AceKing Posted September 14, 2006 Posted September 14, 2006 I was just wondering what did warriors, samurais, etc, do with their swords after battle. Wouldnt the blade have nicks and dents in it like all around the sword. They probably didnt throw it away so how did they get it back to shape?
lordtariel Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 Unlike now where we grind the nicked edges of a blade away to make it sharp, I believe they took a certain type of stone and polished it until it was sharp. It's a pretty expensive process that you can still have done in some cutlery shops today. There's no place like 127.0.0.1
bushido_man96 Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 Yeah, that sounds about right. Also, the winning side would loot the field, taking all of the equipment left behind. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
cathal Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 This is where the weaponsmiths & armourers shined. They weren't simply expected to make a sword which would last the test of time & be effective. They were also responsible for maintenance. .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu
bushido_man96 Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 Good point, cathal. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
cathal Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 Good point, cathal.BAM. I'm batting 300 today .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu
bushido_man96 Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 Good point, cathal.BAM. I'm batting 300 today https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
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