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Hi all, another new member! Jul 20, 2011 14:54:23 GMT

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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2011 14:54:23 GMT

Hi eveyone,

Been lurking around the forums for a month or so, learing as much as I can. Made three sword purchaces so far, and got my Son involved. Having fun, and my Kid just loves it.

First sword I got was for my Son, a Cheness Samuri sword. My son is into martial arts and goes on a daily basis. Its been over a year now. I thought it would be cool to get him his first sword. We know its not a toy, and we are both respectful and careful.

I know how some of you guys think about Cheness, but for a inexpensive sword mainly for display and cutting a few plastic bottles we thought it was a good value! My son is taller then me (over 6 foot) so I got him the Cheness 9260 Spring Steel Katana 30. We like it.

Second sword, and I did alot of research, was Hanwei Tinker Norman Sword - Sharp. Great sword, also another good beginer sword without braking the bank. For less than $200 shipped it s a great value, and good sword for the money.

Third is the Hanwei Tinker 9th Century Viking Sword - Sharp. Another winner with out breaking the bank and my Son is in AWE of it.

I am hooked on these Hanwei Tinkers. Good price and good qaulity with out spending a lot.

Best of all, all three swords, completely funtional. My son and I have done some safe cutting of bottles out doors. Pretty cool.

Thanks and look forward to discussing swords with you all!

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Hi all, another new member! Jul 20, 2011 18:04:45 GMT

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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2011 18:04:45 GMT

Hi, pleased to meet you, glad to know you. I'm happy you've been pleased with your sword purchases so far, I own a Hanwei Tinker longsword and, like you, I was impressed by the bang for the buck. I hope you enjoy the forum and look forward to seeing you around.

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Hi all, another new member! Jul 20, 2011 18:56:13 GMT

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Post by Adrian Jordan on Jul 20, 2011 18:56:13 GMT

Hello, welcome to the club. From all I've heard, the Cheness 9260 line is somewhat overpriced, but still a very tough sword. I have a Kaze, and like it just fine. I don't know much about Euro style swords, but plenty here do. I'm sure you'll like it here a lot.

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Hi all, another new member! Jul 21, 2011 12:03:47 GMT

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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2011 12:03:47 GMT

COOL! I just got another two swords.

One from Ghost, a bastard Hanwei Tinker customized.

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a Kris Cutlery Gladius. They have them in stock at his site. He raised his price a bit but I am happy I got one.

www.kriscutlery.com/mm5/merchant ... gory_Code=

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Hi all, another new member! Jul 29, 2011 13:21:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2011 13:21:15 GMT TODAY I GET MY GLADIUS from KC! I cant wait!

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Hi all, another new member! Jul 29, 2011 14:56:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2011 14:56:32 GMT gruggier wrote TODAY I GET MY GLADIUS from KC! I cant wait! Welcome to the addiction, enjoy your sword!

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Hi all, another new member! Jul 29, 2011 14:58:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2011 14:58:25 GMT Welcome aboard, Happy collecting your new pieces.

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Hi all, another new member! Jul 30, 2011 13:31:35 GMT

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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2011 13:31:35 GMT

Hey guys, received the KC gladius. This is a high quality piece, really nice. I have not cut anything with it yet but it did come very sharp.

Man I cant imagine a battlefield, up close and personal, fast, crazed killing. Talk about men of steel nerves.

I have been watching some training videos on you tube, showing drills, etc, mostly viking sheild and sword, but if you think about it in a real battle field... anything goes. The training helps but when your intermixed with swords, shileds, arrows flying, axes, etc... I mean with so many men you really didnt have the room.... I am probably wrong casue I am sure the training came into play, but the "fog of war" must have been heavy back in those days.

I am just starting to learn about this stuff so I am totally inexpereinced but I like it. I like learning what the ancients, dark age, midevil, battle field tactics and wepons, and how it all evolved. I can all visualize it a bit. Pretty cool stuff.

Dave Kelly Senior Forumite Posts: 3,628	Hi all, another new member! Jul 30, 2011 14:40:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Dave Kelly on Jul 30, 2011 14:40:18 GMT You're off to a hot start. You've made some good solid choices in entry level weapons. All have excellent reps. Be careful though. Da dargon he be ticklin yoo mahn...
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William Swiger Global Moderator Retired Global Moderator "If I must choose between peace and righteousness, I choose righteousness" — Theodore Roosevelt Posts: 11,040	Hi all, another new member! Jul 30, 2011 15:03:24 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by William Swiger on Jul 30, 2011 15:03:24 GMT Welcome - looks like you are off on a never ending adventure. Starts like cars - get a decent used one and then cheaper new ones and one day you want to get that corvette :lol:
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Hi all, another new member!

Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2011 14:54:23 GMT

Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2011 18:04:45 GMT

Post by Adrian Jordan on Jul 20, 2011 18:56:13 GMT

Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2011 12:03:47 GMT

Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2011 13:21:15 GMT

Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2011 14:56:32 GMT

Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2011 14:58:25 GMT

Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2011 13:31:35 GMT

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