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Thread: Best and easiest way to sharpen very dull katana?

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    I got pie!!! Ammok's Avatar
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    Got to agree with you there, sh*t laws alright. Thats legalised theft. I take it you and your old man don't get along then?

    I charge my son a fair rent, he pays me a pitance and I feed an endless bottomless pit. Luckily he has a gf and is now learning to cook, so i am begining to put a bit more weight on now.

    personally, although I don't see much of him, it is good to still have him at home, one day he will marry and leave, and then the house will become still and quiet, like a tomb.
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    Ok, back on subject.

    If you found a brand new katana, why sharpen it? Especially if you're gonna use it while sword fighting your friends. Not a very smart idea. Especially since, even though the edge is dull, the tip is not.

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    Don't sharpen it for the sake of doing so. If you use that katana for show, then just polish it and hang it on the wall. Don't tell me you're gonna use it for sword fighting or other horrible things. Anyway, I think you need to get a permit for that thing, right? Better do all the legal stuff first or you'll get into serious trouble. Better safe than sorry!
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    Imperion, you crack me up

    Cbh: Most edged 'weapons' at a certain length require a permit if in public and removed from a protective case (this includes scabbards) and have to meet certain criteria (for instance, an object may be blunt, but is still considered a 'deadly weapon' if it has a thrusting point) at which point some states offer training courses and safety certification courses, others do not, which means you are 'out of luck'

    As for 'using' it, there are several 'live steel' re-enactment groupds, and several 'simulated' re-enactment groups.

    A good example of simulated re-enactment groups would be the SCA or Society for Creative Anachronism. Another example of a 'live-steel' re-enactment group would be "Dragon's Own" based loosely in Alberta, Canada. Since its a dying skill, many take to antiquity to learn it as a trait for showmanship or ceremony.

    Call it reminiscense.
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    But is it dangerous if someone (crazy) takes the sword and hacks people up? In my country, households can only have kitchen knives. Fighting swords and knives are literally banned! Only collectable weapons are allowed here! Those 'weapons' are harmless because they are just life-like models.

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    Collectable weapons Only! "GOT IT"

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    I wonder if Harriers are classified as collectible weapons at this point
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    Go for the sea Harrier....... Uk OK it'll be a few more million
    but they are s0000000000 much stronger

    Or perhaps Sir would prefer a Tornado GR4...... Oooooh do you sir ..........Do You ????? Suits J00 Sir

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    even better!!

    F-35 0Wn$ j00!

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    Wanna buy a Blackbird??

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    unfortunately those are only used for reconnaissance.

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    B-2 Spirit Baby, all the way!

    I WANT one of these.

    Dunno why, I just love flying-wing designs
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    After going off court twice Using sharp sword on eachother is not a big concern. We both got a home made mesh armor. But usually we block eachother's strike. By abvout 95% and 5% goes to the mesh. So no worries.

    In NYC NY We are not allowed to have many variety of weapons.
    Pretty sure we cant have a aircraft in our home down here.

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    Originally posted by ATI RADEON 8500
    After going off court twice Using sharp sword on eachother is not a big concern. We both got a home made mesh armor. But usually we block eachother's strike. By abvout 95% and 5% goes to the mesh. So no worries.
    In NYC NY We are not allowed to have many variety of weapons.
    Pretty sure we cant have a aircraft in our home down here.
    What you guys do in your own home is a kinda

    The idea of home made aromur is worse............... From a Bye standers point of view............. Um but if you do it a lot . You should know what sheilds & what dont........

    What is my point?.................... Umm it just aint my point........

    Still .................... Ummmmmmm Enjoy guys

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    Personally, I think this is the best modern weapon of all time:



    The JSF may be able to hover, be 67% cheaper and do other stupid whatnot, but this is the ruler of the roost.

    Would like to collect it instead of a stupid katana sword... lol... $250 million collectible....

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