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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2010 8:47:49 GMT
I'm pretty sure that most of you have seen the anime "Princess mononoke" (mononoke hime). well it is my all time favorite anime and I really like the weapons they use in this movie, especially the sword that ashitaka has.
it looks like some very archaic kiriha zukuri type thing without guard and a ring on the handle. to me it is not a weapon, more like a machete or something like that but that guy ashitaka shure knew how to use it ;D.
so what do you think? would such a thing ever exist somewhere in japan? oh, and does anyone know if it is reproduced ( even if it is just a wall hanger, only thing I need from it to be as close to the movie, as it can get....)
thanks.
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Post by shadowhowler on May 5, 2010 14:37:08 GMT
Love the anime... no idea about the swords historical precedence tho.
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Post by Dom T. on May 5, 2010 16:58:34 GMT
Wuuuuh, it's been a long time since I've watched that. Don't remember what the weapons were like. Can you find any good pics? Apparently I'm google image search retarded.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2010 21:18:37 GMT
well, this maybe?  or this:  i couldn't find better pics....  |
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2010 22:48:55 GMT
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Post by Dom T. on May 6, 2010 23:05:41 GMT
Looks kinda like a fusion between a Kiriha Zukuri and a Han Dynasty Jian or something. Or... uh... maybe a guard-less Han Dao? Kinda like this: www.jin-shi.com/pics/han_dao.jpg But with a shorter and wider blade. Don't want to hotlink offa Jin-Shi. Doubt he needs his bandwidth getting eaten up. ... I have no clue what that sword's supposed to be though. |
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2010 0:40:42 GMT
I started on this blade way back when, I still have the rough forged blank, know alot more than I did then I should pick it back up.....
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Post by genocideseth on May 7, 2010 6:59:07 GMT
I started on this blade way back when, I still have the rough forged blank, know alot more than I did then I should pick it back up..... You will be a God amongst men if you do!  |
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2010 8:27:54 GMT
I started on this blade way back when, I still have the rough forged blank, know alot more than I did then I should pick it back up..... oh, please, make it! you are our only hope... really, it would be just great, a functional replica of ashitaka sword! oh +1 karma, for motivation  |
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2010 15:38:55 GMT
I've been wondering about those, actually. I've spotted similar weapons in other Japanese media but I've never seen a real one.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2010 1:37:47 GMT
I have some VERY algebraic projects coming up first, but I have not given up on this.
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Post by shadowhowler on May 8, 2010 4:24:36 GMT
I have some VERY algebraic projects coming up first, but I have not given up on this. That sounds like no fun...  |
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2010 15:12:53 GMT
Ouch Sam, but then again, I don't think many folks realize how much math is actually involved in designing, much less making a quality blade. That reminds me I need to PM you about something.
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