Post your katana
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You used to be able to get various Japanese blades for dirt cheap here. Before the ban.
To be honest, I'd much rather save and get a proper, hand-made Japanese blade even if it cost several grand. Why? Craftsmanship shouldn't die. I'd be happy to pay that much for a genuine piece of skilled swordsmithing (not to mention the other work that goes into making the handle - rayskin and cord - and the saya) in the proper way. It can take over a month to make a sword by the traditional technique, by hand, and that's why they cost so much - the swordsmith's got to eat too in that time.
The thought of the knowledge and amazing precision and timing required to make Japanese katana just being forgotten or replaced by factory-made stuff is sad. That's why if I had a few grand spare I'd happily have a custom one made and shipped over. I respect artisans and the swords themselves are beautiful.
To be honest, I'd much rather save and get a proper, hand-made Japanese blade even if it cost several grand. Why? Craftsmanship shouldn't die. I'd be happy to pay that much for a genuine piece of skilled swordsmithing (not to mention the other work that goes into making the handle - rayskin and cord - and the saya) in the proper way. It can take over a month to make a sword by the traditional technique, by hand, and that's why they cost so much - the swordsmith's got to eat too in that time.
The thought of the knowledge and amazing precision and timing required to make Japanese katana just being forgotten or replaced by factory-made stuff is sad. That's why if I had a few grand spare I'd happily have a custom one made and shipped over. I respect artisans and the swords themselves are beautiful.
Awww Lexy, you have no idea how much I would give to have a sword like that!
I look forward to seeing Credo's collection
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Antiques-collectables/Militaria/Swords/auction-296206185.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Antiques-collectables/Militaria/Swords/auction-295788854.htm
^that's like our E-bay. The set in the last link is owned by somebody who lives here in the same area as I do, but they don't want me to swing around and see the swords in person (and I'm not buying it unless I can have a good hard look at it)
Other than that, I don't have any swords of my own. I haven't had the cash to spend on it, and anyway when I do purchase a katana, I want the real deal, so no replicas or cheap swords for me. That, and I'll need to wait until my kids are older and know not to EVER touch mommy's things. As it is now their likely to turn each other into chop-suey if they got hold of a blade.
I look forward to seeing Credo's collection
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Antiques-collectables/Militaria/Swords/auction-296206185.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Antiques-collectables/Militaria/Swords/auction-295788854.htm
^that's like our E-bay. The set in the last link is owned by somebody who lives here in the same area as I do, but they don't want me to swing around and see the swords in person (and I'm not buying it unless I can have a good hard look at it)
Other than that, I don't have any swords of my own. I haven't had the cash to spend on it, and anyway when I do purchase a katana, I want the real deal, so no replicas or cheap swords for me. That, and I'll need to wait until my kids are older and know not to EVER touch mommy's things. As it is now their likely to turn each other into chop-suey if they got hold of a blade.
Chloe_Ryder;244464 said:^ :lol: oh yah? My kitchen katana will beat yours! Mine is curvy
Dammit!!!!!!!! :dry:
Vergil'sBitch
I am Nero's Mom & Obsessed fan girl
Hey, here are my katana's.
I threw images together of the full size ones on paint, so i'm sorry if its a bit messy.
The scabbards are rubbish... in fact, i'm pretty sure one is broken. The blade is loose on another katana and the third blade won't come out very well... so they would be pretty useless in a fight. They probably got damaged when we moved.
These are my miniature katanas. The smallest blade is probably 6 inches long. My mum also has a set like these.
*Sorry about the paper underneath the big ones, but the blades are greasy, and i didn't want to get my bed dirty.
I threw images together of the full size ones on paint, so i'm sorry if its a bit messy.
The scabbards are rubbish... in fact, i'm pretty sure one is broken. The blade is loose on another katana and the third blade won't come out very well... so they would be pretty useless in a fight.
They probably got damaged when we moved.
These are my miniature katanas. The smallest blade is probably 6 inches long. My mum also has a set like these.
*Sorry about the paper underneath the big ones, but the blades are greasy, and i didn't want to get my bed dirty.
Vergil'sB*tch;246864 said:
:wub: :wub: :wub:
How often do you clean them? I don't think they're supposed to be greasy. >_<
...can you appoint me as your katana keeper? I'll keep 'em nice and sharp and shiny for you
I almost bought something like that at anime north. among other kind of swords... but i only bought a pirate gun thing xD
Vergil'sBitch
I am Nero's Mom & Obsessed fan girl
Well, the house isn't really dry... So, yeah, i suppose if the katana's weren't greasy, they would've rusted. (Damp, glorious damp.)
Cv: Katana keeper... be my guest... they only need dusting once a month anyway.
Cv: Katana keeper... be my guest... they only need dusting once a month anyway.
Solar;248803 said:
I got it for 29 euros. I really hope you aren't jealous.
I really hope you aren't stabbing it into your bed. >.>
I have one almost exactly like that, though. The handle has wrappings, however.
