Swords

I'll buy one! But how about an 18 incher.

 

I'd take one too

 

I will buy two swamp swords!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally, I will have the ultimate swords for my double swords style.

Happy Happy Joy Joy

Darkjedi - May the Force be with you.

 

An 18" blade sounds good to me. I'll take one.

 

I am very interested! I recall various dimensions/designs being discussed. Was a consensus reached on what most folks wanted?
Stay Safe,
Clyde

 

Yep, count me IN

 

I'm in too.

 

I'm in.

 

Sword! What's this about a sword??? Is it going to be
a simple Wakazashi style sword with about a 20" blade??? Please say it's true.

 

I am in! Everyone needs a sword laying around the house.

 

There was a debate on style and a better one on length- although a lonely skunk appears to be pushing for a Roman board sword. (20 inch Idaho! ) No solid final design was agreed on.. yet. If any indication, the 2 styles that Busse has made so far have been Americanized Wakazashis. (why mess with what works?) I almost have my hands on a copy of Eric's high school yearbook- so this wish may come true folks!

I am stubbornly sticking to a 18" to 20-" Black crinkle coated Wakazashi style sword. Intergal gaurd with a 9" Resprene C handle.
Sheath would by cordura with kydex insert with eyelets for mutiple carry options.

Perhaps we need to establish a poll?

 

Poll established and FIRST vote received

 

Sounds like a good start to me!

I snipped the following from another froum but it may articulate desirable features for a short sword meant primarily as CQC weapon and not as a brush cutter.
Stay Safe,
Clyde

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Short sword length and relatively narrow and light blade so that it is wicked fast and maneuverable in the hand.

The point in line with the long axis of the weapon so that thrusting is accurate and effortless.

Enough of a curve or recurve to the primary edge so that it bites into the target really well, thus maximizing slashing ability despite the narrow, light blade.

Blade distal tapered with either a convex or a convex-edged hollow ground blade profile.

Sharpened swedge for backcutting.

A guard that protects the hand.

A handle that curves down a little to aid in retention during high speed directional changes and also to facilitate both coming to point and slashing.

 

I'm in...but my only change would be for a cord-wrapped option (ala Strider-style)

 

No gladiator sword?! Dang Skunk, I thought you wanted to be called Skunkis Maximus from now on..... Now I have to put away all the "Life of Bryan" quotes.

Glad that we may finally agree on a design- I knew you would give in eventualy.

 

ok...so the claymore is out????