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The Lounge => Off Topic => Topic started by: Saxon on December 20, 2014, 07:41:19 pm

Title: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Saxon on December 20, 2014, 07:41:19 pm
A thread for all blades.

My favourite bladed weapon:
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(https://i.imgur.com/5H8QhR8.png)

This is a Kopis, generally used by the Spanish and Greeks for a period of time. Famously a "spartans" sword.
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I wouldn't really like to have a katana, they're usually well forged and the curve would give a nice swing but I think arming swords would be better for stabbing. Also the hand guard on a katana sucks fiddly dick compared to something like a falchion
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Falchion
(https://i.imgur.com/SIpO5zO.jpg)

Katana
(https://i.imgur.com/3UtOcSO.jpg)
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I'd feel a tad uneasy with another sword sliding down a katana, whereas a lot of flachion hand guards can snap swords if you're strong enough that is. <- I'm pretty ironic considering my favourite sword is a Kopis.

I also love Damascus steel. The texture in the blades for them are gorgeous, here is a Damascus steel karambit
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(https://i.imgur.com/oCxLOyE.jpg)
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So, anyone got any blades and what do you like?
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Blade on December 20, 2014, 07:45:17 pm
Hello. I like myself the most.
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Saxon on December 20, 2014, 07:46:57 pm
Quote from: Blade on December 20, 2014, 07:45:17 pm
Hello. I like myself the most.

That was too quick.
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Desert Thunda on December 20, 2014, 08:08:00 pm
(https://i.gyazo.com/3aa7010c0aa303a3f33f05d35065043b.png)
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Turin Turambar on December 20, 2014, 09:59:40 pm
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Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Saxon on December 20, 2014, 10:02:57 pm
Good old space marines. I wouldnt say that would be too great at cutting through armour doe
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Turin Turambar on December 20, 2014, 10:30:02 pm
Obviously you are a heretic who has no faith in mankind's technology or the emperor.
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: USE4life on December 20, 2014, 10:30:25 pm
Blade is my best friend. I appreciate him.
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Turin Turambar on December 20, 2014, 10:53:32 pm
I think this thread is broken as well. Or does somebody actually have any real blades to show?
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Saxon on December 20, 2014, 10:58:18 pm
The off topics is real.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jETLCm7k3sU

This guy does really good videos. Also, viking.
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: csderp on December 22, 2014, 08:42:01 am
Ketchup
You're hot as a blade right out of the forge.
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Nipplestockings on December 22, 2014, 09:48:04 am
Quote from: Ketchup on December 20, 2014, 10:58:18 pm
The off topics is real.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jETLCm7k3sU
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This guy does really good videos. Also, viking.

Meh, Matt Easton is better in terms of informational value but skall is more entertaining.


Anyway, my favorite sword is a Falchion because they're super cool looking.

(https://www.fsegames.eu/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tinkerswords.com%2F2009044Glam1.jpg&hash=43fddcd481506747e457ac2bf02d5cda50c39862)
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Archduke Sven on December 22, 2014, 10:10:27 am
do none of you guys own your own knives or are you all white kids living in suburbs?
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: OttoFIN on December 22, 2014, 10:19:35 am
Quote from: Archduke Sven on December 22, 2014, 10:10:27 am
do none of you guys own your own knives or are you all white kids living in suburbs?
i got this baby
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Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: John Price on December 22, 2014, 10:45:19 am
Personally i have a set of 3 katana's (all at different lengths) with a snakes head for the Manuki (ornament).

The largest has a small engraving on the beginning of the blade which reads:

名誉は、風に流れ、 - Honor flows with the wind

Asking a friend on a traditional Japanese website he told me that this could mean a number of things. It would most likely refer to Japanese Philosophy and how wind represents things that grow, expand, and enjoy freedom of movement. Wind can in some ways be best represented by the human mind. As we grow physically, we learn and expand mentally as well, in terms of our knowledge, our experiences, and our personalities.

So we came to the conclusion that the engraving speaks off the wielder's journey through life, Flowing with his destiny. He said that the engravings view on honor flowing with life is a little off, but he understands what the maker of the sword was showing. That honor is not something you should seek in life, but something that you inherit on its journey.

Looking at the Makers signature that was left behind it was determined that it was made in the mid 1900's, around 1950-1960. We can tell this as the maker, Tito Kabune died of heart failure in 1973. The snake on the Manuki was most likely added 15-20 years ago because the sword may not have been well looked after.

Well not sure if many of you would actually enjoy reading all of this. I sure enjoy reading some interesting facts about a piece of history.
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Saxon on December 22, 2014, 10:46:56 am
Quote from: Archduke Sven on December 22, 2014, 10:10:27 am
do none of you guys own your own knives or are you all white kids living in suburbs?

I have only unos knife, but alas its not too interesting.


Skall is life. Some falchions look derpy as fuck though
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Nipplestockings on December 22, 2014, 11:04:36 am
I have a pocket knife. That's about it.
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Saxon on December 22, 2014, 11:05:42 am
Quote from: Nipplestockings on December 22, 2014, 11:04:36 am
I have a pocket knife. That's about it.

butter knife. Its gorgeous, nice edge on it.
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Colonel Howe on December 22, 2014, 02:29:05 pm
I own a tiny prick of a hunting knife. Meant for stabbing deer's necks but I use to cut deez wrists
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Betaknight on December 22, 2014, 02:47:09 pm
Kitchen knives count?
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Saxon on December 22, 2014, 03:11:39 pm
Hunting knifes are cool. No one has any swords</3
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: John Price on December 22, 2014, 03:19:51 pm
Quote from: Ketchup on December 22, 2014, 03:11:39 pm
Hunting knifes are cool. No one has any swords</3
Did you read my post? :'(
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Turin Turambar on December 22, 2014, 03:22:15 pm
Flambards are kewl.

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Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Colonel Howe on December 22, 2014, 04:15:35 pm
Rapiers and gladius pls
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Saxon on December 22, 2014, 04:27:03 pm
Show us some pics Price  ;D
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: FrithBiscuit on December 22, 2014, 04:55:58 pm
Quote from: csderp on December 22, 2014, 08:42:01 am
Ketchup
You're hot as a blade right out of the forge.

ooft
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: John Price on December 22, 2014, 05:08:40 pm
Quote from: Ketchup on December 22, 2014, 04:27:03 pm
Show us some pics Price  ;D
I will! Unfortunantly they are at my parents house, i moved out a few months ago, i had them on a shelf in my room.
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Saxon on December 22, 2014, 06:07:31 pm
Quote from: John Price on December 22, 2014, 05:08:40 pm
Quote from: Ketchup on December 22, 2014, 04:27:03 pm
Show us some pics Price  ;D
I will! Unfortunantly they are at my parents house, i moved out a few months ago, i had them on a shelf in my room.

They sound awesome anyway
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: John Price on December 22, 2014, 06:19:02 pm
Quote from: Ketchup on December 22, 2014, 06:07:31 pm
Quote from: John Price on December 22, 2014, 05:08:40 pm
Quote from: Ketchup on December 22, 2014, 04:27:03 pm
Show us some pics Price  ;D
I will! Unfortunantly they are at my parents house, i moved out a few months ago, i had them on a shelf in my room.

They sound awesome anyway
Yea, my uncle collected swords before his wife devorced him. On my birthday one year he bought my cousin an airsoft gun, and gave me those swords :)

I remember he had around 80? he told me. Quite a few Japanese pieces, Including a shortened Naginata! All i remember was a few of the japanese swords and the ceremonial swords he had. I think i was like 6-8 when i last visited that house XD so a good 10 years ago!
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Saxon on December 22, 2014, 07:03:37 pm
Quote from: John Price on December 22, 2014, 06:19:02 pm
Quote from: Ketchup on December 22, 2014, 06:07:31 pm
Quote from: John Price on December 22, 2014, 05:08:40 pm
Quote from: Ketchup on December 22, 2014, 04:27:03 pm
Show us some pics Price  ;D
I will! Unfortunantly they are at my parents house, i moved out a few months ago, i had them on a shelf in my room.

They sound awesome anyway
Yea, my uncle collected swords before his wife devorced him. On my birthday one year he bought my cousin an airsoft gun, and gave me those swords :)

I remember he had around 80? he told me. Quite a few Japanese pieces, Including a shortened Naginata! All i remember was a few of the japanese swords and the ceremonial swords he had. I think i was like 6-8 when i last visited that house XD so a good 10 years ago!

Shame, I dislike asian swords. Not really my thing
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Akko on December 22, 2014, 07:09:14 pm
I have a few machetes and a lot of pocket knives :3
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: John Price on December 22, 2014, 07:15:35 pm
Hmm i disliked Chinese swords. I thoroughly enjoy Katana's. Probably the elegance of them.
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Akko on December 22, 2014, 07:19:44 pm
Quote from: John Price on December 22, 2014, 07:15:35 pm
Hmm i disliked Chinese swords. I thoroughly enjoy Katana's. Probably the elegance of them.

Katana isn't Chinese  :P
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: John Price on December 22, 2014, 07:38:07 pm
Quote from: Akko on December 22, 2014, 07:19:44 pm
Quote from: John Price on December 22, 2014, 07:15:35 pm
Hmm i disliked Chinese swords. I thoroughly enjoy Katana's. Probably the elegance of them.

Katana isn't Chinese  :P
Read what Ketchup said. Then read what i said.
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Saxon on December 22, 2014, 08:08:45 pm
Quote from: John Price on December 22, 2014, 07:38:07 pm
Quote from: Akko on December 22, 2014, 07:19:44 pm
Quote from: John Price on December 22, 2014, 07:15:35 pm
Hmm i disliked Chinese swords. I thoroughly enjoy Katana's. Probably the elegance of them.

Katana isn't Chinese  :P
Read what Ketchup said. Then read what i said.

^ I don't particularly like the hand guard and grips of them, personal preference.
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Riddlez on December 22, 2014, 08:16:39 pm
Myself not into swords. I am more on the practical side of pocket blades and the functionality of them.
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Nipplestockings on December 22, 2014, 09:27:58 pm
European weaponry masterrace reporting in. And yeah riddlez, I tend to prefer the functionality of smaller tool like weapons. Besides, good quality swords cost an upwards of a thousand dollars nowadays. Not trying to spend that much dosh on a showpiece mang.
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Saxon on December 22, 2014, 09:35:25 pm
Shame I can't stab some school up with a rapier, would be gr8.
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Nipplestockings on December 22, 2014, 10:01:21 pm
Enjoy your watchlist m8.
Title: Re: Blade appreciation thread
Post by: Colonel Howe on December 22, 2014, 10:04:27 pm
Quote from: Nipplestockings on December 22, 2014, 09:27:58 pm
European weaponry masterrace reporting in. And yeah riddlez, I tend to prefer the functionality of smaller tool like weapons. Besides, good quality swords cost an upwards of a thousand dollars nowadays. Not trying to spend that much dosh on a showpiece mang.
My small tool has got great functionality