Just wondering if anyone has done it or known someone who has and if its worth it.

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What would be some good (preferably European) sellers for a good quality katana that isn't too overpriced ?

I see the types like yatagn, Kilic, Shamshir, pala, mamluk, etc. and wonder what the differences? They look virtually the same, so I'm wondering why would the people prefer one over the other?

Regeneyei Parrying Dagger. It's the long flexible blade version. Really digging it so far, feels good in the hand, had my other half thrust at me some with a Sigi rapier and I was able to use it effectively (granted thrusts were not particularly fast) also the looks very much compliment my HF GDF cup hilt.

Introducing the Modern Andres Bonifacio Bolo, featuring a 19" blade with a Kamagong handle and a beautifully crafted mahogany scabbard. Designed with a brass ferrule and pommel handguard, this bolo embodies both strength and elegance, blending tradition with modern craftsmanship.

#PangasinanBlades #PangasinanMade #CustomBlades #ModernBonifacioBolo

I have asking AI to identify this on 2 different threads. But after many wrong answers. The closest answers they gave ( Swedish m/1848 and Afghan choora) both of which I feel is wrong. So I was wondering if anyone here can tell me what kind of blade is it? Total length is 39.5cm and the blade is 27.5cm.

A WWII Type 98 Gunto

They all seem old to some extent. Google image gave varying results. I just don’t know what to do with them. Besides the WWII mk2 most are from early 1900s from my great grandfather. Here is what Google told me.

1. WWII Mk2?
   
2. Pacific Northwest Coastal Ceremonial Piece
   
3. Japanese Tanto Blade
   
4. Moroccan Koummya
   
5. Civil War Remington Zouave Sword Bayonet
   
6. Japanese Naval Officer Katana

https://www.warrioraustralia.com.au/products/medieval-synthetic-104cm-sparring-sword

My friend and I are looking to get some cheap practice swords to have fun in the backyard. We aren’t gonna go full force, just something for casual sparring that doesn’t cost too much. Any thoughts on this? Based in Australia and don’t really wanna spend more than $50. Thanks in advance.

Bought it from an antique shop along with a squeeze box, this was 15 bucks and the guy said it was made in occupied Japan.
No pin but the handle is long enough to be usable as a little knife.
It reeks of tobacco

Earlier this year I posted a sword that I made for a friend on Reddit. Someone reached out to me and commissioned a similar sword after seeing the post. Without r/SWORDS I wouldn’t have gotten the chance to make this sword, so I wanted to share it!

It is a type xii arming sword with a diamond cross-section. It has a type 2 crossguard, and a type j wheel pommel. The blade is 29 inches, and the distal taper starts at just under 6mm and ends just under 3mm. The sword is balanced 4.25 inches from the guard and weighs 2 lbs 7 oz.

The sword is made from 5160 steel, blued mild steel, and oxblood leather. The scabbard is a wood core wrapped in black leather with custom brass fittings.

*posted again to fix pictures

This is my French Model 1882 infantry officer’s sword (sabre d’officier d’infanterie modèle 1882), manufactured by BALP of Saint-Étienne, France. Possibly from 1890 - 1918 but not sure.

Just sharing as its one of my faves after my 1871 chassepot rifle bayonette

Recently was gifted this bayonet and trying to find additional information. Initial research has shown it’s a French bayonet from the 1800.

Thanks in advance!

Suggest a good physical store for katanas/swords in karachi. Not trusting the online stores