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Archive for January, 2010
Weapons Of The Ninja
The Ninja had a variety of weapons at their disposal. They can include everything from throwing knives and stars, to nun chucks and to a full three blade sword sets.
Because the Ninja had so many weapons that were made famous through history and the movies, it is not surprising that they have become collectors items. It is not difficult to become interested in wanting to collect some of these ninja weapons for sale.
The Qualities Of Handmade Samurai Swords
The country of Japan has been making quality blades for many years. Their handmade Samurai swords and other weapons can be works of art.
These swords were usually very sharp and had two handed handles, and it had full tang blades that added strength to the weapon. These weapons are an appreciative addition to any ones collections.
The Usefulness Of Collectible MTech Knives
A number of MTech knives are designed as rescue knives used with such groups as fire departments and swat teams. They usually include a few extra features than a standard pocket knife.
Some of the collectible MTech knives available include such features such as a special blade for cutting seat belts, and an ability to use it to break a window if necessary. It would be a useful tool/weapon to have available in your glove compartment.
Types Of Jungle Survivor Knives
Survivor knives come in a variety of styles from a small folding knife to a large machete type knife. Some of the jungle survivor knives used by the military, included knives that came with extra tools.
These were used to assist in the survival during their stays in the jungles. Some of the items included hollow handles for such things as matches or needles and thread, and often included a compass. They even contained a knife sharpening stone to keep the knife sharp.
Collectible Knives And Swords
There are many different types of collectible knives and swords, from ancient weapons to medieval and fantasy to war time weapons. If you happen to be interested in medieval weapons for your collection, there are many to choose from.
One of the collectible medieval weapons was the two handed chopper sword. They often were very strong full tang weapons of stainless steel enclosed in a leather sheath.
Finding That Quality Collectible Pirate Sword
Many people enjoy collecting knives, swords, and other weapons as a hobby. There are many different types and styles to choose from.
One of the different types is a quality collectible pirate sword. They were usually built fairly heavy duty, and often had a small shield to protect the hand.
One Of Many German Weapons
During our war with Germany, the Nazi’s produced, displayed, and used a variety of different weapons. One such weapon was used by the German paratroopers.
The Nazi paratroopers knife was a type of folding knife that was about 6 to 8 inches long and sometimes had emblems or engraving on the blade or handle. They proved to be a very formidable tool and weapon.
What You Need For Specialty Throwing Knives
When learning how to properly throw a knife at a target, there are several things you need to concentrate on to be successful. The first thing to consider is the grip. You can choose to throw by the handle or by the blade. Each of them requiring a different grip.
The second thing to consider is learning the proper stance to take when using specialty throwing knives. You need to have your feet, arms, and body in the correct position. The last issue is the throwing of the knife. If you study the principles and devote some time to practice, you can become an accomplished knife thrower.
Different Looks For The Collectible Kukri Knives
It is fairly easy to distinguish the features of a Kukri knife. They all have a forward curve to the blade which is different than the traditional straight blade.
There can be a difference in the styles of the Kukri knives. Some of them are designed to be very rugged and used for chopping and some of the collectible Kukri knives are made to be more fancy and appealing.
What Are Katanas?
In the world of swords and knives, there is an entire host of different options. Whether you’re purchasing for yourself or a fellow knife enthusiast, you should consider the storied and culturally significant katana. A katana is basically a Japanese sword that is sometimes simply called a samurai sword. The blade itself is moderately curved, while the more drastically curved styles are known as tachis.
Collectible Japanese katana swords usually have a blade length of greater than 60 cm. While the phrase katana is very generic, it is often erroneously applied to any Japanese sword. A sword purist will recognize that a katana has a curved, single-edged, and slender blade. The guard is typically squared or circular. Also, the grip will often be long enough that it can be yielded with both hands. The sharpness of the blade and its impressive cutting ability have combined to elevate the sword to an almost mythical status.