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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2007 4:37:38 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2007 4:47:41 GMT
holy crap that thing's huge!
i need one.
jason
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Post by Brian of DBK on Dec 21, 2007 4:47:50 GMT
Nice!
Here is a tip: 2000 grit wet/dry sandpaper will shine the guard & pommel right up if you're interested.
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Post by randomnobody on Dec 21, 2007 4:50:54 GMT
Wow, that thing is massive. I had no idea it was that big. I hope they're still around when I have money again.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2007 5:00:42 GMT
I was pleasantly surprised when i held it. It is no heavier than the Leonidas sword but just feels better. Probably because this was $300 and the other was $50. Clearly a better made sword that is probably usable.
I will have to think about shinning up the pommel and guard. I kind of like it's used oldish look as it is. I definitely would like to try getting rid of some of the marks on the blade without messing it up.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2007 5:02:41 GMT
Great pictures and thanks for the props.
So what is your battle cry?
I actually meant for the picture, and was thinking more along the lines of, "For Frodo!" called at the black gates of Mordor.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2007 5:04:40 GMT
Haha...my battle cry.
Actually mine is below. There was a site you can find out your battle cry. Some were funny, but mine actually sounds cool!
"Blood and souls for my dark lord! I lay waste to all I see until there is no more hope!!"
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Post by Brian of DBK on Dec 21, 2007 5:10:22 GMT
Once sharpened, it will make a great cutter of all types, especially pumpkins! Let me know if you need any advice/tips on sharpening it.
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Post by kidcasanova on Dec 21, 2007 6:27:48 GMT
Sweet Baby Jesus! That is a massive sword. However, it's not too massive. It looks easier to grip than Brenno's Braveheart! ;D
It didnt look that big in Brian's pictures, but I don't remember him holding it (could be wrong Brian!).
I'm a bit taller than both of you (6'4") so it might be a bit easier for me to weild than I'm thinking. I like the shorter (30-32") blades more.
If Darksword still makes them in a few months...Well, it's definitely on my list.
Great poses!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2007 6:57:43 GMT
do u think that thing if well sharpened could out cut a Cheness SGC katana?
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Post by kidcasanova on Dec 21, 2007 7:13:09 GMT
You're comparing two completely different styles of blades, intended to cut in two different ways.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2007 7:22:30 GMT
well.. say the SGC cuts its own way and the Anduril Cuts its own way.. which do you think would cut deeper say... in a block of wood against the grains
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Post by kidcasanova on Dec 21, 2007 7:27:46 GMT
I think the DSA, being a much heavier blade, would cut deeper, if given a proper edge. It's just got so much mass behind the swing than the Katana does.
And I wouldn't consider the Cheness a beater like I would the DSA.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2007 7:32:12 GMT
yeah, well, the DS Armory sword wouldn't beat the SGC in cutting flesh especcially because the Japanese sword techniques are so effective in slicing. The SGC is a monster also.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2007 7:35:16 GMT
Oh, and I havent lost a cutting contest with my SGC Yamakami. I go up against my friends who have viking swords and one of my friends have a sharpened DS Armory sword..I think the Gothic. But the SGC slices through things like wet tissue paper.
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Post by YlliwCir on Dec 21, 2007 9:45:42 GMT
James, congratulations on your new sword, it is indeed a monster beauty. Karma for the pics.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2007 15:08:20 GMT
Thanks everyone. I'll update it over this weekend with pictures, more info, and maybe a video of me swinging it around.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2007 21:51:03 GMT
The tang looks quite short, like it belongs on a single handed sword. I wonder if the length will have an influence on structural integrity?
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Post by Brian of DBK on Dec 22, 2007 1:02:05 GMT
Not likely with a rockwell hardness of 53, DSA assures of satisfactory results in the area of the tang where the pommel threads on.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2007 1:53:50 GMT
It feels very stout in my hand when assembled. I probably wont end up doing any cutting with it, but from swinging it I feel that it is a strong sword. We will know more once Brian puts his through the ringer
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