Favorite Sword Design ?

bigfifty · Post by **bigfifty** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 7:31 pm

Swords. I love them all. But as in everything I love one just a tiny bit more. And that would be the....Yataghan or however others spell it. Made of Wootz. Am not an authority on sword history so I do not know that much about its developement and evolution. Though Manfred Sachse, in his book, "Damascus Steel" identifies as being of Turkish-Caucasian origin. But the curve and sweep of its blade show such class, that I love it. Have never owned one, maybe never will. But its my favorite. A close second would be the 'Viking' style. Because this is my Heritage. Third ( I can have as many as I want ) would be the classic Cutlass.---- Arrrrrr. Matey Harrrrr. ( Pirate talk ). Again, classy looks wins me over. Fourth; would be the Japanese style. Could go on, but I'll let you get a word in. Take good care, Bigfifty.

spindizzy · Post by **spindizzy** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 1:05 am

Actually my favourite sword design is the straight 19th Century European military sabre.

stepdaddy · Post by **stepdaddy** » Fri Aug 27, 2004 8:06 pm

I'm partial to the straight shorter 33-35" Tanto Ninja style sword.

SD

BleedingMisanthropica · Sun Aug 29, 2004 12:33 pm

I'm a Katana fan myself. Guess the avitar says it all.
It's not Japanese, but I've got a Marto that just gives me chills every time I hold it. Of all the blades in my collection, at the point of purchase I had waited longer to possess it than any other aquisition.

catavengercaptain · Post by **catavengercaptain** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 11:31 pm

I don't know I guess thats why I keep buying them

but I would favor a shorter straight sword something like the Roman gladius however just a bit longer.

spindizzy · Post by **spindizzy** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 11:49 pm

Personally I can't stand heavier swords. The Roman gladius is very heavy for its size. Guess it's something to do with my fencing upbringing.

grabassticgreg · Post by **grabassticgreg** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 10:30 pm

A fairly customized katana style, carried with the edge down. Large brass cup-style guard, leather-wrapped grip. If I can get the pics up, I'd be glad to show it.
All based on an anime series!!!

G.

grabassticgreg · Post by **grabassticgreg** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 10:57 pm

Oh, yeah, her name is Daisy.

BleedingMisanthropica · Thu Feb 03, 2005 1:30 am

Pics! Pics!

Razor_54 · Post by **Razor_54** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 4:20 pm

Being a student of Iaido (Hoki_Ryu) i also prefer the Katana. Nothing else has the cutting power.

grabassticgreg · Post by **grabassticgreg** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 10:40 pm

Still trying to get pics; I have a fellow in Japan that will be interested in seeing it also!

G.

butch · Post by **butch** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 1:05 am

I'm a Katana fan myself.

Me too, especialy the carved dragon style handle

DaWulf · Post by **DaWulf** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 1:23 am

I'm more into the European style swords, especially the rapier (from my fencing past also, lol...). So much so that since I have to use a cane now mine is a 30" rapier sword-cane. I just have to avoid airports and government buildings. LOL

BleedingMisanthropica · Thu Feb 24, 2005 12:29 pm

butch wrote:
I'm a Katana fan myself.
Me too, especialy the carved dragon style handle

Sweet! Here's the other end of the Marto Martespa I posted above:

butch · Post by **butch** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 5:19 pm

Yep! thats what Im talking about

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