BKJ1216 Posted April 8, 2003 Author Posted April 8, 2003 Heres another nice story for you. Apparently a couple of years ago a kobudo blackbelt was sheathing his sword as he was returning to a nealing postion. He stumbled slightly and dropped right on to the sword and died. Which is why we don't get to train with real swords for a long long long time.That's unfortunate. I can't see how a wooden word would be any different though. It will still go in, and probably cause a lot of verve damage. White Belt- Shudokan Karate
omnifinite Posted April 8, 2003 Posted April 8, 2003 That's unfortunate. I can't see how a wooden word would be any different though. It will still go in, and probably cause a lot of verve damage.Umm... live blades are so sharp most people don't even feel it when they cut themselves... they just suddenly feel wet and look down to see blood pouring out. I don't think I could run myself through with my bokken even if I tied it to something and took a running start. I'd probably glance off. 1st Dan HapkidoColored belts in Kempo and Jujitsu
tommarker Posted April 8, 2003 Posted April 8, 2003 what do you want to do with the sword? It would probably be okay for practicing basic cuts, as long as you were (obviously) careful with the weapon. I would not attempt to make any sort of test cutting, tameshigiri, or any contact with any hard object. This would considerably more dangerous than any sort of drills. Listen to Doug... One doesn't get to 2nd Dan in Kuk Sul Won without learning a little bit about the sword. I would personally buy a bokken or suburito and practice with that for awhile, and leave the sword from your parents on the wall as a sentimental gift. If you want a good sword, put away a few bucks every month for a couple years and buy the time you can afford to spend $2500-$3000 on a quality sword (http://www.bugei.com/ for example) then you may be ready to use it I'm no longer posting here. Adios.
BKJ1216 Posted April 8, 2003 Author Posted April 8, 2003 what do you want to do with the sword? It would probably be okay for practicing basic cuts, as long as you were (obviously) careful with the weapon. I would not attempt to make any sort of test cutting, tameshigiri, or any contact with any hard object. This would considerably more dangerous than any sort of drills. Listen to Doug... One doesn't get to 2nd Dan in Kuk Sul Won without learning a little bit about the sword. I would personally buy a bokken or suburito and practice with that for awhile, and leave the sword from your parents on the wall as a sentimental gift. If you want a good sword, put away a few bucks every month for a couple years and buy the time you can afford to spend $2500-$3000 on a quality sword (http://www.bugei.com/ for example) then you may be ready to use it Uhhh sorry thats wayyyyy too much for a piece of sharpened metal. White Belt- Shudokan Karate
BKJ1216 Posted April 8, 2003 Author Posted April 8, 2003 http://www.bytheblade.net/samurai.shtml what about those someone recomended those kinds of swords oh and forget about the training part that's not what I mean in the first place I just wanted to find a good sword so I can buy it in advance. White Belt- Shudokan Karate
tommarker Posted April 8, 2003 Posted April 8, 2003 In the future, maybe you should ask the question you want answered for the sake of everyone involved. Keep in mind that the term "a good sword" is extremely subjective, and some will say that a good sword is a couple hundred years old, and way out of most people's price ranges. Some people might think the swords with the plastic dragon heads are really good That's why you have to specify what you want it for. An iai practice sword is very different from one used to cut, which is VERY different from just about anything sold in any martial arts catalog. If you don't want to slice tatami mats, then you can get away with a "cheaper" sword. I wouldn't rely on it for anything where your life hangs in the balance though. Here... these guys know what they are talking about far more than me. http://www.swordforum.com/ I'm no longer posting here. Adios.
BKJ1216 Posted April 8, 2003 Author Posted April 8, 2003 *sigh* this is making my head hurt okay what is a good sword for like cutting and stuff a sharp sword somethign like what they showed on that bugei site but a lot cheaper beacuse I don't have that much to spend a a sword. White Belt- Shudokan Karate
JerryLove Posted April 8, 2003 Posted April 8, 2003 Are you looking for a combative sword? In that case you are more concerned with avoiding catistrophic failure (breaking) thank incedental failure (dulling). That type of sword will require a good amount of maintence (sharpening, oiling, cleaning) but will be a good fighting blade. Most people like a good spring-steel for practice swords. It's light, durable, and not likely to break. It doesn't hold an edge well, and doesn't cut as well as a higher-carbon steel (like wootz steel) but it's inexpensive (relatively) and reasonably durable. Not sure how popular samurai swrods (katana, no-dachi, etc) are in such materials though... traditionally these swords are ratehr brittle. It depends on weather you are looking of "authentic" or "practical" in terms of the weapons performance. https://www.clearsilat.com
BKJ1216 Posted April 8, 2003 Author Posted April 8, 2003 alright well besides the shopping for a new sword sense I obviously won't be skillful or wealthy enough to need one for awhile. How do I repair this one? Like the wrapping around the handle and that little piece of lace that's toward the beginning of it. White Belt- Shudokan Karate
tommarker Posted April 8, 2003 Posted April 8, 2003 the wrapping is extremely difficult, and often very important to the integrity of the handle. a professional will charge around $150 to perform this service, because it is difficult, time-consuming, and hard on the hands. Tsukamaki is an art unto itself, but here is a series diagrams if you want to try: http://pages.prodigy.net/tlbuck/tsuka/tsuka.htm I'm no longer posting here. Adios.
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