perhaps tensile strength or stiffness has summat t'do with it. why is the details section ten times longer than the question section?! the question makes me sound ridiculous. i'd be interested in the sword related properties of other metals, as well. thanks, in advance.
2006-07-31 22:24:37 · 4 answers · asked by altgrave 4 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Titanium is light, strong, and corrosion resistant. It will hold an edge well, but when it gets dull it will be difficult to sharpen. its also freakin expensive. i have a small knife(store bought) that is made of titanium that cost around 70.00. if you plan to have a sabre made of titanium you should start by doing a huge amount of research on the weight and harmonics of titanium blades. I doubt youll have the funds to have a second one made if the first is insufficient. Do not use aluminum. aluminum doesn't hold an edge at all and will be deformed if it sees any use beyond a wall decoration. I recomend a high carbon steel for use in a sword. it holds an edge well, there are plenty of swordsmiths that know how to forge it(compared to swordsmiths who work with titanium). A well made sabre of steel is light enough for most people's day to day usage.
2006-08-01 20:44:49 · answer #1 · answered by Stand-up Philosopher 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My friend "Tony Swatton" owner of the "Sword and the Stone"
Told me some time ago That the swords at :
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament are made from Titanium.
Steel swords are too heavy to be swinging around several shows
a day and all week.Aluminum will not hold up to daily pounding.
Titanium is light strong and will not rust.Of course it will not hold
an edge well,but for actors in a show,it's fine.
Hope this helps!
2006-08-01 07:53:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a knife made from Titanium and I prefer my 440 steel knives much better.
I asked an engineer that studies martial arts about titanium swords. I thought it was a great idea. He said it is too brittle and a steel sword would cut through it in a combat situation.
I don't think anything can beat the old folding process used to make samurai swords in Japan. I could never afford one but would love to have one.
2006-08-01 12:33:11 · answer #3 · answered by spidertiger440 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It' foolish to make any sword without someone to teach you how to make it and some serious moneys to throw away.
because once you make a sword, what are you gonna to do with it? You will get arrest the moment you step out of your house with a sword. You can show it to your friends but do you think they will really care?
It's a waste of time and moneys.
2006-08-01 17:38:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋