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So since we have a guns thread I figured we needed a thread for something equally dangerous. Knives.

So I'll start us off this is the only knife I have right now as we had to sell a lot of things when we moved to our current house. I went on  vacation and picked up a new souvenir knife. It's got a 440 stainless steel blade with a redwood handle. It's very comfortable as well.

(http://i.imgur.com/Ttku6e1.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/J8jajlM.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/72fy09U.jpg)

So post pics of any knives you have, collections, you name it. Looking foward to seeing your guys' sharp shiny and deadly objects.

Excellent! Love the built-in belt clip. Handy. Looks pretty solid.

It is. The only problem with it was that the the axis that the blade moves on was a little tight for it to flip out. The protrusion on the blade opens it and because  it was so tight I had to loosen it a tad. I would say that once you apply downwards force on the blade pusher thingy, it is fully open in about .7 seconds. And it isn't even a switchblade. My plan is to get a stiletto next, so I'll post pics of the one I'm gonna buy, a little later.

Oooh, a knife thread.  Excellent.  As a former knife store manager, I'll definitely have to get in on this one...

Fun! I have a little dealy I've owned and liked for quite a few years that I'll share. Was also looking at a knife I'd like just last night so this topic aligns just perfectly.

First, I'm sorry you had to sell most of your collection.  That just plain sucks dingo's kidneys.

So, then.  First up we have the pocket knives:

(http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww221/William_Fruit/IMG_1033_zpshdj2bv2k.jpg) (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/William_Fruit/media/IMG_1033_zpshdj2bv2k.jpg.html)

Next, we have the pointed things that will really hurt:

(http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww221/William_Fruit/IMG_1030_zpsgey6mzur.jpg) (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/William_Fruit/media/IMG_1030_zpsgey6mzur.jpg.html)

After those, well...

(http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww221/William_Fruit/IMG_1036_zpsbhtrlxyj.jpg) (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/William_Fruit/media/IMG_1036_zpsbhtrlxyj.jpg.html)

(http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww221/William_Fruit/IMG_1034_zpsteu50skr.jpg) (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/William_Fruit/media/IMG_1034_zpsteu50skr.jpg.html)

This next one my Grandfather brought back at the end of his three tours in Korea (yes, it's bone):

(http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww221/William_Fruit/IMG_1031_zpsbbqystbr.jpg) (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/William_Fruit/media/IMG_1031_zpsbbqystbr.jpg.html)

And finally, the goodie box my wife put together for me for this past Christmas:

(http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww221/William_Fruit/IMG_1038_zpsnlg00tix.jpg) (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/William_Fruit/media/IMG_1038_zpsnlg00tix.jpg.html)

More to come  ;D

These are the knives I will add to my collection to build it back up again. I miss my old collection.

I really want this Karambit that folds.
(http://images.esportstore.com/data/product/raw/fadecase_karambit_-_marble_fade_4.jpg)

I like this stiletto so I'm gonna get one like it.
(http://tigeredge.net/images/products_1000/TF-575WP_03B_CMP.JPG)

This one is the same brand as my current one and I like it too.
(http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/danielm4him/IMG_2445_0003.JPG)

And the last one. It just looks plain cool.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/A~gAAOSwyQtV5m9H/s-l500.jpg)

Very awesome!

Great snag Grey Owl. :)  I like the serrations on the back edge...

Viv's pocket knives made me drool, and the ones you're looking at are sweet.

I used to have quite the collection at one point, but it's scattered now.

I'll see if I can dig a couple up...

+1 for making this thread, and -1 for the "goodie box". :P

Knives much more than swords tend to make me feel a little uneasy.  Therefore the only one I have is a survival knife with some extra features which is safely stored in the trunk of my car.  Package looked at but never opened.  Kinda mean looking lol.

However, I was at my local combat store and another female was holding and sort of playing with a collapsible purple blinged out pocket knife which caught my attention.  I think switch blade like spring mechanisms are illegal now.

So it looks somewhat like this and I just might get it... cus' it's pretty and I suppose functional... I'm trying to justify the bling and color lol.  ;)  :P



(http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah294/deeweg/other%20stuff/b796fc0a-783d-40f4-8883-003029a92309_zpsunuuszrj.jpg) (http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/deeweg/media/other%20stuff/b796fc0a-783d-40f4-8883-003029a92309_zpsunuuszrj.jpg.html)

I don't know where you live so don't quote me but last I was aware as long as the blade is under 2 inches switchblades are legal. Certain states outlaw them completely but you can still have one. For example if you have a display shelf for your knife collection and you own a switchblade from the 50s you can keep it. As long as it stays on that shelf. Also if you get caught with a knife of any kind you can get out of punishment most of the time if you say you have it as a tool only. If not you need to have a good reason. Pretty cool huh?

@Vivectus
Yeah most of them were vintage era. I ended up keeping just one because it's from my greatgrandfather and we pass it down through the family. It's a little 6 inch buck knife from world war 1 era. Still pretty cool though. When it was given to me I took it upon myself to restore the blade and part of the handle. I'd post pics but I can't as of right now. I have is stored in a box in my closet for safekeeping.

She's in Canada, Grey Owl - as am I...

...totally banned. O_o

Hmm. Well that's unfortunate. Point for the info.

Check this out. I don't see the practicality but the intimidation factor is all that counts.
(http://www.cutlerywholesaler.com/images/products/detail/TF669RD.jpg)

I have got 2 pocket knives:

A Victorinox Rescue Tool

(https://assets.victorinox.com/mam/celum/celum_assets/fec/24c/8796682649630_celum_46172_1280Wx1120H.jpg?2)

And a Laguiole Des Cimes 420 ... just because you must have a knife like that for an "Aperitif"  :P

(http://www.hyperprotec.com/2502/veritable-couteau-laguiole-manche-en-corne-g-david-12-cm.jpg)

Now that is a nice knife. I use to have one with a mother of pearl handle. Green. This is deserving of a point.

Thanks. That is true, it is a very nice knife ... very useful ... the ultimate companion of bread and smoked sausage  ;D

Point back

I never used mine. It was strictly display only due to how much it costed. Technically my dad and I shared a collection being that he payed for a large majority of them.

I have to ask this.  What is the appeal of knives versus swords ?  And especially as it pertains to wanting to collect them mostly for display purposes.  Let's try to leave other weapons/tools with any purposeful function out of the discussion.  :)

My first memories of owning a knife was my father giving me the bulky one that had a knife/fork/spoon also folded in it. Some kind of version of a Swiss Army camping knife.  Either he or my oldest brother owned a proper sharp tipped switchblade.  I was both nervous and fascinated with how quickly the blade snapped out.  For me knives are a meh and generally take on a more dangerous and at times darkly scary meaning as often shown in movies.  But the old west parlor ladies/saloon gals that wore a small dagger in their garter... that seems more attractive and appealing.  ;)

There is so much more flowing, expansive movement options when using swords and even a machete.  I have noticed that on the YouTube saber review videos...  that men generally tend to use a knife rather than scissors or a razor blade to open boxes and cut through the tape.  Seems kind of awkward and unsafe.  :-\

Thanks to all for enlightening me.  :)

1: Shiny.

2: They're sharp.

3: There's something about them that feels good. Whether this be the feel of eating an apple you've just cut with it or just having one. When a boy gets his first real knife it feels like you've moved up in the world. That's really the only way to describe it. Most people(no offense D7) who don't have the desire to have one never had a real knife. A real knife to is something that is yours. Even if they made 1 million more copies it's yours and there will never be another one like it. I'll try to phrase this from a woman's point of view. Have you ever been shopping for clothes and you see that one pair of shoes(I'm really trying) that you fall in love with the second you see it? That you have to own them because they mean something to you? That's the way I't is with a real knife. When your dad gave you that swiss army knife, did it mean something to him or did he go to the store pick it up and bring it home to you?(I am in no way trying to cross the line)

Another reason we use them for everything from cutting potatoes, to opening packages, to whittling away your worries on a piece of wood is that when you do it, you get this feeling of that you worked for that. It's a sense of accomplishment to do it. Even if it's cutting a package open. It's hard to describe so I tried my best. This feeling is multiplied to a whole new level when it's a knife given to you by someone. Especially if it meant something to them and they want it to mean something to you.

My very first pocket knife was gifted to me by my father who received it  from his father who received it from their father. I could never part with it because I hope that in the future I can give to my son if I ever have one. When it's passed down, the next owner is taught how to care for it and restore it in case they need to teach their child how to. I had to restore it from its age. It's most likely over a hundred years old and goes 5-6 generations back in my fathers family.

Try this, when you have about 30$ to spend, go down the combat store and peruse the knife selection. When you spot that one that gives an odd yet welcome feeling, pick it up flick it open, finger it, feel every grain, anything you can think of, even lightly running your finger along the edge. If It feels like it was made to your exact specifications and you can't stop looking at it, buy it. I recommend this to anyone.

I hope that answers your question D7!

That's not serration, that's called jimping, provides a "grippier" surface on the back of the blade for your thumb, when that's an appropriate grip for the task.

Thanks shade couldn't think of the name.

Does anyone know if Gerber is a good knife company?

Yes, yes they are. I've had a good number of their knives, pocket, boot, multi-tool, and a few others over the years. Good solid product, not the absolute greatest in the world, but they hold up well and are usually very reasonably priced for their level of quality.

I don't know about collecting for display purposes, as I value functionality first and flashy/pretty/decorative never. I can only presume that people collect them the same way they do any other "collectible" that they can display and enjoy looking at.

As for opening boxes, I've always used a knife. I find it easier to use than scissors when cutting tape.

As for combat and movement, yes, swords tend to be more open in their movements.  And this works well when you have the space. However, in close quarters combat, where you don't necessarily have the space or time to use a sword, a shorter blade works much better.

I need to find the rest of my collection and post it.  A few have been handed down through the family, and a good number are purely functional. I think I only have one that could even remotely considered decorative, and it actually would hurt a great deal if you were stabbed by it. It's a solid bronze dagger made by Jody Samson. If you don't know who he was: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jody_Samson . And it looks like this:

(http://artknives.com/JSa.jpg)

Yes, like Viv said, Gerber makes a very solid knife.


I've been keeping up with this thread, and it is really cool to see everybody's knives. I don't have anything pretty or unique, but I have seen some beautiful knives, and I actually know a couple of people who make Bowie knives.

I really like all medieval weapons, but especially swords and knives.

Maybe here it is less expensive ;)


In my case, it is not for display ... i really use my knife on a daily bases as tools for works or for food purposes ...

The Victorinox blades are very strong and can cut even some pieces of metal like old screws ... very useful in many case.
The Lagiole is for eating and cooking when i am outside  ... I think that in France, almost everybody has a pocket knife like that ... especially to open a good bottle of wine.

So, for me, a knife can not be compared to a sword as i have never thought about a knife as a weapon  ;D

Oh cool - thanks shade. :)

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Yes!
Gerber does indeed make a very fine product:
(http://i.imgur.com/3bYT5JN.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/IM7Te5V.jpg)

I can't find the one knife that I wanted to share yet...

Very beautiful product :)

Maybe i will have one in the future :P

This is a pic I took of easily my favorite knife in my collection.  It is a 'Cold Steel' brand 'Triple Action,' and because I'm in Australia it cost waay too much.  I still love it though  :P
For those not in the know, it opens similar to a balisong, except the hinge is at the pommel instead of the emitter (excuse the saber terminology, but I thought it fitting  :) )

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x27/Soulsmith_1/Knives/DSCF4002_zpsyvqoet2o.jpg)

The balisong is another type of hilt that's banned here. O_o

Love those things too...

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Awesome Soul!

Schmexy. ;)

-1

Yep, here too.  I have a Spyderco bali-pen, a Benchmade bali-comb, and a Benchmade bali-trainer, but alas I'm not allowed to own a proper balisong  ::)

They are even banned here in california. You get caught with one of those with out an extremely good reason. You get 6 months jail time and/or a $5000 fine.
The reason I was asking about gerber is I was look at their stuff for a good camping/fishing/survival knife. I found this one but needed to know if they're worth the $44 for one knife.
(http://www.gerbergear.com/var/gerber/storage/images/frontpage/knives/folding/evo-knife_22-41433/8479467-8-eng-US/EVO-Ti-Coated-Fine-Edge_fulljpg.jpg)

Got my vote.

My multi-tool is awesome. :)

I don't have any experience with their knives, but if the blade is anything like the one on the tool, it'll be very nice.

Hi everyone.  For some surprising reasons I am really enjoying following this topic.  Special appreciation to Grey owl, Jel-Bel ( Seb ), and Viv for more personally directed answers to my post.  

Not that I would want either, but I would rather be shot then stabbed/cut and especially at close quarters.  Think that's why I prefer swords... esp. a Samurai and even 36" lightsaber blades which is way too long for my height and stature.  Gotta keep some distance for my perceived safety/security level.  Did train in multiple martial arts but not recently.  :-\

Viv... I really like that dagger.  Has a dragon/reptile like quality to it.  8)

points to all who have shared so far and thanks  :)

Thanks ;)

Just a random though: Once, i read a manuscript about the length of weapon considering melee combat for dueling. It says that, in western civilisation, the length of the weapons was related to the social rank: noble people fight using sword (fencing ...) and low social class fight using open hand technics (wrestling ...) ...

I have one of those too. Love it.



That's a beautiful piece.  I've got several Cold Steel knives, including my two favorite combat knives, both tantos.  They make really solid stuff. Oh, and two of their polypropylene bokken, which are about as indestructible as an Ultrasaber.  I really need to find the rest of my collection to post pictures of.



Yes, it's worth it. Solid blade, light weight handle.  Unless you intentionally try to break it, that will easily last 10+ years. My only advice would be to see if you can find the same or similar model with a partially serrated blade. Usually they make them with and without serrations so you should be able to find one. Gerber also makes some nice boot knives.



I completely agree with you on being shot vs. stabbed. And an even better idea to avoid either (although I have been stabbed twice, once with a knife, once with a sword. The sword wound required 5 stitches, the knife wound only two.).

My preference would also be a sword, but I have no issue using a knife should the need arise and/or the conditions warrant it.

The dagger is a piece of art. Not much of an edge, but the blade is a shallow diamond shape, and it's roughly hammered out, so it going to leave a nasty ragged hole if it goes into someone. The kind where the blood just pours out.  And you don't really find too many solid bronze weapons anymore.

My ridiculously huge "pocketknife":

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/shade_1313/2013-01-23_09-50-12_76.jpg)

With some pants, funny enough, the clip does seat right as the bolster touches the bottom of the pocket.

 ;D

That one, shade, is easily my favorite in this thread so far. Wow that's a gorgeous knife.  The curved handle is killer - it's like a Count Dooku knife.  Awesome stuff.  +1 to you!

Hey shade_1313, that a Cold Steel Espada?  Freekin' love that knife.  Was so awesome when Mickey Rourke pulls it out in The Expendables  ;D

Here's  a picture of 3 of my pocket knives. The last one is probably lost in a box somewhere.

(http://i.imgur.com/PZMHkTG.jpg)

And here's a pic of the entire knife collection.
(http://i.imgur.com/2mz6H8W.jpg)

When I was younger one of my brothers and I went through a sharp pointy thing stage. Thankfully were just doing knives here.

Yes, it is.  Got it during one of their sales.

 :o  Oh my these are visually awesome !!  Would be difficult without holding to choose a favorite.  :)

I'm going to say the top one on the left of center, the smaller wooden handled one 3 down from the top right and certainly not last...  the silver ornate skull head and creepy bony fingers one on the lower left between the really fancy middle east perhaps Turkish one and the wavy blade one.  Isn't there a Filipino sword that is wavy like that blade ?

Must stop looking or will change my mind.

point for the share.  8)

EDIT:  Holy shelle... you just changed your avatar !  Love it !   8) 8)

One to the right of the top center FTW!

Thanks Dauntless and Calon. It was pretty nice having everything out to see again. Most of them spend their time boxed up. Would like to build a display someday to show them off more. Oh and thanks for noticing the avatar. I'm pretty happy to have finally figured out how to do that right. Only took a couple of years.

The wavy bladed one is a Kris knife (or dagger, depending on the length, although they're used pretty much interchangeably) and actually originated in Indonesia.

@Hansrad - Unicron for the win!  And that's a very nice collection. I see a number of Gil Hibben designs, and I've got one of the Dragon Split Blades on the right.


I don't own this, but I want it:

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/8e/ea/c4/8eeac445145bd5d1cecb9ed25fb5862a.jpg)

Honestly, I love the simplistic beauty of the wooden handled one three down from the top center. I also like the one just to the left of the one with the blue stone in the blade. But really, those are all pretty awesome.

Point to you



I just have to give you a point for that thing. It is simply gorgeous in a crazy, weird way.

No, this is gorgeous in a crazy weird way.  I'm pretty sure the green is actually a reflection from the trees.  Again, I don't own this one:

(http://www.baltimoreknife.com/images/FantKris1a.JPG)

It's got almost a Glamdring pommel, but then the blade is curvy. Yes, it is pretty awesome looking.

Oh, we're doing the sexy knife pics are we, and not just the knives we own?  In that case, sit back and enjoy...

....The Aegir.  A knife so sexy it has a name  8)
(http://www.jayfisher.com/_borders/FOAegirNebulaStone1.jpg)

Check out the full description and specs for both the knife AND the display here:
http://www.jayfisher.com/Aegir_Nebula_Stone.htm

Umm... I want one. That thing is seriously beautiful.

Thanks. My first one was a Gil Hibben. My sword collection leans more towards Kit Rae stuff. I've got a couple of the split blades because I marred a part of the blade trying to polish it up with a dremel and needed a second one that was still in pristine condition.

That curvy twisty blade knife is pretty cool. Is that Damascus steel that gives the pattern?

The wood handled one is probably the most comfortable one to hold. As one can probably guess some of those are a little awkward/scary to hold.

Hence the title we'd love to see some swords from you guys too.

And points for everyone for sharing some works of art.

My turn:
(https://static.artfire.com/uploads/product/8/198/78198/978198/10978198/large/damascus_custom_made_folding_knife_work_of_art__bec45188.jpg)

(http://www.sharpbycoop.com/jalbum/Website%20dealers/Art%20Knife%20Gallery/folderthumb.jpg)

(http://www.hibbenknives.com/images/CustomKnives/Art%20Knives/St_George_Sword.jpg)

I'd love a replica of the 1987 Masters of the Universe He-Man sword. 

My favorite sword is the Katana that Connor MacLeod uses in the Highlander movies

Oh my  :o   I had no idea that knives and daggers could be so artistically beautiful !!  Those mother of pearl inlays and the dragon one... and The Ageir... and I could keep on going.  Even the more modern ones have an attractiveness.

I definitely will have to own one beauty but my attention will always go to swords first.  But not as sure anymore.  

Are those knives quite old... meaning they don't make them anymore and one would have to go to an antique store or an auction to get one ?  Or perhaps even a pawn type shop ?  Can't imagine the cost to purchase.

To be clear... I don't have a collection of real swords... mainly the Cold Steel polypropylene practice ones and a few display replicas.

Those were custom knives and daggers made for collectors. I would assume that you could get an art hilt if you tried researching on blade forums(not an ultrasabers competitor). I'd like to have one done too. Fixed drop point blade with a wave pattern bolster which appears to hold the blade and purpleheart wood inlays, that would have its own decorated display case on a dedicated shelf.

(http://cdn.instructables.com/FMJ/SFHT/I8J73ANB/FMJSFHTI8J73ANB.MEDIUM.jpg)


I need(not want, need) to get two more knives before I start saving up again for a saber.

1st one:
(http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/blade.addict/IMG_7820.JPG)
(http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/blade.addict/IMG_7819.JPG)

2nd one:
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/YOIAAOSwFnFV8Kho/s-l1600.jpg)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/y2kAAOSwuTxV8Kht/s-l1600.jpg)

Hmm I wonder why they are so big?

My wife, stepson, and I all have one of those.  Each is hand made, so no two are alike.

@Hansrad, yes it's the Damascus steel gives it the pattern. You're seeing all of the layers of steel.

@ Prowl Connor or Duncan? Duncan's is actually more comfortable to use.

(http://media.liveauctiongroup.net/i/5736/8632702_1.jpg?v=8CE70FDFAF1B540)

(http://educatinggeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0979.jpeg)

(http://www.unitedcutlery.com/Images/medres/UC2592.JPG)

Connor's is the first one, Duncan's is the bottom one.

You have one of those?! Where did you get it?

I'm rather embarrassed to post it: https://www.amazon.com/Knife-King-Damascus-Handmade-Folding/dp/B007RN6OZS

Like it says in the description, make sure you order it from that company. And be careful, there's a "Knife King Industries" in Pakistan selling cheap junk. The real company is in England.

And, special just for Hansrad, I managed to find my Gil Hibben Highlander Bowie set:

(http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww221/William_Fruit/IMG_1039_zpscvcimioz.jpg) (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/William_Fruit/media/IMG_1039_zpscvcimioz.jpg.html)

Huh. Good to know. Are they strictly display only? And why would you be embarrased to post it? Those two I'm gonna get are tac force so nothing to be embarrassed about.

No, they're functional, although I wouldn't take one camping or such. But they are quite sharp and hold an edge quite well.

Mostly embarrassed that they're available on Amazon.  It's like having a really awesome piece of pie at an expensive restaurant, then finding out that you can get the same pie at a grocery store.

Next up, I'm not 100% certain where you'd actually hold this...thing:

(http://images.ontheedgebrands.com/images/A17-BK2694.jpg)

Also, when you absolutely, positively have to make sure it REALLY hurts when you stab someone:

(http://images.ontheedgebrands.com/images/A17-UC3163.jpg)


If anyone really wants to know where I find this stuff, let me know and I'll send links. It's not just random internet searches, you can actually buy pretty much everything I've put up. I'd actually forgotten how much just plain weird knives/swords/other bladed objects there were out there...

Hey Viv... It's photos like this last one that creep me out sooo much to actually feeling uncomfortable looking at it !  :(

And the fact that anyone could purchase it... yikes !  :o

point for all your contributions to this thread so far  8)

Well, there are actually much worse things out there, but if that made you uncomfortable then I'll neither post nor even describe them.  Sorry for that :-\

So, based on what you've said so far, let's see if I can find some things you'd like better:

(http://www.jmcclureknives.net/images/folders/classic-inca.jpg)

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/94/4e/1c/944e1cffc2f281c037a8c30725baf3ea.jpg)

(http://knifetreasures.com/photos/Maker208/custom-knife-maker-Rick-Genovese-1470672745M.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/S83H8oU.jpg)

Since the thread title has changed:

(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/mconner13/DSCF1814.jpg)

Finally got around to taking pics of my collection, it's humble but I'm very proud of it.

The very first one that started ALL my collecting and hobbies was this sword - my wife knew I was interested and gave this one a "try" as a Christmas gift #mindblown.


Point bomb to anyone who can tell me what movie this is from WITHOUT doing a search for it.  You must reach back in your own memory banks to find the answer.





That's some real etching in the blade - no faux shenanigans here.  Too bad it's only on one side but it might've been too expensive otherwise.







So far all my swords have been authentic movie replicas with certificate, in particular I love LOTR swords and Striders Ranger Sword is my absolute pride and joy.




Eowyn's Sword - love :)  If I could get my hands on King Théoden's sword I'd consider my collection near complete.





A few more of my baby.




And my shmexy knife 8)

Viv, I really like that one that is mostly blue. It is quite beautiful.

That is a cool display Shade.

Those are some awesome swords Haz. Personally, I don't care that much for Strider's sword (partly because he didn't have one in the books, and partly because I just don't like the look of it), but I totally agree about Theoden's sword. Eventually I plan to have a room dedicated to LOTR, and a room dedicated to SW (although it will probably end up being one room), and I will have LOTR replicas everywhere.

Thanks, Taegin!

There's tons of designs that I just don't care for so I totally respect what you're saying.

I've wielded some of the elvish swords and especially Thranduil's is rank heavy with poor balance so I'm staying away from those.

Yes ... good balance is a factor for me lol, have yet to try Hadhafang so still interested in that one.

I would love to have a dedicated room with nice glass doors and accent lighting for display and storage, maybe one day if we move to a bigger home.

It looks Arthurian to me... Excalibur?

I have no clue...lol

Sweet. Thanks for sharing pics of them.

When did swords get tacked on the title? Oh well guess we'll have to go all out now.

No sir, lol ... I think it'll be a tough one.

hazard  :o :o

I love Strider's sword, and can definitely see how it's your fav. My brother has Sting, Narsil, and Anduril.

Thank you, Calon!

Wow that's a hefty armoury you bro has, having Narsil/Anduril would make for such a classy set.

He's thinking of selling Narsil cause he doesn't need 2 of the same sword.

I would keep Narsil over Anduril personally. But that is just because I like the history better then the actual LOTR books/movies. But I would definitely have them both. Along with Glamdring, Sting, Orcrist, Gandalf's staffs, Legolas' bows and daggers, Thranduil's sword(s), Aragorn's knife, and. . . all the rest. ::)

If I were to get one of the Lord of the Rings swords it would be none of the above. It would be this one:

(https://www.iloveswords.com/images/LOTR/MDL_witchking.jpg)
And possibly this one as a companion blade:
(http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/lotr/images/8/87/Morgul_blade.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20110617042444)

I don't recognize that first one. Who does it belong to?

EDIT: I'm assuming it is one of the Nazgul's since the pommel is the same of both of them, but I don't actually know.

*sigh* kids today....

First belongs to the Witch King of Angmar, second is a Morgul Blade.

Haha :D ... some of us haven't watched the extended versions as many times as others ;D

Thanks Viv so much for your sensitivity.  I looked at it again today and it wasn't so bad... just the whole black picture thing.  Hard to explain.  But please don't sensor any of your contributions as I and we are all interested in what is out there and what members have collected.  It's a very interesting discussion and visual gallery.  8)

point  :)

Given that I haven't watched any of the extended versions, only most of Fellowship, about half of Two Towers, and none of Return, that's not an acceptable excuse.  :P I know I've stated it elsewhere, but I HATE the movies.

Back on topic:

(https://www.picclickimg.com/d/l400/pict/391620390505_/The-legend-of-Chinese-sword-Jian-Wang-3.jpg)

(http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/images/g/YPYAAOSw4CFY5DQn/s-l225.jpg)

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/4e/c4/11/4ec41146200073dced476ac93d7d7e53.jpg)

I only have three swords at the moment (pictures later today), but I think I want one of these next (no, that's actually not a Katana):

(http://www.samuraiswordskatana.com/ProductImg/374/Authentic--High-Quality-Japanese-Samurai-Sword-Sakabato-Reverse-Edged-Sword-Very-Sharp-Online-b11.jpg)

I was going to ask if its edge is on the inside of the curve, but the image URL already answered that.  Kind of like a falx with a shallower curve.

That's what I was thinking, but I never paid attention to his sword, I was always to busy watching Aragorn kick their butts.

Yes it is on the inside. It's a sakobato, and while it was popularized in Rurouni Kenshin, there have been a few actually found in Japan.


And yet another reason the movies are wrong. Or did you mean in Fellowship where Arongorn was waving a torch around and letting Frodo get stabbed? Or when they were running for their lives and only barely got saved by a river flooding? Or maybe in Return when he could do absolutely nothing and had to let Eowin and Merry deal with him?

Anyway, back to some promised pictures from my collection:

First up, two of the three of these we have in the household:

(http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww221/William_Fruit/IMG_1041_zpsrrubquul.jpg)

(http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww221/William_Fruit/IMG_1043_zpskbvg0ba0.jpg)

Next, one I forgot my wife has:

(http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww221/William_Fruit/IMG_1045_zpsfacgrj5e.jpg)

Finally, just a pair of boot knives I have:

(http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww221/William_Fruit/IMG_1047_zpsai7ahghk.jpg)

I took a couple of sword pictures, but I'm not happy with them, and it's only one of them, so swords are probably going to have to wait until tomorrow.

Yes, Aragorn didn't even have a sword in Fellowship (book), and the River didn't flood (like that), and he wasn't even there fighting the Witch King, so it doesn't matter.

I have that lower boot knife as well.

Hey! I recognized both instantly. :)


Not entirely true. He gets Anduril in Rivendell. And it's just a regular sized one-handed sword.

Yay, my new sword arrived!

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k83/shade_1313/IMG_0857_zpsw9xtbohh.jpg)

This is a really cool knife. Small but useful.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iGAzc0PvA4Q/S43VfrTH_HI/AAAAAAAAALk/6duwKHEuzmc/s400/knife04.jpg)

Since Swords have been added I thought I'd include most of the rest of my pointy things.
(http://i.imgur.com/3ElMBdy.jpg)

I'm a real sword collector myself as well. I'll post some pictures of a few that I have this weekend =]

Hansarad if I could teleport I would come and steal those from you. Nice collection.

Zren, you're seriously gonna makke me wait until the weekend? Just kidding but the sooner the better. ::)

That's beautiful, although to be honest, there's only four there that I'd take: the one immediately to the left of the spear, which I'm pretty sure was made by Cas Iberia, the one two to the right of the spear, with the longer handle (which looks almost like rosewood), and then the twin set two more over from that one.

I will seriously try to get my swords posted tomorrow.

Wow nice Hansrad!

It's...   so...   beautiful!   
I am a big fan of things pointy, shiny and sharp and have really enjoyed seeing everybody's pics here.  Back on the original theme of this thread, I just had a new pocket knife delivered today, just need to get home from work and check it out. 

Thanks everyone. I know the scimitar two left of the spear is a Cas Iberia, can't remember if the other one is. The one wirth the longer reddish handle is one that I broke (don't ask) and made a new handle for. I eas always pleased with how that turned out. More than a few of them could use a good polishing. Unfortunately they spend most of their time packed away. Hopefully someday when I get different living conditions I'll be able to have them out and take better care of them.

Hansrad... these are all so beautiful.  What a collection that you have !  I do like that longer bladed sword to the lower immediate right of the forked spear and that one handed two bladed swordishy whatnot. lol

point worthy and thanks for sharing  8)

Thanks Dauntless. I'm thinking I might have to spend some time with a few of them before I pack them away again.

I agree.  What's the point haha of having these if you just put them away and don't use them.

have another... other kind of point  ;)

Unfortunately, the majority of my swords were left behind 5 years ago when I moved.  Have not had the opportunity to have them sent to me.  So as of now my only sword is the one I got while here.  It is a custom Arming sword I had made from Baltimore Knife and Sword (The guys that do Man at arms: Reforged on Youtube)

(http://i.imgur.com/FzdqSjs.jpg) (http://imgur.com/FzdqSjs)

Here is that new knife I got last week.  I have 3 or 4 other cheap knives and some cheap LotR replica swords.  No pics at the moment but maybe I will get some taken later.  I would love to get my hands on a Boromir sword replica, but the only one that ticks the boxes for me is the United Cutlery version which is ridiculously expensive.   :-\

(http://i.imgur.com/zcUEeqM.jpg)

That's a pretty knife.
Have you checked out The Noble Collection? They don't have Boromir's sword, but they got a lot of great stuff. And from what I've seen, the quality is very good.

I just checked them out since you mentioned it.  They do have some nice looking stuff, but the only thing I want for my LotR collection at this point is Boromir's sword just because I'm kind of a Boromir nut. 

No problem, just throwing it out there.

As usual I have no idea what you are talking about with these brand names and saber/sword types.  Still enjoying this thread and am slowly learning.  :)

points to Darth Tepes and Molina and another to Hansrad and Viv for their most recent contributions  8)

I need to get one of these.
(http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/3/2/8/6/8/8/webimg/521294733_tp.jpg)

Alright then Dauntless, here's a couple you'll probably recognize.

(http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww221/William_Fruit/IMG_1061_zpsvfhk9qds.jpg) (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/William_Fruit/media/IMG_1061_zpsvfhk9qds.jpg.html)

(http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww221/William_Fruit/IMG_1062_zpsj2mtvpze.jpg) (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/William_Fruit/media/IMG_1062_zpsj2mtvpze.jpg.html)

(http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww221/William_Fruit/IMG_1059_zpszr2noiph.jpg) (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/William_Fruit/media/IMG_1059_zpszr2noiph.jpg.html)

(http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww221/William_Fruit/IMG_1051_zpsuwcvmajy.jpg) (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/William_Fruit/media/IMG_1051_zpsuwcvmajy.jpg.html)

(http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww221/William_Fruit/IMG_1053_zpsmrjgku5x.jpg) (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/William_Fruit/media/IMG_1053_zpsmrjgku5x.jpg.html)

(http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww221/William_Fruit/IMG_1054_zpsedfnywxw.jpg) (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/William_Fruit/media/IMG_1054_zpsedfnywxw.jpg.html)

(http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww221/William_Fruit/IMG_1057_zpsjrd35ldm.jpg) (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/William_Fruit/media/IMG_1057_zpsjrd35ldm.jpg.html)

The black one I've had for about 22 years now. It does have an ever so slight curve to it. It's plain and simple, nothing flashy. And sharp. Very, very sharp. And the most perfect sword for me I've ever handled. The balance is exactly where I want it, right at the blade side of the tsuba (hand guard). It handles and moves with almost no effort, and it does tamashigiri with only slightly more effort. I don't care if it meets the qualifications as a "traditional" katana, it's perfect.

The brown one my wife got me for Christmas two years back. It meets most of the "traditional" standards of a katana: blade curve, handle length, wavy hamon, etc. And it's also very, very sharp. It handles completely different from the black one, with the balance further towards the blade tip. This makes the sword feel as if it's pulling you through the cut, giving it extra momentum. Interestingly, it doesn't matter what direction the cut is in, down, across, or up, it still pulls the blade.

In terms of Western Swords, if you want to learn a bit about the types there is the Oakshott Typology.  A historian (named Oakshott) did extensive research on the swords of the West up through the late middle ages (I believe).  There is a small minority that feel it is very limited but Oakshott himself commented that it was a list of the most commonly found swords.  Here is a link presented by Albion Swords, a very well respected sword manufacturer in the HEMA community (as well as very expensive)

https://www.albion-swords.com/articles/oakeshott-typology.htm

Great choice ... and wow now that you mention Boromir's sword, even though I haven't looked around lots lately, I don't remember seeing it available anywhere really.

Now I'm curious and I'm going to look around a bit, if I see anything interesting price wise I'll let you know.

You gotten get the U.C. version though :)

Of the LoTR swords I always wanted to pick up a Glamdring. My collecting days kind of ran out before I ever got around to it.

I've got a good few swords. I have Glamdring and the Witch King's sword from Lord of the Rings, as well as a cheap crappy claymore. I also have a Nodachi, a big six foot long katana that I like to use for training with, and then a regular katana with a black and red blade that, aside from my ultrasabers, is the only real combat-worthy sword I have.

Well I looked for a little while tonight and the only place that even pretends to have one in stock is here -

http://www.swordsdirect.com/boromir-sword.html

It feels like a sketchy store but I figure it's something to looks at.

I definitely want the UC version rather than the cheap knockoffs that just look like cheap knockoffs, but the price tag on the eBay listings is ridiculous.  I'll have to check that site out later, it's blocked at work.  Stupid work wifi not letting me look at weapon sites.   ::)

Hi.  I am trying to purchase a Scimitar 32" long sword that is balanced for belly dancing.  Can't seem to find one on line in Canada.  Even a practice one would be okay as I'm not that confidently skilled yet and I don't want to poke my or anyone else's eye out.  Something not too heavy.  Any suggestions and thanks.  :D

Will address my previous other responses tomorrow or later tonight and thanks for those.  :)





(http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah294/deeweg/other%20stuff/serveimageWURPCBFI_zpsqgxhleev.jpg) (http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/deeweg/media/other%20stuff/serveimageWURPCBFI_zpsqgxhleev.jpg.html)



Apologizes for such a big photo... unsuccessfully could not make it smaller.  ;)


(http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah294/deeweg/other%20stuff/serveimageVDX9A62E_zpsrtemfnbl.jpg) (http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/deeweg/media/other%20stuff/serveimageVDX9A62E_zpsrtemfnbl.jpg.html)

As far as scimitars, there's a few I've found that might possibly meet requirements. (not sure about weight)

 https://www.knifecenter.com/item/CS88SYS/cold-steel-88sys-scimitar-32-inch-carbon-steel-blade-black-leather-scabbard
 (https://www.knifecenter.com/item/CS88SYS/cold-steel-88sys-scimitar-32-inch-carbon-steel-blade-black-leather-scabbard)
The next one is more of a stage combat piece (so it's blunted).
http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=FA12&name=Fabri+Armorum+Heavy+Combat+Scimitar+Cutlass+%2D+Training+Grade (http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=FA12&name=Fabri+Armorum+Heavy+Combat+Scimitar+Cutlass+%2D+Training+Grade)

Just finding this thread. I will have to post pics of my collection later.

Thanks so much Benji.  I think that I saw the Cold Steel one offered on Amazon.ca but it's really sharp !

I'm trying to keep the cost down as much as possible, although Cult of Athena is a good place to shop so I hear.

Am looking at purchasing a prop type one from someone in Vancouver... but they are difficult to get and no one wants to either sell or lend out.  There is an Egyptian shop here and apparently 6 belly dancing schools in Victoria although I only know of 3 main ones.  Would have to wait till he makes his once a year trip to Egypt to buy more dancing stock.

But I thought... wouldn't it be so cool and unique if I could use a lightsaber and one of those plexi-glass lit blades !

Sorry getting way off topic... but perhaps not.  A sword doesn't have to be made mostly from metal.  Wonder if the blade would shatter if I dropped it... as in sliding off my head.  I'm a klutz at all the wrong times. lol   ::)

point for your help  :)

Kult of Athena definitely qualifies as a reputable seller of quality merchandise.

So, let's see:

http://www.bellydance.com/Swords_c_119.html

http://kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=SW665 this even has a video to go with it.

http://www.kultofathena.com/swords-dance.asp That's their main page for swords balanced for what you're looking to do. I'm not sure what you're considering price wise, and of course there's the exchange rate, but to me, the ones in the $40-$60 price range are what I would consider reasonable.

And if you haven't found this yet, it may be helpful to you: http://bellydanceforums.net/threads/19033-Looking-for-a-Beginner-Bellydance-Sword (even a post or two from Canada!).

Thanks so much for this info.  I  watch Skallagrim on YouTube quite regularly and am learning lots about knives, swords, armor and fighting styles.

Another person's site well worth checking out is The Sword's Path.  Sorry I don't know how to link these for an easier find.

point  :)

Now these awesome beauties are a way to get this girl's heart racing !  :o

Was going to post a photo of my Cold Steel practice swords but photobucket is not working for me again.  ::)

thanks so much for the share & point  8)

I watch Skall as well, another good channel is Scholagladitoria.  Matt Easton has a Couple of  decades of HEMA and Archaeology under his belt and you can glean much from his channel.

https://www.youtube.com/user/scholagladiatoria



Currently I am training in Messer combat, unfortunately its by myself with a DVD.

thanks again :)

If you go to The Swords Path and look at Jedi Tricks... it's quite good and instructional.  8)

Don't know what I'm doing wrong but just can't put the site or his video on to this Forum.  :'(

I think that Skall and wife might be living in the Victoria area now.  Don't know if it's just me but... I am regretful to say that I can't stand any of the videos that include his wife.  She irritates me alot !   >:( lol

LOL  why may I ask?

I have actually perused Sword Path's videos.  Hate to say it but I don't really care for the Lightsaber training vids...by anyone.  They all focus on flourishes and that just isn't my cup of tea. 

I'm sure that Cara is likely a lovely person... but we are polar opposites in almost every way... except I'm more intelligent than her and her PhD haha.  ;)  And Skall get's kind of goofy when they are together.  Okay... perhaps I'm a tad jealous that in this big ole' world they have found each other and appear to be very happy together... no that's not it!  lol

But if we were to meet who knows... I might be able to connect to her style of quirkiness.  :)

Thanks so much Viv for all the assistance that you so generously give me.  Very helpful again.   point :)

Will definitely get a prop style Scimitar with rounded blade tip for now as I anticipate the saber connecting with my right foot way too many times.  In the meantime, am using a book with a slippery cover and that is challenging but I'm improving with less sliding off.  I think that the saber might be easier for balancing.  Looking at a total length of perhaps 36".

Here's the main Cold Steel practice sabers that I use.  The Chinese Sword Beater is the one in the middle.  Haven't yet decided if I'm going to get the real one.  Is about $550+ Cdn.



(http://i.imgur.com/s2soUfB.jpg?5)

OOOOOO - I like the one on the left...

+1 D7

Well, it's one of my missions in life to get your heart racing with beautiful swords  ;) and be generally as helpful to you as you are to everyone else. I like the picture of the tiger, and I love the two dolls in the picture.

Dauntless, I'm curious as to your opinion of the Wakazashi for practice. I've considered getting one, but haven't yet.

@ Rapine, Dauntless can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the sword on the left is the same as the sword on the right, just with a wrapped handle.  I know what the sword on the right is because I have two of them. They are to practice swords what Ultra Sabers are to lightsabers - Excellent quality, well priced, worth every penny you pay for them, and just about indestructible. Actually, you'd probably break an Ultra Saber before you broke one of those. Mostly because a US blade is hollow and those are one solid piece of polypropylene plastic, including the handle. Ok, fine, if you're trying to destroy one, it can be done, usually involving a fright train or blow torch. And a sword that's sharp enough can cut through one. But as far as paractice, sparring, and the like, practice sword against practice sword, they'll last forever.

Hate to sound like a killjoy, but my experience with the cold steel trainers hasn't been a good one and in most of the HEMA community it has been the same.  Sure they are indestructible but they are also weighted like clubs.  Their shock distribution is also pretty horrendous.  For Katana nothing beats the tried and true Wooden Bokken and for Western Swords Rawlings has Synthetic sparring swords that are shaped and weighted much better and last just as long.  Just my 2 cents.

Yeah, I have a couple of the CS hand-and-a-half polypro training swords, they're...well, not great.  Hard to break, but not great for simulating a steel blade.

With care and proper protection, my personal favorite is the Albion Maestro series.  I haven't tried any of the other synthetics other than the CS trainers, but I ought to, one of these days.  Wooden wasters can be really good, or really bad, although they'll never have the properties of steel, for working from the bind/winding.

My Dream is to one day own the Albion Berserker...but thats gonna be a long saving process.  While I don't own one I have had a chance to do some amateur free-play with one of Rawlings Synthetic swords.  Much better than the CS and it does give you a bit more of a sense of the catching when binding.  But as Roland Warzeca says, you have to train with sharps to really get the sense of bindings.

http://kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=PR9010

The sword I posted earlier is the squire line version of the no-longer-produced Vinland.  Pommel is a one piece, the grip isn't as fancy, and it's unsharpened, but it's a fantastic sword.  I have a good sharpener to get an edge on it, and I'm going to try my hand at making a scabbard, too.

I deeply regret missing out on the Valkyrja, though.   :-[

I'm thinking about picking up a Munich from them in the fall.

Yea, I missed out on the Knecht... but I'll eventually commission the Swordmaker who made my arming sword for one.  Learning Messer Combat currently.    Lucky Devil, the Munich is a beaut.  Which version are you getting may I ask.

Because everyone tried so hard and failed to point out what movie this sword is from :P I shall tell ... it's Bowen's sword form the movie Dragon Heart. 

Now what's really intriguing is that this was $300 discounted at 60% when my wife bought it for me (sweet!)

Our sword discussions has certainly sparked my interest in the hobby again and so as I was window shopping around I found this sword available for sale online for $1300.  Whaaaa?  Didn't double check other sources to see if that was legit but I wasn't expecting an increase in value for anything I have, just interesting is all.

Even years later I've still wanted to add Herugrim to my sword collection so I think I'll start to save up and hopefully it'll remain available for me.  I have a few more pieces to get for my Jedi cosplay and some lightsaber shenanigans to work out before I can consider a sword but that's what I'm looking towards.

The Knecht, another of my great regrets... :-[

I've consoled myself for missing out on the Valkyrja by getting Christian Fletcher to make me one of his Shieldmaiden swords, with scabbard.  Still waiting on that, by his currently listed timeline, I'll get it in the fall.

As for the Munich, just the regular grip, if I get the sword ordered in time.  After that, who knows, maybe one of the two-handers.

Nice, be sure to post pictures of that piece of work, Fletcher does Amazing work.

I've been wanting to order a sword from him for ages.  If the Shieldmaiden looks as good in my hand as it does in the pictures, it won't be my last purchase from him.

I may even inquire to see if I can get him to change out the grip leather on the Munich for his forest green, and a matching scabbard and belt, when I'm ready to order it.

Jealous

It has been a long time since I watched Dragon Heart, that is why I didn't recognize it. Still a cool sword.

Even though Denise Quaid and Sean Connery are in it, I'd consider it a B movie and don't think it was ever well known.

I would never have heard of it except for some friends who we just happened to be over at their house and we watched it. It is kind of a corny movie, but it has some cool ideas. Plus Dragons.

I'll be honest, I first saw it when it came out on VHS, and I thought it was pretty bad.  I've seen a ton of B movies that I liked far, far better.

Pretty much, Pete Postlethwaite was the only part I enjoyed.

I guess it depends on the Circles you run in..Dragonheart was pretty big when it came out in my school.  I was 13 when it came out and went to the theater to see it.  At the time Draco was pretty i impressive to see on the screen add to it Connery's voice.  Long story short...Bite me...I like it.   :P

Haha . . . well I liked it at the time too.  Don't think I could stomach more than 5min of it these days :D

Eh, I still like it today...I mean do I think its a masterpiece...no..  But still enjoyable for what it is.  The Sequels on the other hand....     A little FYI video from Scholgladitoria.   The term Broadsword is grossly misused so here is a little info on the proper use and history of the word.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GYGSkdwCMo

Nice! I didn't recall Bowen's sword having the fancy work on the blade or hilt. Now I need to find and watch that again.

The term "broadsword", I tend to stay away from except in one case.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGgWLyAxzBI

Nice....

What about Axes  :P

(http://i.imgur.com/okXFaL0.jpg) (http://imgur.com/okXFaL0)

Thanks for this informative lesson.  It is confusing.  For me this sword/blade is not only broad... but the length would make it a hand & half long sword.  Not technically of course.

point  :)

Nice.  I don't yet have a good viking axe.

And, thus far, my only helmet is unsuited for that kind of outfit.  It's more designed to withstand up to pistol rounds and to mount night vision gear onto.   ;D

Look at you!  Seeing all that gear makes me scared at how much skill it'd take to survive those times  :o

It's why most of the petty bullcrap we have now just didn't exist (or at least to the extent) then.  You had to be doing something to survive.  Fighting, farming, hunting, fishing, making wares to sell...the majority of your life was focused on keeping it.  I find people also forget that fighters or Military were not like modern ones where they don't began receiving training until adulthood...warriors in those days were training at least by 12.    Just Remember...Viking was a job not the name of a culture  :p

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gVwaY0NEQU



OMG !!!  I actually posted a video.  ;D  Now what did I do to make that happen lol.

I don't use my Wakazashi as a 2nd hand sword.  It's more for practicing form in a tighter apartment space.  I trained in Tiger Claw gung fu style for many years so the length of this is complimentary for closer striking.  And I also can use as a 2 handed saber.  I like it a lot.  Since the strike is more of an extension of a straighter arm... it helps to remind me to become more one with the sword. Hope you understand what I mean.

Thanks everyone for all the posts about the practice/training poly sabers.  Have to agree that they are no comparison to ones made from a metal/steel but I still like my CS ones.  And I don't have to be concerned about getting a locker and secure lock.

....For What?

My peace of mind for safety.  Apartments are notorious for break ins and even theft from building employees with master keys.  :)

Posting videos now, huh? I feel like ... like I don't even know you anymore  :(

 ;D

Ugh, yea been there. 

Oh, Darth Tepes, I meant to ask you, how do you like the Hanwei/Paul Chen Practical Viking Sword, if that is indeed what I see at your waist in that picture.  I've been thinking about picking one up.

Good Eye my friend ( I can not tell you the joy I have had speaking to someone who knows what I am saying LOL).  I love it.  Good weight and balance, very nimble.  Its my go to for practice.  I can do a short video review this weekend if you like and answer and specifics.

You say it's good, combined with my familiarity with the Practical Longsword (I have a couple of those that served well enough until I got my Albion Liechtenauer), that's good enough for me.

LOL  Only con I can say about it is the scabbard is plastic.  Minor as it is rarely in the scabbard.  How is the longsword?

Well, some notable things, which aren't negatives, per se.  Just things to note.

The blade comes to a narrower, but still quite rounded, tip, compared to my Albion Liechtenauer.  The grip is quite long, compared to the more "typcial" longsword dimensions like the Albion, while the blade is a little shorter, again in comparison to the Albion.  I think the scabbard may be of a similar plastic, it's certainly synthetic, but covered with leather, and has a metal chape and throat.  The edges were quite squared off, and I broke the corners with a file before I first used them in practice with a partner.

They've held up really well, overall.

Points to everyone for sharing.

I have a problem. My knife has a finger stud that you push down on to open it and it has no grip on it. If my fingers have any oils or moisture on them It's really hard to open. Any ideas on how to add some grip to it? I can post pics later if necessary.

I think I have some suggestions, but I'd like pictures if possible.

Sure. I'll get some up within the hour.

Wow, some really great examples of blades.  I have a few swords myself (mostly for show): a katana and wakizashi set, the William Wallace's claymore from "Braveheart," the Accolade Templar Sword, Glamdring from LotR, a Viking longsword and seax, and finally a soldier's dagger.

Sorry it's taking so long, I'm having problems with imgur right now.

Ok here is a picture of my dilema.

(http://i.imgur.com/hDH7y9L.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/7fcfNPl.jpg)

So, you'd want it to be more like this:

(http://www.bladehq.com/imgs/knives/manual-knives/crkt-manual/crkt-m16/crkt-m16-03s-bottom-cm-large.jpg)

So, the question is, do you trust yourself to do it with small files, or do you want to take it to a professional.

Here's my baby :P Musashi brand Zetsurin katana =] Comes with a mini knife too. Got it at our local mall actually so that was a plus for me. Been looking at it online for forever before I bought it that year so. I'm more into Japanese katanas

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4171/33662635063_32402c4aec_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ThDNBH)Sword1 (https://flic.kr/p/ThDNBH) by joshgarcia07 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/16992772@N02/), on Flickr

Really nice Zren.  Thanks for the share and please take a photo with you holding your katana.  :)

Very nice sword Zren. Does the mini knife hide in the hilt or is it seperate?


I second that.

I found some knive that I would love to have but they were one-offs so yeah, I'll never get em.
(http://i.imgur.com/1PTZzvF.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/DzJfr1b.jpg)

Very nice Zren.
I've always wanted a katana as well, and was eyeing that brand in fact...

I see no Tsuba however...

-1 for cool.

I'll be ordering one of these very soon. After that it's time to save for a saber.
(http://www.puppenhausen.de/wp-content/uploads/AntoniniOldBear.jpg)

I've seen quite a few nice looking blades in this thread. If I had the space and money I'd like a collection of knives but I have too many other things. :)

Well see that's the thing, knives are easy to collect. You can even get some high quality knives for dirt cheap. And guess what the best part is, you can collect them in a drawer. Just buy a few EDC knives and get some utility. I would recommend starting with a few Opinels. You can pick one up for $11-12 off amazon.

An old picture as these are 1000 miles away from me currently

(http://i.imgur.com/22YB9RN.jpg) (http://imgur.com/22YB9RN)

^   So pretty ... points!

I should get a sword.

What ya looking for... 

I'm not actually considering it due to financial reasons. I just love weapons in general, especially medieval weaponry. Maybe in a few years.

Same here. Also, swords are about the only thing that I can actually draw well.

Doesn't mean you can't look and plan...I have a list of swords I want.  Never hurts to look :P    Medieval still covers a wide range of sword types.

A massive range of sword types, spanning around a thousand years of history, and the time when diversification of blade types flourished most dramatically.

(http://i.imgur.com/s2soUfB.jpg?5)


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I realize I'm late to this section of the forum and this isn't knife related, but that's a sweet print.

Indeed

Thanks !  One of my fav's.  Have a black panther in the jungle one as well.  They actually help encourage any saber/weapons practice inside my apartment which has limited space for unhampered movement.  :)

It's quiet on the Forum so I'll slip this one in.  Can't get rid of that flash no matter what angle I approach this, without my dining room lights getting in the photo.  I hung this huge heavy frame all by myself... likely heavier than any sword.  :)


(http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah294/deeweg/other%20stuff/fd4b1415-99d8-4971-9399-2a9985793e9c_zpsqulxupjo.jpg) (http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/deeweg/media/other%20stuff/fd4b1415-99d8-4971-9399-2a9985793e9c_zpsqulxupjo.jpg.html)

The big 2 handed swords weighed in at about 7 lbs at the heaviest and 2 to 3 lbs was the norm for other swords.  :)

That's a cool picture.



7 pounds doesn't seem like that much until you have to carry it around with you wherever you go, and then fight with it.

I stopped collecting after high school,with the exception of the occasional blade my sister gets me when she is in another country. but here are the live blades i have left

(http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z442/Crocketgsxr6/20170523_0242301_zpsezlpbcxm.jpg) (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/Crocketgsxr6/media/20170523_0242301_zpsezlpbcxm.jpg.html)

i tossed the sai in just because


And here are most of the Trainers I have at the house

(http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z442/Crocketgsxr6/20170523_0225371_zpshw1wrr3g.jpg) (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/Crocketgsxr6/media/20170523_0225371_zpshw1wrr3g.jpg.html)

 

Holy Crap, that Katana with the Blue Saya....I had that sword too.  It was actually my first "Sharp"...come a long way since then in terms of quality and knowledge.  I actually broke it...snapped it abouyt 10 inches down from the tip.  After staring at the 2 pieces for 30 minutes..I got my grinder and made a short sword and a dagger :P

Yeah it was a standard style in different colors...20 years ago.  Pretty much just been sitting in my closet since then. I think it was my second or third sharp.  The single hand at the top was first. Plus a buddy and I used to duel with it so the whole blade is chipped to heck. lol

Let's do some necromancing ;) ...

I'd love one of each ;D (pics are linkified):

Lionsteel TiSpine:
(https://www.lionsteel.it/n/files/X4AScY/ts1_vm.jpg) (https://www.lionsteel.it/n/en/product/1639_var6/ts1_titanium-matte_shine_purple)

Albion Soldat (http://albion-swords.com/swords/albion/nextgen/sword-grossemesser-soldat.htm); kind of an one-handed version of the Knecht (http://albion-swords.com/swords/albion/nextgen/sword-kriegsmesser-knecht-mark-II.htm):
(http://www.kultofathena.com/images%5CANE4_2_l.jpg) (http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=ANE4)

Guan Dao - 'Short' and 'Long':
(https://www.dragonsports.eu/115642-thickbox_default/guan-dao-hallberd-tie-gang-model-5-upper-range.jpg) (https://www.dragonsports.eu/en/11564-guan-dao-hallberd-tie-gang-model-5-upper-range.html)(https://www.dragonsports.eu/115672-thickbox_default/guan-dao-hallberd-6-guan-yue-coppered.jpg) (https://www.dragonsports.eu/en/11567-guan-dao-hallberd-6-guan-yue-coppered.html)

Just saw this thread for the first time. Anyway I'm not a big knife collector but I bet much like my daily pocket knife, always have it on me. I bought is at a NRA show about 15 plus years ago. It is a Osborne designed Benchmade. This was back when the assist opening blades first started coming out and the has that. But the cool thing is that it isn't a spring but a tension rod inside the knife. And if you want you can take it the rod and make it just a regular folder. I love it! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171215/703e1b18520e1e927149e6d29f7d89b5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171215/5382627f7f5a26e70b9965e9e28b9b66.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171215/d4b8373e40e897398e70cdcef4dad986.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171215/3f54a501a9980f5a4dc18d0c0b64e849.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171215/d511dc1014f8ca72fb3cab3dc17744b1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171215/c6b38887d1782f3e43762f960a2aa413.jpg)

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Nice one!

BRW, how are the laws regarding knives over there in the US in general?

In Germany the regulations just s.., err, 'lack quite a bit':
One-handed folders with locking mechanism are not allowed, so you have to decide whether you want a simple one-handed knife (without any kind of frame lock etc) OR a two-handed folder with lock.
Guess how many of the 'cooler' knives are permitted :( ....

Every state has different laws.  On average though there aren't many if any restrictions on what type of knives you can own and carrying on your person is usually regulated to no longer than 3 inches.  Then there is Texas which has recently lifted the restriction on blade length allowing the open carry of larger knives and even swords.

Also in Texas you can now carry automatic knives.

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Well, although I'm not comfortable around guns, the part 'open carry a sword' sounds like Texas would be an ideal place to cosplay as Geralt/Witcher ;)

Indeed.  It is quite amusing, the few pictures I managed to see of the few carrying swords, you could tell who was a "mall ninja" and who was more serious but what they were carrying and how they carried it.

I just found this Kickstarter here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/762512577/3coil-worlds-smallest-folding-scalpel-blade-multi/

Both knives look really cute ;D

Puna:
(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/019/468/778/12822ba928b2cda36c686b580406e85c_original.jpg?w=680&fit=max&v=1512242808&auto=format&q=92&s=4e1c118387639e468448eabce202ef97)(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/019/465/887/f1e824685e3dfdff43e5fb3f89200fdd_original.jpg?w=680&fit=max&v=1512218147&auto=format&q=92&s=2d3164febe9bc356356bf44960ae97d1)

Crane:
(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/019/465/895/c9fb989f0ca14d9e344bb3354ae4699c_original.jpg?w=680&fit=max&v=1512218222&auto=format&q=92&s=02816f5d3653e34b3dc8ac2b03c4efbb)(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/019/468/814/d9c5f59c6a131a83e044079a7fcae5fd_original.jpg?w=680&fit=max&v=1512243040&auto=format&q=92&s=69eb1bd306ac5a235fdcb2f0bd6ebb70)

I want the Crane *drools*

Me too ;D !  I just have to ask my wife whether she also wants one before I can pledge...

my Hanwei Claymore


      (http://i.imgur.com/HtmfOAN.jpg) (https://imgur.com/HtmfOAN)

I'm new to lightsabers, but sword collecting is something I'm well versed in.  

Here's my custom sword that I had made to replicate Bronn's sword from Game of Thrones.  Pommel is made of sintered steel to try and match the look.

(https://i.imgur.com/cGu3gos.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AFSYs6l.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/X9hvXOu.jpg)

Pretty Pretty...who may I ask is the maker?

Second Age Swords and Scabbards and Happa Arms did a collaboration on this for me.

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Is She Sharp and how does she handle

Slices paper like a good knife and handles very well for its width.  It's a very wide blade.  Not too thick.  The pommel helps keep it all balanced thankfully.  Sintered steel is heavy stuff.

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She's a beaut, would love to see some test cuts from it.

Ahh swords.

I have very limited knowledge of such things, but do understand "good steel", and realistic appearance. :P

I personally own zero ATM, but would want a decent gladius (http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=TFW022B&name=Roman+Gladius+with+Contrasting+Hilt+), rapier (http://kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=RAS31), and, since I don't have one - and would like one very badly, a katana (http://kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=BKS17A53) (No, those ones aren't necessarily the ones I'd get - just examples).

Swords - heh... :P

Swords have always been a passion of mine.  He-Man and Conan are  what started my love of Swords.  Funny looking back at the things I believed about swords then vs now that I have studied their history and a bit of their use (not nearly as much as I would have liked).  Kult of Athena is pretty much the best site to get swords from that aren't customs from Smiths.

So I've heard.  They have some good stuff for sure. 

The Paul Chen ones are nice...

Paul Chen swords are pretty good.  The only thing negative I have heard is the Katana's are sometimes a bit to sharp.  If your strike is slightly off you've chipped your edge.

Any ideas for a medieval warrior princess cosplay? (Think Morwen from LOTR)

Doesn't need to be combat ready, just a hip piece.

I have to admit, I am spoiled, working as a regional sales manager for a smith.  Combat ready pieces at fair prices, yes please!

I don't remember any Morwen. Do you mean Eowen or Arwen or am I forgetting someone?

Oh, I forgot, not everyone has played the Third Age video game. :D

But Eowen(whom I believe the character was based on). Pretty, but somehow still rugged and badass.

Got any pics that you can share ?

I've got a thing for katanas and any sword that has a tsuba... not a tuba... I'm more French horn lol.  Also long swords.  Only have some Cold Steel as they are in my price and knowledge range.  Perhaps would like to order from Kult of Athena but I have heard that packages can be iffy to be accepted by Canadian customs.  Yet I can go buy pocket, hunting and even some collector type knives at Canadian Tire.  :-\

Morwen is featured in The Silmarillion, she is the mother of Turin Turambar (the cursed warrior who killed Glaurung, father of Dragons).  But within the actual Tolkien Lore she is not a warrior.

  Do you have an idea on the character you want to cosplay as.  I can give you a better idea based on fighting style and mentality.

See that is the Morwen I know, but I didn't remember there being a Morwen in the LOTR books, so that is what was confusing me.

I'll see if I can get pics of the ones I have with me tomorrow, or I can grab stock photos from the website...

I've had no trouble importing my swords. But it makes a big difference picking them up States side and presenting them in person to Canadian customs. The only draw back is doing the initial unboxing for inspection vs. having the excitement unfold at home while opening the package for that initial reveal :)

I suppose I should repost my lost photobucket pics as I'm quite fond of what I do have.

I used to own a Paul Chen/Hanwei Practical plus. My Sensei was training me in Iaido and I was also doing Tameshigiri or test cutting.
Being that tatami mats can get expensive to chop up, I started using mailing tubes and 2 liter bottles filled with water. Eventually I was cutting through 6 or 7 aluminum cans filled with water in one stroke. Yes they are very sharp swords, I've seen them get chipped, but I would say chipping them is the owners fault and more practice and care can completely prevent it. Cold Steel makes really good Katana as well, Less ornate but very good quality.

Of course, but no one is 100%  100% of the time.   

Well, edges...

I recently bought myself a new utility/camping knife - since I didn't have anything resembling that at all.  I didn't want to swing for the fence right off the bat though (search "bushcraft knives" on Google - wow price!), so went with "entry level".

Work gave me a free multi-tool (when I went there).  It was Gerber.  Solid, and sharp... (and no, it has absolutely nothing to do with Bear Grylls.  No freakin' initials on my knife thanks).

...I went with the Strongarm:
(https://i.imgur.com/mqEBwvC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mHaFohc.jpg)

Gerber has a bad reputation for using "softer steel" which doesn't hold its edge very long.  I managed to score the LE version though, so got slightly better "BDZ1" steel:
(https://i.imgur.com/chOtOfD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IWeN7An.jpg)

I've already beat on it a bit (processing firewood), and it's still "shave sharp". :)

$75. ;)

Gerber were good knives in my limited experience. Very nice Rapine.

I used to work in a knife and sword shop. We sold Kershaw and Benchmade among other high end, high priced knives and I still strongly stand by Gerber. That one looks pretty dang sweet.

How well a blade holds it's edge has a lot more to do with the hardness, and the temper than the metal itself.  Not that the metal doesn't factor into that, some you can hit desired hardness numbers easier, and some have limits, and get brittle at those hardness numbers.  You want it hard enough to hold that edge, but not so hard that it's brittle, or takes forever to sharpen when it's needed.  Your temper will give a lot of the use properties to the rest of the blade as well; will it have a flexible spine that returns to true when you twist or jam it?  Will it bend and stay there?  Will it shatter?  Also, the softer metal/softer spine temper leads to durability problems in deformation if you beat on the spine.

That said, most affordable blade manufacturers go for a good balance of all the qualities, tweaked slightly by intended use.  They want to make a good product, that will do what they claim it will, and get you to come back for other knives, and tell all your friends about how they should get that brand's blades too.

Another thing to keep in mind, a lot of the reviewers that really get into edge retention, how the steel is holding up (especially in bushcraft), are people that are artificially over using the knives.  Not artificial in that they are setting up machines to do or simulate, but in that they are often packing a year or even several years use into a month or less of testing.  Great for product testing and giving a review while it's still relevant, but they sometimes loose sight of that themselves.  I find that taking in the reviews and opinions of "regular people" who are using the product the way you would be (similar conditions, amounts, uses) can help bring that perspective to a decision.  World of difference in need between a mechanic's daily use blade, a backpacker's pen knife, and an elk hunter's game knife.

I can't remember the exact number, but I'm thinking the hardness was at 60-65 on the scale...

Spine bending?  Not that I saw...lol  It's like 1/8" thick.  Tough SOB - I was batoning wood. ;)   It held up great - then shaved my arm hair...lol

You tend to encounter/notice blade bends and flex less with shorter blades.  I assure you, it can flex.  If the edge is 60-65, it will hold an edge very well, though take a bit of elbow grease to sharpen when it does dull.  Also, watch for impacts on things harder than it is (some rocks, some other metals), as harder can chip as opposed to deform.  Sounds like a great all around woodsman blade, presuming the handle feels good to your hand.  Me, I am not a fan of batoning with most blades.  It's just not what most blades were meant to stand up to.  That said, when I get pics up of my boarding kukri, I'd baton with that all day, though usually, it just splits most anything up to around 4 inches in diameter.

"They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time, it works every time." - Brian Fantana

Did I say 1/8"?  It's closer to 1/4", I think...yes, I know it does bend.  Not at all noticeable though, and you can indeed stab & twist. :)  It's classed as "combat/utility" actually.  Whatever - works for me.  Like you said.  Batoning, and feather sticking is the most it will likely ever do, and not that often - though I do have a fire pit here. ;)

It's pretty solid.  The grip is excellent.  Nice any rubbery - your hands could be wet, greasy, or whatever - I like that a lot.  While it has great palm swells, it does feel a bit thin.  Basically though, you can feel the tang beneath it, and it just feels like a solid hunk of steel.  :)

It has a "stone washed" finish, so no firesteel. 

Here's the specs for the regular Strongarm (420HC steel): Gerber Strongarm (https://www.gerbergear.com/Activity/EXPLORE/StrongArm-Fixed-Blade-Black-FE_30-001038).

Mine has exactly the same specs, just different steel. 

Here are a few of my nicer blades, first, the two of my Badger Blades that I have with me;

First, my boarding cutlass:

(https://i.imgur.com/kR4wmNP.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/hkmiKAp.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dBiX7PY.jpg)

Then my boarding kukri:

(https://i.imgur.com/5bTNkNm.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/BikEJUv.jpg)

And finally my Seax with Scottish Dirk style handle, completely made by hand by my late friend, Little John the Blacksmith, including the copper nails and the brass skull butt cap:

(https://i.imgur.com/wSDG5S8.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3ra3Pf0.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/JrRU23J.jpg)

And lastly my hand made "Sailor's knife"  by a bladesmith by the name of Shark:

(https://i.imgur.com/3E9CuNg.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ypVP6p7.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/gu2ndfC.jpg)

I'm digging that kukri. Nice scabbard too.

All this blade talk has me itching to dispatch some water jugs

Thanks, all of those have custom scabbards, that was the only one made it in the shot.  The one for the shark is on my belt...

OOOO - very nice Illyiss. 

I really like that cutlass.

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Thanks, that's my boarding cutlass.  I have a cutlass from Badger as well, it's just still with my leather guy. 

This..This is my dream Albion.  The Discerner.   Some of you may recognize it as Excalibur from the film of the same name.  The first 3 swords I fell in love with as a child were He-Man's sword of Power, Conan's Atlantean and this beauty right here.
(http://i.imgur.com/gnj7q9O.jpg) (https://imgur.com/gnj7q9O)












  It has a very interesting history as well.  Apparently it is a sword that suppsoedly existed.  But no one who worked on Excalibur remembers researching it.   If you would like to read about it.....

http://filmswords.com/sle/discerner.htm

I absolutely love your cutlass and kukri Illyiss!  The leatherwork is fantastic!


Like you DT, the Excalibur was my first love as well.  Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't that particular Albion run about $2000?

Great taste nevertheless!

$2200  to be exact...thats why it isn't in a display case on my wall right now :p

Those are some awesome blades Illyiss. I really love the design of kukris (kukrii? Not sure what the plural of kukri is).

Thanks.

I think plural is Kukris, but I don't recall.  There is only one kukri shown, I do have a couple more, though they are more traditional, and are currently packed away.

I just realized when I used to sell them in a knife and sword shop I was told they were khukuri (At least in Nepal) and the singular and plural were the same. I could have been mislead.

As I understand, both spellings are correct, it has to do with translations.

Any of you have suggestions on where to get some good LARP swords?  Need something con safe.

Katana, European?

Go to a Renaissance Festival. Safe swords a-plenty.

Fantasy or European


I plan to, but I need something for a con coming up next month.

http://www.darkknightarmoury.com/c-6-larp-weapons.aspx


and there is always making your own

One of my favorite swords.
(https://d3h6k4kfl8m9p0.cloudfront.net/stories/vHpxRfzOOMfZX23CcpdYYA.jpg)
No, it's not actually a gladius(though it is heavily based on a French artillery sword, which was in turn heavily based on the Roman gladius) it's actually an M1832 Foot Artillery Sword, which the US Army issued to gunners to help them fight back against their guns(cannon) being captured or destroyed. Though in reality, it wasn't a very effective weapon for the time. Most artillerymen equipped themselves with revolvers, their swords being primarily used as machete.

Another favorite.
(http://www.relicman.com/weapons/imageweapon/W1368A.JPG)
US M1860 Light Cavalry Saber.

I do love a good saber.  Coming from the South, specifically a town with a lot of Civil War history, I have held many actual sabers from that time period.  Something about knowing a man might have had to hold that weapon to defend his life is an experience.  I'd love to get to a museum to hold a sword from European antiquity.

I was actually admiring an old civil war saber a few weeks ago in our towns museum.  I’d never been and saw a lot of interesting stuff.  The old civil war era weapons and uniforms were in fantastic condition.  I can only imagine these things came from someone’s personal collection.

Generally how it goes.  Its surpassing to find out how many things in museums don't belong to the museum and are only on loan

I’m going to jump in too and show some of my swords. I mostly keep display and cosplay swords, but they count too!

I’ve had this since I was 12 or 13 (I’m 30 now).  It’s the With King of Angmar’s sword.  This if a monster of a sword.  No idea what it cost, it was a Christmas present.  I’d say it’s close to the 10-15lb area.  The entire hilt is metal.  It’s endured me bashing things with it over the years, so as far as knockoffs go this is an A+ in my book.
(https://i.imgur.com/VCO1WPR.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/sDbgZlC.jpg)

So here it is next to my Flamberge for reference.

(https://i.imgur.com/YHRMg7k.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/jW4BpvN.jpg)

Looks nice.  But damn 10-15 lbs....but then again its a display piece

It’s much larger than the actual prop.  That and the hilt being so solid.  It’s kind of ridiculous looking in hand lol.

That's beatiful Sam. I'd love to have pretty much any of the LOTR or Hobbit swords.

Size wise it isn't really bad, there are swords that were used in combat that were much larger.  But, its in the construction.  A sword that size...combat ready as the term goes..wouldn't and shouldn't weigh more than 4-5lbs...and that's pushing it.  But that is one of the things I loved about the LOTR films (despite my criticisms) is that every sword in that film was of a functional design.

These are my Longclaw swords.  This ones a knockoff wall hanger, but does the job well as a belt hanger for my costume.

(https://i.imgur.com/x3Raiem.jpg)

And this is the one I normally carry to cons.  It’s an inspired by look from the Nemesis workshop.  It’s not the prettiest thing but they make a great handling LARP sword.  I tend to prefer to go this way for weapons at cons because it’s easier to carry and it’s great when people want to mock duel or something.

(https://i.imgur.com/YuHwv9m.jpg)

It photographs ok too, most people don’t realize it’s a larp sword until I point it out
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I remember thinking that was real the first time I saw it Sam.

Much of it may have been replicas. Astoundingly few uniforms survived to see the 20th century, and most that did could not be considered in excellent condition. I've seen some in person(I believe at Gettysburg), and the best kept one still was faded and stained so heavily, you could not even tell the shirt had ever been white, it was so brown.

Luckily the weapons have fared much better, as is often the case. But still, some have been "restored" in a way that can not be considered close to original(sometimes even by the soldiers carrying them while ON CAMPAIGN). They've found many a "Franken musket" buried in trenches, and even swords that were repaired using hilts or guards from different sabers, or otherwise modified to fit an individual officer's needs(such as adding larger hilts to accommodate abnormally large hands, having the blade "re-curved to a specific angle, etc.) They're still really cool pieces though.

I’m looking to get my hands on the sword carried by the lesser Nazgul, not the Witch King himself.
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Loving this thread. Wonderful contributions everyone. Thanks for sharing.
There is a really cool documentary that I am sure most following this thread would love- “Reclaiming the Blade”. Check it out if you haven’t already. The is plenty of Star Wars discussion including interviews with the great Bob Anderson. My memory of the film was jogged because there are interviews some of the Weta Workshop guys that worked on and designed the LOTR movie sword props.

Yep..saw it when it was released. 

This is a $20 solid black hand and a half trainer I picked up thinking I’d use it as a con prop.  Nope, this things a mace disguised as a sword.  I’m pretty sure I could kill someone with this thing.  It’s solid polypropylene and it doesn’t have any give at all.  It’s REALLY off balance but I imagine it could be good for building up strength.  No complaints for the price.

I painted the blade, and I’ve still got to clean up the hilt, but idk if I care since I’m not sure I can take it with me anywhere lol.
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Yea, those are really bad in terms of feeling like a sword.  I struck a pell with one that someone had in my SCA group and it transferred all the vibrations into my arm.  Made my elbow feel like it wiggled. 

It feels like a club.  Like I said, I intended to use it as a prop but I don’t see them letting me in with this.

I found a decent candidate for my con sword. I'll post pics in a bit, after I get it ready.

I actually have 3 of these. Mine are actually balanced pretty decently (though still heavy). I have some friends who have them and they are very blade heavy compared to mine. Actually pretty fun things to play with.

Not a cosplay piece but a tool.  This is my "fighting" knife.  I use it much the way Worf wields his Mek'Leth in Star Trek...

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Sam that's fantastic, especially for the price!  Looks great too  :)

Awesome kukri Karm!  Beautiful etchwork!

That thing looks nasty Karmack! What is it’s length? It’s hard to tell scale without anything next to it. 

That looks fantastic for a LARP sword, Sam!  Good find.  I have my replica Longclaw on the wall, gotta get a pic of it.

Actually, I really have to get pics of all my swords for this thread...

I took my swords to light saber class this morning and had some fun sharing.  I thought I would also post some pictures here.
Backstory- I wanted to get a nice set of samurai swords for years, but really had no knowledge about what to buy or the resources to get something nice. I was leery of getting something online or being ripped off at some kind of sketchy store or flea market.  As fate would have it, by the time I had set aside expendable income to invest in some real swords, I met a local Sensei I really trusted.  I worked with him recently to acquire exactly what I was searching for- this set imported from Japan. 
Here is my Katana and Wakizashi set.  The tsuba is in the design of Miyamoto Musashi (of course). That is real rayskin wrapping which takes a while to get used to. The Katana has a dull blade because I use it to practice drawing and forms/dulon/kata frequently and I didn't want there to be the potential of killing myself.  The Wakizashi is sharpened so I could use it for Tameshigiri (cutting practice) and because... well like anyone reading this, I wanted a real Samurai Sword of my own! The look of the tempered steal on the Wakizashi is mesmerizing.  It doesn't translate well in pictures, but I could stare at the light dancing off of it for hours. 
Let me know what you think.   
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Its just shy of 18" blade length.  IIRC it was actually listed as a 'machete', which is just ... wrong.  No ghurka ever wielded a machete....  :-)

The kukri has a long history of being used as a machete.  It is first and foremost a work blade.  It just also dismembers people quite well. :)

The guys on Naked and Afraid really seem to like that kind of knife. What makes it such a good survival tool?

Hi Guys,

From what I've read the Kurkri is especially good because the curve gives it more mechanical advantage for cutting downward and ripping (for example when cutting through bones/branches) Imagine the knife as a lever, the fulcrum is at the blade tip, the load is at the cutting point on the blade edge and the effort is of course through the handle, the arc the blade travels through means you get more cutting power but use the same effort as a straight blade. (Paper slicing guillotines work in a similar way)

The curved section is also useful for shaving bark off branches and stripping vines etc (holding the handle and the back of the blade and drawing the knife toward you to shave the material off - usually you would always cut away from you but having the crook to guide the blade and holding the back edge of the blade gives better control.)

It also didn't hurt that the knife's shape made it look fearsome when used in battle.

3 words for anybody who likes knives and swords (edged weapons). Forged in Fire! If you have not seen this TV show you are really missing out.

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Agreed. Fun show to watch, though I don't get to too often.

Sadly, that too is quasi-scripted, reality show crap.  It's a fun show, but it's not as honest, straightforward, or informational as it tries to appear.

As to why the Kukri is such a good overall survival blade, in addition to what has been pointed out, having a thick spine (usually) lets it stand up to a lot of abuse, chopping, digging, batoning, et al.  Also, the design puts  a lot of weight forward, so when chopping, it does a lot of the work for you, conserving energy.

What he said.

Finally have a use for this old sword!
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NAZGÛL!!!

Right on.   The blade shape puts the weight "forward" as it were.  Its kind of like the curved hilt - you get more leverage and the strikes are more effective.  Even in "assassin" reverse grip.
The crook in in the blade also makes for a perfect place to catch the other guy's blade as well. 

Why the Flacata was so awesome

Finally!  All of my swords are officially licenced (meaning their quality not flappy knockoffs lol). Ok then ...

Eowyn's sword LOTR

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Bowen's sword Dragonheart

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Smith & Wesson S.W.A.T. - have had this knife for 18yrs and still love it.

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Strider's Ranger sword LOTR

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Going fwd I hope this isn't the end of my collection as there's a few more LOTR swords I'd like to pick up as well as some battle axes/hatchets and ....  8)

Some great looking swords Haz! How do you get them "licensed"?

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I definitely want a licensed Handhafang(Arwen's sword), to go with my "Elven Warrior Princess" persona.

He means they are Official Replicas of Lord of the Rings swords.  United Cutlery is the company that has the license.

Beautiful collection of swords Haz.  Thanks for  sharing.  :)

point  8)

Love your Japanese swords.  My passionate favorite.  Have decided to get one... likely a katana length for my BD next month.  Just not sure how much that I want to spend.  My dream would be to assist somehow in the creation of the sword.  Perhaps engrave the tsuba using the old style tools... meaning no dremel.   :)

thanks for the share point  8)

Baltimore Knife and Sword does commissions.  You may not can be there to assist physically but you can give them your designs

Thank you, guys! It's a humble set but like many of us I'm sure our steel collection would be wildly different if I personally could discipline myself to spread out my saber purchase funding lol.

I've said it before I'm sure ... everyone sharing their wish list and actual collections continues to inspire so thanks to you all :)



Thanks a lot, tx_!

Darth Tepes has it, as there are so many knock offs that feel stamped out of crap steel and wouldn't hold together just free swinging them. BUT, it always comes down each persons budget and purpose for owning one so they have their place.



Arwen's is pretty! I'd like King Theodin's and Boromir's sword ... and I'm on the fence about acquiring some from The Hobbit as none have really spoken to me yet.

I just wish officially liscenced swords were actually combat ready pieces, instead of pretty wall hangers. :/

Agreed...my sword collection shrank considerably when I got rid of my wall hangers and only get Combat ready swords.

I really find the Elvish swords speak to me, I'd love the Legolas dual wields, and Thranduil's sword as well.

But I'm actually planning on an Arwen cosplay cause I've been seeing the dress around for cheap on Etsy, the one she wore when she kept Frodo from the Nazgul and brought him to Rivendell, and I've frankly wanted to be Arwen since I saw her! Even if I would never admit that out loud at the time.... so yeah, Handhafang first and foremost, that one has a purpose beyond looking pretty.

Your Arwen cosplay will be fantastic. It'll feel great once your aquire such staple pieces for the character.

A heads up ... I've held the United Cutlery Thranduil sword and it's one of the heaviest ones I've ever picked up, blade heavy and it turned me off. You'd think it'd be airy and fluid but it's not lol.

The the top decorative bands (one on each side of course) that run from the handle to near the tip of the blade are thick metal pieces that sandwich the blade in between them. This method over doubles the weight and one would have to be Thor strong to enjoy wielding it.

Why they didn't etch the patterns into the main blade itself is quite puzzling. Having said that I'd certainly recommend you try before you buy with that model.

Won't make much of a difference hanging on the wall. :)

Uhhhh ..... good point  ;D

Thanks for the info.  I'm going to wait until I find the sword or decorative idea that I suppose speaks to me.  There is a smaller Japanese community here so am going to find out if anyone has experience with katana swords or knows what elements of quality to look for.  I have spent a good amount of time learning from YouTube videos.  :)

Are they the only ones with the license? I honestly haven't looked much into the replicas though I want to get some sometime.

This sword is beautiful :o

The Mysterious Sword Of Goujian (Ancient China)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgH-aMuuRdw

I came across that sword a few times when browsing, it was designed and made to withstand time.  Gorgeous sword.

As far as I know.

Okay. Do you know anything about The Noble Collection? I know their stuff looks good, I just don't know whether it is high quality or not.

I know that they're known for making really high quality Harry Potter wand replicas. 

Their replicas are pretty good quality.  But always remember, they are not Real swords.  They are only good for hanging on a wall and looking at.

This new Kickstarter looks sweet:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1496249101/maker-knife-the-edc-pocket-tool-you-want-to-carry/

(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/021/048/504/4b98a9f55bb4503ca24f118617a88d76_original.gif?w=680&fit=max&v=1524934989&auto=format&gif-q=50&q=92&s=284a2e31c0a4c8a9acc6c18d608fb73c) (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1496249101/maker-knife-the-edc-pocket-tool-you-want-to-carry/)

 ::)  I'm intrigued. It's really sleek looking and not bad for the price.  I like that it's not spring loaded either

So I can’t really walk into every con with my my big metal Witch King sword so I picked up a LARP sword inspired by the generic Nazgul.  It’s one of my favorite fantasy sword designs and I’m pretty excited to have it even if it’s foam.

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The last of my pocket knives collection.

A Number 8 Opinel ...


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The 'advertisement stuff' sounds intriguing:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ultimatedgeknives/the-ultimatedge-knife-the-sharpest-knife-on-the-pl (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ultimatedgeknives/the-ultimatedge-knife-the-sharpest-knife-on-the-pl)

But as I'm not that much of a 'knife steel expert', I've got no idea how much is true...

! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE2qvUnQalw#)

A decent part of my collection, cold steel cane sword, honshu cane sword, spyderco karahawk, cold steel xl tanto old style, blade tech riptide spyderco civilian and al mar payara oh focus line was a gift(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180927/57773ab43fd76f4fcc34aef877609514.jpg)

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Nice ones Jaymes.
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So, I'm looking at getting myself a new pocket knife.  More of an EDC really.  Not big at all - like less than 3".  

A couple of things: I'm a southpaw - mainly...now, so ambidextrous.  I'd prefer a pocket clip.  

Also, easy opening would kind of rock.  Canada here, so no autos, switchblades, or ballisongs.  :'(  Assisted works though. :)

I really don't want to break the bank either, but I'm presently looking at the Benchmade Griptillian Mini.  ::)  Zip, zap, boom...nice one!  Ouch a bit on the price-tag though.

I figured I'd ask here, in case somebody has one they swear by, or something bad to say about anything in particular.

Hi all.  I picked up a new practice sword today from my favorite martial arts and weapons store.  Recently found out that my Ancestry DNA on my birth mother's side is Norwegian ( adopted & this I knew ), Finnish and Swedish.  Therefore I got a Viking sword to cover both the Scandinavian and Nordic cultures.  Fortunately the person that it was originally ordered for didn't want it.  It's quite heavy but has a comfortable leather two handed grip for me.  May think about doing some light engraving on the blade sometime this year.  :D

Sorry for the terrible photos.  When did imgur stop their free editing other than photo size.  Hope you can see it good enough.  This is going to be a solid workout lol.  ;D



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Nice one :) !

How big is it actually?
It somehow looks like one of those Viking sword where I have trouble to find a comfortable grip using one of my oversized paws ;D

Nice, need to make yourself a shield now

My beloved tornament sword.
99cm blade (120cm over all)
1,6kg mass

The picture was taken, when it was new, a few years ago. Today it looks way more worn ;)

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Here's the specs.  Will give in approximate inches.  Total length  36 "   Hand grip  14" ( not including pommel )   Guard  5"   Blade length  27.5 "   Blade width  1.75 " with small tapering   Overall weigh 2.8 lbs ( difficult to weigh on regular scale as a lot of overhang... feels much heavier ).  Did not measure the balance.



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Now know why the original purchaser may have declined this saber.  As you will see from the photo the extra length of the grip area even with a large man's or a gloved hand is still too long.  No way could this be a single handed arming sword but for me more of a secure two handed long sword.  Since I'm not Wonder Woman and her sword is smaller... there's no way that I could consider also using a shield.  But this is just a symbolic tribe sword so it's okay.  Hmm... wonder if the tang could be cut off by 5 "  to make it a one hander.  There are screws on the bottom of the pommel and also a flush pin cap.  Also it's not really that comfortable to hold in my smaller hand so may add a thicker grained leather wrap.



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My opinion is that these Viking swords require brute strength and other than using for slashing and some piercing motions... just are not efficient and energy draining.  Would rather have an axe.  I'd choose a katana any day lol.   ;D

I really like your sword.  That's one long cross-guard !  Please share more details and why you chose this saber style.  :)

point  8)

Actual Viking swords were quite nimble..as specified they were generally used in conjunction with a Shield.  2.8 isn't all that heavy but since it is a blunt trainer the balance maybe off.

Nice Sword D. ;)

You also need a Shield to practice Viking fighting style ...

I'm used to mostly a Katana.  These are just too heavy/bulky for me... but if the handle was shorter ( 8 - 9" )  I likely could handle this somewhat efficiently as I work out with heavier weights alot lol.  Thanks for your feedback DT.  :)

Hi JelBel  ( Master Seb )  ;D

It's been a long time My Lady  :P

Considering vikings, I like this vid

Sorry... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFiIDl_mt2c#)

Ah, that makes sense.  The weight really isn't too much different between a "Viking" era sword and a Katana...BUT..they are balanced a bit different.   I studied up a bit on  "Viking" combat when I was in the SCA as Viking was my persona.  A couple of good resources if your interested are hurstwic:

http://www.hurstwic.com/ (http://www.hurstwic.com/)


and Dimicator:

http://www.dimicator.com/ (http://www.dimicator.com/)

and ThegnThrand's channel

https://www.youtube.com/user/ThegnThrand (https://www.youtube.com/user/ThegnThrand)


Shortening the hilt shouldn't be to much of an issue if you have the right tools and the tang isn't crappy.

Thanks so much for the extra info Seb and DT.  Will look through all in more depth later.  Some good info shared re: Viking versus Samuri swords... but the shield gives the outcome an unbeatable edge.  I have not had any significant experience with shields of any sizes or shapes.   The long version is one that I would like to experience.  Have often wondered how easily/quickly a blade stuck in a shield could be removed and then the damage to the sword edges and overall blade integrity.  

Without removing the leather, the tang feels really solid.  There's a sword/weapons blacksmith somewhere on the island.  Will ask the Medieval group about decreasing the hilt length when at the Comic-con in March.  Might be worth the expense if possible but not sure.

appreciation points  :D



I showed a photo of my Chinese Sword Breaker training sword a long time ago.  The real sword has x4 not so sharp edges and used mainly for thrusting/piercing and some direct mostly downward slashing/smashing motion to break bones and blades ( usually bend ).  Not much info found on the internet about it.  I put off purchasing the facsimile sword ( likely only from Cold Steel products ).  I can comfortably use it single but feels better double handed.  Am still fascinated about this sword and am oh so close to getting the real version for about $550 US dollars.  Can order and get one at some store in Vancouver.

What do you think and does anyone have any knowledge or info to share about this sword ?



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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3LgwH4dZ_0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3LgwH4dZ_0)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS_YVv0pKhQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS_YVv0pKhQ)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUaVFufDiks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUaVFufDiks)

It all depends on the shields construction really...best bet though is if you get your sword stuck in a shield let it go and pull your secondary or tertiary weapon.  Many don;t realize swords themselves were usually secondary or tertiary weapons with pole weapons being the primary.  In terms of the Sword Breaker this is all I could find...

https://www.mandarinmansion.com/chinese-sword-breaker-jian (https://www.mandarinmansion.com/chinese-sword-breaker-jian)

Most of the sword play shown in the Detective Dee trilogy (by Tsui Hark) is based on Sword Breaker ... and the movies are awesome ;)

Sorry... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeMLCCws5m8#)

And I second DT on this point: sword is not a weapon that is efficient and widely used on a battlefield ... it comes after bow, spear, pole weapons ... Also, Vikings at war, like many others, use the wall of shield strategy.

Thanks again fellas for the Chinese Sword Breaker info.  I'm more of a lone wolf assassin and would not choose to be part of a larger group/army so imagine my primary main weapon of choice would be a sword.  Perhaps I've watched too much Highlander. :D

That movie is awesome for over the top Chinese combat using many weapons and The Force lol.  Even has some fine whip action.  In the short YouTube sharings the Breaker is quite visible.  Yes... this sword is so cool and I really like the different versions.  Here's another snipit of the movie that I like.  Must see if Amazon sells this.  Detective Dee & the Mystery of the Phantom Flame ( 2011 ).  ;D


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwKe0IEbQso (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwKe0IEbQso)


Just dawned on me that today is Chinese New Year... Year of the earth Pig which I think has something to do with patience.  There's a decent Chinatown and cultural centre so will go check it out.  Perhaps the museum part will have a Sword Breaker... it would be wonderful to see a real one.  :)


Just saw this... make your own mini one.  ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFvaBI80WNo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFvaBI80WNo)

Lone wolf assassin ... I knew you were dangerous  :P


The 2 other detective dee movies are awesome too ...

Maybe instead of a Saber this year I'll finally get me a sword. Will depend on how things go though. Also, I want your black training Katana D7. :D

What ya looking for?...out of nosey interest.

I am searching for a Scottish Claymore ... I really love the look of this sword.

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I want a Irish ring hilted sword, haven't been able to find one that isn't just a prop in stock anywhere.

Ah..the paul chen/Hanewi Claymore.  I actually have this sword..I'd be glad to answer any question I can if you like.  I do love it.


The Gallowglass.  Been looking for one for years myself.  Fun Fact:  Contrary to popular belief..pommels were not always meant to be a counterbalance.  Many pommels were indeed hollow...the Gallowglass had a wheel pommel without the side plates on.  There isn't much on why this was done.  Main two theories are that it was purely  aesthetic or just to save on material.  Most likely both really.

Mostly LOTR Replicas to start with (obviously not low quality ones), I would love to get Hadhafang, but I may just go with Sting seeing as it is the cheapest of the all. Someday I'll have a whole wall (maybe even a whole room) of LOTR replicas.

Ah.  Then keep in mind United Cutlery is the Company who has the License...anything else is going to be third party (and thus more than likely poorer quality) or customs and more expensive.  This is one of the cheaper sites.....

https://www.budk.com/Lord-of-the-Rings-Swords-2993 (https://www.budk.com/Lord-of-the-Rings-Swords-2993)



I got Narsil years ago....but I've since gotten out of collecting replicas.   One day I hope to get a Custom Narsil made that is battle ready.

They look very similar but the difference is that the irish ring hilt has a S handguard while the Gallowglass does not.

Ah pardon...it was my own desires and preferences peaking through there.  "Ring Hilt" and my brain automatically goes to Gallowglass

No problem, you stumped for a minute. Actually either one would be great!

They will probably end up being my go-to, but I need to do more digging on The Noble Collection. Their stuff seems good, but I don't know a whole ton about them.

(https://www.noblecollection.com/ (https://www.noblecollection.com/)) If you know anything about them, I'd appreciate the insight.

The Nobel Collection...that is a name I have not heard in a while....honestly I had forgotten about them.  While the Nobel Collection swords are wall hangers just like the United Cutlery they are generally much more deatalied.  Here is a good comparison of the UC and NC stings.

https://sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/34783/noble-collection-sting (https://sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/34783/noble-collection-sting)

I have kind of 'fallen in love' with the Aureus Federswords, especially with the S-shaped cross:

(https://aureusswords.com/images/zdjcia/wersja54ielec31/Renesans/justart/watermark/cpx_684ea44ee691742c32f535804a5bebb9.jpg) (https://aureusswords.com/federschwert-swoosh-renaissance-p-4.html)
(Image linked to shop.)

Maybe in a few years when my current feder breaks...

Hmm... interesting. I think I'll probably end up getting Sting from NC, but UC has quite a few swords that I want too. Thanks for the info.

Following: 1 cold steel dragonfly wakazashi, 1 cold steel chisa katana, 1 cold steel raja3, 2 Atlanta cutlery kopis, 1 cold steel colichmarde. 1 cold steel emperor tanto, 1 crkt saki-more, 1 crkt natural 2, 1crkt pharaoh, 1 hen and rooster Kriss stiletto, 1crk m16, 1 sog seal pup, 1short ka-bar (black) with ‘tanto edge’, 1 sog mini pentagon, 1 hanwei hara-kiri knife, 2 Pakistani crescent shaped serrated sickles, 1 boker  WWI trench knife,  1 Kris Damascus light knife, 1 seax  raider knife, one Native American red obsidian deer horn knifed handle, and 1 Gil Hibbins Mortal Kombat knife. . . . And one blue Swiss Army knife.

1 taser to keep wandering hands out.


MIA*** 1 sog government agent, one liner lock black hen and rooster stiletto, 1 grey gerber knife with non slip handle materials, 1 cold steel Prussian saber, 1 cold steel emperor katana, 1 cold steel pirate cutlass.

^^^Pictures please!  I'm a knife guy as well :) ^^^

I just got a Code 4 myself which was my intro knife into the company. The blade travel in and out is so smooth.  I'm a big fan of ZT and Spyderco myself so finding a new company like this one is fun

CRKT Columbia river knife ... Natural or Natural 2. Thats jig bone in the handle. If I had to play faves with non folding knives I choose the SOG Seal Pup. It's the only sog knife (and the Pentagon) with powder coated blades. It's made in China. It's the hardest sharpest, lightest...perfect for wearing gloves. If you have slippery hands then maybe the kabar is better. That blade is so soft I can sharpen my old one by hands. I assure you though all that co-ax is premium and brand new. fyi idk how to post photos.


Revise: SOG and Kabar also make bigger knives but I haven't figured out there purpose, yet . . .

I'm a fan of the KaBar, have some myself.  My absolute favorite is between Mcusta and Zero Tolerance. They make really nice blades and the handles are made to fit quite nicely no matter how you grip your knife.

Don't see any photos yet from any recent replies on this thread.  I went kind of Cold Steel practice sword crazy yesterday.  Will post pics of purchases soon.  Does anyone know what the Filipino short staff is called ?  :)

Baston, Olisi and the Yantok aka the Eskrima Stick

Thanks.  I think that even though it's a tad short... 33", it has such a comfortable feel to it and I may use instead of a bokken for some practice.  :)

Bokker is also my fav. They've got some avant-garde knives.

They have a few in stock depending on your price range.  They are also usually the most reasonably priced
http://kultofathena.com/s_results.asp?search=irish&submit=Search (http://kultofathena.com/s_results.asp?search=irish&submit=Search)

I made a video the other day:

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Just some of my toys. :)

Here's a review of my favorite knife

 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHl8nxKYr9E#)

Bonus Knife

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Bonus Weapon
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Great videos, guys. :)

Thanks man. :)
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So, Infinit01, Rapine and Hazard502 have me thinking about knives again. I haven't really thought of any knives for about 15 years, beyond simple utility knives, like box cutters. (I see people struggle with scissors in their unboxing videos and I'm thinking: "dude, just use a box cutter") Anyway, I haven't really thought about pocket knives in a long time. But, a good EDC knife is always a good thing to have. So, last week I started looking at some brands suggested by Infinit01 and I settled on trying a few companies first: Kershaw, CRKT and Case. These are all more budget friendly knife companies, which are a good thing for me. We sell some of that stuff at Walmart, but I'm usually not there when the Sporting Goods counter is open. Besides, websites like Amazon and Blade HQ will have better selections. To that end, I bought a few knives off of Amazon:

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Top to bottom and smallest to largest, we have a CRKT Squid, Kershaw Shuffle II and a TecX (by Case) Exo-Lock. All of these are small EDC folders, knives you can slip in your pocket (they have pocket clips) to be there but out of your way. They're all manual locking folders, I'm not a huge fan of carrying stuff with springs in my pocket. (I've had automatic knives open in my pocket on numerous occasions) They're all made in China, so they're all around $20. I'll be alternating between the three for carrying over the next several weeks, to decide which I like best.

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And, on the less functional but it looks cool side of things, I have this:

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I bought that about 20 years ago, so don't ask me where I got it. I like to think of it as Dracula's dagger. ;) It's 440 stainless steel, made in China. But, it's held up pretty dang well, though it's not like I've really used it for anything. Actually, it's been in a box for years until recently. As far as fixed blade knives, that's probably the type of stuff I'll buy moving forward. (fantasy knives and such) I'm not a military collector, and I have no real use for survival or fighting knives. I do want a decent collection of folders, some for carrying and some for display.

Anyway, that's what I have for now.

Right on. :)

Thanks for sharing SFD.

Always been a fan of the TecX and the Shuffle II is a sight to behold! Good pick up on your knives, SFD. Just looking at them, it doesn’t feel as if you stopped with your knife collection. Glad that Rapine, Haz and I can get you back to the point (see what I did there?). It’s toid to have an EDC knife, it comes in handy and a plus if your county or state allows it.

I've found that Ohio has some pretty relaxed laws on owning and carrying. It's illegal to carry if it's clearly designed to be a deadly weapon, but it's up to prosecutors to prove that it's intended to be a deadly weapon. I haven't checked county laws and couldn't find much of anything for city.

No, I'm not done collecting by far. I have 5 more knives on the way, four "pretty" ones from Amazon. They're not what I'd consider EDC, but they look cool. I'll definitely share pics when I get those. The other is a small automatic knife, that one is totally Rapine's fault. :P Also, it's my test order from Blade HQ. If I wind up liking them, there will be future orders.

In Texas now you cab carry a sword of you want to. I really like the look of the Case, I like the size of the CRKT, and Kershaw is a pretty decent knife. I have a Kershaw abs enjoy it although I pretty much only carry one knife (not the Kershaw).

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Hey, if it was allowed here, I'd already have one. :P

Of the three, the CRKT Squid is the smoothest to open. I've seen some people complain in reviews of knives that small that they're hard to open with big hands, but I have no issues and I have freakishly long fingers. (XL gloves don't have long enough fingers) The Kershaw Shuffle II takes up the most horizontal real estate in the pocket. But, it's not bad. The TecX Exo-Lock I just got today. It's my favorite, looks wise. It's 440 stainless steel, a metal I'm pretty familiar with as I've had 440 blades in the past. The other two are the Chinese equivalent to Aus-8 stainless.

Anyway, I'm in the beginning of the courting stage with all of these knives. It might take a few weeks before I decide to start dating one exclusively, or I may just keep alternating between them.

Yes, I know you're living vicariously through me. :P

I think you should do video of that one...lol

You know - opening and such.  :P

In Texas, it's legal to carry any form of knives so as long as the blade is 5.5" and shorter. We're also allowed the following:


It is legal to own throwing stars or any type of throwing knife
It is legal to own dirks, daggers, stilettos, and other stabbing knives
It is legal to own a bowie knife
It is legal to own a sword or spear
It is legal to own a switchblade knife
It is legal to own a pocketknife
It is legal to own a Balisong, or butterfly knife

Most of the above knives became legal to own as of 2013

Of course, there are restrictions to where we can carry and what knives are illegal. Tomahawks and knives with knuckles are illegal to carry in Texas

Knives with knuckles (see above) and tomahawks (see – Sec. 46.01 (1)) are not legal to carry in Texas. Anyone under the age of 18 (or over), can carry a knife less than 5.5 inches in length nearly anywhere. If you’re under 18, you can only carry a knife with a blade over 5.5 inches under certain conditions like for example, you’re accompanied by an adult or you’re at home or on your way home. However, any adult can carry any knife over 5.5 inches anywhere other than certain restricted locations (see below).

There are some restrictions on locations (hence the term “location-restricted knives”). You can’t carry any “location-restricted” knife (blade over 5.5 inches in length) to the following locations:

Schools and on any passenger transportation vehicle of a school
Polling Places
Courthouses
Airports past Security Screening (all knives are already prohibited by TSA)
Racetracks
Within 1,000 feet of the premises where an Execution is being conducted, if posted
Sporting Events (high school, collegiate or professional sporting event or interscholastic sporting event)
Correctional Facilities
Hospitals
Nursing Homes
Mental Hospitals
Amusement Parks
Churches, Synagogues and Established Places of Worship.

Sources

Tex. Penal Code § 46.01 (2017)
Tex. Penal Code § 46.02 (2017)
Tex. Penal Code § 46.05 (2017)
Rainer v. State, 763 S.W.2d 615 (Tex. App. 1989)
Smith v. State, 1988 Tex. App. (Tex. App. 1988)
Albert v. State, 659 S.W.2d 41 (Tex. App. 1983)
Armendariz v. State, 396 S.W.2d 132 (Tex. Crim. App. 1965)
Cook v. State, 2005 Tex. App. LEXIS 3053
HB 01935 Tex. Penal Code

https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HB1935/2017

Looks pretty similar to AK. Though I'm pretty sure we could get away with almost anything if we worded it correctly. Obviously not airports, courthouses, correctional facilities, and probably mental hospitals, but everything else we can do. Technically "big" knives (not sure exactly what the restrictions are) are not allowed on the fair grounds, though that has never stopped anyone. We are just more careful about it. ;D

Maybe I'll try and get some pics of my knives up sometime. I don't have a lot, but I like to build my collection.

The law is weird since we can't have anything between 5.6 " to a sword... We can walk around with swords all day here in Texas but not a knife larger than 5.5"?  Lol

I look forward to seeing your collection some time

In AL, any blade shorter than 3.5" is legal for anyone to carry.  Its not considered a weapon.   
Anything larger is covered by my concealed carry permit.  The CCP law is worded to cover all weapons, not just firearms. 
We are also an "open carry" state, so it is legal to carry any weapon you wish in the open.  But I wouldn't advise it, as many municipalities have laws on the books that consider "brandishing" a weapon to be simple assault.   And it is easy for a police officer to interpret a person displaying a holstered firearm as "brandishing" the weapon if it fits his purpose.  It might not stick in court, but you're still going to be arrested and charged.   Hope your USCCA dues are paid...

I imagine carrying a sword is vaguely similar to carrying around a hunting rifle on a sling....   

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I used to collect knives. Quite a few are just cheapies that look cool or utilitarian/camping use.

I have a few nice ones from when my dad used to travel. I have some nice stiletto folder from France. And some nice boot knives from Argentina and India I think. Ones made of silver and the other has a nice decorated wood sheath.
Will need to find somewhere to upload photos so I can post them. I have done that since the photobucket debacle.

Then you have to question the definition of a sword. For example, some people consider a Tanto to be a knife, others consider it to be a short sword. So, what constitutes a sword? But, laws can be vague like that.

Have prayed this one before but it's in my pocket and yeah are giving me the fever.

It's a Osborne designed Benchmade I bought at a 2005 NRA show. From what I understand it was a limited edition nice for the show that year. I have seen them for sale anywhere sense.

It has a 3 1/4 blade with a bar assist that can be taken out, not a spring. It is my everyday pocket knife, if I'm not at home this knife is in my pocket! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190319/16b96b2d11f5e4ab4902c6a058737880.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190319/d2d6c3a4b38fcae609deb5b14c80b6ab.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190319/ad6b67f71dfe2836a81565f713446b1b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190319/be90206c9650e666aed63cf594094bc2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190319/b005b8aebb3a9d88ca30adc8a3d9ab87.jpg)

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That's cool, TX. :)

Plus just ordered a new knife LOL

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That's gorgeous tx. :)

Right on too...the fever strikes another...lol

Thank you. When I bought it because it was a Benchmade so I knew it was a good company and at the time it matched the two tone 1911 I carried.

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I made this. 5160, and I named it Dragon Claw, because my stage monicker is Swinging Dragon, and my forge name is Swinging Dragon Forge.

Very nice finlayfox. :)

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Nice.

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Always been a fan of Benchmade. Love that knife of yours, tx

Thanks.

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My first Zero Tolerance 0450 is a satin finished one; however, the scales had a weird tint to it due to an error from the manufacturer. Needless to say, I got it for a good price but the grip didn't look really good. I sent it in to get it anodized and it arrived!

(http://i.ibb.co/GPMQmBX/42-CB0821-BE27-4-C00-9765-059743-C18-BBC.jpg)

(http://i.ibb.co/pQRrz7b/2-DD597-EF-5-BD1-47-AC-91-C1-AE2779362-B54.jpg)

(http://i.ibb.co/HqJjLgm/B8-B39-CC7-83-CD-4427-B2-B9-E79-A08-C63-A11.jpg)

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(http://i.ibb.co/FYdnGVr/10-CC3-E5-A-CEE6-430-E-944-C-82-CAC5-BD2662.jpg)

Nice looking knife, they make a cool pair.

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Thanks, tx. The satin one has been in pieces for the past few months due to its scales getting anodized. Glad it’s together again

I like the color variations in the scales. :)

Where did you get the work done?

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I use them both based on whomever isn’t backed up with work. I vouch for both

https://tisurvival.com/products/titanium-knife-anodizing-services (https://tisurvival.com/products/titanium-knife-anodizing-services)

http://www.fanaticedgeknives.com/services/ (http://www.fanaticedgeknives.com/services/)

Pretty cool. Guess I didn't realize it was a big thing. But I should have.

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The top knife is my back up to my every day carry. It's a Kershaw that I got a few years ago, not sure how exactly when.

The bottom, Gerber, is or should I say was my boys. A couple years ago I told him not to leave it out laying around. Well he did and picked it up. To this day he didn't even know it's missing, boys. But to be fair he had two of them, I guess that's why he didn't notice. I was waiting for him to say something about not being able to find it so I could talk to him. He never said anything LOL.

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Very nice tx. :)

Kids eh?  :P

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Speaking of Kershaw, a good friend of mine is gifting me an Entropy. :)  It'll arrive shortly.

It's modeled after this one:
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Sharp looking knife, looking forward to seeing it.

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Well it won't be that...lol  I wouldn't even want to know the price for that...lol

Kershaw's Entropy though.  That is a nice one.  An AFFORDABLE nice one...lol

Customizing EDC knives are a big thing.  Just like others, I've customized everything from the pivot and scale screws to the scales and even pocket clip.  It's addicting but I also tune my knives so that they perform to my liking.



That's a nice Gerber Paraframe and that Kershaw Storm 1470 is really cool man! They don't make the Storm anymore since the Strom II 1475 is out so one would have to buy them on the used market.  Always been a fan of both of those knives.  



Ooo, always been a fan of Rexford's work so I can't wait to see your new knife!  

Thinking about picking the ZT 0801 which is designed by Rexford as well

 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOEtarvXyIo#)

I'm also a fan of Rexford's Injection and Singularity knives that uses Mokuti

Those custom Rexfords are bloody expensive! 

I am not a rich man...lol

Nice though - for sure. 

I like that Gerber a lot. :)

No lie, they are expensive. His designs are upwards of 1k. I've seen them between $6500.00 to 10K USD.


There's a reason why the Paraframe is a popular knife. It's lightweight, minimalistic, and easy to use and clean which is a plus among EDC knives

That. Is. Madness.

Buy a car!

I know right? I like his designs but not that bad... I'm happy with customizing my knives myself

Texas Governor Gregg Abbot signed into law HB1935, effective September 1, 2017, which eliminated illegal knives and blade length restrictions on knives. We can now carry any kind of knife (or sword or spear) we want, whatever size blade we want, anywhere we want, except in protected areas, like schools, hospitals, churches, courthouses, bars, etc. There is no longer any such thing as an "illegal knife" in Texas, which was just ridiculous to begin with. Today, you can carry a Cold Steel Kukri down 6th Street if you want to. Further, the bill prohibits municipalities from superseding State law. Which means your local city cannot ban knives anymore, they must follow State law.

Needless to say, my blade collection grew quite a bit after September 2017 and I carry an OTF everywhere without fear of running afoul of any laws.

God Bless Texas

Quick note on knife laws in Canada, there are none.  However if you are causing a threat to public safety albeit with a broom handle, shovel, frying pan or a knife then the law will step real quick.  Open or conceal carry wherever save for using some common sense with schools, establishments that serve alcohol etc.



And so, here's the beginnings of my knife collecting following in the foot steps of Infinit01, Rapine and Scifi.  We kinda held hands going down the hill at the same time lol.



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I think I can easily say that we'd all like to see some of them Ultra. :)

Yeah - nothing really in the way of restrictive laws in Canada (except autos, OTFs, and balisongs being prohibited), but the IMPORT practices are just idiotic. O_o

That Cold Steel is a nice knife Haz. They all are, but that's nice. :P

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Drooling over this one lately: link (https://www.srknivesandswords.com/collections/zero-tolerance-knives/products/zero-tolerance-0566-zt0566-s35vn-steel-rick-hinderer-designed-folding-knife)
Out of my budget, but dang!

I've always wanted a Rick Hinderer design, but a lot of them are larger, or heavier (not disappear in the pocket so well).  This one though...(still around 5.5oz, but)

Plus - Zero Tolerance.  Ya - Hi.

Good find, Ultra!  I can now carry my Kabar in the public without any issue. 


Awesome knives you got there, Haz.  I like that Gerber, it's really nice looking

Thanks, fellas!

I'll toss in my vote for an Ultra knife Collection viewing :)

Me too, another vote for seeing Ultra's collection or at least a knife :)

My new auto came in. Last week I was looking for OTF knife and just happen to see this Boker. Now it's not OTF but it is an auto and the price was right. I like the cool factor is the auto and this is just the perfect size to carry. It has a 3.5 inch blade.

It came in a pretty neat little box that looks like a rifle magazine, just a cool bonus.

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Extremely nice tx. :)

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He got the Boker AK! Really nice!

Handsome, Tx!



And then there's this ...  :D


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Awesome looking knife and a great gift!

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Thanks guys, I'm carrying it right now and am very happy with it.

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One of those Bokers would be at the top of my list, if I lived in the states.  :)

Awesome Haz.  Great gift!   :o

"The Dark Knight" ;)
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Thanks a bunch, Tx!  And thank YOU, Rapine :)

Pretty sure that isn't true. The prohibition by the CBSA affects travelers and residents alike. According to the law, enforcement deems a folding knife illegal if:

It has a blade that opens by centrifugal force, when, with a simple and brisk outward flick of the wrist, the blade is released from the handle into the fully ejected and locked position; and
It requires some preliminary or simultaneous minimal manipulation of either a flipper or other non-edged parts of the blade.
The CBSA also updated its list of prohibited weapons, which includes gravity, centrifugal, and automatic knives, among others. 
Carrying knives in public can get you in trouble depending on who you encounter. It was summed up like this:

"This law is about intent. This means if you’re caught with a knife that’s concealed on your person while in a location you don’t require a knife to be used as a tool, you may be in for a bad time."

Be careful out there. And legal.

That sounds about right.  The sad part is that there's no way to know if you might need a knife.  They are extremely useful multi-purpose tools.  That's why you find flint chips EVERYWHERE in stone-age sites, and why even bronze blades were prized possessions as far back as we have human history.  But now?

*** REMAINDER REDACTED ...   On reflection I think I stepped on the "no politics" prohibition.   Sorry! ***

Good find, Ultra. The laws in Canada are ridiculous in my opinion

Paranoid people afraid of their own shadows demand safety.   What they don't realize is that to be safe ... you cannot be free.

Sadly - as inane as it might seem, it's fact.

This basically includes every folding knife by definition.  I mean, what folding knife doesn't "flick" open?

Yes - A cop asks you what your knife is for.  NEVER say self defense.  Even as a last resort.  Then it's a weapon.   "It's for cutting zip-ties, and it's in my pocket every day."

Yes - be safe; and be smart.

Good looking out, Ultra.

Absolutely, be knowledgable about the law in writing. Carry with wisdom and common sense. When I said there were no laws, that's how it was worded to me by the officer I spoke to. However now that I think about it, I think he was referring to general EDC. Which in that light what I said earlier makes more sense lol.

Knife laws/regulations are the same across Canada, so every officer needs to know them the same. I spoke with my local city police a week ago about this very thing.

I was told that you cannot carry a prohibited (he may have said restricted too, can't remember)blade in public. You need to be cautious not to carry in environments like schools, hospitals etc.

You can carry a folding or fixed blade in public without question, unless how you behave effects others in a threatening or dangerous way. So I will carry in all but the obvious "not to" places. There are many knives that don't meet any or a few(not all) of the "watch list" criteria which still gives a lot of options to carry publicly.


I also imported two folders from the US into Canada, one of which was spring assist. It met all the fling/easy wrist open criteria listed in Ultra's post.

I spoke with the CBSA agent about these knife import "restrictions". I call them that, because the agent described them as open to interpretation by CBSA staff. The agent didn't hesitate to allow me passage with those products.


So my thoughts are (as this has caused me to delve further)  be responsible, be respectful, be smart and you can accomplish a lot of what you have your heart set on in this hobby.

I do think it makes a difference though, dealing with customs one on one vs. importing by mail. Because engaging them, asking questions and being transparent paints a picture of the person not the object, if that makes sense. We'll see how things look going fwd with these increasing changes.

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The only way to be safe is to be free.

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I remember this video. The copper Kershaw Natrix, Boker AK, Benchmade Bugout, Kershaw Launch 4 and Spyderco Para 2 are great knives and I'm glad that they made the list.

Fun fact: The Kershaw Natrix is modeled after the Zero Tolerance 0770 but has G10 scales instead of aluminum along with an 8Cr13MoV blade versus the ZT's Elmax (CPM-S35VN for the Carbon Fiber) blade which is one of the highest grades of steel that's used for high-end knives.  

My newest addition to my knife collection, the Zero Tolerance 0801. BTW, I was mistaken, it's a Ti handle and not Aluminum

 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOfbb65rn1M#)

Talking about the difference between Flipper knives and Manual folding knives.  Also, touched base on the difference between liner lock and frame lock knives

 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udQXHEauEyw#)

Great stuff Infinit.

Nice knife.  :o

Thanks, Rapine.  It's a beautiful knife

(http://i.imgur.com/4LuugSt.jpg)

From bottom to top:
Winchester (not sure of the model), that was my first pocket knife. 
SOG (is it SOGA? Can't ever tell) Twitch, found it on the ground.
Kershaw (not sure of model), spring assisted, pretty nice knife. My main carrying knife.
Milwaukee Utility Knife
Milwaukee knife as well. The two Milwaukee's are what I use at work. Surprisingly good knifes (surprising because I would not have expected Milwaukee to make a knife).
Kershaw (Should know the model, but I don't), my other carrying knife. Got it for Christmas last year.
Smith & Wesson H.R.T., Essentially a concealed carry knife, only one side of the blade is sharp though. Looks cool and is fun to wear.
The top is one I got from my Grandfather. It used to be his hunting knife. Bone handle I think, though it could be antler.

Also have a set of throwing knives that I forgot to include in the picture. I'll try and get a pic of them sometime.

Nice collection, Teagan.  :-)   I'll have to lay mine out.   Not that many, though...   :-)

Great collection you have there, Taegin!  I knew you wouldn't disappoint.

The all silver Kershaw is the Manifold Assisted Opening BlackWash knife and the black one is the Kershaw Brawler Assisted Opening BlackWash.  Both are great EDC knives and that SOG is awesome. Love that fixed bladed knife that your grandfather gave you by the way. Point


Here's the new 0801Ti

(https://zt.kaiusaltd.com/images/uploads/products/31090/0801ti_profile_1020x400_slider.png)

And of course, mine

(https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server4000/4a444/products/1746/images/9022/0801_profile_1020x400__41783.1454035501.1280.1280.png?c=2)

Most of mine are just cheap knives but here are my favorites.

First up a cheap camping knife but one of my favs.
(http://i.imgur.com/zVqqXE4.jpg)
Next a “supposedly” Damascus steel butterfly. I say supposedly cause it was really cheap and my understanding is that Damascus steel isn’t cheap.
(http://i.imgur.com/7mDyYgT.jpg)
The next one is from Alaska. The blade isn’t anything special but the handle and base are made from whale bone.
(http://i.imgur.com/pUdXtpW.jpg)
The next one is from India if I remember correctly. Handle and sheath are wooden.
(http://i.imgur.com/BNhjo5u.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ygZk2BB.jpg)
This one is a Argentine boot knife made of silver. Have to keep the blade greased so it doesn’t get stuck inside the sheath.
(http://i.imgur.com/5qvxWoI.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/5Lgkbch.jpg)
And finally my folding knives from France. It’s a set of three but dad said he got them for me with the condition he got to keep the one of his choice.
(http://i.imgur.com/NraXZMg.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/T2GkaCT.jpg)

Ulus are good knives. I've never used one, but there is obviously a reason why their design has lasted as long as it has.

To me, if you like the knife or the brand, "cheap knives" is a term used by those people who don't appreciate how you appreciate the knife.  If it works for you, if its a knife that you enjoy and love, then go for it.  

All great knives above, this thread is rant moving along now!

On another note I cut my thumb with my new knife today (not bad) so it is officially my knife now.

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Tx, you and your knife are now joined together, sharing a bond...

*rolls eyes*  So ... now I'm bonded to half the knives in my kitchen...    ;-)

LOL

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I'm diggin that vibro knuckler.

Great display Taegin.

Awesome. :)

I like that Kershaw near the bottom there...lol

+1 dude.

Thank you.

It's a good knife. Lightweight, but sturdy. Blade keeps an edge pretty well too.

This arrived today:
(https://i.imgur.com/ozHPven.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wzP7mFT.jpg)

Very nice indeed. :)

Great looking little Benchmade. That is a great size for pocket carry, plus a great name.

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Yeah - I had to get one because of the hype...lol

The axis lock is amazing!

I know right?  Freeky....lol

-1 tx

Beautiful 565 Mini-Freek you have there, Rapine. Once you tune it to your liking, you’ll love it but I have a feeling that you love the knife already ;)

Yeah - it's pretty cool. :)

SCORE!!!

Got my Entropy. :)
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This thing rocks.  Great knife. :)

Great looking knife. I see you switched the clip to the other side, guess that works better for your left hand.

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That's a good looking knife right there. Congrats Rapine.

Indeed it does.   My right hand has all the manual dexterity of a lobster claw...lol

It's the first thing I do, in addition to oiling, and adjusting the pivot screw (if need be). ;)

Thanks tx.  :D    It's raining knives lately...lol


Thanks Taegin. :)  I'm liking it a lot.  Budget, but feels like a nice one for sure.

Points.

I have to say that your video is worth the wait. The sheer excitement while you were opening the package and just seeing the knife in the package for the first time, tells it all.

Congrats on the new knife, Rapine

Infint, that AO is like a jet fighter...lol

Yeah - me likey. ;)

Seriously though, one moment it was closed, the next, spring opened. Your reaction was priceless

Snap a picture while taking off my gear this morning. My Boker and Glock. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190402/e929d260cfbaea9f6aa9a04ca5f4e15f.jpg)

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See though?  tx knows which knife is just insanely fast...lol

Gorgeous tx. :)

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Great picture, Tx. I like the Ti anodized barrel on your Glock, btw.

It's an L2D Combat stainless steel threaded barrel. I have the stainless thread protector cover also but like the look of the black on it. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190402/c28b72de1c51da3aa7cb60e836c5c856.jpg)

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Nice and thank you. Will look them up

So I was at a sports and outdoor store yesterday looking for bike parts to get my son's bike working and had to stop by the knife aisle...

Ontario Knife, Gerber, and SOG
(https://i.ibb.co/h8gHFdH/IMG-5481.jpg)

CRKT, M&P, S&W, Bowie, and Kershaw
(https://i.ibb.co/0jHDd2h/IMG-5482.jpg)

SOG, Kershaw, and Gerber
(https://i.ibb.co/P60Vg42/IMG-5483.jpg)

I may have to pick this fixed blade up even though Kabar is the only fixed blade company that I go with but everyone who knows me know that I love Ontario Knife Company.
(https://i.ibb.co/R3pqGYn/IMG-5484.jpg)

Nice Buck and Browning Collection
(https://i.ibb.co/TrH5ghr/IMG-5485.jpg)

Must not be tempted... Must be strong....

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Fixed. ;)

Copy/paste huh?  lol

I should of paid attention. Lol. My bad and thank you

It's like a candy store.

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Agreed. It is like a candy store, lol.  At Academy

Yeah, I go there just about every Friday with my kids to buy ammo. So we always spend time looking at the knives and airsoft stuff.

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Yup, everytime I head to Academy, I check out the Under Armour section, guns, and the knives.

I thought I'd review my other EDC knives and weapons, so here goes

Fixed Blade Review - Yes, I like fixed blades too

 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or9AoF_71dE#)

Review of my "beater" Katana from my collection

 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br204A92JSg#)

Full View of the Katana

 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xXpW5lgH6M#)

Ahhh yeah. :)

+1

Nice, great videos.

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Thanks, Rapine.  -1 back!


Thanks, TX!

(https://i.imgur.com/nRCCCQU.jpg)
Made this as a camp knife for a family with young ones. It has a seax feel to it, though I kept a belly on it so it could be used for skinning if one were so inclined(not the best for it, but it would work).  Made out of 5160, and hardened and tempered.  I kept the handle on the smaller side. A full hand can hold it, but a smaller hand can hold it better... you know, for the kids.

Nicely done finlayfox!

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Had a buddy of mine clean up my Grandfather's Ka-Bar that he used in World War II. I wanted to display it next to some of my other WWII trinkets.  The balance of the blade is simply amazing- like an extension of the body.  It also feels dangerous.  I often wonder the stories a blade like this could tell. 
(https://i.imgur.com/MCLilj8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DPuOMIC.jpg)

I love it, MP.  I have my service one that my Commander approved of me taking it home.  That one has lots of stories to tell, most which I'd rather not discuss but service ones have see action, I tell ya.

Thank you my friend, for your service and for sharing. Those stories are special, sacred and important. 

That is badass! Beautiful display!

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You’re welcome and thank you for your support. I love your display, they’re timeless pieces. I have a few WWII items, wil dog them out of storage and take photos sometime :)

Here are some recent additions to the pocket arsenal over the last several months.


Kershaw Injection 3.5

(https://i.imgur.com/mHgNAgm.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/aaHOBuK.jpg)


A spontaneous gift from my wife, a Buck 311 Kingsman

(https://i.imgur.com/ZQLVWG7.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/5hHfgs9.jpg)


Found these two lock back folders in a drawer and they're prob 30+ years old and showing them along side my wife's knife.  She just claimed the small lock back for herself :)

(https://i.imgur.com/2w99aUw.jpg?1)


And after a proper cleaning and elbow grease ...

(https://i.imgur.com/sj3Pd1g.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/LFu14aC.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/30t203j.jpg)


Ruike P121-G, love this one.

(https://i.imgur.com/XbvZQJN.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/BfCuwG8.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Rwop3LF.jpg)

Beautiful knives you have there, Haz

Thanks, brother :)

You're welcome!  :D

My best sword

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMNuCIN8maA&feature=youtu.be# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMNuCIN8maA&feature=youtu.be#)

  I'm currently trying to pass a 6mm kidney stone and I'm on medication lol forgive the pauses

Paul Chen has probably the best Katana's on the Market.

     I agree, you can get 1 for 250 and up depending on what you want. I'm a big fan of the hunter and praying mantis, forged L6 tool steel and came more sharper than any knife I own. The mantis isn't made anymore but I still see 2 brand new online and that's it, if you can I'd pick it up I'm so happy with it

My “beater” Katana.

(https://i.ibb.co/SwSbxVp/E7051410-F158-4642-9-A44-2-EBF9-E026048.jpg) (https://ibb.co/m5pkBh7)

My main 4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK8-uGE0zso&feature=youtu.be# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK8-uGE0zso&feature=youtu.be#)

After game of thrones I was excited  :D practice with LARP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mlMbACL47g&feature=youtu.be# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mlMbACL47g&feature=youtu.be#)

Embedded all three of those for you

I like that Tsuba

that's very cool not sure how you do it but your like a frickin wizard

Thanks, I’m a mod now so I can edit posts. I just took the full YouTube link and removed the s to embed the video. Mobile phones are given a shorter link but if you hit more after you hit share in YouTube, you should see a “Copy Link” which gives you the desktop link that will embed.

Of course I’m always here so I’ll always help out :)

Awesome 🙇‍♂️ I'll have to call you the infinate wizard for now on 🤔😃

how do you get that title after 9000? God bless you I'm lucky to be at 350 or something

(https://i.imgur.com/o7WSsa7.jpg/IzIt1f6)

(https://i.imgur.com/IzIt1f6.jpg)

I own both of these. They are budget knives, but they have insane cutting power.

I hope training swords count, too ;D
I just pre-ordered a shiny new (HEMA-compatible) sabre:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_XbpIXY3sc# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_XbpIXY3sc#)

cutting power is all you would need bro I would definitely carry 1

looks very cool bro when you get it throw up some training would love to see it

Katana training http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM4nF9lxgcI&feature=share# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM4nF9lxgcI&feature=share#)

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Hi everyone.  I was just taking inventory of my training swords.  Pretty sure a few are absent.  At least one arming sword and katana is missing.  Most are from Cold Steel.  I also have some wooden swords and other weaponry not shown.

My newest is a non-category gladiator type sword that I purchased from a Calgary company that had a booth at comic-con.  They sell both high end useable/collector and movie grade stunt weapons.  I have a question regarding the narrow wire handle grip.  It's a lot more comfortable to hold than it appears and that's kind of what caught my attention.

I have considered covering the wire over with leather but would prefer not to.  Here's their suggestion which I have never heard of before.  The instructions to keep the wire from rusting and to stop it from potentially unraveling is to coat the entire wire with polyurethane.  Apparently this will both protect and permanently secure. 

Has anyone heard of this or actually done it.  If so I would appreciate more details including the type/brand of coating and how thick to cover plus drying time.  Thanks in advance.  :)



(https://i.imgur.com/dFFPDVH.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/iCvX3bK.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/aDeXeJD.jpg)

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Nice collection D7 (also good to see you). You're Cold Steel arsenal has a far wider range than mine does.

I see lots of videos of sword practice. Can I see someone cutting stuff with a sword? ;D ;D ;D

do you have Instagram? Kungfulovenyc if you do I made a cut there with a razor sharp sword

Dauntless Seven that's an awesome collection, was really looking to buy a few from cold steel but there was disclaimer from the company do you know about it? I'm afraid to buy them now but if you have any info please share it so I can be a little more braver. Nice to see you been so long.

Hey D7! Great to see you post and share your beautiful collection! To answer your question, I have not heard about coating the wire grip either. However, I imagine covering with either leather or polyurethane will compromise that comfortable grip. I could imagine the tactile, visceral feel of the wire would be synthetic feeling with an unnatural coating. Maybe a light rub down after use with a cloth and sword oil would prevent rusting. Is unraveling a real threat? If not, I would take my chances leaving if untreated. Good luck whatever you decide. Thanks for sharing.

Nice collection you have there, D7. They're beautiful

   https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw0au8AFNpM/?igshid=rbifl9u320i6 (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw0au8AFNpM/?igshid=rbifl9u320i6) that's a cut 🙋‍♂️

Thanks @Jaymes1980

Anytime @shadowyknight if you want to read about that sword Google paul chen praying mantis

Hi Jaymes.  I don't know anything about a Cold Steel disclaimer.  I do think that they make the hardiest/sturdiest polypropylene and santoprene practice weapons.  But the majority are often larger and heavier than the steel/carbon alternatives from which they are copied.  From what I can tell and comments of those in my community... the katana line and various knives are a safe purchase.  However many of their sword styles have guards that are either delivered or shortly following minimal use then become loose and rattle.  They likely do a decent enough job of sending appropriately sharpened blades.  The Cult of Athena is a well recommended site to purchase from and to see reviews on multiple company products that they carry.  Sometimes the overall quality is equal to the money spent.  Just check if they have any restrictions delivering to your country and of the customs taxes.  Hope that helps.  Nice sword cuts in your video !  :D




Hi MP.  Thanks for your helpful reply.  My thoughts exactly.  I might try a light spray of flat Rustoleum.  I'm guessing that the wire has unraveled for someone else.  If that happens I'll secure it covertly from the base upwards as I really like the look and feel of the wire grip.


Thanks to everyone who has made a comment.   :)

Hi Dauntless Seven, the disclaimer says materials that can cause cancer, I read into it apparently there is nothing to worry about but they have to have it up. I'm going to buy a few just hate the disclaimer wth

Badger Blades Long Celtic Leaf Blade with Taurean Guard

(https://i.imgur.com/Y2x1ZYT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vhcQC35.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZrH1DAp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Wis8u3a.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fMdtFrJ.jpg)

Looks fascinating ;)

(Image is clickable.)
(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/025/207/769/03fd2c2e29ed8e1a954fd32b1bf55963_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-2.1.0&w=680&fit=max&v=1558392911&auto=format&gif-q=50&q=92&s=c9924fd05c29a035afc3aa103ec48740) (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/horizonknives/lyra-the-fascinating-titanium-morphing-everyday-carry-knife)

Wow, that's pretty neat, Greywolf!

Well, I hope it's as neat in person, too ;D  Once again I couldn't refrain myself and backed it almost immediatelly on Kickstarter ::)

Very cool knife, thanks for the tip!