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UglyCasanova

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You still haven't said what this is for though. Do you plan on actually using them? If so, take pics. lol :p
 

Gyrene

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Originally posted by: UglyCassanova
You still haven't said what this is for though. Do you plan on actually using them? If so, take pics. lol :p

He's in high school, IIRC, he doesn't know the first thing about using them, unless he's one of those special people who have trained since they were 4. I'm sure he just wants to show off. :p
 

DaveSimmons

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> I'm sure he just wants to show off.

definitely need pics & video of the ensuing Momty Python Black Knight scene -- it's all fun and games until someone loses an arm :)
 

UglyCasanova

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Originally posted by: dtyn
Originally posted by: UglyCassanova
You still haven't said what this is for though. Do you plan on actually using them? If so, take pics. lol :p

He's in high school, IIRC, he doesn't know the first thing about using them, unless he's one of those special people who have trained since they were 4. I'm sure he just wants to show off. :p

Lol. Walleye, you need to videotape yourself using them. This way the Star Wars kid can have some company. :p

Seriously, put that money towards a car or college or something. lol.

:beer:
 

Ns1

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Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Originally posted by: Walleye
Originally posted by: UglyCassanova
You say cost is no object, but how much do you plan on spending? Also, what is this for?

for the polearm? few hundred, maybe. but the katana... a lot more.
For a unique design, quantity one, hand-forged? I'd expect a skilled blacksmith to charge a little more than that. You might need to settle for machine-cut sheet metal at that budget level.

seriously though

unless you're planning on throwing down 5 digits for a sword...

 

Walleye

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Originally posted by: UglyCassanova
Originally posted by: dtyn
Originally posted by: UglyCassanova
You still haven't said what this is for though. Do you plan on actually using them? If so, take pics. lol :p

He's in high school, IIRC, he doesn't know the first thing about using them, unless he's one of those special people who have trained since they were 4. I'm sure he just wants to show off. :p

Lol. Walleye, you need to videotape yourself using them. This way the Star Wars kid can have some company. :p

Seriously, put that money towards a car or college or something. lol.

:beer:


i'm in college, damnit!

well, i will be in 3 days...


the polearm is just because i like polearms, and i've had a design floating around in my head for several years now.

the katana is because i've done some karate, i would like a katana or wakizashi. they are cool.

the cane sword would be for self defense. it'd be essentially a ninja-to built into a cane w/o a guard.
 

Walleye

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Originally posted by: NeuroSynapsis
Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Originally posted by: Walleye
Originally posted by: UglyCassanova
You say cost is no object, but how much do you plan on spending? Also, what is this for?

for the polearm? few hundred, maybe. but the katana... a lot more.
For a unique design, quantity one, hand-forged? I'd expect a skilled blacksmith to charge a little more than that. You might need to settle for machine-cut sheet metal at that budget level.

seriously though

unless you're planning on throwing down 5 digits for a sword...

i'm sure it wouldnt cost more than 600 dollars. it's nowhere near the same quality level as a great katana, and sword prices ramp up depending on the name recognition of the smith.
 

Gyrene

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Originally posted by: Walleye
Originally posted by: UglyCassanova
Originally posted by: dtyn
Originally posted by: UglyCassanova
You still haven't said what this is for though. Do you plan on actually using them? If so, take pics. lol :p

He's in high school, IIRC, he doesn't know the first thing about using them, unless he's one of those special people who have trained since they were 4. I'm sure he just wants to show off. :p

Lol. Walleye, you need to videotape yourself using them. This way the Star Wars kid can have some company. :p

Seriously, put that money towards a car or college or something. lol.

:beer:


i'm in college, damnit!

well, i will be in 3 days...


the polearm is just because i like polearms, and i've had a design floating around in my head for several years now.

the katana is because i've done some karate, i would like a katana or wakizashi. they are cool.

the cane sword would be for self defense. it'd be essentially a ninja-to built into a cane w/o a guard.

If you want a katana because they're cool, buy a cheepo machine made one, and save yourself some money. And I would recommend not purchasing a cane sword for defense, as you would most likely end up hurting yourself before hurting your attacker. Buy one after you've had years of formal training. I really wish the standard public was forbade from purchasing long-bladed weapons. They swing them around like a baseball bat, and call themselves proficient. Sorry, just a rant from a long time -jutsu practicioner.
 

Gyrene

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Originally posted by: Walleye
Originally posted by: NeuroSynapsis
Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Originally posted by: Walleye
Originally posted by: UglyCassanova
You say cost is no object, but how much do you plan on spending? Also, what is this for?

for the polearm? few hundred, maybe. but the katana... a lot more.
For a unique design, quantity one, hand-forged? I'd expect a skilled blacksmith to charge a little more than that. You might need to settle for machine-cut sheet metal at that budget level.

seriously though

unless you're planning on throwing down 5 digits for a sword...

i'm sure it wouldnt cost more than 600 dollars. it's nowhere near the same quality level as a great katana, and sword prices ramp up depending on the name recognition of the smith.

You cannot find a custom sword for under two thousand dollars. And even those are of questionable quality. Anything under two thousand and you're are being had.

 

fatbaby

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and as a "would be" college student, where are you getting the $$$ for your customized hand made authentic sword?
 
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Originally posted by: dtyn

If you want a katana because they're cool, buy a cheepo machine made one, and save yourself some money. And I would recommend not purchasing a cane sword for defense, as you would most likely end up hurting yourself before hurting your attacker. Buy one after you've had years of formal training. I really wish the standard public was forbade from purchasing long-bladed weapons. They swing them around like a baseball bat, and call themselves proficient. Sorry, just a rant from a long time -jutsu practicioner.

Ha! I could kick your ass!

*throws brick at dtyn and runs like hell*
 

UglyCasanova

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There are much cooler things to throw your money away on in college. Wait a few months, if you still think a sword would be cool go for it.
 

Gyrene

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Originally posted by: Angrymarshmello
Originally posted by: dtyn

If you want a katana because they're cool, buy a cheepo machine made one, and save yourself some money. And I would recommend not purchasing a cane sword for defense, as you would most likely end up hurting yourself before hurting your attacker. Buy one after you've had years of formal training. I really wish the standard public was forbade from purchasing long-bladed weapons. They swing them around like a baseball bat, and call themselves proficient. Sorry, just a rant from a long time -jutsu practicioner.

Ha! I could kick your ass!

*throws brick at dtyn and runs like hell*

I'm sure you could :p

*Falls to the ground and rubs his head* Damn concussions...losing all......conciousness....getting very dark...don't go toward the light.
 

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Use the cash to buy a clue
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fs5

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Originally posted by: Walleye
Originally posted by: UglyCassanova
Originally posted by: dtyn
Originally posted by: UglyCassanova
You still haven't said what this is for though. Do you plan on actually using them? If so, take pics. lol :p

He's in high school, IIRC, he doesn't know the first thing about using them, unless he's one of those special people who have trained since they were 4. I'm sure he just wants to show off. :p

Lol. Walleye, you need to videotape yourself using them. This way the Star Wars kid can have some company. :p

Seriously, put that money towards a car or college or something. lol.

:beer:


i'm in college, damnit!

well, i will be in 3 days...


the polearm is just because i like polearms, and i've had a design floating around in my head for several years now.

the katana is because i've done some karate, i would like a katana or wakizashi. they are cool.

the cane sword would be for self defense. it'd be essentially a ninja-to built into a cane w/o a guard.



self defense? lol, you going to carry it around with you ALL the time? Just get a bat if you're planning on keeping it at the house.
 

Walleye

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Originally posted by: dtyn
Originally posted by: Walleye
Originally posted by: UglyCassanova
Originally posted by: dtyn
Originally posted by: UglyCassanova
You still haven't said what this is for though. Do you plan on actually using them? If so, take pics. lol :p

He's in high school, IIRC, he doesn't know the first thing about using them, unless he's one of those special people who have trained since they were 4. I'm sure he just wants to show off. :p

Lol. Walleye, you need to videotape yourself using them. This way the Star Wars kid can have some company. :p

Seriously, put that money towards a car or college or something. lol.

:beer:


i'm in college, damnit!

well, i will be in 3 days...


the polearm is just because i like polearms, and i've had a design floating around in my head for several years now.

the katana is because i've done some karate, i would like a katana or wakizashi. they are cool.

the cane sword would be for self defense. it'd be essentially a ninja-to built into a cane w/o a guard.

If you want a katana because they're cool, buy a cheepo machine made one, and save yourself some money. And I would recommend not purchasing a cane sword for defense, as you would most likely end up hurting yourself before hurting your attacker. Buy one after you've had years of formal training. I really wish the standard public was forbade from purchasing long-bladed weapons. They swing them around like a baseball bat, and call themselves proficient. Sorry, just a rant from a long time -jutsu practicioner.

no, a ninja-to is not a slashing weapon. i realize QUITE WELL that it is a stabbing weapon. and i have had years of training in weapons, maybe not great at them, but i'm not too bad at swordplay.
 

Walleye

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Originally posted by: Lenine
weren't you on a budget and trying to find a place in SoCal?

yes.

this is a long term investment, something to save towards.



not something i'm gonna go out and buy right now.
 

Gyrene

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Originally posted by: Walleye

no, a ninja-to is not a slashing weapon. i realize QUITE WELL that it is a stabbing weapon. and i have had years of training in weapons, maybe not great at them, but i'm not too bad at swordplay.

I'm glad you can read about weapons. I'm willing to bet that your "years of training" with weapons has always been in a controlled environment with wooden bokku. Talk to me about being decent at swordplay after you have had the adrenline rush of using real weapons, in an uncontrolled environment, knowing that regardless of the outcome of the fight, you'll be getting in trouble for defending yourself with an illegal weapon (yes, swords are illegal in all states except Florida I believe). For some reason, I doubt you have had the proper training with bladed weapons, as your mentality towards them is undeveloped, and you're understanding of the consequences is non-existent. I'm not trying to be an asshole, I'm just trying to prevent you from making a huge mistake, as I once did. (Even though I'm not much older than you)
 

RGN

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two things.

1) Don't post a "cost is no object" request then state that it should cost around a certain point. You are waaay off base for what you want done.

2) I happen to know someone that does this. He currently lives in Texas. I haven't talked to him for a while, but I could drop him an eMail if your serious.

PM me with details, and I'll see what I can do.
 

Amorphus

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just to annoy him, you should email the guy who writes Real Life Comics, asking if he really has a custom-made replica of the Master Sword. ;)