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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Feb 27, 2013 18:10:38 GMT
I think it LOOKS cool as hell, but i'm with the others and will express extreme caution when handling this bad boy. Stainless steel is not ideally suited for a blade half that size, let alone the full weight of what you got goin on there. I've snapped much lighter blades at the "rat tail" doing simple forms. With a blade as beefy as the one you got there, it would be my bet that when it decides to let go, there will be no warning whatsoever. If you've never experience the helicopter of death as mentioned earlier, i can tell you that this is a bad blade to take that ride on.
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Feb 26, 2013 16:34:08 GMT
whatever happened to this one?? pics of the completed project are waaaaay overdue.
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Feb 25, 2013 15:24:14 GMT
I'd run with the brown tones for the belt and suspension, maybe add some black lacing for a little contrast. Looks good as hell Josh.
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Feb 25, 2013 13:07:40 GMT
Have you seen the dragon spear/lance thing from Darksword Armory? No guard, but that shouldnt be too hard to add.
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Feb 25, 2013 12:45:16 GMT
Saito, I thought that video of you and the deer was with the H/T Viking?? I dont know that ive seen the katana video.
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Feb 19, 2013 14:58:32 GMT
Wow, this was a great thread. I wish i had all those toys at my disposal, cause i'd never leave the garage. Now i cant wait for the next video. Thanks for posting, great watch!!
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Jun 2, 2012 1:16:17 GMT
the first thing that popped into my head is an old farmers grass hook, or hand scythe. Lots of stuff to be found at flea markets, ebay, someones shed etc. I'm kinda thinking of something like a wiccan boline that can be modified and coupled with a small stainless steel mixing bowl or somethin like that. Seems simpler to modify an existing piece, rather than starting completely from scratch.
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on May 25, 2012 0:49:09 GMT
FWIW, I think it's awesome that some women are taking enough interest in weapons to engage in full-on customization. When my ex wife wanted me to paint her harley Mary Kay powder pink with dragonflies, I was more than happy to oblige. We've been alone with these hobbies for far too long as men, and i am happy to share the range, no matter what color the weapon. I will agree that for alot of videos ive seen, the women could use a little more instruction, but everyone has to start somewhere.
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on May 22, 2012 23:30:30 GMT
My original post regarding french fries was really only made as reference to the absurd importance some people place on a word and its definition. Nihonto is a japanese sword made in japan by a japanese smith. I don't understand why anyone would feel the need to debate this. There are plenty of excellent quality katana available that meet, and in some cases exceed the quality of a true nihonto. It's really a matter of perspective, especially when traditional nihonto can be had rather easily, if thats what you're after. The label to me is simply a statement of origin and nothing more. A well made katana is a well made katana. Regardless of what some people say, a hammer blow is a hammer blow, whether made by man or machine. I'm not discounting the value of a masterpiece from a smith, but it is solely a testament of what can be done with his or her hands,. The "magic" begins and ends with the beholder, and the real difference ends up in price period. A hand crafted, hammer forged sword is a modern day luxury for those who can afford it, and is in no way more functional than the same sword of like material born of modern processes. Most of the forging process in earlier times was simply an effort to beat the impurities out of poor quality steel and is quite unnecessary with the availably of modern homogenous steels. If we were living in a time before mass production and power tools were commonplace , mass produced pieces could likely be held in higher regard due to precision etc. None of my katana are nihonto, and my elven blades weren't made by elves, and I'm quite ok with it.
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on May 21, 2012 19:48:45 GMT
If you can honestly say that you were wrong in your assumption regarding the details surrounding your requested inspection, yet still hold the vendor in ill favor for an issue that you could have done more to prevent, I'd say you'll be doing KOA a favor by not spending your money and wasting their time. If you are that bent without even so much as making a phone call, then you're the problem. IMO ,with no disrespect intended, to expect the highest form of customer service with regard to "special consideration" while relying on a means of communication as informal as e-mails alone is selfish, and unreasonable.
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on May 20, 2012 22:13:00 GMT
are french fries really french fries when they're made in Buffalo??
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on May 16, 2012 17:39:26 GMT
William, your willingness to help those in want is absolutely astounding. I would love to get in on this if possible,as i'd love to give a good home to an orphaned blade, but truth be told i dont quite fit the criteria. I'm currently waiting on a group buy kat from . I applaud your obvious sense of community and thank you for helping to make this a great place to live. Have some karma
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on May 13, 2012 15:26:35 GMT
sounds like a set of dumbells for doin some shrugs, presses and lateral raises are in order. If your main concern is strength, then theres no need to get carried away with the amount of weight. I'd guess that a 20# set might be right for you, but you'll need to try em and see. My dumbell workout consits of 5X12 curls, 5x10 shoulder presses, 5x30 shrugs and 5x10 lateral raises. I usually do what i can in rapid succession with a break when im out of juice, then back to it in 5-15 minutes depending on my mood and energy level. I can usually get that part of the workout done in about 30 minutes or so (depending on break time). If i have an extra busy day planned on a workout day, i do what i can when i can, making sure that by the end of the day , i've fit in all the exercises. some when i get up, some betwen errands and the remainder before dinner or before bed. I keep my dumbells under my couch, so they are out of sight when not in use, and at the ready when i find myself sitting in front of the tv. If its something you really want to do, you'll make the time.
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on May 13, 2012 6:32:02 GMT
IF you are as practical as you say, and needing to ask that question, i think you'd regret the purchase rather quickly. Practicality leaves little room for the little kid in you that "has to have it" whatever the cost. Considering that "top of the line" will require an investment closer to the strat than the squire , and can easily go up from there if a custom is considered. I'd suggest having a look around and seeing (like others have mentioned) what floats your boat. If your inner child speaks, then have at it, till then you might be better served to wait.
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on May 7, 2012 19:37:10 GMT
i have the gothic, and it is a beast!! I've been wanting the danish for a while now due to the weight and blade shape. I'd choose the danish if both were sitting in front of me, and i could only have one, but i really wouldnt wann give up the gothic at all either. The gothic has loads of blade presence, and the fishtail pommel is beefy as hell. I got mine as a project blade and was a little disappointed with the lack of symmetry of the lines on the pommel. It had a slightly lopsided look to it, but then again, so did the boromir sword guard that is on it now. Wasn't much of a challenge to straighten it out, but again. it was a project blade. If it were me, i'd probably pick the danish first for elegance over presence. But fwiw, i've never handled the danish before,
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Feb 21, 2012 1:53:48 GMT
I used an old bastard file to clean up and straighten up the edge wave. I used it like a draw file and it worked great, so i used it to try and work the broadside wave, and it required too much effort to cut, that I coulnt control the depth, making the wave deeper in areas. After switching to a cheap hand belt sander(ryobi) and a variable speed d/a sander, the wave has almost disappeared. I feel much more in control with sanding. It is admittedly slow, but controllable.
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Feb 15, 2012 14:16:05 GMT
lol @ kumquat!!
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Feb 9, 2012 18:23:31 GMT
Saito, I'm looking forward to seeing your finished project, and have been inspired by your will to get this done. I've been playing with the idea of doing some h/t myself, and sounds like i have everything i need to make a forge. Thanks for posting this project, it looks like i've got something to keep me busy for a few weeks. Cant wait to see some pics bro.
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Feb 3, 2012 0:13:40 GMT
tendrax, your fiber over wood core bow is most definitely considered a "modern"composite bow. A composite bow is any bow made from laminations of dissimilar materials. Even a bow made from laminations of different wood would be considered composite by definition. Composite simply referrs to the construction methods in creating the bow, and materials used have nothing whatsoever to do with this classification. so for clarity, you're "wood laminate" bow, if made from different woods is most definitely a composite construction, simple composite, but composite nonetheless.
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Jan 31, 2012 21:44:13 GMT
I'll agree with simplicity 100%. The photos that student of sword posted of the wrought iron fittings were spectacular. Subtle sophistication is so much more attractive for me than the over the top, over done dragons,tigers etc.etc.etc. one of the things that attracted me to this buy was the selection of simple fittings.
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