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Post by mikemackall on May 14, 2020 0:01:12 GMT
     Hello. Hopefully I don't screw this up. First let me introduce myself. I'm a long time lurker of this forum who decided to register as a member in 2016 who has finally decided to post something. I have owned various inexpensive fully functional edged weapons over the years, none of them wall hangers, all with in the sub $200 range. Most of my collection has been given away to friends as gifts or sold due to financial necessity. I still own my first sword which is in my current small yet humble collection of edged weapons. I tend to buy what strikes my fancy at the time and quickly get rid of what I loose interest in hence my very small collection. First up is my most recent and expensive acquisition and the pride of my collection. 1. Valiant Armory Zombie Slayer.  2. APOC Survival Broadsword 3. Musashi Ninja Sword. My first sword purchase. 4. Cold Steel 1917 Frontier Bowie 5. Zero Tolerance 0350ST EDC (My Gibbs Rule #9) My next purchase will be the APOC Survival Katana as soon as it's available and off back order. I'm also in early stages of getting all the schematics to build a fully functional real steel sword version of the Mandalorian Pre Vizsla's Dark Saber utilizing various sources from online images to 3d resin props and I am currently having a DARKSABER Force FX lightsaber built by DXSABERS. Hopefully I'll have pics of that soon, if anyone is interested. The hardest part will be finding a custom swordsmith who's willing to take on the project. Well, I've wasted enough of your time and thank you for your patience. Peace. |
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Post by mikemackall on May 14, 2020 0:04:57 GMT
Well it seems I screwed up my first post having my intro and info at the bottom. Oh well. Boomer and Doom on me.  |
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pgandy
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Post by pgandy on May 14, 2020 0:18:31 GMT
Well it seems I screwed up my first post having my intro and info at the bottom. Oh well. Boomer and Doom on me. ;) Don't worry about it. Since 2016, about time you spoke up and welcome. |
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Ouroboros
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Post by Ouroboros on May 14, 2020 0:19:33 GMT
Hey hey,
Welcome Aboard!
Nice steel you gots there!
Ouro
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Post by pellius on May 14, 2020 0:45:59 GMT
Welcome
(Even though you joined the forum before I did. 🙂)
Also, nice collection.
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Post by metal on May 14, 2020 1:10:00 GMT
Howdy and welcome! I like your collection, I feel like they all go together/theme with each other nicely.
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Post by treeslicer on May 14, 2020 7:21:38 GMT
About time. Welcome to the party.  |
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AndiTheBarvarian
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on May 14, 2020 7:32:16 GMT
Welcome!
I see you like tacticool stuff too.
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Post by ThomasW on May 14, 2020 11:04:21 GMT
Welcome ;)!
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Post by MOK on May 14, 2020 11:26:34 GMT
Welcome aboard out of hiding! |
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Post by mikemackall on May 14, 2020 15:35:15 GMT
While I appreciate historical and visually appealing looking pieces I prefer a more Bauhausian approach to most things whether it's art, architecture or design, blending artistic style with both form and function. That being said, my favorite bladesmith is Brendan Olszowy of Fable Blades. His pieces are true works of art that appear to be also highly functional. If I ever have the chance to commission his services I would have him make a custom WoT Warder Heron Mark Blade.
Thanks for the warm reception.
Peace.
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Post by mikemackall on May 14, 2020 16:03:50 GMT
Blades I've owned in the past have included....
1. The Dark Sentinel by the Hanwei Forge
2. Cobra Steel Kindjal
3. Cold Steel Tactical Katana Machete
4. Cold Steel Gladius Machete
5. Combat Commander Gladiator Sword
6. KOA Qama
7. DSA Spartan Sword.
8. Colombian Survival Smatchet
I've also owned various fixed blade knives by Gerber, Blackjack, Ontario, Benchmade and Randall.
Well, that's all I can think of for now, folks.
Peace.
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Post by StevenJ on Jul 28, 2020 17:13:47 GMT
I remember the Valiant Armory and similar Atrim tactical broadswords when they were new but, I don't think you can buy them anymore. The Bowie is very nice too, cool.
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