can't be ebay. needs to sell good quality swords
2006-11-11 11:07:02 · 13 answers · asked by nerdman 1 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Search the sites suggested above. Also have a look in martial arts magazines. Be aware that quality swords are not cheap. Do not use a cheap immitation sword for cutting practice as it will break into pieces. Be sure to buy a quality handmade sword. I'm guessing that you want a Japanese sword. If you are, look for one that is folded and heat tempered. A quality sword certainly won't break cutting paper ^ lol
2006-11-11 21:10:57 · answer #1 · answered by Username 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've found that cheap swords are usually crappy swords. It's better to just save up your money and buy a really good one.
Some of the nice ones can still break though. My dad broke his first one by cutting a peice of paper and stopping the blade too quickly and it snapped right at the hilt from sheer momentum.
It all depends on what you're going to be using your sword for.
2006-11-11 16:07:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a few questions for you.... ; )
What do you mean by "cheap"? i.e. $100? $500?
What type sword? i.e. katana, broadsword, scimitar, etc?
What do you wnat to do with it? i.e. hang it on the wall, practice kata, cutting practice, etc.?
The answers to these questions will greatly determine what is available that is suitable for you. i.e. $50 for a stainless steel wall hanger katana is easy and reasonable....$50 for a sword you intend to cut with simply isn't going to happen.
Let me know...I'll check back here tomorrow...
Edit - Assuming you want a katana, and no more than $200, if you're going to use it to cut with, There seem to be two swords that might do what you need:
Paul Chen's Practical Katana:
http://www.casiberia.com/productsearch.asp?subsubcat2=yes&cat=Swords%20and%20Daggers&subcat=Japanese&subsubcat=Performance%20Series&cat2=Practical
and Kris Cutlery's Standard katana:
http://kriscutlery.com/japanese/japanese.html
Many dealers sell these swords. They retail for a bit more than $200, but they are well made and safe to cut light targets and mats with. Either will make a good entry sword.
Some advice:
1) Get competent instruction before you start using a sharp sword.
2) Ask your instructor which sword is best for what you will be doing.
A fast-moving sword is very dangerous, to both yourself and others. Be safe, and have fun!
2006-11-11 15:38:59 · answer #3 · answered by tyrsson58 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.sworddemon.com this site has swords in martial arts magazines priced at $139 and this site has them for $30, so check this site out
2006-11-11 15:17:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you going to use a sword for? Wow.
2006-11-11 11:17:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to buy a sword?
2006-11-12 12:00:05 · answer #6 · answered by LOL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Martial Arts stores in PA or Delaware.
2006-11-11 11:28:24 · answer #7 · answered by Jim F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't find good quality cheap believe me my cheapist good quality blade was 700 dollars
2006-11-14 15:16:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the site that i got my bo from and where i get uniforms from too. they have good quality, fast delivery,
and good prices. Check ot out.
2006-11-12 09:42:29 · answer #9 · answered by gamerx66x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why do u need a sword are u going to kill someone...lol.... just kidding
2006-11-11 14:05:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋