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Post by LG Martial Arts on Dec 1, 2014 23:14:33 GMT
it's a weird glitch - I can sometimes post pics using my iPad and Windows laptop without any problems, but then all of a sudden, won't be able to post from one device, only the other. Like you mentioned, it is frustrating.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Dec 1, 2014 20:48:10 GMT
If it's still giving you problems, try using a hosting site like Photobucket and insert the image using the IMG function on the Full Editor section of the post. Hope that helps.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Dec 1, 2014 4:25:44 GMT
You mean like this? :lol: Attachments:
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 30, 2014 21:09:09 GMT
Nice cutting - LOL at Herman
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 30, 2014 12:06:47 GMT
Congrats Scott!
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 30, 2014 0:58:57 GMT
Good luck to all who entered, and thanks fallen for giving away your machete.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 29, 2014 18:29:16 GMT
Welsome to SBG
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 29, 2014 17:28:06 GMT
Sorry, no news about the new sword other than it's 1095 FF steel since I'm still working out some kinks with the forge. As for the Munetoshi, all I've done to it are cosmetic enhancements - haven't had to sharpen it yet since I bought it Specs from SnA's website: www.swordnarmory.com/Munetoshi-Tessen-Forge-Folded-Differentially-Harde-p/jh-3308gn.htm-Overall Length: 39.25 " -Nagasa Length: 27.5 " -Tsuka Length: 10.5 " -Balance Point: 5.125 " -Weight W/O Saya: 2.35 LBS -Lamination: Folded Steel -Blade: Very Sharp -Blade Material: Forge Folded Differentially Hardened T10 Carbon Steel -Fittings: Iron -Tsuka Material: Chemical Fiber -Sori: 0.6 " -HRC: 58 Degrees -Accessories: Silk Swords Bag, Display Box, and Certificate of Authenticity -Condition: Brand New -Sword Name: Tessen -Manufacturer: Munetoshi When I first got the Tessen over a year and a half ago, I immediately tried to disassemble it and found the tsuka/tsuba were on super tight. I had to use a rubber mallet, and unfortunately, ended up scratching the blade on my wood work bench (disappointed, seeing as I thought the T10 would stand up to the task without scratching). Anyway, the tsuba was epoxied onto the tang, so it took a while to get it loose. Once disassembled, I decided to clean it up and inspect it: the tsuba had some light rusting on it, but the blade had tons of oil on it, no rust, but did have a few minor scratches on it. Also, the manufacturers did kind of a sloppy job painting the saya (lots of paint near/on the kurikata), so I decided to sand the saya down and add rattan from the koiguchi to about 10 inches down the length of the saya (hope you like my personal customization :mrgreen: ). I finished the saya in black lacquer, but think I'm going to redo the lacquering it since it didn't come out as nice as I expected - it's not as smooth as I thought when I sanded it. Oh well, live and learn. The tsukamaki service and silver menuki were provided by Fred Lohman. Beginning with stock photos from SnA (hope they don't mind since I didn't take any pictures of the green saya/green tsuka when I first got it), then going through to the upgraded katana I now have. original scratch right out of the box rust on tsuka more rust List Price at SnA: $349.98 although it's been out of stock for a while now. Total cost for the sword including new Japanese silk ito & sageo/silver menuki/saya rattan covering/lacquering: approx $740 Thanks for the longsword cutting tips - yeah, I usually don't wear shoes when doing Iaido or tameshigiri, but since I haven't cut my lawn in a while (mower broke down :cry: ), I used my regular sneakers. I'll take your word for cutting techniques with a longsword - your vids are great.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 28, 2014 17:14:11 GMT
yep - lamination lines are easy to fake (man, I hate false advertising/crooks). One thing I would do if I really, really wanted to know if the lamination was fake etched would be to sand it down using high grit sandpaper (getting rid of the "lamination" line), then re-etch the blade and see if the lamination line reappears. If it doesn't, then you know it's a dud.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 27, 2014 23:21:58 GMT
Here's something interesting from Cheness about their San Mai Higo blades and how you can see the lamination line on it (plus a tip about how to find laminations on other swords) www.chenessinc.com/higo.htm
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 26, 2014 15:00:57 GMT
nope - can't help out. Maybe bpogue can let you know when/if they'll be back in stock?
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 26, 2014 14:48:31 GMT
nice cut Bryan - looked like a hot knife going through butter
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 26, 2014 12:46:42 GMT
Thank you
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 25, 2014 19:43:44 GMT
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 25, 2014 2:15:05 GMT
I've never blued anything, but have thought about it - one suggestion: mask off the areas you don't want blued with painter's tape.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 24, 2014 21:34:10 GMT
Tatami tameshigiri using three swords - a prototype pre-production katana (sorry, can't disclose info yet as I'm still working out several things that need to be worked on with the manufacturer), a customized Munetoshi Tessen katana, and a custom Valiant Armoury Malatesta Euro sword. For some reason in this vid, my nukitsuke and noto are a lot higher than I normally do (not parallel to the ground) - guess I'm not used to using shoes and/or the uneven grass in my back yard :oops:
As usual, any and all comments appreciated.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 24, 2014 21:22:03 GMT
Name: LG Martial Arts (Luis Garza) Age: 48 Location: McAllen, TX
Collecting since: I started collecting knives and swords when I was about 10 years old. Since my family was into knives and guns (we lived on a farm, and several of my uncles were in the military), I was exposed at an early age to appreciate and respect all kinds of weapons.
What I collect: My focus is on antique nihonto, but I have a lot of other stuff as well. My priorities are nihonto to modern swords/knives/cool stuff.
Why I collect: I like swords, and studying Medieval literature in college (Arthurian tales, etc.) just added to my already burgeoning interests in all things sharp and pointy. Knives - yeah, I love knives.
Martial arts history: I started out taking Tae Kwon Do when I was around 12, but only took it for a few months. Later, when I was around 18, I took it up again at a different dojo with a different (and better) instructor - Bob Davis. About a year later, I started learning Aikido (+ jyodo) also from Bob Davis, and decided it was better suited to my preferences, so I stopped TKD and officially started taking Aikido seriously (I had to take some time off after receiving Shodan to move out of state to go to college - started up again several years ago and am currently ranked as Sandan). Skip to about 15 years ago and I started taking Eishin Ryu Iaido with Kunio Miyake - have been at it since then, and am currently working on testing for Sandan. My plans are to eventually open up my own dojo, teaching Aikido and Iaido.
My Collection
Nihonto
Mumei Shinto katana attributed to the following: 伝土佐 , 上野大掾吉国 , 延宝頃 Den Tosa , Kozuke no Daijo Yoshikuni , Empo Goro (1673-1680)
Shinsakuto
Yasumitsu katana (2006?)
Other Antiques
Civil War(?) saber (no maker's mark, but was led to believe it was a relic from the Civil War by Dave Kelly)
Japanese Style Swords
Munetoshi Tessen (modified by me) Custom Zhejiang Zhengs Soshu Kitae katana Hanwei Raptor Shinogi Zukuri Huawei Shobu Zukuri katana Custom one-off pre-production Shinogi Zukuri katana CRKT Hisshou - SOLD Custom Huawei Shinogu Zukuri in shirasaya Custom Point Gallery Musashi (Duncan's dragon head katana) using a Kaneie Yama no Kumo blade James Raw wakizashi
Euro/Other Swords
Arm of Valor High Elven King Sword Custom Valiant Armoury Malatesta Hanwei Scottish Claymore - SOLD Hanwei/Tinker Bastard Sword Hanwei/Tinker EMSHS Type XII by Crusader Monk - SOLD Hanwei/Tinker 9th C. Viking Sword by Crusader Monk - SOLD One of a Kind Brookhart "Black Heart" Vampire Sword - SOLD United Cutlery Museum Collection Glamdring w/scabbard Windlass Hand-and-a-half Sword Windlass Type XIV by Crusader Monk - SOLD
Knives
Al Mar Butch Vallotton SERE 2000 auto folder Buck 110 Busse BURP Coach's Edition INFI steel (stripped coating off blade) Busse BURP Varsity Edition INFI steel - SOLD Busse Flak Jack satin INFI blade Busse Silent Knight Comp Finish INFI blade Busse TGLB black coated INFI blade Busse TG Special Edition A2 tool steel (stripped coating from blade) Busse TG-P SR-101 steel Gerber MKI (1976 model - L6 HC steel) Gerber Applegate-Fairbairn Auto - SOLD Gerber Applegate-Fairbairn F.A.S.T. - SOLD Hinderer 3.5" Eklipse (black DLC coated) Hinderer 3.5" Eklipse (custom reground by Josh at REK) Hinderer XM-18 3.5" Spanto (reground to slicer grind) Hinderer XM-18 3.5" Spanto "Fatty" Hinderer XM-18 3.5" Wharncliffe Hinderer XM-18 3" Slicer Hinderer XM-18 3" Wharncliffe J&L Custom Cutlery (fallen) Clip Point Hunter J&L Custom Cutlery (fallen) wrench knife Kershaw Camp 10 Paragon Tommy Lee boot knife SOG Vulcan Tanto Folder SOG Spec Elite II Auto - SOLD Spyderco Domino (Blue Weave) - SOLD
My wishlist: I'll try to add something here. I have too much stuff in my wishlist at the moment! :lol: Fable Blades custom sword from the "Dragonlance" series Japanese daisho shinsakuto - 2 sets - one for "artistic value", another exact set for dojo use
About my reviews: I'll try to do my best when reviewing swords, knives, and anything else that's worthwhile.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 24, 2014 4:20:58 GMT
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 23, 2014 22:34:43 GMT
Poll almost ready to close - get your thoughts in while you can.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 23, 2014 22:08:31 GMT
Soaking some tatami mats for tameshigiri tomorrow. 3 double rolls and one single. Will be trying out a new katana and also a custom VA Malatesta I recently bought. I'll post a vid link here and on the SBG/UBC forums once I take and edit the vid.
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