~~~ I want to buy a katana. Give me knowledge. ~~~

**~~StormSword~~** · 07-28-2009, 11:17 AM

hmm, whilst not the big katana fan, being more of a longsword person, there is little advice i can offer, but having a read through this topic as pointed out a few things to add to my sword knowledge.

**drizztix** · 07-28-2009, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Heraclius

I can't really help you with Katanas, or provide an expert opinion on any swords because I'm just getting into them. I purchased a Venetian Longsword out of some Museum replicas company and have been practicing with it. Amazing I have yet to hurt myself, but I can't use the weapon very well because it is nearly as large as I am!

I'm more interested in Medieval weaponry than Japanese, so I could use some advice there as well. I'm planning for my next buy to be a short or broadsword, but I really don't know what to look for in them.

i had a lil training w/ a claymore and an oversized ninjato (which i still use for training its bout 4ft long and heavy as hell) but my question is.. does your longsword have a 1hnd handle or a 2hnd handle?

**StormSurge** · 07-28-2009, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by drizztix

HOW COME I CANT USE MY BANKAI YET?!

This is going in my signature.

**Zenrax** · 07-28-2009, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by drizztix

i had a lil training w/ a claymore and an oversized ninjato (which i still use for training its bout 4ft long and heavy as hell) but my question is.. does your longsword have a 1hnd handle or a 2hnd handle?

Those aren't the only options. I personally like hand-and-a-half swords, because they can be used one or two-handed, and are pretty good at both, if you weight the haft correctly.

**drizztix** · 07-28-2009, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by Zenrax

Those aren't the only options. I personally like hand-and-a-half swords, because they can be used one or two-handed, and are pretty good at both, if you weight the haft correctly.

i <3 bstrd swords

**Zenrax** · 07-28-2009, 08:14 PM

Sword... mating... how...

You're a sick person, you know that, Drizz? And it's not a ******* sword, it's an all-purposes sword.

Speaking of all-purposes, would you buy a tool that's a crowbar, with a hammerhead on the non-curved end, and a screwdriver sticking out of the top of the hammer head? That's how I'm going to make my fortune. It's the Hammerscrewcrow. Like it?

(That's not the real name. Only Drizz would do something like that.

)

**StormSurge** · 07-28-2009, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by Zenrax

Sword... mating... how...

You're a sick person, you know that, Drizz? And it's not a ******* sword, it's an all-purposes sword.

Speaking of all-purposes, would you buy a tool that's a crowbar, with a hammerhead on the non-curved end, and a screwdriver sticking out of the top of the hammer head? That's how I'm going to make my fortune. It's the Hammerscrewcrow. Like it?

(That's not the real name. Only Drizz would do something like that.

)

That makes me think.

You don't watch Clone High, do you?

**drizztix** · 07-28-2009, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by Zenrax

Sword... mating... how...

You're a sick person, you know that, Drizz? And it's not a ******* sword, it's an all-purposes sword.

Speaking of all-purposes, would you buy a tool that's a crowbar, with a hammerhead on the non-curved end, and a screwdriver sticking out of the top of the hammer head? That's how I'm going to make my fortune. It's the Hammerscrewcrow. Like it?

(That's not the real name. Only Drizz would do something like that.

)

OMG that just reminded me!! of KNIFE WRENCHHH!!!!! (practical and safe!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbdc24OF1QU

**Heraclius** · 07-28-2009, 11:02 PM

Its a hand and a half Driz.

**revo of troy** · 08-01-2009, 02:26 AM

didnt read this whole ppost (tired) but ill give you a few pionts from my buying swords(though i only use gladius' and broadsswords)

1 make sure the balance feels good for you (try some stick fighting) i prefer heavier grips and lighter blades cause i like the machete like feel

2 make sure SURE SURE its good steel go online and reseach steel quality i would tell you the ranks but cant remember em

3 make sure it can hold a edge

3.5 learn how to sharpen blades i sharpen every single sword poocket knife and spear i own stones are cheap so no worrys

4 and last but not least if you go out for trianing find someone who knows what they doing real experts are many many many times better than noobs who think they can fight with a sword

hope this heped a bit but im so tired if it didnt sorry for wasting space