Most web-sites I look into have great replicas and all, but I care very little about the authenticity of this particular blade. Bassically, I just want to be able to win a sword fight. Modern materials are good, needs to be durable and very sharp.
I'm specifically looking for a katana, which seems to be the hardest to find without the makers pouring 90% of their effort into authenticity rather than functionality.
2006-09-13 16:35:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Flea Markets, Thrift Shops, Antique shops, Pawn Shops, are just a few places that come to mind. I don't need to know the details.
2006-09-13 16:39:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of my hobbies is historical metal working, and I have taken a course with a master blade smith, where the course required that you were at least journeyman level to perform the tasks that took place during the course. During the course, I successfully patternwelded a 150 layer billet of 2 types of steel and then forged it into a blade under a 50 pound mechanical powerhammer. There are a fairly large number of bladesmiths in this country, and some are extremely skilled. The challenge of swordmaking is complicated by the length of the blade. Check out the ABANA.com web site or Blade magazine for bladesmiths in your area. Decide if you want a patternwelded blade or one made from a single piece of steel. What hardness do you want, etc. The best bladesmiths do not advertise because they have 6 month to 2 year or more waiting lists, and are so good that they don't need to advertise. For the very best, you would have to sell or remorgage your house to buy their blades. At the other extreme a local blacksmith can grind you a blade, out of a billet of tool steel, and you can put your own handle on it. Anything not custom made, is likely to be flimsy and for display and not real use.
2006-09-14 04:06:31 · answer #2 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't really looked into the best functional sword, but I can tell you that if you're willing to take the time to clean the sword regularly, you'd do well to go with a carbon steel sword, which can be more easily and keenly sharpened than a stainless steel blade, which is often stamped and not even sharp when you buy a sword just for hanging on the wall. I know that big blade dealers like BudK often carry both stainless and carbon steel swords, even some katanas and daisho sets. But I couldn't speak to their quality. Cheers!
2006-09-13 17:00:21 · answer #3 · answered by Black Dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, ok, you seem to want two things, a good, functional sword, and to be able to win a sword fight.
For the sword, many questions. You say a katana. What will you be doing with it? Sparring, cutting test targets, kata? How much money do you wish to spend?
For winning a sword fight, where do you live, and are you willing to pay for and do the hard work that comes with any martial art?
The best place I know to answer all these questions is www.swordforum.com
There are many discussions and posts on good swords, and a practice partner finder section, as well. We pride ourselves on being friendly and informative...come on over!
2006-09-16 05:33:10 · answer #4 · answered by tyrsson58 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 2 sturdy web content which have recommendations you should use. the first, and maximum scholarly is the Sword communicate board. they have many discussions contained in the newbie's communicate board that communicate about "first swords", and who makes what and how sturdy they artwork. i have been a member there for years, and we delight ourselves on being "warmth and pleasant". the second one is an informational website with comments of swords accessible. I in basic terms discovered the area at the moment, so i will't vouch for his or her entire website. this is worth a glance, and this is going to provide you an theory of what's obtainable. sturdy success, and stay danger-free!
2016-11-26 22:25:41 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try on line using any search engine asking about catalogs for Medieval Weaponry then order the catalogs by normal mail , read threw them and be very slow and precise in making any decision,, any well made item can in time be sought by collector and as a good investment
2006-09-13 16:46:56 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try either awma.com or Bud-K.com they usually have some very good swords and knives at good prices. Although if you're just practicing or sparring get yourself a bamboo cane a.k.a kendo stick. Only idiots practice with actual edged weapons.
2006-09-13 20:39:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul Chen' swords ! Obviously !
In America, the dealer is Cas iberia, they have a nice web site...
http://www.casiberia.com/cas/
2006-09-13 22:36:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't know, i earned mine, very old,very sharp, presented to me after my completion of the tests. how about a base ball bat or a pool stick, they work and i would rather use them than to mess up my blade. and it seems to me that you may have been watching too many movies.
2006-09-13 17:08:11 · answer #9 · answered by barrbou214 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
head to Japan
2006-09-14 02:41:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋