The Long-Awaited Sword Thread! - Page 3

Eruviel Greenleaf · 07-16-2002, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rei
I don't have any swords

but I do have two cross-bows, one compound bow and one standard recurve.

Cool! Bows! I prefer bows over swords anyway. Yay. I have a standard recurve, but I always want more

Elf Girl · 07-16-2002, 04:15 PM

I have just been given a build-your-own-lightsaber kit for my birthday. (Unfortunetly, it won't cut anything when completed) It uses neon gas, which is a concept I hadn't thought of for lightsaber-making, but the handle is a bit big and clunky for real lightsaber-duel elegance.

I'll post a picture after I have it built.

Rei · 07-16-2002, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Euruviel Greenleaf
Cool! Bows! I prefer bows over swords anyway. Yay. I have a standard recurve, but I always want more

Yeah, archery is great. Except for when your first getting into it and you hit your arm with the string and look like your a heroin addict with all the nasty bruises you have on your arms

When my friends and I started archery she wouldn't even wear short sleeves bacause of it. Archery is the only sport I've ever been good at though, so I was lucky enough to only hit myself a few times!

Eruviel Greenleaf · 07-16-2002, 04:30 PM

I haven't actually done much archery, haven't since summer camp about five years ago, and the one time this spring when I was shooting in the yard (our rather small backyard) at night (not a good idea...) but I really want to do archery. I have a bow; I just need an archery range!

***Khamûl*** · 07-17-2002, 07:28 PM

YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! !!!!!

I finally got a sword! It's a smaller sword, but I don't care because it's a replica of Sting from Fellowship of the Ring. I found it in a store called Shades and Blades (They sell sunglasses and swords. How's that for variety?

) in St. Augustine, Florida. The only difference between mine and the official pic I've posted a link to is that the Elven vine design on the handle is a bit closer on mine. I didn't get a cool wall hanger either, but I'm not complaining. You want to know the best part? It cost a mere $50. They had an official Sting and it was close to $200!

If you didn't have a picture of the real thing with you, you couldn't tell the difference between mine and the official one. They also had official replicas of Glamdring (just like the pic that Cirdan posted earlier in this thread) and the Witch-King's sword. The only problem is that they were about $300. I don't have a scanner, or I'd scan a pic. Oh well. I'm so happy. Yay!

Oooh. Shiny.

Sting picture

Cirdan · 07-17-2002, 10:10 PM

SSWWEEEEEEEETTTT!!!!

I like the design and that is a nice price. Forget the wall hanger anyway. You could find a nice pewter hook at a craft fair for much cheaper than the additional cost. The it would look more like a weapon at the ready than a display piece.

Now the only problem is to find some orcs to skewer. There are some big spiders in FL too!

Rei · 07-17-2002, 11:06 PM

That rocks!

I though about getting me one but then I realized that if I was to spend that kind of money I am going to buy the Filigreed Blades that Legolas had, those were sweet!

But if they don't make those then I am definaltely going to buy Glamdring or Narsil. I can't decide which one.

Eruviel Greenleaf · 07-17-2002, 11:27 PM

Congrats, Khamul. You have now joined the ranks of sword-bearing mooters

I wish they would make replicas of Legolas' knives and bow!!! I would buy that, definitely

***Khamûl*** · 07-17-2002, 11:47 PM

The only problem is that the blade isn't sharp. I mean, what am I supposed to do if my house gets overrun by orcs?

I guess it is a step in the right direction. At least they let me have something pointy.

Eruviel Greenleaf · 07-17-2002, 11:58 PM

My sword isn't sharp either. The good points (pun not intended) of having a dull sword is that it can be used for practice, though

Cirdan · 07-18-2002, 12:09 AM

two words... bench grinder

Rei · 07-18-2002, 02:51 PM

The fact that the blades aren't sharp just ruins everything for me! Why would I spend 200 dollars on something that can't spill orc blood?!

I would also like to have the Bow of the Galadhrim, that would be very cool. I also decided that I would love to have Gwemegil as well, that blade is awesome!

Oh yeah, Eruviel, if there are no archery ranges around your house try a local college. Most have Archery classes and would only cost around thirty dollars, which is less than paying for a range. It's how I started and where I shoot regularly. The only problem with that being that I can only use my recurve. Blasted saftey rules!

Eruviel Greenleaf · 07-18-2002, 06:54 PM

Thanks, Rei.

Hmm, maybe my college will have one. . .

I say one needs at least two swords. One non-sharp one to practice with, one sharp for hacking orcs

afro-elf · 07-21-2002, 10:10 AM

http://www.thearma.org/essays/knightvs.htm

***Khamûl*** · 07-21-2002, 05:08 PM

You know, I've never really thought about that. It is an interesting question to think about. But like the article said, there are too many variables and uncertainties to get a definitive answer.

Oh yeah, my sword is a big hit with my friends.

Rei · 07-21-2002, 05:15 PM

Interesting essay. But like Khamûl I never really thought about it.

Erawyn · 07-21-2002, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Erawyn... A kriss? I think those are usually slightly longer than what's legal to carry.

actually its a short dagger thing in a really cool carved wooden scabbard (thats what they're called right? i feel like an idiot) it would be a cool short sword for a hobbit!

WiseWizard · 07-27-2002, 02:04 PM

Recently I've been playing Gandalf in an original adaptation of "The Hobbit". As such, I've been getting to use a really cool wooden sword (no metal ones....argh!) as Glamdring. I'll see if I can get a picture of it.

Radagast The Brown · 07-27-2002, 02:23 PM

cool sword EG, where did you get it?

please, tell me. I want one too.... it looks like glamdring to me ..

Sween · 07-27-2002, 03:01 PM

sword fighting is such a better form of combat. when i was a kid thats all me and mates did. we made swords (out of wood but some of them were very good and well designed) and they fought each other. i was quite good at one point. i would of loved to of lived in the older days or in middle earth just so much more adventure to be had.

07-16-2002, 04:15 PM	#42
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	I have just been given a build-your-own-lightsaber kit for my birthday. (Unfortunetly, it won't cut anything when completed) It uses neon gas, which is a concept I hadn't thought of for lightsaber-making, but the handle is a bit big and clunky for real lightsaber-duel elegance. I'll post a picture after I have it built. __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium...

07-16-2002, 04:30 PM	#44
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	I haven't actually done much archery, haven't since summer camp about five years ago, and the one time this spring when I was shooting in the yard (our rather small backyard) at night (not a good idea...) but I really want to do archery. I have a bow; I just need an archery range! __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

07-17-2002, 07:28 PM	#45
*Khamûl* Slacker Warrior Admin Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,759	YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! !!!!! I finally got a sword! It's a smaller sword, but I don't care because it's a replica of Sting from Fellowship of the Ring. I found it in a store called Shades and Blades (They sell sunglasses and swords. How's that for variety?) in St. Augustine, Florida. The only difference between mine and the official pic I've posted a link to is that the Elven vine design on the handle is a bit closer on mine. I didn't get a cool wall hanger either, but I'm not complaining. You want to know the best part? It cost a mere $50. They had an official Sting and it was close to $200! If you didn't have a picture of the real thing with you, you couldn't tell the difference between mine and the official one. They also had official replicas of Glamdring (just like the pic that Cirdan posted earlier in this thread) and the Witch-King's sword. The only problem is that they were about $300. I don't have a scanner, or I'd scan a pic. Oh well. I'm so happy. Yay! Oooh. Shiny. Sting picture __________________ "If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you." Gandalf to Pippin Psalm 107:31

07-17-2002, 10:10 PM	#46
Cirdan Elf Lord of the Grey Havens Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somewhere else Posts: 2,381	SSWWEEEEEEEETTTT!!!! I like the design and that is a nice price. Forget the wall hanger anyway. You could find a nice pewter hook at a craft fair for much cheaper than the additional cost. The it would look more like a weapon at the ready than a display piece. Now the only problem is to find some orcs to skewer. There are some big spiders in FL too! __________________ There exists a limit to the force even ther most powerful may apply without destroying themselves. Judging this limit is the true artistry of government. Misuse of power is the fatal sin. The law cannot be a tool of vengance, never a hostage, nor a fortification against the martyrs it has created. You cannot threaten any individual and escape the consequences. -Muad'dib on Law The Stilgar Commentary

07-17-2002, 11:06 PM	#47
Rei Elven Warrior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hades....it's a tough job but someone's gotta do it Posts: 182	That rocks! I though about getting me one but then I realized that if I was to spend that kind of money I am going to buy the Filigreed Blades that Legolas had, those were sweet! But if they don't make those then I am definaltely going to buy Glamdring or Narsil. I can't decide which one. __________________ ______________________________ ------------------------------------------------ Seek for the Sword that was broken: In Imladris it dwells; There shall be counsels taken Stronger than Morgul-spells. There shall be shown a token That doom is near at hand For Isildur's Bane shall waken, And the Halfling forth shall stand. ______________________________ ------------------------------------------------ Whoo-hooo!!! I'm an Elven Warrior!!!!!

07-17-2002, 11:27 PM	#48
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	Congrats, Khamul. You have now joined the ranks of sword-bearing mooters I wish they would make replicas of Legolas' knives and bow!!! I would buy that, definitely __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

07-17-2002, 11:47 PM	#49
*Khamûl* Slacker Warrior Admin Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,759	The only problem is that the blade isn't sharp. I mean, what am I supposed to do if my house gets overrun by orcs? I guess it is a step in the right direction. At least they let me have something pointy. __________________ "If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you." Gandalf to Pippin Psalm 107:31

07-17-2002, 11:58 PM	#50
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	My sword isn't sharp either. The good points (pun not intended) of having a dull sword is that it can be used for practice, though __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

07-18-2002, 12:09 AM	#51
Cirdan Elf Lord of the Grey Havens Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somewhere else Posts: 2,381	two words... bench grinder __________________ There exists a limit to the force even ther most powerful may apply without destroying themselves. Judging this limit is the true artistry of government. Misuse of power is the fatal sin. The law cannot be a tool of vengance, never a hostage, nor a fortification against the martyrs it has created. You cannot threaten any individual and escape the consequences. -Muad'dib on Law The Stilgar Commentary

07-18-2002, 02:51 PM	#52
Rei Elven Warrior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hades....it's a tough job but someone's gotta do it Posts: 182	The fact that the blades aren't sharp just ruins everything for me! Why would I spend 200 dollars on something that can't spill orc blood?! I would also like to have the Bow of the Galadhrim, that would be very cool. I also decided that I would love to have Gwemegil as well, that blade is awesome! Oh yeah, Eruviel, if there are no archery ranges around your house try a local college. Most have Archery classes and would only cost around thirty dollars, which is less than paying for a range. It's how I started and where I shoot regularly. The only problem with that being that I can only use my recurve. Blasted saftey rules! __________________ ______________________________ ------------------------------------------------ Seek for the Sword that was broken: In Imladris it dwells; There shall be counsels taken Stronger than Morgul-spells. There shall be shown a token That doom is near at hand For Isildur's Bane shall waken, And the Halfling forth shall stand. ______________________________ ------------------------------------------------ Whoo-hooo!!! I'm an Elven Warrior!!!!!

07-18-2002, 06:54 PM	#53
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	Thanks, Rei. Hmm, maybe my college will have one. . . I say one needs at least two swords. One non-sharp one to practice with, one sharp for hacking orcs __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

07-21-2002, 10:10 AM	#54
afro-elf Hoplite Nomad Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,931	a link you might like http://www.thearma.org/essays/knightvs.htm __________________ About Eowyn, Does anyone know what her alias Dernhelm means? She was kown as dernhelm because of her exclaimation when she realized that the rider's headgear was heavy and obscured her sight. 'Dern Helm" Culled from Entmoot From Kirinski 57 and Wayfarer.

07-21-2002, 05:08 PM	#55
*Khamûl* Slacker Warrior Admin Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,759	You know, I've never really thought about that. It is an interesting question to think about. But like the article said, there are too many variables and uncertainties to get a definitive answer. Oh yeah, my sword is a big hit with my friends. __________________ "If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you." Gandalf to Pippin Psalm 107:31

07-21-2002, 05:15 PM	#56
Rei Elven Warrior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hades....it's a tough job but someone's gotta do it Posts: 182	Interesting essay. But like Khamûl I never really thought about it. __________________ ______________________________ ------------------------------------------------ Seek for the Sword that was broken: In Imladris it dwells; There shall be counsels taken Stronger than Morgul-spells. There shall be shown a token That doom is near at hand For Isildur's Bane shall waken, And the Halfling forth shall stand. ______________________________ ------------------------------------------------ Whoo-hooo!!! I'm an Elven Warrior!!!!!

07-27-2002, 02:04 PM	#58
WiseWizard Elven Warrior Join Date: May 2002 Location: the darkest region of Mirkwood (and trust me, it's really dark) Posts: 331	Recently I've been playing Gandalf in an original adaptation of "The Hobbit". As such, I've been getting to use a really cool wooden sword (no metal ones....argh!) as Glamdring. I'll see if I can get a picture of it. __________________ My motto: Heaven doesn't want me and hell's afraid I'll take over. ------------------------------------------------ "Upstage me and I'll crush your kneecaps!" ------------------------------------------------ "It's been a while since I've been 130." -Aaron Reichgott ------------------------------------------------ You know, the world's full of apathy...but I don't care. ------------------------------------------------ "I would've honked, but I might have hit you." -Janaki ------------------------------------------------ "If it weren't for my horse, I wouldn't have gone to college that year." -Lewis Black ------------------------------------------------ "I have one speed which varies according to my mood." -Kristy Pihl ------------------------------------------------ "When I get a fever, I can hear my mom's voice in my head. But she's alive, not dead, so it's not as exciting." -Anna Crandall ------------------------------------------------ "It doesn't matter what your body type is, as long as you're bloodthirsty." -Rachel Carlson ------------------------------------------------- "My mind is a whirling miasma." -Jeff E. ------------------------------------------------- "I think earth is the Alabama of the universe and we don't even know it." ------------------------------------------------- "You can't just apologize the laziness of my bunnies away." -Taylor S.B. ------------------------------------------------- I'm a sadistic massochist. I'm always happy.

07-27-2002, 02:23 PM	#59
Radagast The Brown Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Israel Posts: 6,975	cool sword EG, where did you get it? please, tell me. I want one too.... it looks like glamdring to me .. __________________ Lalala... poof! AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide

07-27-2002, 03:01 PM	#60
Sween im quite stupid Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cockermouth Posts: 2,058	sword fighting is such a better form of combat. when i was a kid thats all me and mates did. we made swords (out of wood but some of them were very good and well designed) and they fought each other. i was quite good at one point. i would of loved to of lived in the older days or in middle earth just so much more adventure to be had. __________________ Yeah god hes ok but i would rather be judged by a sheep than that idiot

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
What All Was Wrong with PJ's LOTR	Wally	Lord of the Rings Movies	425	08-14-2016 08:43 AM
Let Gandalf smite the Abortion thread!	Gilthalion	General Messages	7	08-27-2000 02:52 PM