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Post by Paul Muad’Dib on Jun 22, 2019 20:49:47 GMT
Good catch Andi. They do look bigger on the broadsword. The first boshin wak I had the rubber wasn’t glued to the wood under it. Took screws out but couldn’t figure out how to get it past the pommel and didn’t want to damage it. Contacted uc to get instructions on pommel removal and they said to return it. Acc took it back and new one was glued. Looks the same on broadsword, your going to have to get the pommel off or cut grip off. But your getting to do what you want with this sword. 😎 And like Andi said they’re what I would call a medium hard rubber, still grippy but not soft. So good luck and am looking forward to the review and possible deconstruction.
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Post by demonskull on Jun 24, 2019 13:35:36 GMT
Hi Dave:
as to the request for tests:
First a paper cutting test both vertical and slicing a layer off
Before any harder tests, I'd suggest checking the tang
Then a flex test if the tang passes muster
Next a poodle noodle for alignment when swinging
after that water bottles small, larger heavier weight plastic filled bottles
next 1/4" plywood then 1/2" plywood
If you want to do a edge roll test let me know and I can send you an old CD helmet to test it on.
Congrats on being chosen to test it !
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Post by nddave on Jun 24, 2019 16:33:04 GMT
Hi Dave: as to the request for tests: First a paper cutting test both vertical and slicing a layer off Before any harder tests, I'd suggest checking the tang Then a flex test if the tang passes muster Next a poodle noodle for alignment when swinging after that water bottles small, larger heavier weight plastic filled bottles next 1/4" plywood then 1/2" plywood If you want to do a edge roll test let me know and I can send you an old CD helmet to test it on. Congrats on being chosen to test it ! Thanks, yea all those test I can do. You could send the helmet if you want to and I'd give it a few strikes. |
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Post by demonskull on Jun 24, 2019 16:40:03 GMT
Just pm me an addy and I'll ship it.
Pete
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Post by nddave on Jun 24, 2019 18:42:18 GMT
Just pm me an addy and I'll ship it. Pete Awesome, PM sent! |
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Post by reptaronice1 on Jun 24, 2019 18:44:12 GMT
Just pm me an addy and I'll ship it. Pete Awesome, PM sent! beat the ever living sheet out of that thing! *Claps* |
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Post by joeybones on Jun 25, 2019 12:22:36 GMT
Hi Dave: as to the request for tests: First a paper cutting test both vertical and slicing a layer off Before any harder tests, I'd suggest checking the tang Then a flex test if the tang passes muster Next a poodle noodle for alignment when swinging after that water bottles small, larger heavier weight plastic filled bottles next 1/4" plywood then 1/2" plywood If you want to do a edge roll test let me know and I can send you an old CD helmet to test it on. Yes , I agree on the Poodle Noodle thing. I hate Poodles . Congrats on being chosen to test it ! |
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Post by Elrikk on Jun 25, 2019 20:40:25 GMT
I would recommend Aikidoka to review/test the sword. He has a proven record of being unbiased, and is a hell of a cutter. I agree. |
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Post by demonskull on Jun 26, 2019 18:01:51 GMT
Hi Dave: as to the request for tests: First a paper cutting test both vertical and slicing a layer off Before any harder tests, I'd suggest checking the tang Then a flex test if the tang passes muster Next a poodle noodle for alignment when swinging after that water bottles small, larger heavier weight plastic filled bottles next 1/4" plywood then 1/2" plywood If you want to do a edge roll test let me know and I can send you an old CD helmet to test it on. Joey Bones said "Yes , I agree on the Poodle Noodle thing. I hate Poodles . " What ? You guys don't have Poodle Noodles ? i.imgur.com/V1icY8y.jpg |
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Post by seraph on Jun 28, 2019 4:16:09 GMT
Me!
But also, Matthew Jensen.
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Post by nddave on Jul 4, 2019 0:15:13 GMT
Hi everybody, Just wanted you all to know the sword arrived today and the review is in progress so stay tuned!  |
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Post by csills2313 on Jul 4, 2019 1:00:05 GMT
I bet it will cut through steel 😊
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Jul 4, 2019 1:30:49 GMT
Hi everybody, Just wanted you all to know the sword arrived today and the review is in progress so stay tuned!
Awesome. Looking forward to seeing your thoughts.
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Post by nddave on Jul 4, 2019 2:47:44 GMT
Helmet too! Thanks again demonskull!  Btw what era is the helmet from? |
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Post by demonskull on Jul 4, 2019 11:14:40 GMT
Helmet too! Thanks again demonskull ! Btw what era is the helmet from? Not sure picked up a few over the years. Some were WWII Air Warden helmets, some post war CD helmets. I believe they were the same construction, just slightly different applications. It could be as late as the early part of the Cold War. |
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Post by snowbite on Jul 4, 2019 12:16:15 GMT
Safety first!  |
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Post by pgandy on Jul 4, 2019 13:06:07 GMT
Am not saying that isn’t an air raid warning helmet. But the ones I reminder, and that is from many years ago, were not that tall. They appeared to be the older pie pan helmets refurbished and painted white. There was a round civil defence emblem front centre, but that may have come off. I clearly remember the hat and the drills. My dad was an air raid warden so I got to examine the hat. Use to scare the hell out of me huddling in a dark hallway with the whistles and sirens sounding off.
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Post by Jordan Williams on Jul 6, 2019 2:03:40 GMT
The shape reminds me of some old safety helmets I've seen from the lumber and construction businesses.
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Post by joeybones on Jul 6, 2019 13:50:21 GMT
When I was a kid my father has a Civil Defense helmet . I would wear it when playing army with my dog . I think mom tossed it at some point . Wish I still had it .
Thanks for bringing back some fond memories
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Post by nddave on Jul 9, 2019 2:02:37 GMT
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