swords

Whoop · 13 Sep 2006 at 07:13

squiffy said:
Proper Katana. Just remember it's steel, so it WILL rust if you don't oil it. Don't touch the blade, nor run your finger on the edge. Or attempt to cut bricks with it!

http://www.blades-uk.com/images/products/go1_L.jpg

Visually I can't tell the difference from the replica a friend bought at Skegness on Sunday

Good thread though.

Whoop

Ex-RoNiN · 13 Sep 2006 at 08:23

sigh...there is no such thing as a "Samurai Sword" the picture above is a Katana. The ones that look similar are wakizashi sword, and the smallest ones like a knife are Tanto.

Who gives a toss what its called.

A Samurai comes with 2 swords, end of.

DJammyRasta · 13 Sep 2006 at 09:53

My current favourtie sword... sits very nice in my room right now, although i do plan on getting something to hang it on the wall with as that would look even cooler

its quite cheap, made out of metal, probably nowhere near a practical metal as its pretty heavy... but is still very sharp.. i also wait for the zombie hordes, does anyone know when they will be handing out the shotguns ?

MaxPower · 13 Sep 2006 at 10:23

Booner! said:
so im guessing these swords will be fully functional against the upcoming zombie uprising thats long over due?

Im tempted to get a samurai one now just incase of civil war/rebellions/zombie-hoards/invasion/war

You forgot general killing spree :rolleyes:

daven1986 · 13 Sep 2006 at 10:23

lay-z-boy said:
Wow, that one looks nice!

Whilst on holiday i came across one that looked like a lightsaber, take the sheeth off for a 4ft+ blade

A question i need to ask to collectors of them though, wth do you do with them?

well mine are going to go on my wall and look very cool!!

squiffy · 13 Sep 2006 at 10:49

Ex-RoNiN said:
Who gives a toss what its called.

A Samurai comes with 2 swords, end of.

A set of Japanese 2 swords is "Daisho"

Cheap swords aren't folded steel, the hamon is just ground away with a angle grinder, and are stainless steel

daven1986 · 13 Sep 2006 at 11:20

any tips on how to keep them gleaming?

thanks

daven

willd58 · 13 Sep 2006 at 11:27

Hmmm, i know this has allready been asked, but how sharp are they? I dont wana buy one and find out that it is simply decorative, id like it to be at least a little bit of a weapon, for that added coolness effect.

squiffy · 13 Sep 2006 at 11:33

If yours is stainless steel, just use a cloth. But if it's steel, you need to remove existing oil, then apply a new thin layer. I wouldn't recommend the powder as it can scratch the blade. Use some Choji oil, or a very light mineral oil.

Pratical Katana's are very sharp, close to a shaving razor (if you run it along your finger it'll slice the skin, you won't feel it unlike a duller edge)

willd58 · 13 Sep 2006 at 11:38

squiffy said:
Pratical Katana's are very sharp, close to a shaving razor (if you run it along your finger it'll slice the skin, you won't feel it unlike a duller edge)

Where can one purchase a practical Katana in the UK?

squiffy · 13 Sep 2006 at 11:46

Blades UK. Look at Paul Chen Pratical, the tsuka is fixed though, or if you want a true Katana (removeable tsuba and tsuka- fingerguard and handle) Pratical Plus. It looks quite mundane, if you want a mantlepiece go for someone a bit nicer. Remember it's untreated steel so it will rust if left unoiled.

willd58 · 13 Sep 2006 at 12:23

So somthing like this sword would not be worth it, in the sense it wouldnt be sharp

(its the 4th sword down under Samurai Swords)

It says it has a "sharpened stainless blade", what does that mean in terms of quality?

Raymond Lin · 13 Sep 2006 at 12:29

willd58 said:
So somthing like this sword would not be worth it, in the sense it wouldnt be sharp

(its the 4th sword down under Samurai Swords)

It says it has a "sharpened stainless blade", what does that mean in terms of quality?

Means my kitchen knife is sharper.

willd58 · 13 Sep 2006 at 12:32

Raymond Lin said:
Means my kitchen knife is sharper.

D:

squiffy · 13 Sep 2006 at 12:44

willd58 said:
So somthing like this sword would not be worth it, in the sense it wouldnt be sharp

(its the 4th sword down under Samurai Swords)

It says it has a "sharpened stainless blade", what does that mean in terms of quality?

It has no quality, a proper sword isn't stainless steel. It's too brittle.
Look under "Functional Swords" those are proper swords, not movie replicas/other cheap pap.

squiffy · 13 Sep 2006 at 12:45

DJammyRasta said:
My current favourtie sword... sits very nice in my room right now, although i do plan on getting something to hang it on the wall with as that would look even cooler

its quite cheap, made out of metal, probably nowhere near a practical metal as its pretty heavy... but is still very sharp.. i also wait for the zombie hordes, does anyone know when they will be handing out the shotguns ?

That is a eyesore

Noxis · 13 Sep 2006 at 14:08

squiffy said:
That is a eyesore

Say that when he is holding it!

I want some throwing knives

squiffy · 13 Sep 2006 at 14:11

Noxis said:
Say that when he is holding it!

I want some throwing knives

The blade would probably fall out of the hilt

What exactly are those holes for on the blade? And the rough bits?

-Ad- · 13 Sep 2006 at 15:43

OMG, screw katana's, im going to order some throwing knives and a guide

Perfect things for a night out in lenton in nottingham

That machete looks pretty handy for home defense, as a katana is a bit big to swing around in a corridor.

disclaimer: I am not a bad psychopathic student

DJammyRasta · 13 Sep 2006 at 15:46

squiffy said:
The blade would probably fall out of the hilt
What exactly are those holes for on the blade? And the rough bits?

too look cool and futuristic of course