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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2012 23:42:35 GMT
Hi everyone. I've been interested in Martial Weapons, edged in particular, for many years. Swords were always interesting, but I've always had a very practical side that kept me from making that last step in getting one. The other day a friend and I were talking and the subject of swords came up and they mentioned that they had a couple. Well, one thing led to another, I got curious and went on a Google hunt and ended up here. After reading for a couple hours, I placed my order for a couple Musashi katanas. Now that the hook is set, I foresee poverty in my future. You might want to put a legal disclaimer removing you from responsibility for uncontrolled spending. I'm so weak. Karma
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Post by ecovolo on Mar 28, 2012 23:44:16 GMT
Welcome to SBG. And remember: The first step to quitting is admitting you have an addiction. But then, many of us here are happily addicted to sword collecting . --Edward
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Post by Lobster Hunter on Mar 28, 2012 23:46:25 GMT
Uh oh. Well, at least now you'll know what to do with all that pesky extra money lying around, cluttering up your life. Welcome to the forum.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2012 23:52:18 GMT
Thanks guys. I guess it's true about misery loves company. I couldn't remove this grin off my face with a sledgehammer, even if I wanted too.
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Post by chuckinohio on Mar 29, 2012 0:01:59 GMT
A sharp Musashi can cut that smile down to nothing double quick, be careful my friend, be very careful with your new acquisitions. Safety above all leads to a long posting career.
Welcome to the forum.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Mar 29, 2012 0:05:01 GMT
Welcome aboard, BadKarma. I'm right with you. I held off from getting a katana for years, despite being in love with them. too much cash. Now that I have some, I want even more. Collecting swords is fun and awesome, so I think you've made the right choice leaping off. Hell, you could've taken up a hobby collecting porcelain horses or paintings of sad clowns, but you can't chop a 2 x 4 in half with one of those. Have fun!
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Post by ineffableone on Mar 29, 2012 0:05:31 GMT
If you think your face has a perm grin now, just wait till your swords arrive, your ears will touch eachother your grin will be so wide. :lol: Just remember to practise safely, take a visit to the Swords are NOT toys thread forum.sword-buyers-guide.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1581There are some good threads on how to maintain your swords properly, and all the other good stuff so I would suggest you look about now while your waiting for the swords to arrive to get some ideas. It will help keep the wait time from being completely in your mind at every moment.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2012 0:16:39 GMT
Always good advice, chuck. I'm a 49 year old farm raised hillbilly who has all his fingers and toes, in spite of chainsaws, axes, knives, etc etc. I've butchered and field dressed game and livestock from treerats to steers. But I also carry my share of scars, so your never to old to maintain a safe practice. Thank you for the reminder. I'm also a systems administrator, so I need all my fingers at least.
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Post by chuckinohio on Mar 29, 2012 0:47:22 GMT
You just described the greater part of all my friends and family.
Goes to show you that the Mason-Dixon line is a figment of the immagination!! :lol:
Have fun here,and enjoy your new sharps.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Mar 29, 2012 0:55:34 GMT
Well, now you have a much more fun and entertaining way of doing that!
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Post by SeanF on Mar 29, 2012 1:02:43 GMT
You think you have a big grin now, wait until you first cut something with them.
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Post by TomK on Mar 29, 2012 15:49:31 GMT
or when you get that first silent cut . . .
I can still remember picking up my first sword of quality decent enough to not argueably be a wall-hanger. it was a Cheness Kaze, and the weight, heft and feel of it was stunning. I had trained in sword fighting for years and owned a few swords, one of which was what passed for a decent sword in the late 80's (we'd call it an SLO now) but the moment I picked up that sword I knew it was something different. as good as it was (it wasn't really), my mind was really blown when held my first ATrim (I'm a Euro sword man at heart you see but I love all swords and can't ignore the katana) I was really hit hard with what I had. I have since held all manner of swords from many different makers and even though no two swords feel the same the good quality ones have a certain character to how they feel that is unmistakeable. I have become so addicted that I had to go and open up a sword store. it wasn't that long ago though, that I was waiting for my very first real one just like you are now. this ride is a lot of fun and can take to a lot of places, ride it as long and far as you can. welcom to the ride, put your arms up and scream in joy, here comes the first hill!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2012 17:18:46 GMT
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.
Excuse me while I go back to waiting by the mailbox. I hate waiting.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2012 17:49:20 GMT
Hey, I resemble that remark! :lol: Best Cornish Rock dressing time - live to ice bath....right at 4 minutes!!! :mrgreen: The bigger critters took longer.
Welcome to the forum and I congratulate the intelligent purchase of the two Musashis! Give 'em heck! then get your "nice" ones.
Steve - Southern raised Army brat
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2012 19:35:08 GMT
Birds were always the toughest for me. Best time on a treerat was hairon to frying pan --- 1 min 10 seconds. I can do them a bit faster, but I like my fingers right were they are.
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Post by willhart on Mar 31, 2012 3:49:43 GMT
I remember way back. Haha less than a year ago a co-worker told me about his swords. I thought man I would love a sword, but just a nice looking wall hanger. I bought one and then played with his non SLOs. So I had to at least get one real sword. But I was on a budget. I said that was it, I have a real sword that's all I need because $150 was enough for me. Now I find myself buying a VA Signature Series sword for over $400. But seriously this is my last sword for a long time.
Welcome to fellowship of the sword.
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Post by johnwalter on Mar 31, 2012 15:47:28 GMT
Welcome to the forum and your new life! My outlook is this,Im not the one with a problem,its the people without swords who are in serious need of therapy.
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