The Long-Awaited Sword Thread! - Page 10

Gamigar · 10-12-2003, 11:50 PM

I have two swords, a very standard looking broadsword, and a samurai sword[technically it's called a no-dachi], I plan on buying narsil, that sword kicks butt.

Wayfarer · 10-13-2003, 04:28 AM

Completely random 4AM thought: I like swords.

But I'm creative. I design my own:

Iberian Falcata with a half-blade on the reverse side, a blade on the parrier guard, and a pistol grip. Yummy.

***Earniel*** · 10-13-2003, 07:02 AM

Very nice design, Wayfarer. You seem to know your way around swords.

spidersbane · 10-13-2003, 08:39 AM

Yes, people who like blades! I am a semi-serious collector with well over a hundred knives, but only one short sword, which of course is Sting from the LOtR movies made by United Cutlery. I hope to end up with all the swords, but money is an issue. I also have all but one of the daggers from the Knights of the Round Table collection, the Phoenix from the movie "Solo", countless pocket knives, two bowie knives, a Panga (sort of a short sword) that I bought off a Masai warrior in Africa, about ten tactical blades, and a couple boot knives, throwing knives and stars and two cheap knives from Mexico that look cool but have no combat value. If you want to see some truly beautiful handmade knives there is a site called Bladeforums.com and I believe they are in General and under The Gallery.

Bombadillo · 10-13-2003, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wayfarer
Completely random 4AM thought: I like swords.

But I'm creative. I design my own:

Iberian Falcata with a half-blade on the reverse side, a blade on the parrier guard, and a pistol grip. Yummy.

Hey, nice giant canopener.

Sorry, had to.

I'm getting a boken, but that doesn't count at all.

Insidious Rex · 10-13-2003, 04:49 PM

Well I finally broke down and bought a genuine battle axe after years of promising to. this things a big one. weighs probably as much as some of the younger mooters. its a keeper. next I want to get two Halberds. To hang crossed in the entranceway to my den. Then maybe a war hammer or a mace. Iron wood with a huge hard forged spiked head. Big enough to crack a bowling ball. how sweet will that be.

Tanoliel · 10-13-2003, 08:24 PM

Probably weighs as much as me.

Nice sword, Wayfarer--I like it.

For the summer (and the movie I am making with Eruviel Greenleaf and another friend) I was designated the weaponsmaster and had a bunch of pointy things in my basement...but the best was the claymore. It's beautiful. It's nearly as tall as I am (about four feet and 10 inches--add three more and it's me) and it's got a loverly hilt and I swear it weighs as much as my school backpack.

I'll try to get pics up...it's gorgeous.

Tano

***azalea*** · 10-14-2003, 10:28 AM

I have a dummy question: in Pirates of the Caribbean, Orlando Bloom has a line when he's presenting the sword to the Governor: "the tang is as wide as the [something or other -- can one of you who knows the movie by heart fill in the rest?]." What did that mean? What exactly is the "tang?" (I love swords and have a few, but as I have no one but those on this thread with whom to discuss them, I don't know some of the physical terminology.

)

spidersbane · 10-14-2003, 10:56 AM

I don't know the rest of the quote, but a tang is the continuation of the blade into the handle. All swords and fixed blades have a tang of some kind.When you see a strip of metal in between two wood pieces on a hunting knife? That is the tang. There are alot of different kinds of tangs, full tang, half tang, rat tail, etc. The strongest is a full tang since you are basically holding part of the blade. Hope that helps, I am a sucky explainer of things. sorry.

Tanoliel · 10-14-2003, 12:16 PM

That's a fine explanation.

Um...yes. Tangs are good things. EG has a decorative sword (we refer to it affectionately as "the wussy holy sword"

) and it's not got much of a tang at all...consequently, the hilt is twisting off...

I think it's something like "the tang is as wide as the blade" or similar...anyway. It's a good thing, whatever it is--I remember that.

Tano

Gwaimir Windgem · 10-14-2003, 03:51 PM

Mmmm...pointy, edged objects. Sweeeeeeeeeet.

Wayf, that's one cool-looking sword! And here I was thinking you're knowledge of chopping and smashing objects was merely academic, not experential.

***azalea*** · 10-15-2003, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by spidersbane
I don't know the rest of the quote, but a tang is the continuation of the blade into the handle. All swords and fixed blades have a tang of some kind.When you see a strip of metal in between two wood pieces on a hunting knife? That is the tang. There are alot of different kinds of tangs, full tang, half tang, rat tail, etc. The strongest is a full tang since you are basically holding part of the blade. Hope that helps, I am a sucky explainer of things. sorry.

Oh no, that's a good explanation!
I'll have to get the full quote so I can understand what he meant.

elendili · 10-15-2003, 04:18 PM

You lot do realise that people reading this thread will think that you are all homicidal maniacs with basements full of sharp, deadly objects? Just thought i'd point it out

i want a set of throwing knives or stars but it's the money issue any ideas of where to get cheap good quality weapons?

nice sword wayfarer

***Earniel*** · 10-15-2003, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by elendili
You lot do realise that people reading this thread will think that you are all homicidal maniacs with basements full of sharp, deadly objects? Just thought i'd point it out

But most of us are, aren't we?

Tanoliel · 10-15-2003, 11:34 PM

Um, yes. Yes we are.

elendili--I'm not sure, but checking the internet is a good place to start. Look for really big ren faire sites--they'll have links. And the Historical Reenacment Society probably has lots of stuff.

Tano

Aragon · 10-16-2003, 01:14 AM

I am an avid sword and knife collector. You might try- Bud k for your throwing knives and stars. I have quite a few swords and knives. By the way, full tang is a term that is used to describe if the blade continues all the way up the grip. Most swords are made with a Rat Tail design. This means that where the blade ends at the grip, the grip has a seperate piece of steel welded to the end of the blade. I do know of other resources that might help members if you are interested. Just let me know. Thanks....

elendili · 10-16-2003, 01:51 PM

Quote:

But most of us are, aren't we?

good point at least none of us has degraded to poison collections and guns, have we ?!

!?

i'm a collecter of sharp pointy objects, has a nice ring to it

thanks every1 i'll have to browse

Elf Girl · 10-16-2003, 03:12 PM

Does anyone know of a place where they sell blunt decrative swords, daggers, knives, etc.?

Aragon · 10-16-2003, 11:57 PM

As I mentioned previously, Try Bud K, The address is www.budkww.com he has many listed on the website. Good hunting. If you need any more information, let me know. Thanks - Aragon

10-12-2003, 11:50 PM	#181
Gamigar Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: somewhere between here and there Posts: 116	I have two swords, a very standard looking broadsword, and a samurai sword[technically it's called a no-dachi], I plan on buying narsil, that sword kicks butt. __________________ The road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began Now far ahead the road has gone And I must follow if I can Pursuing it with eager feet Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and errands meet And wither then I can not say

10-13-2003, 07:02 AM	#183
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	Very nice design, Wayfarer. You seem to know your way around swords. __________________ We are not things.

10-13-2003, 08:39 AM	#184
spidersbane Hobbit Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Shire Posts: 42	Yes, people who like blades! I am a semi-serious collector with well over a hundred knives, but only one short sword, which of course is Sting from the LOtR movies made by United Cutlery. I hope to end up with all the swords, but money is an issue. I also have all but one of the daggers from the Knights of the Round Table collection, the Phoenix from the movie "Solo", countless pocket knives, two bowie knives, a Panga (sort of a short sword) that I bought off a Masai warrior in Africa, about ten tactical blades, and a couple boot knives, throwing knives and stars and two cheap knives from Mexico that look cool but have no combat value. If you want to see some truly beautiful handmade knives there is a site called Bladeforums.com and I believe they are in General and under The Gallery. __________________ For the less even as for the greater there is some deed that he may accomplish but once only; and in that deed his heart shall rest. — Feanor, from the Quenta Silmarillion. "Never give a sword to a man who can't dance" (Celtic Proverb) "Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't."

10-13-2003, 04:49 PM	#186
Insidious Rex Quasi Evil Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryland, US Posts: 4,634	Well I finally broke down and bought a genuine battle axe after years of promising to. this things a big one. weighs probably as much as some of the younger mooters. its a keeper. next I want to get two Halberds. To hang crossed in the entranceway to my den. Then maybe a war hammer or a mace. Iron wood with a huge hard forged spiked head. Big enough to crack a bowling ball. how sweet will that be. __________________ "People's political beliefs don't stem from the factual information they've acquired. Far more the facts people choose to believe are the product of their political beliefs." "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

10-13-2003, 08:24 PM	#187
Tanoliel Eccentric Chocolate Crow Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The Emerald City--Seattle, WA Posts: 1,861	Probably weighs as much as me. Nice sword, Wayfarer--I like it. For the summer (and the movie I am making with Eruviel Greenleaf and another friend) I was designated the weaponsmaster and had a bunch of pointy things in my basement...but the best was the claymore. It's beautiful. It's nearly as tall as I am (about four feet and 10 inches--add three more and it's me) and it's got a loverly hilt and I swear it weighs as much as my school backpack. I'll try to get pics up...it's gorgeous. Tano __________________ Wisdom for Short Attention Spans...Ozy and Millie. It rocks. Food Of The Gods: 3,7-dihydro-3,7-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione Feed Me.... Another Online Dwelling Place... "All right, I confess. It is my intention to comandeer a ship, pick up a crew in Tortuga, to rape, pillage, plunder and otherwise pilfer my weasely black guts out." -Captain Jack Sparrow "The trouble with unknown enemies is that they are so difficult to identify." -Amelia Peabody Emerson "Most people obey the orders of someone who is pointing a gun at their head." -A.P. Emerson

10-14-2003, 10:28 AM	#188
*azalea* Long lost mooter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 3,342	I have a dummy question: in Pirates of the Caribbean, Orlando Bloom has a line when he's presenting the sword to the Governor: "the tang is as wide as the [something or other -- can one of you who knows the movie by heart fill in the rest?]." What did that mean? What exactly is the "tang?" (I love swords and have a few, but as I have no one but those on this thread with whom to discuss them, I don't know some of the physical terminology. )

10-14-2003, 10:56 AM	#189
spidersbane Hobbit Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Shire Posts: 42	I don't know the rest of the quote, but a tang is the continuation of the blade into the handle. All swords and fixed blades have a tang of some kind.When you see a strip of metal in between two wood pieces on a hunting knife? That is the tang. There are alot of different kinds of tangs, full tang, half tang, rat tail, etc. The strongest is a full tang since you are basically holding part of the blade. Hope that helps, I am a sucky explainer of things. sorry. __________________ For the less even as for the greater there is some deed that he may accomplish but once only; and in that deed his heart shall rest. — Feanor, from the Quenta Silmarillion. "Never give a sword to a man who can't dance" (Celtic Proverb) "Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't."

10-14-2003, 12:16 PM	#190
Tanoliel Eccentric Chocolate Crow Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The Emerald City--Seattle, WA Posts: 1,861	That's a fine explanation. Um...yes. Tangs are good things. EG has a decorative sword (we refer to it affectionately as "the wussy holy sword" ) and it's not got much of a tang at all...consequently, the hilt is twisting off... I think it's something like "the tang is as wide as the blade" or similar...anyway. It's a good thing, whatever it is--I remember that. Tano __________________ Wisdom for Short Attention Spans...Ozy and Millie. It rocks. Food Of The Gods: 3,7-dihydro-3,7-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione Feed Me.... Another Online Dwelling Place... "All right, I confess. It is my intention to comandeer a ship, pick up a crew in Tortuga, to rape, pillage, plunder and otherwise pilfer my weasely black guts out." -Captain Jack Sparrow "The trouble with unknown enemies is that they are so difficult to identify." -Amelia Peabody Emerson "Most people obey the orders of someone who is pointing a gun at their head." -A.P. Emerson

10-14-2003, 03:51 PM	#191
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	Mmmm...pointy, edged objects. Sweeeeeeeeeet. Wayf, that's one cool-looking sword! And here I was thinking you're knowledge of chopping and smashing objects was merely academic, not experential. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle Last edited by Gwaimir Windgem : 10-14-2003 at 03:52 PM.

10-15-2003, 04:18 PM	#193
elendili Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: a galaxy far far away (aka Manchester) Posts: 320	You lot do realise that people reading this thread will think that you are all homicidal maniacs with basements full of sharp, deadly objects? Just thought i'd point it out i want a set of throwing knives or stars but it's the money issue any ideas of where to get cheap good quality weapons? nice sword wayfarer __________________ Dovie'andi se tovya sagain "Courage my soul, now learn to wield The weight of thine immortal shield Place on thy head thy helmet bright Ballance thy sword against the fight See where an army strong as fair With silken banners spreads the air Now if thy bee'st that thing divine In this days combat let it shine: And shew that nature wants an art To conqeur one resolved heart" Andrew Marvell

10-15-2003, 11:34 PM	#195
Tanoliel Eccentric Chocolate Crow Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The Emerald City--Seattle, WA Posts: 1,861	Um, yes. Yes we are. elendili--I'm not sure, but checking the internet is a good place to start. Look for really big ren faire sites--they'll have links. And the Historical Reenacment Society probably has lots of stuff. Tano __________________ Wisdom for Short Attention Spans...Ozy and Millie. It rocks. Food Of The Gods: 3,7-dihydro-3,7-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione Feed Me.... Another Online Dwelling Place... "All right, I confess. It is my intention to comandeer a ship, pick up a crew in Tortuga, to rape, pillage, plunder and otherwise pilfer my weasely black guts out." -Captain Jack Sparrow "The trouble with unknown enemies is that they are so difficult to identify." -Amelia Peabody Emerson "Most people obey the orders of someone who is pointing a gun at their head." -A.P. Emerson

10-16-2003, 01:14 AM	#196
Aragon Sapling Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2	Sharp pointy objects I am an avid sword and knife collector. You might try- Bud k for your throwing knives and stars. I have quite a few swords and knives. By the way, full tang is a term that is used to describe if the blade continues all the way up the grip. Most swords are made with a Rat Tail design. This means that where the blade ends at the grip, the grip has a seperate piece of steel welded to the end of the blade. I do know of other resources that might help members if you are interested. Just let me know. Thanks....

10-16-2003, 03:12 PM	#198
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	Does anyone know of a place where they sell blunt decrative swords, daggers, knives, etc.? __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium...

10-16-2003, 11:57 PM	#199
Aragon Sapling Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2	Blunt Swords As I mentioned previously, Try Bud K, The address is www.budkww.com he has many listed on the website. Good hunting. If you need any more information, let me know. Thanks - Aragon

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