Concealable, belt worn sword search

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stitchmegently

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Back in 2003 or 2004, I read in one of the mainstream knife magazines about a particular sword. If I recall correctly, it was made by a company located in Italy, for just under $2000 USD per item.

This sword was unique in the sense that the blade was composed of multiple chevron shaped sections interconnected by a cable-like spine. When there was slack in said spine, it allowed the blade to have gaps open up between the sections, which in turn allowed it to be bent - so as to enable it to be sheathed within a belt designed for such a purpose.

Upon presentation, one was to close a hand-brake shaped control on the grip of the sword, applying tension to the spine; this in turn caused the sections to pull together and take on the shape of a cohesive blade.

Does anyone recall the particulars on this sword?
 
I found that link from this discussion which describes it EXACTLY as you did. Even the exact same words which I found odd. From a brief glance at the article on my iPhone it looked like what you needed. Since I am not able to see the beltsword site on the iphone so I was going off a 5 year old memory.

http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Content-Comments.asp?Bnum=107

"I recently read an article in some handgun magazine about a sword that could be concealed in a belt. The edge/core of the blade was made from flexible steel. On each side, along the spine of the blade, were sections of steel connected together by a cable. When the cable was put under tension by a handbrake-like device in the grip, the sections locked together (much like Ivy's sword from Soul Calibur) and formed a stiffening rib. Regrettably I cannot find the article."
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Someone who is not an ass would have said, "Thank you, but that is not the item I was looking for." Please feel free to do you own google searches in the future.
 
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I remember seeing the link and laughing really hard about it. Think about it, what you have is a sharpened section of bandsaw blade. So, I went into my welding shop, grabed a wrecked blade, and then made my own, gave it a nice tapered point, wrapped the handle in electrical tape, and put an edge on it with my belt sander.

The surprising thing is, I slashed a pumpkin in half with it. It cut a really weird pattern when it happened.

I won't carry it, because it's kind of useless, and if I had to use it in a SD situation, I would have a bigger mess on my hands explaining to the cops why I'm carrying a sword with me.
 
tedwca and TemplarKnight21C,

No, it is not what is described in the original post. I did find that article prior to my own post, and used it as a point of reference for quantifying my own recollections. One could deduce from that, that I did do my own web searches, and came to hear to search a different body of knowledge. You may call me an ass, but I am afraid I am a literate one. You linked to a page of comments on an article about a similar concept as written about by a popular cyberpunk author - which included a comment by someone who appears to have read the same article as I have.

Since you two are convinced that I asked in particular about "the" Belt Sword, which is essentially a single piece of flexible metal; I do have to ask how my description of a sword with moving parts, multiple distinct sections, and assumed a ready state not through material property but deliberate application of force could be confused as such.

I would ask that you take a bit more time in consideration of what was written. The words remain as they were written.
 
This sounds like the sword used by the character Ivy in the Soul Caliber series http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivy_(Soulcalibur)

The weapon in this instance is called a 'Snake Sword' or 'Valentine'.

I can't believe its an actual weapon! :eek:

I know its 'similar' to the chain whip used in chinese martial arts and the Urumi used in the Indian martial art Kalarippayattu. The Urumi is a scary looking weapon...but quite different in construction to 'Snake sword'.

EDIT: Here's a cool image of the said sword...weilded this time by a school girl!

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More here: http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/sit...d-multi-segmented-sword-thank-you/t.40190381/
 
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I explained why I linked to the article I did and while you may be literate, you could use a course in manners. Or, at least internet manners, as it is easy to misconstrue meaning with just the written word.

stitchmegently said:
tedwca and TemplarKnight21C,

No, it is not what is described in the original post. I did find that article prior to my own post, and used it as a point of reference for quantifying my own recollections. One could deduce from that, that I did do my own web searches, and came to hear to search a different body of knowledge. You may call me an ass, but I am afraid I am a literate one. You linked to a page of comments on an article about a similar concept as written about by a popular cyberpunk author - which included a comment by someone who appears to have read the same article as I have.

Since you two are convinced that I asked in particular about "the" Belt Sword, which is essentially a single piece of flexible metal; I do have to ask how my description of a sword with moving parts, multiple distinct sections, and assumed a ready state not through material property but deliberate application of force could be confused as such.

I would ask that you take a bit more time in consideration of what was written. The words remain as they were written.
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okay courtesy and discourtesy aside, have we found anyone who actually makes them? I've been considering making something like that but silly stuff like making composite blades and a new grinder keep getting in the way!!!!
 
tedwca,

At some point you made a conscious decision to take offense to words without insulting quality, and have chosen to remain in such a manner - that's your decision.

You linked first to a movie with mention of a topless drawstroke, which is neither pertinent nor necessarily of interest. Was that appropriate?

You continue to maintain a condescending tone in your assertions that I need a lesson in manners. Please articulate what I wrote was blatantly offensive and\or intended to be such. Alternatively, one could get over it, so to speak. If you were in the compromising mood, it could be said I need a lesson in manners as much as you need a lesson in hardening the f*** up.
 
The article was in Tactical Knives and the sword was made in Spain. Can't remember the issue or the name of the company but I think Mike Janich might have been the author. Or maybe Jerry VanCook.
 
You asked for help, I tried to help. Your comment came across as rude and I called you on it. I really don't care, but I certainly won't go out of my way to help. I mentioned the video because I remembered it being funny. If you read my post you would notice that I was not able to actually view the site.

BTW - you don't seem to be able to let it go either, so let's just agree to disagree.:D Seriously, have a great weekend.

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tedwca,

At some point you made a conscious decision to take offense to words without insulting quality, and have chosen to remain in such a manner - that's your decision.

You linked first to a movie with mention of a topless drawstroke, which is neither pertinent nor necessarily of interest. Was that appropriate?

You continue to maintain a condescending tone in your assertions that I need a lesson in manners. Please articulate what I wrote was blatantly offensive and\or intended to be such. Alternatively, one could get over it, so to speak. If you were in the compromising mood, it could be said I need a lesson in manners as much as you need a lesson in hardening the f*** up.
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so, the strength of the entire sword would depend on one cable, right? i mean - if the cable breaks, your sword is in several pieces, correct? it's almost like it's already broken and then tied together. it's an interesting idea, but i'm not sure i would trust it.
 
It would be a novelty, at best.

I mean, it stems from the realm of fantasy: anime and video games.

And even in the Soul Calibur series, Ivy's weapon is only kept functioning through magic, alchemy, spirit-possession, yadda yadda yadda.
 
tedwca,

I will freely admit that I will continue with this until its concluded. You still have not indicated what was rude in the posting, only reiterating that you have taken offense.

" http://www.beltswords.com/

watch the video of the topless girl closely if they haven't updated it.

Another review of it. http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?p=4741370"

The above does not indicate that you can not access the site in question.


Sidehill Gouger,

Thanks for that bit of info - I'll add that to my continuing search criteria, and in the end I might have to see about getting my magazine stash out of storage or purchasing a back issue.

Thanks!


Others,

This search is on the behalf of a female friend, presently more for discussion and use as an example, rather then an endorsement of the capabilities or potential for such a design.
 
You seem to keep overlooking the part of my second post where I mention that I found it on my iPhone and could not view the Flash site and prefer instead to focus on my later post. To refresh for you...

I found that link from this discussion which describes it EXACTLY as you did. Even the exact same words which I found odd. From a brief glance at the article on my iPhone it looked like what you needed. Since I am not able to see the beltsword site on the iphone so I was going off a 5 year old memory.
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The post I found to be rude is...

That is not it, nor is it similar to what was described.
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Would you say it that way to your sisters or parents? If we were in a bar shooting the breeze I would probably not have even noticed it to be honest, However, in written form it seems insulting since I have no further context to go by. It would appear that TK also found your reply to me slightly insulting from his reply. I could be wrong.:foot:

In my slight irritation I mentioned the polite response would be, "That is not the item I was looking for, thanks for trying."

You have taken it from there as a personal attack on you. It was not, it was a suggestion, perhaps, crudely phrased.

If you are still interested in carrying this on let's go to email. No sense in mucking the thread up anymore than it is already.

Just out of curiosity, is your friend interested in it for cosplay, or just interested in exotic weapons in general?
 
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You know what someone needs to make, an extendable sword (like an extendable baton). Kind of like the sword Sulu used in that new Startrek movie!
 
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