Got to go to the E.R. last night

[CreamyGoodness]

Not to mention that often, as pointed out, the steel in these things is so poor that you could do heinous damage to it by messing with it. Best to be left to a pro if at all.

Funny you mention that. I got a bench grinder some years ago and ran around the house sharpening everything. I almost sharpened my large sword, but I had premonitions of an event like the one above, so I did not sharpen it.

 

[nukinfuts29]

I have the same sword. A friend gave it to me after seeing the Claymore I bought in Scotland. I think he got it with 200 other knives. Here's a tip, don't try to use it in a sword fight. It's not really great steel. Ask me how I know.

Depends on the quality. I have one that cost SWMBO almost $1500, and it can hold it's own for sure.

You all own swords?

Who the hell owns swords?

They are something different.

More of a firearms guy myself... Whatever floats your boat! (the saying "never bring a knife to a gunfight" applies here!)

I'm a firearms guy too, buut most people can't draw inside 30 feet and take a guy down, and seeing as how it's about a 5-6ft sword (mine is) it may be ill advised to underestimate it. Personally I'm a Krav Maga "veteran" so i'm content to not bring anything to the fight

Who sharpened it? Most display swords I've seen are dull.

Displays are, and some come authentic. Honestly though many of the larger display swords can cut you up real good under the weight/force alone. For example I have some weird two sided split staff butter knife looking one that SWMBO got me. It's about 12 feet long. Won't cut a sheet of paper, but i dropped it on my foot once and it cut right open.

 

[passedpawn]

Not to mention that often, as pointed out, the steel in these things is so poor that you could do heinous damage to it by messing with it. Best to be left to a pro if at all.

What, your's wasn't forged in Damascus?

 

[CreamyGoodness]

It was! Unfortunately it was Damascus, VA. wacka wacka

 

[nukinfuts29]

@passedpawn: Nice sig, love the eagles. Not many people in my Gen know who they are, sadly. Henley is an amazing guitar player, he did an appearence on Howard Stern, live acoustic, amazing.

I want a replica of the Cloud sword from FF. Be nice to have that real life replica of the sword from Zelda also. My fav sword is still my real version of the Hatori Honso (Spelling) from Kill Bill.

 

[passedpawn]

@passedpawn: Nice sig, love the eagles.

For a second there I didn't know what the heck you were talking about... I have sigs turned off and forgot what mine was.

 

[ReverseApacheMaster]

That's why I only keep nunchucks in the house. What are you people thinking...

 

[nukinfuts29]

That's why I only keep nunchucks in the house. What are you people thinking...

I do too much harm to myself with those things.

For a second there I didn't know what the heck you were talking about... I have sigs turned off and forgot what mine was.

Lol

 

[CreamyGoodness]

Age 16 I made a pair in the garage using cord, duct tape and pipe full of sand. You guessed it, nailed myself right between the legs. That was the first time my grandmother ever heard me use the f-bomb, and she didnt even yell at me...

I do too much harm to myself with those things.



Lol

 

[nukinfuts29]

Surprised she didnt laugh lol!! I got myself in the face when I was like 12, broken nose and a black eye

 

[cracked1]

More of a firearms guy myself... Whatever floats your boat! (the saying "never bring a knife to a gunfight" applies here!)

Don't get me wrong. I own many different weapons from daggers to bows to rifles that are pretty accurate upwards of 800M+.

Who sharpened it? Most display swords I've seen are dull.

It's not the sharpest sword in the world but it's pretty heavy and has enough of an edge to it that it can do some damage when falling, apparently...

 

[mccumath]

Just giving you crap dude! And BTW, I grew up in Mtn. Home, just saw your location

 

[cracked1]

Just giving you crap dude! And BTW, I grew up in Mtn. Home, just saw your location

No worries, I wasn't taking anything personal. I didn't think you were saying anything negative at all. If a person can't take something that minor then they should not be on the interwebs!

I didn't notice your location either. I like driving over to that side of the state every once in a while to go ride the St. Anthony sand dunes. :rockin:

 

[mccumath]

All good man! Some people on here get a little touchy from time to time! Yeah the dunes are a pretty popular place around here!