Keep cheap Swords or destroy?

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I have been getting some real nice swords from HI.

Should I keep or destroy two cheap made in India US Cavalry Sabres? Gifts and no marks except "India" printed on blade. Two show japanese katana's that look pretty, but must be fake. No markings at all.
 
I would use them as throwers until they break, and then continue to use the blades as throwers. . . long Pointy steel makes for good throwing
 
Actually that's a really bad idea.

Cheap wallhangers are incredibly dangerous.
While throwing a knife has little chance of the knife bouncing all the way back to the thrower, a sword-length blade can snap/shatter, sending pieces in various, unpredictable directions.

Personally, I made knives from my wallhangers. They aren't great, but the steel can probably be reheat-treated to form a functional blade.

If you wish to dispose of them, cut them down with a hacksaw into at least 3 pieces each. Otherwise, come garbage day, neighborhood kids might take interest and severe injuries could result. I also suggest filing any sharp edges back, get them nice and blunt.
 
Well, you could cut them down and grind off the edge and tip, and make them smooth all around for sword swallowing.
 
JohnnyMayhem said:
But.... it works in the movies. :D
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Actually there is a technique for throwing a sword and it does work under some conditions. I would leave them as wall hangers and make a display around them. I certainly would not make anything from them.
 
Low quality Wall hangers should not be thrown, and you should not be throwing even good quality swords at hard targets that's just plain stupid and irresponsible.

I would make a display in the garage or something. If you really want to throw them then you might consider cutting them down but even so the metal and heat treating is questionable so don't expect a lot from them.
 
I'd do an advanced search of completed auctions on eBAY and see what similar swords have sold for and then try to sell them for that price or more.
 
branned said:
I have been getting some real nice swords from HI.

Should I keep or destroy two cheap made in India US Cavalry Sabres? Gifts and no marks except "India" printed on blade. Two show japanese katana's that look pretty, but must be fake. No markings at all.
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Wow, this thread went to stupid quick.

Anyway, I never throw any blades away. Use them to practise sharpening. Break out the hacksaw or grinder and practise cutting blanks. Use them for garden stakes. Use them to pick up litter. Etc., etc., etc. Recycle my friend. :thumbup:
 
Rotate the sword????..


Swords are long, do you rotate spears when you throw them...?


Hmmmmmmm
 
I'll second the suggestion of unloading them on ebay. Alternately since they are wall hanger type pieces you might hang them on a wall somewhere, so people will mess with them and leave your newly acquired nice pieces alone.
 
Here are some ideas...

I'll shoot them with various firearms and film it for you...

I'll smash them with my swords until the inferior sword breaks or bends...yes and film it

Suit up with safety gear and get to some torture tests...or I'll do it for you, and film it to failure!
 
If you know anyone that wouldn't mind owning wallhangers, why not give 'em away? That's what I did with ones I had from my slightly less discerning sword-collecting days. :D
 
not joking... I love destructive testing and don't care about warranties except the ones I issue for the blades I build...:)
 
I would recommend either sawing them into pieces and disposing safely of them or reselling them on ebay. Life is too short to have crappy swords. ;)
 
Please, please do not throw them. I find it ridiculous that someone would promote dangerous use of swords / knives on this board to others.

440 is brittle and snaps, this is FACT. There is no argument here, its that simple.

Rat, i understand someone stepped on your e.peen and now you have to defend it to the death at all costs, but please do not defend your massive virtual monster sized e.peen at the expense of someones health and safety.
 
Contact a playwrite, they sometimes need a prop knife or sword for plays in the theater.
 
Bufford said:
Contact a playwrite, they sometimes need a prop knife or sword for plays in the theater.
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I would advise against this, as actors know little and would end up clanging them together in mock battles, which could lead to breakage and injuries.
 
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