Eric7_27 Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 I'm trying to buy a non-sharpened sword for competitions but I don't want to spend like $400 on one, but I also don't want a wall-hanger. Is this one that both the blackbeltshop and centuryfitness sell (as a "competition sword") any good??? Or will it fly off it's handle and stab someone as I'm doing a form with it? (You normally lose points for killing a spectator )http://www.blackbeltshop.com/competition_sword.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps1 Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 It has a half tang. It should be ok for competitions. It's probably going to be difficult to find an aluminum blade with much more than a half tang. This is because it's more cost effective to make a blade this way when it doesn't have to undergo the rigors of cutting. "It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obiwansbane Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 personally i would prefer a full tang, but as ps1 said, for competition a half tang should suffice...one thing though, how much does it weigh and is it balanced? Maybe i just didnt notice where it stated that but those are really important to me when i want to go and buy a sword. Brown belt... win trophies... grade... lose trophies... so much fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric7_27 Posted March 11, 2007 Author Share Posted March 11, 2007 Thank you guys for your responses. Yes- I would definately prefer a full tang and maybe a more tempered (right phrase?) material. But I'm not looking to do any cutting or anything. It appears that there are NOT many options in purchasing a sword for competitions.... Many come razor sharp also. Perhaps this is why swords are very rarely seen at tournaments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obiwansbane Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 a sharp sword = a high scoreu recieve soo much more respect from a judge if you can execute a nice clean kata with a sharp sword, than if you can throw a sword as sharp as a butter knife up in the air and catch it.I just purchased a sword through my instructor, full tang, folded, balanced, and 1.9 lbs with the sheath. Albeit it was expensive it is a beautiful sword. Its not sharpened either (im a bo staff weapon former myself ) so i will ask him where he gets his swords from and see if they have a site for you. You're gonna have to give me a couple days or maybe a week to reply though cause im not sure if ill have internet access in the next week or so Brown belt... win trophies... grade... lose trophies... so much fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric7_27 Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 cool thanks obiwan- hope you're kidding about the high score with a sharp weapon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obiwansbane Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 im dead serious actually. I've seen someone do a nice clean kata with a sharp sword, and he beat out the guy who flawlessly tossed his sword in the air and caught it. it doesnt work everytime, but when you're being judged by people with decades of experience and who truly know whats what, it is quite beneficial Brown belt... win trophies... grade... lose trophies... so much fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Dragon Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I agree it would be better to have a full tang; but if your only demonstrating then it wouldn't be that bad. Little pricy though I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric7_27 Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 I don't know which tournaments would even allow you to use a sharp sword. Mine doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOwl Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I don't know which tournaments would even allow you to use a sharp sword. Mine doesn't.For TKD or Aikido? Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.~Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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