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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2011 18:45:59 GMT
Hello all! I'm just diving into sword collecting and am about to get my first: a Ronin Dojo Pro katana. It's an anniversary present from my husband, bless him. I've always wanted to collect weapons and I told him it was a slippery slope; soon the whole house will be filled with steel! I plan on doing some backyard cutting as soon as I can find an instructor to teach me some basic safety principles. In rural Alabama those instructors are not exactly thick on the ground, though. I'm interested in the history of weaponry in different cultures, as well as different forging techniques. I've already learned a lot just by lurking around the forum  My other hobbies include collecting BJDs and taking care of my pets: 2 American Bulldogs, 2 kitties, and a Morgan horse. I hope I can make a few friends here who share my interests and can teach me a bit about weapon history in different cultures. |
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Post by Todash on Oct 10, 2011 18:53:12 GMT
Welcome!
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Post by whitefeathers on Oct 10, 2011 22:58:46 GMT
Welcome! Always nice to see another lady here. I haven't handled the Ronin katana but from what people around here say about them, your husband chose a good one for you. And its true, once you get one it IS a slippery slope :lol:
What instruction are you seeking? Asian sword art?
What is BJD? Im not familiar with that term.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Oct 10, 2011 23:07:48 GMT
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Post by Dave(utilityslave) on Oct 10, 2011 23:57:59 GMT
Glad to meet you xhuxhurocket! I'm sure you will be able to learn what you desire and make friends here on SBG. I agree with Whitefeathers that it is nice to have more Ladies on the forums. Things can get kind of stark here without enough of the female point of view to help keep us all grounded. We can also always use more influence from the Genteel way of life. I am also from the South and miss it's culture daily.
I believe our new friend is referring to ball-jointed dolls........maybe....perhaps.....
Welcome!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2011 2:07:27 GMT
Cookies for you, Dave! BJD does indeed refer to ball jointed dolls. It's a weird dichotomy, dolls and weapons~ but hey, I never claimed to be normal!  Thanks for the welcome, everyone! As far as instruction goes, right now all I'm looking for is basic safety info, how to swing a sword without lopping off my foot, that kind of thing. I'd absolutely love to learn formal Asian sword art, of any sort, but I live too far away from any instructor. I've found some good online tips but there's nothing that can replace a real instructor. With my dolls, we have local and regional meet ups where we ooh and ahh over each others dolls and teach & learn different customizing techniques. Is there anything similar in the sword collection world? I'd love the chance to meet other collectors and drool over their steel lovelies. Maybe even lean a thing or two! From time to time there's a gun & knife show in the nearest kinda large town, but the one time I went it was focused on retail. There were no workshops or anything. |
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Post by Dave(utilityslave) on Oct 11, 2011 3:33:48 GMT
I don't know about any instructional opportunities in your area but I imagine that the retail blades at the gun show will hold more interest for you now.........atleast to look at them. I admire your desire to learn before you burn. Many buy their first wall hanger, take it straight home and start swinging for all they're worth. Knowing you know better than that from the start is a relief and shows good common sense so I think you'll make out okay with however you proceed. If you can't find formal instruction you can still enjoy your sword with that kind of thinking. Slow and easy as you develop technique, muscle memory, and experience. You're in for a treat.
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Post by Sir Tre on Oct 11, 2011 3:54:41 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2011 15:00:39 GMT
Thanks for the link, Sir Tre! And thanks for the kind words, Dave! I'm keen to learn all I can because for one, I like learning stuff! Keeps the brain going strong. And I'm also pretty fond of all my appendages! I will admit I do like all the pretty wall hangers, they make for great art. But the ones I've handled felt kind of flimsy, like they'd break if you whacked 'em too hard. Not to mention they wouldn't cut butter! No way am I going to start flailing about with one of those things! I'll keep 'em on the wall |
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Thanks for the welcome, everyone! 
