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Post by Gunnar Wolfgard on Nov 3, 2015 13:34:22 GMT
Okay, if we're on first swords now. My first sword 59 years ago.
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Post by Kiyoshi on Nov 3, 2015 13:59:29 GMT
What is the sword and what is the connection? Windlass Fantasy Viking Sword. Connection is it was my first sword. I still have my first sword. It is a mogito though. Nothing real special but you never forget your first right? Lol
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Post by blackchapel on Nov 4, 2015 1:56:45 GMT
There's something about the spirit of swords that intrigues me. They just feel honorable to me. From knights, to samurais, arabian swordsman, etc. Vikings, romans.. every culture had warriors that wielded swords in days long past. Picture two guys pulling a gun on each other. Now picture two men brandishing a sword, prepared to test each's mettle. Just somethin about them.
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Post by learningswordsman1 on Jan 7, 2016 20:11:40 GMT
My sword is my right arm to me. It would have to be cut off before I let it leave my side.
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Post by hamster on Jan 13, 2016 20:44:20 GMT
Like a lot of others my swords are a connection to history and, albeit a very romanticised view, of an age I would have liked to live in. In the cold light of day I realise that life in Anglo Saxon Britain or as a 15th century nobles son would be a far cry from my daydreaming and much less the epic fantasy of Tolkien or Gemmell but when I am drilling or cutting that's exactly how I picture it. I don't have a favourite sword and would not be greatly upset in having to let one go as for me it is about having the skill (debatable in my case) to use one rather than owning any particular blade. That said I would probably change my mind if offered and Atrim or Albion. ?
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Post by Atlas Scratch on Jan 21, 2016 2:44:06 GMT
Mine ("Zandatsu" we'll call it for now) is a symbol of my love for the Metal Gear universe, but also, is a bookmark for the beginning of my sword collecting. I feel like my arsenal will greatly expand after this.
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Post by newfoundviking on Jan 21, 2016 3:26:28 GMT
My sword's mean to me... a connection to my family line. Descended on one side from Scotland/whales the other from Scandinavia/Sweden, (mom is big into genealogy). A blade (no matter what kind) has always felt RIGHT in my hand. Can't help but think in a past life a blade was part of my daily life. Got my first sword (stainless wall hanger) at 18 and just a few years ago started really working on blades and finding out what works and what doesn't. Absolutely love when someone I know picks up a real sword of mine and says (wow its so light!) yep they are not the 20lb BS wall hanger that has been peddled to us in the west.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2016 6:34:23 GMT
We get attached to material objects when we place meaning on them, the personal meaning we attach varies from person to person but ultimately the object becomes a symbol for something more than the object itself, something meaningful and important in our lives that reflects our values, goals, memories, interests and aspirations. For some of us those material objects just happen to be swords.
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Post by addertooth on Jan 24, 2016 15:50:13 GMT
I posted much of my feelings about swords in "how did you get interested in swords", they do no bear repeating again. However, I will say that naming swords is a different matter to me. When my children were in the womb, various names were discussed, but the actual naming didn't happen until they were born and could be seen. We have all met the person whose name did not match them. Those children were named based upon family tradition or whimsy. I felt you should know the child to properly name them. Swords have an even tougher standard to me. They are typically named after a defining characteristic, or, a specific feat or event associated with them. Many swords in ancient times were not named until after they had seen combat, and earned names such as "skull cleaver" or "shield bane". To this end, none of my swords (save one) bears a name (and are unlikely to be named). The one sword which has a name, will never be used in a fight. The blade is far to thin, and it has a bad blade geometry. Its strange profile leads to a very strong tachi kaze (sword wind, whistling noise) when swung. Because of its thinness it is completely inappropriate for use in a fight. Its humorous nickname is "kame no kaze" or "shadow wind". The other swords, which have the potential to be named, are nameless until they earn it.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Jan 24, 2016 17:00:02 GMT
I also have some cherished names for my swords:
1. Sharp my ass!
2. How the hell could they put the grip on backwards!
3. sob, the foibles thicker then the ricasso!
4. If that's french, I'm a unky's Munkle!
5. Did you say pommel or pummel?
6. Antiqued? From what junkyard?
7. Oh joy! A nickle plated crowbar!
8. Oh thank you! I needed a new doorstop.
9. I wasn't robbed; I bought this all by myself.
10. It's a Deepeeka; you're not supposed to do anything with it.
11. It's a bit light; the blade just fell off.
12. I'll bet you wish you could afford to buy this? I wish to hell I couldn't have...
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