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Panzer_God

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BaronXS said:
I don't understand why people buy swords. It has no real practical use in today's world.
They're only useless if you don't have a weapon permit. I am legally allowed to carry around my sword.
 

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Panzer_God said:
BaronXS said:
I don't understand why people buy swords. It has no real practical use in today's world.
They're only useless if you don't have a weapon permit. I am legally allowed to carry around my sword.
Where the hell do you live that you can legally carry around a sword? And not only under what circumstances do they grant you this privilege? Do you have to show the permit office that you're on a sacred quest to kill the 6-fingered man? Or do you have some sort of Highlander exemption? I mean I've heard of carrying a sidearm, and I thought that was ridiculous, but an actual sword permit. I think my brain just said "Fuck This!" and left the room!
 

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Dirty Apple said:
Yeah, I'm no expert, but I was under the impression that battle quality swords were worth THOUSANDS (note the plural) of dollars. If it doesn't have that kind of pricetag it's basically melted down rebar poored into a mold. I wait to be corrected.
Definitely. I used to do Iaido (traditional Japanese swordsmanship), and you couldn't get into the class without a real sword of weapon quality. Mine was $1250, imported from a sword-maker in Japan. There were guys in that class that went NUTS with what they brought, tho. One guy had a sword that was $12,000. Thing was when you held it, you could DEFINITELY feel a difference.
Christ $12000? What do you reckon it was made out of?

-Joe
 

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Dirty Apple said:
Panzer_God said:
BaronXS said:
I don't understand why people buy swords. It has no real practical use in today's world.
They're only useless if you don't have a weapon permit. I am legally allowed to carry around my sword.
Where the hell do you live that you can legally carry around a sword? And not only under what circumstances do they grant you this privilege? Do you have to show the permit office that you're on a sacred quest to kill the 6-fingered man? Or do you have some sort of Highlander exemption? I mean I've heard of carrying a sidearm, and I thought that was ridiculous, but an actual sword permit. I think my brain just said "Fuck This!" and left the room!
I have one. I actually sometimes walk around with my cane, hoping someone tries to mug me. So I can push a button have an awesome, ninja sword fight with them.
 

SsilverR

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no katana you'll get from chinatown is the real deal .. my sword is from my first dan graduation in aikido 2 years ago before i quit it for vale tudo .. it's worth over £800 and is as real as it gets

although i think the katana is great i prefer knives and western swords .. if you're going to get a sword there are 2 things you have to do
1. alot of research to make sure you're not getting ripped off and what you're getting is the real deal

2. look up reputable sellers and ask your local police department about the laws of sword keeping and transporting in your area
 

Blow_Pop

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BaronXS said:
I don't understand why people buy swords. It has no real practical use in today's world.
Because some of us like to do renaissance faire and some of us like to sword fight. Its a hobby. Just like people owning guns......doesn't matter if you use it or display it, its something you like

Now for the OP http://www.firebloodarms.com best bloody selection ever and they will ship at least in the US and Canada. I buy all my weaponry there and if you'd like I can send you my gallery of my collection that I have so far.
 

Panzer_God

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Dirty Apple said:
Panzer_God said:
BaronXS said:
I don't understand why people buy swords. It has no real practical use in today's world.
They're only useless if you don't have a weapon permit. I am legally allowed to carry around my sword.
Where the hell do you live that you can legally carry around a sword? And not only under what circumstances do they grant you this privilege? Do you have to show the permit office that you're on a sacred quest to kill the 6-fingered man? Or do you have some sort of Highlander exemption? I mean I've heard of carrying a sidearm, and I thought that was ridiculous, but an actual sword permit. I think my brain just said "Fuck This!" and left the room!
God bless America! It's a normal carry permit which allows the carrying of WEAPONS and firearms. Swords are classified as weapons. Ta-Da!!
 

BaronXS

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aprilmarie said:
BaronXS said:
I don't understand why people buy swords. It has no real practical use in today's world.
Because some of us like to do renaissance faire and some of us like to sword fight. Its a hobby. Just like people owning guns......doesn't matter if you use it or display it, its something you like

Now for the OP http://www.firebloodarms.com best bloody selection ever and they will ship at least in the US and Canada. I buy all my weaponry there and if you'd like I can send you my gallery of my collection that I have so far.
THIS is a good argument. Well played.
 

Radeonx

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Panzer_God said:
Dirty Apple said:
Panzer_God said:
BaronXS said:
I don't understand why people buy swords. It has no real practical use in today's world.
They're only useless if you don't have a weapon permit. I am legally allowed to carry around my sword.
Where the hell do you live that you can legally carry around a sword? And not only under what circumstances do they grant you this privilege? Do you have to show the permit office that you're on a sacred quest to kill the 6-fingered man? Or do you have some sort of Highlander exemption? I mean I've heard of carrying a sidearm, and I thought that was ridiculous, but an actual sword permit. I think my brain just said "Fuck This!" and left the room!
God bless America! It's a normal carry permit which allows the carrying of WEAPONS and firearms. Swords are classified as weapons. Ta-Da!!
*Starts chanting "USA! USA!" in a blind act of patriotism* Off-topic: I need to find you. We will have an awesome ninja battle that shatters the minds of ninjas everywhere.
 

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Radeonx said:
Panzer_God said:
Dirty Apple said:
Panzer_God said:
BaronXS said:
I don't understand why people buy swords. It has no real practical use in today's world.
They're only useless if you don't have a weapon permit. I am legally allowed to carry around my sword.
Where the hell do you live that you can legally carry around a sword? And not only under what circumstances do they grant you this privilege? Do you have to show the permit office that you're on a sacred quest to kill the 6-fingered man? Or do you have some sort of Highlander exemption? I mean I've heard of carrying a sidearm, and I thought that was ridiculous, but an actual sword permit. I think my brain just said "Fuck This!" and left the room!
God bless America! It's a normal carry permit which allows the carrying of WEAPONS and firearms. Swords are classified as weapons. Ta-Da!!
*Starts chanting "USA! USA!" in a blind act of patriotism* Off-topic: I need to find you. We will have an awesome ninja battle that shatters the minds of ninjas everywhere.
Except it would only last the fifteen seconds it would take for me to hit you with a car before I could stab you.
 

Guitarmasterx7

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eh, don't buy one from a shop as you'll get a 20 dollar sword for 50-60 dollars. I believe there's a site called "trueswords.com" which sells pretty much anything capable of injuring yourself and others for their ACTUAL retail price instead of what you would get in shops.
...Is that considered advertising if it's advice relating to the post? I don't want to get banned or anything.
 

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BaronXS said:
I don't understand why people buy swords. It has no real practical use in today's world.
Obviously you don't live in feudal japan
 

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Assassin Xaero said:
I'm going to San Fransisco at the end of the month on vacation and my mom said that we have to go to China Town, so I was thinking of buying a sword there... Anyone know how much I should save up to get a decent one?
I live near San francisco, chinatown doesn't have swords. At least from what I've seen
 

Blow_Pop

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BaronXS said:
aprilmarie said:
BaronXS said:
I don't understand why people buy swords. It has no real practical use in today's world.
Because some of us like to do renaissance faire and some of us like to sword fight. Its a hobby. Just like people owning guns......doesn't matter if you use it or display it, its something you like

Now for the OP http://www.firebloodarms.com best bloody selection ever and they will ship at least in the US and Canada. I buy all my weaponry there and if you'd like I can send you my gallery of my collection that I have so far.
THIS is a good argument. Well played.
Thanks. I was going off of expirience :)
 

Marv21

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Swords aren't practical nowadays but I think you should instead get that spetznez knife that fires the blade....now that shit is what I call practical!

aprilmarie said:
BaronXS said:
I don't understand why people buy swords. It has no real practical use in today's world.
Because some of us like to do renaissance faire and some of us like to sword fight. Its a hobby. Just like people owning guns......doesn't matter if you use it or display it, its something you like

Now for the OP http://www.firebloodarms.com best bloody selection ever and they will ship at least in the US and Canada. I buy all my weaponry there and if you'd like I can send you my gallery of my collection that I have so far.
Nothing says "fuck you!" like getting slain by the Witch-king's replica sword....I need me one of those...and his gaint flail too...guna kill me some rohirim!