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twiggy
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Hello from Maple Syrup Land. Jan 20, 2024 4:15:48 GMT

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Post by twiggy on Jan 20, 2024 4:15:48 GMT

Hello,

I have just recently got interested in swords. I have been thinking of buying a machete for a while now, but thankfully I looked up "buy swords in Canada" and learnt I can actually buy "real" functional swords here. Appears you don't even need a license, and they don't even care about your age, which is a unique experience for me as a firearms owner as well, given our strict licensing regime, that includes a safety course, test, criminal record check, personal questions, and even calls to references. LOL. I just hope Trudeau doesn't realize anyone can just go and buy a sword, at least online.

I bought a Honshu Midnight Forge Gladiator Sword. On sale for $139.99CAD, normal price $238CAD. Probably not the best sword out there, but it'll be my first, and I don't want to break the bank on the first either, from reviews I have seen it is actually a fairly good product though.

My 29th birthday is coming up at the end of February, so maybe I will get my second sword for myself then, with a bit more of a budget. I'm thinking something curved like a sabre, or a cutlass. Given the fact that I have Polish heritage, if I can find a recreation of a Polish Sabre for example, that'd be extra sweet.

Anyways, hello. I'm probably gonna be reading and learning lots here, and asking newbie questions.

Last Edit: Jan 20, 2024 4:22:53 GMT by twiggy

AndiTheBarvarian Member "Lord of the Memes" Bavarianbarbarian - Semper Semprini Posts: 10,344	Hello from Maple Syrup Land. Jan 20, 2024 7:21:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Jan 20, 2024 7:21:21 GMT Hi twiggy and welcome to the forum! A gladius is a good start.
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twiggy
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Hello from Maple Syrup Land. Jan 20, 2024 23:00:14 GMT

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Post by twiggy on Jan 20, 2024 23:00:14 GMT

Jan 20, 2024 7:21:21 GMT AndiTheBarvarian said:

Hi twiggy and welcome to the forum!
A gladius is a good start.

Thanks.

I did want my first sword to be more practical, not too big, and something I can wear on my hip.

I saw a couple videos on the Gladius. From the history, apparently yes, it was mainly used for thrusting and paired with a shield. I did learn however, that it can also cut and slice. Especially more modern takes on the Gladius design, such as the Honshu one I bought. Shadiversity did a really good video on them, and also a video where he chose a gladius as an effective sword for self-defense in modern times.

AndiTheBarvarian Member "Lord of the Memes" Bavarianbarbarian - Semper Semprini Posts: 10,344	Hello from Maple Syrup Land. Jan 20, 2024 23:22:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Jan 20, 2024 23:22:17 GMT I've heard even knives of half the length can cut! My first sword was a gladius too, with the same thoughts. Now you need a viking sword!
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eastman Member Posts: 1,401	Hello from Maple Syrup Land. Jan 21, 2024 0:23:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by eastman on Jan 21, 2024 0:23:08 GMT welcome from a different land that also produces maple syrup (WI, USA)

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Hello from Maple Syrup Land. Jan 21, 2024 14:14:20 GMT via mobile

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Post by pellius on Jan 21, 2024 14:14:20 GMT

Welcome

These sabers aren’t bad; maybe a bit heavy but still okay:

www.kultofathena.com/product/cold-steel-polish-saber/

Amazon sometimes sells them for 200-250; maybe discounted for cosmetic factory blemishes (?)

More accurate (and seemingly always smaller) Polish replicas seem to start around 1000 usd. Some customs are less, especially if used, but they tend to be a little under built, as if made for fencing rather than cavalry duty. Super useful for the dismounted slaying of water bottles, though.

mrstabby Member Posts: 1,887	Hello from Maple Syrup Land. Jan 21, 2024 15:18:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by mrstabby on Jan 21, 2024 15:18:18 GMT I think I saw a CS polish saber being sold on the forum. EDIT: Indeed, here: sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/post/934036/thread I hate that it's not an european offer, I'd take it instantly. Stupid americans, have all the nice things, gml...
	Last Edit: Jan 22, 2024 7:34:58 GMT by mrstabby Where There's a Whip, There's a Way

Barahir Member Posts: 574	Hello from Maple Syrup Land. Jan 21, 2024 21:50:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Barahir on Jan 21, 2024 21:50:00 GMT welcome in the brotherhood. Im Canadian too :)

larason2 Member Posts: 927	Hello from Maple Syrup Land. Jan 21, 2024 23:22:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by larason2 on Jan 21, 2024 23:22:19 GMT Welcome, I also hail from Canada!

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mrstabby: Hello, welcome even under these sad circumstances. Maybe put out a thread in the Renaissance/Military subsection. Nov 28, 2024 6:52:12 GMT *

trooperwill: I have just been appointed conservator and Guardian for Dave Kelly and have no experience or knowledge of swords. I would appreciate any assistance that folks who know Dave or have visited with him and seen his collection could give me. need appraisal Nov 28, 2024 0:05:16 GMT

mrstabby: Been thinking the same - but the person that set up the page might not be there anymore and old code gets messy when not maintained. Might be a "repair subscriptions, destroy function X, repair X, destroy Y" situation by now - would mean a total overhaul. Nov 18, 2024 7:29:27 GMT

choseychas: Huh. Is there no fix on our side then? Or is it that you need to contact an admin since the auto system is down? Nov 18, 2024 3:58:50 GMT

eastman: problems with the forum software are the cause, not a goal to limit the club. There is an error with the software that messes up activities that require the sending of email. Nov 18, 2024 3:57:36 GMT

choseychas: That's what I figured, wasn't sure if it had become a limited club where you have to know someone to get in or what was going on. Nov 18, 2024 2:39:40 GMT

eastman: that situation has been constant at MyArmoury for the last 2-3 years Nov 18, 2024 0:32:06 GMT

choseychas: Anyone have any info on MyArmoury registration? Been wanting to make an account for a year or more (can't remember at this point) but every time I've checked they've halted registrations. Nov 17, 2024 21:55:36 GMT

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eskiso: someone can help me to identify a sword and its origin, to see its commercial value please. 2346

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glendon: Dave Kelly is out of action. Oct 15, 2024 20:32:42 GMT

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Hello from Maple Syrup Land.

Post by twiggy on Jan 20, 2024 4:15:48 GMT

Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Jan 20, 2024 7:21:21 GMT

Post by twiggy on Jan 20, 2024 23:00:14 GMT

Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Jan 20, 2024 23:22:17 GMT

Post by eastman on Jan 21, 2024 0:23:08 GMT

Post by pellius on Jan 21, 2024 14:14:20 GMT

Post by mrstabby on Jan 21, 2024 15:18:18 GMT

Post by Barahir on Jan 21, 2024 21:50:00 GMT

Post by larason2 on Jan 21, 2024 23:22:19 GMT

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