By: alice hana | 2008-08-03 | Culture Here are some simple steps to make a wooden sword 1.Find some pictures that depicts the sword you want to make, better from different angles of view, so you can get the specific details. 2.Sketch the shape of it on a large piece of paper. 3.Cut out the sword, and omit the trivial jag. 4.In some cases, the handle of the sword should a separated part from the main sword. As a result, you can make a joint to attach the two parts with strong glue. 5.Find a piece of long-shaped wood to make the blade. Carve it with some carpenter tools such as a pushknife. Then, sand the blade smooth. Yo. read more
By: Jimmy Mathews | 2010-01-10 | Recreation & Sports Medieval swords are amazing because they are so true to life. Past kings and knights wore and used their swords and weaponry with pride. A mans sword was often his livelihood and set him apart from his peers. Luckily for us, swords from medieval times are still on display all over... read more
By: Matthew Overstreet | 2009-02-18 | Shopping You’ve just purchased your first functional sword, and you can’t wait to try it out. You engage in swordplay or utilize your sword as a cutting tool with no knowledge whatsoever of sword care. A few months pass, and you suddenly realize that rust has begun to form on the blade. read more
By: Sean Russell | 2007-02-09 | Hobbies Buying the right sword can be a task in itself. There are thousands of online retailers, many different sword manufacturers, and many different types of metals that swords are forged from. If this is your first sword then you should make sure to find the right one that will fit your needs and expectations. When you find a seller you feel comfortable with, then the sword should be of good quality and help to get your sword collection off to a good start. read more
By: Brian & Jeff | 2010-01-24 | Martial Arts Find out about the Bamboo Stick Sword and see if they are right for you at this time. Learn the truth about the Bamboo Stick Sword and make your final decision. read more
By: Nand Lal | 2009-04-13 | Recreation & Leisure Samurai sword history and making The Samurai sword history is a long and colorful one. It spans decades of war in Japan. In fact, the development of the Samurai sword can be segregated according to specific eras in Japanese history. The ancient Samurai sword was made A.D. 900 during the Ken period. They were made of steel and the blades were straight like a regular sword because it was copied from the Chinese sword. The craftsmen at that time were initially Chinese men, but this eventually changed to include the early Japanese craftsmen. From there we go to the oldest period was of A.D. . read more
By: Brian & Jeff | 2010-01-24 | Martial Arts Find out about the O-Ren Ishiis Sword and see if they are right for you at this time. Learn the truth about the O-Ren Ishiis Sword and make your final decision. read more
By: Brian & Jeff | 2010-01-24 | Martial Arts Find out about the Zotachi Katana Sword with Scabbard and see if they are right for you at this time. Learn the truth about the Zotachi Katana Sword with Scabbard and make your final decision. read more
By: Eric Mathews | 2010-01-10 | Recreation & Sports Collectors who want to bring a touch of realism to their display should consider military swords. A military sword collection isnt just beautiful to look at. It provokes a sense of nostalgia and even patriotism when you consider all of those who wore these swords. From the beginning... read more
By: Kasan Groupe | 2010-01-10 | Antiques You may be fancying the idea of owning a samurai sword. It could be cool you think, but you are hesitant because for you it is hard to know a good samurai sword from a bad one. In some ways, it’s pretty easy. Understanding basic sword terminology, the construction, and the history behind swords is the first step for choosing the best sword for you. Just be sure to ask yourself three important questions. read more
By: Jimmy Mathews | 2010-01-10 | Recreation & Sports Lord of the Rings was a landmark movie as were the two sequels. The Lord of the Rings movie series brought to life rich details, interesting characters and unique weaponry. A fantasy lovers dream come true! While you may have already decided that you want to start collecting Lord of the... read more
By: Nick Johnson | 2005-08-18 | Recreation & Leisure It s undeniable that a well placed and mounted samurai sword or samurai sword set looks fantastic and an ads character to any room of the home, but is it worth spending upwards of $650 on such a sword or sword set... read more
By: Todd Alan | 2009-01-26 | Collecting It is great fun to buy swords online. Online shopping is a boon for both buyers and sellers. To buy swords online one makes the product search and then goes through a product catalogue. Clicking around one soon learns how to buy swords online. It is easy to buy swords online and pay for the same. Before starting to buy swords online it is well to know what one is looking for. Some want to buy swords online for a fully operable sword that is ‘battle ready’ while others want it buy swords online to keep the item as a hobby or present it as a gift. Some buy swords online to dis. read more
By: Eric Mathews | 2010-01-10 | Recreation & Sports Elegant Japanese Samurai swords are living artifacts. Widely used as early as the 1400s a well made Samurai sword was the mark of a Japanese warrior. In these modern times these exquisite swords are primarily purchased by collectors and weaponry enthusiasts. Advanced martial artists also use the weapons for training purposes... read more
By: Brian & Jeff | 2010-01-23 | Martial Arts Find out more about the Katana Sword and see if it is right for you at this time. Learn the truth about the Katana Sword and make your final decision. read more
By: Brian & Jeff | 2010-01-24 | Self Defense Find out about the Humongous Violet Fantasy Sword and see if they are right for you at this time. Learn the truth about the Humongous Violet Fantasy Sword and make your final decision. read more
By: Derek Silverman | 2010-01-10 | Collecting Whether you are simply a medieval sword collectors or a re-enactors, please take the time to read the following articles about medieval weapons. read more
By: Article Expert | 2009-02-27 | Clothing Swords in medieval period were developed according to new fighting techniques and it was mainly used for slashing. Sword making was not an easy task in the medieval period and it involved the hard work of various men. read more
By: Article Expert | 2009-02-27 | Shopping A sword is a fine edged weapon and its blade is longer than a dagger. This is also the major difference between a sword and dagger. Medieval period swords were developed according to the fighting techniques prevalent at that era. These swords were mainly used for slashing. Sword making was not an easy task in the medieval period and it involved the hard work of various men. The medieval sword making involved a forger, a person for shaping the blade, a person for finishing the blade, a person for polishing and a person who made the hilt of the sword. In the medieval period, countries like Germa. read more
By: Gen Wright | 2010-01-25 | Collecting Defence is a major preoccupation for any ruler - from the rulers of way back in antiquity to President Obama today. Times of war see resources being drained toward a wasteful expense, as well as major scientific advancements as people try to find out why things happen, and how to mitigate the injuries caused by bad things. read more