gaming Discussions => Off-Topic => Topic started by: Agnino on January 06, 2002, 01:48:12 PM

Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: Agnino on January 06, 2002, 01:48:12 PM: Here is a very cool site.\'
http://www.budkww.com/

Too bad we cant order any of this fine weapons from Europe :(http://www.budkww.com/images/large/BK246.jpg

Here is the Nazguul sword from LOTR :)
http://www.budkww.com/images/midsize/UC1266.JPG

This one looks almost identical to mine :) I have dragon design on my sword though.
http://www.budkww.com/images/large/D2103.jpg

Lot of other cool stuff too, daggers, bows etc....
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: Soul Reaver on January 06, 2002, 02:31:01 PM: (https://psx5central.com/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.budkww.com%2Fimages%2Fmidsize%2FUC1120.jpg&hash=a03e78a77792a221f44864a5b18b8a95918bec44)

This looks alright.

It would be cool if they had the "Soul Reaver." :D
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: fastson on January 06, 2002, 02:34:57 PM: I like swords myself.. Ive always wanted to buy one of these (http://www.gonorway.no/go/scandinavian_heritage/sword123.html) or these (http://www.regia.org/images/Sword_and_Scabbard.jpg) :)
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: Ghettomath on January 06, 2002, 02:40:07 PM: Swords are just way too cool. I wanted one for Christmas but I guess my parents didn\'t think giving a weapon of destruction to their 17 year old, testosterone-enraged son was a good idea. Where would they get that idea from?

Personally I like the long, thin Crouching Tiger type swords over the Viking-like ones. How much do they usually run for and do you need a permit?
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: Soul Reaver on January 06, 2002, 02:46:16 PM: Why would you need a permit? It\'s not like your going to hack n slash everyone in sight once you get your hands on one... err nm. :D
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: Agnino on January 06, 2002, 04:06:53 PM: Yea, there is a shop in my town ..... selling Viking swords, but they cost up to $100..... and viking swords isnt my taste realy
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: Agnino on January 06, 2002, 04:08:12 PM: ehh... $1000 ..... hehe, missed an 0 there
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: MaXiMaN on January 06, 2002, 06:13:54 PM: Chicks dig swords :D
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: Soul Reaver on January 06, 2002, 06:23:08 PM: Quote
Originally posted by MaXiMaN
Chicks dig swords :D

Especially the big one\'s. ;)
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: Ghettomath on January 06, 2002, 06:25:00 PM: Cops love swords.
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: Soul Reaver on January 06, 2002, 06:34:43 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Ghettomath
Cops love swords.

Especially the bi... err wrong one. :p

Um.. yea, they do, I guess.
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: SmallLady on January 07, 2002, 07:00:47 AM: Especially this chick digs swords. As you can figure out from my sig. I\'m getting my first sword this month. It\'s just an iaito, a dull blade practise sword, but still. I\'ll treasure it like it was a real katana. And some day I will buy me one of those as well.

I love swords. But not just any kind of swords. The sleek curving Japanese sword is my absolute all time favorite. Deadly and beautiful. Because of its shape it sinks into the flesh easily. And it\'s not just for killing and fighting, Japanese swords are real pieces of art, with all the fittings. I\'m especially interested in different kind of tsubas (sword guard) with all the different kinds of shapes and decorations. There is So Much to learn about Japanese swords. Even the tiniest parts have their own name.

I\'ve been saving like crazy to afford the iaito. But it is worth it. What will I use it for? Well, I practise iaido, which is a martial art. So far I\'ve been using the bokken, wooden sword. But I can\'t wait until the iaito arrives. It will get much harder. And maybe some day years from now I\'ll get to try a real, razor sharp katana! Scary thought.

And for fellow sword lovers...
http://www.swordforum.com - I bet there\'s a lot of info on any kind of swords. I usually just check the forums, one for just about any topic related to these lovely weapons.
http://www.tozando.com - sells not only swords for iaido and aikido, but other stuff related to martial arts too. Nice site and good swords, I hear.
http://japanesesword.homestead.com/files/nihonto.htm - if you want to learn more about the japanese sword, this is the place to visit.

PS.... Agnino, I accidentally turned down your authorization request. Could u please request again.
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: Metal_Gear_Ray on January 07, 2002, 08:24:32 AM: You guys should go to japan, there is this place in Kyoto which is full of weapon sellers
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: Living-In-Clip on January 07, 2002, 08:36:36 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Soul Reaver
(https://psx5central.com/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.budkww.com%2Fimages%2Fmidsize%2FUC1120.jpg&hash=a03e78a77792a221f44864a5b18b8a95918bec44)

This looks alright.

My friend actually has one just like that. It is a sweet sword in person. A lot better than the picture shows.
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: lionken07 on January 07, 2002, 10:16:28 AM: if I buy it from that website, do the Swords come combat really? or you have to sharpen it yourself?
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: Agnino on January 07, 2002, 11:12:57 AM: I friend of me bought some daggers from this place (he was there in RL, so he didnt order it from the website)..... the daggers was sharp...... but this sort of swords is nothing more the fancy stuff...... have it on your wall or something, train with it.... and u will destroy it :( Heh, even my taichi sword (training sword) begins to loosen up some places :( Thnx for the websites Small Lady .... Japenese swords is the strongest you can get... but I still like Chinese beste hehe :)
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: lionken07 on January 07, 2002, 11:18:13 AM: I just ordered the Masamune Koto Koshirae from one of the website that smallLady gave us, it\'s expensive as hell, but I\'ve always wanted to have a real japanese sword right next to my bed.

Oh, thanks SmallLady for the websites.
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: SmallLady on January 07, 2002, 12:38:11 PM: Lionken that sword looks very nice. I wish I could afford prices like that :o I just have to ask... which tsuba did you choose... and are you interested in Japanese swords?
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: ooseven on January 07, 2002, 02:37:11 PM: ill have this one thank you very much

(https://psx5central.com/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.budkww.com%2Fimages%2Flarge%2FBK286.JPG&hash=71a62c5311c7fdd8478d1b5c7e8e99e0ab0e789b)

THE Ramshead Claymore :D
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: Soul Reaver on January 07, 2002, 02:48:16 PM: (https://psx5central.com/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.budkww.com%2Fimages%2Flarge%2FUC1239.JPG&hash=d9167a9b597c9e4b1bb48f9aa80a758a774e1f91)

Wow :eek:
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: lionken07 on January 07, 2002, 06:47:43 PM: Quote
Originally posted by SmallLady
Lionken that sword looks very nice. I wish I could afford prices like that :o I just have to ask... which tsuba did you choose... and are you interested in Japanese swords?

I don\'t really know exact what tsuba means...lol anyways, to try to answer your question the whole thing saids Masamune Koto Koshirae-Bonji-2.50-Kuroro-Black, all I know is that somewhere is black and 2.5 means the length of the blade lol...:D
Title: For those of you that are interested in Swords and martial art.
Post by: kimathi on January 07, 2002, 07:56:37 PM: I don\'t have any swords, but I do have a budding knife collection. Right now it\'s mostly military knives and a couple of ceremonial knives. I like swords, especially Japanese swords, but I\'ve never owned one.Now what I would like to get would be some very well made scimitars for display.Thanx for the link SmallLady, maybe I can find one I like.