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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Jun 30, 2017 15:37:06 GMT
A sword doesn't need to be razor sharp. And sharpness can differ along the blade. Katana should be sharper than Euros, because they are used in a slicing way. Euros are more used for hacking-cutting and thrusting. For this "knife-sharp" to "butterknife-sharp" is ok, it works. And there are different kinds of sharpness. One is the result of a thin blade with an acute angle like a razor blade. On a sword this is too easy to destroy by hitting hard things. You can have another kind of sharpness on a thicker blade and angle by good polishing the edge and have still enough meat on the edge for hard targets. In european swordfighting it's not unusual to grip your own blade with the hand and don't lose your fingers. But those swords still can cut through tatami rolls or limbs easily.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2017 15:41:54 GMT
Very interesting post. Thanks. Darksword Armory, Frequently Asked Questions page, provides detailed info and videos of Andi's comments at link below (scroll down to question, "Are your blades razor sharp") www.darksword-armory.com/faq/
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2017 18:44:31 GMT
Thanks for everyone's comments. Considering its low cost, covert color, long, double edged, fuller blade of 1060 steel with a hand and a half handle, Blade Runners Tactical Sword will be The Windlass Black Sword. I may reduce the size of the crossguard quillions (tips), for purposes of a stream lined tactical look.
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Post by Faldarin on Jun 30, 2017 20:01:59 GMT
Fantasy-tactical! A new look. I always liked the look of the Blacksword myself, but I already have too many production blades, I think. Maybe some other time when I have more space. You'll need to post a pic after you modify it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2017 2:20:29 GMT
Thanks Faldarin for all your comments. Yes, I will post any sword mods in this thread.
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Post by howler on Jul 1, 2017 2:22:21 GMT
We're still on the topic about a tactical sword for bears or superhuman serial killers right? I would take something like the Albion Dane but maybe even a bit longer for that. The thrust would always be the safest route to take. Now if you wanted a different take on it, A&A had that custom Zweihander that was quite amazing to behold. Cheaper version would be the Del Tin Venetian. Just found my dream sword The Del Tin Venetian You dream a lot Trap, as you have a WHOLE ARSENAL of dream swords...as do I.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2017 2:37:13 GMT
Thanks for everyone's comments. Considering its low cost, covert color, long, double edged, fuller blade of 1060 steel with a hand and a half handle, Blade Runners Tactical Sword will be The Windlass Black Sword. I may reduce the size of the crossguard quillions (tips), for purposes of a stream lined tactical look. As I grab my new tactical sword from the car trunk, the grizzly bear says to me, "So, you cheap bast*rd, you got a tiny black sword.. big deal! This bear is about to go all Braveheart on you with my monster claymore sword!"
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Post by Ramses1079 on Jul 1, 2017 3:58:53 GMT
Sorry for delay. I was watching this video: ....names could be Sword Psychos, or Blunder Blades, or Shades of Blades, Stoned Swords.... Got to finish email to Emily, she gets so impatient, but she is so hot! *sigh* breaking up with her was HARD bro....like you have NO idea! She had her issues, baggage, and I was at a point in my life where unless I could detach her lady parts and take them, I had to deal with the rest of her..... We didn't end off "hating" each other, like most breakups ......but no friends with benefits after cause she mo Ed to Miami shortly after. Get that email to your lady there going man! 😉 Sword Psychos, I like it! Or the "Manic Masqueraders!" LOL
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Post by Ramses1079 on Jul 1, 2017 4:04:07 GMT
Sharpes as in the old BBC show about riflemen starring Boromir.....I mean Sean Bean?!? 😅
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Post by Ramses1079 on Jul 1, 2017 4:10:35 GMT
Ya know how rude have I been.....I ain't even asked your name yet! Well you can pm me your name if you wish.....but while we discuss things here on the open forum I dub thee Sir Logan of a Wolverines! You mentioned regeneration.....you're Canadian......Logan just fits 😈 Well Logan, you're ALREADY mature than most people twice your age, so planning ahead (especially when it's about booze) is just good common sense lol Im cool with that. Logan would be badass. Is your name actually Ramses? I'll answer that in the form of a video: But I spell mine with a "V" not "ph." And ya seem B.A enough to pull off Logan! 😎
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Jul 1, 2017 6:20:07 GMT
In a former thread we debated the idea to carry a bear instead of a weapon. This would be mine! ("Never bring a panda to a grizzly fight!")
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Post by Ramses1079 on Jul 1, 2017 6:52:54 GMT
In a former thread we debated the idea to carry a bear instead of a weapon. This would be mine! ("Never bring a panda to a grizzly fight!") Ooooooor never bring a BLUCHER to a Polar Bear fight! 😜
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Jul 1, 2017 7:00:11 GMT
Btw, the "Sharpe's" wasn't my intention but I had the same thought. Poor Sean Bean, for every time he should have died in this series they killed him in another movie (perhaps "Sharpe's Karma"?).
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Post by Croccifixio on Jul 1, 2017 12:52:34 GMT
Get the new ATrim designed Tactana
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2017 14:58:15 GMT
Thanks for everyone's comments. Considering its low cost, covert color, long, double edged, fuller blade of 1060 steel with a hand and a half handle, Blade Runners Tactical Sword will be The Windlass Black Sword. I may reduce the size of the crossguard quillions (tips), for purposes of a stream lined tactical look. Just remembered that at least one time, Museum Replicas Limited (MRL) had the Windlass Blacksword as a "deal of the day". It was like $100 bucks! ......got to start watching the MRL Deal of the day thread.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2017 15:00:16 GMT
Rames - so you really dated the model from the Nickelback vid?!? ....cool man, cool. Yeah, a hot redhead with a sword! Would love to "spar" with her!
Andi - or carry a falcon in the car and let it loose on an attacker?
Crocc - only tactana I could find is the Condor tactana, a short samurai sword. The Del tin Venetian is nice, but guard is too wide for me.
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Post by Ramses1079 on Jul 1, 2017 16:29:39 GMT
One of the few truly cool things I can say I've "done!" LOL oh I think Crocc is trying to say the two new black blades in the monthly newsletter. The ones designed by Atrim but made by Dragon King Forge. They're ACTUALLY really affordable and I'm pre-ordering my "tact-tana" right now!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2017 16:54:12 GMT
Wow, you should write an e - book on how to meet super models. Yes, Angus Trim is a gifted sword maker. I saw those in the newsletter too. Very very nice. I would like a longer version of the tactical sword he made several years ago. See pic
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Post by Ramses1079 on Jul 1, 2017 17:40:11 GMT
That sword ROCKS.....is it still in production? You honestly wanna know my secret? I'm no Fabio, I'll say that right out! She was a "badge bunny" first off the bat. Second, well it's a two-part answer: women LOVE these two things......a sense of humor (a GOOD one, not a corny one)......and two, YOU MUST BE A GOOD LISTENER! Even if you fake it. Men are HORRIBLE listeners, it's not our fault it's in our DNA. In my twenties I even slept with a HOT married chick cause I was a GREAT listener......plus the whole badge thing. Man women LOVE outfits! No, sleeping with that hot Russian married woman was one of my BIGGEST regrets in 37 years. So that's it. The big secret to scoring hot chicks is JUST those two things. Okay a badge, gun, and cuffs HELPS.....but I dated my video ex before going through the police academy. Sorry for the blah blah guys!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2017 19:06:34 GMT
Nice single life you have. No info on Atrim in photo. Except for the new atrims in newsletter, according to SBG, his swords are only on used market now. Not even a webpage to see all his work. I googled the pic from very old classified ad. Wish he had an apprentice to take over for him.
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