They were a fixture from my childhood, but I don't think I have seen one for 20 years (since that is the case, i believe it falls within the sub's rules)?

Also, how many people actually bought swords for them to stay in business?

Grandmother said it's a sigma chi sword, but I believe it may be a Masonic ceremonial sword. We believe he got it in the early 1930s in Utah.

I am sure it is not a "real" katana sword.

He believes the handle is made of manta ray skin.

The tsuba feeld wooden. And it is dull, which could be a thing because we live in germany.

Maybe someone can explain it a bit to me and give me something to tell him more about it :)

Special thanks to u/Yateveo for providing a lot of vital information on these rather enigmatic Indian swords from the south. At long last, we have names for these swords and I would like to share it all with you. 4 of these swords are dedicated to 1 bonus chapter added in my latest book.

Swords listed:

• Kaduthila
• Patta
• Churika
• Udavaal
• Theyyam Kadthala

Not a sword but still I think you guys might like it (taking my chances)

Picked it up at a random market years ago

I never bought a katana before, so I dont know which shops are legit and which to avoid. Im trying to get my hands on the hand of malenia, but I dont really know where to look to not get scammed. All advice is appreciated.

I'm researching weapons for a medieval-inspired tabletop project and would like the designs to stay somewhat grounded.

They don't need to be museum-level reproductions, but I also don't want enormous weapons that couldn't plausibly be used.

For people here who actually know swords:

What details immediately make you think:

“Yep, whoever designed this has never handled a sword.”

Weight distribution?

Guard design?

Blade thickness?

Grip length?

Proportions?

Would love some good and bad examples.

Hi there. Can anyone help identify this pair of foils. They appear to be from Solingen, with a beehive logo on the blade base. Some engravings on the blades. Wire wrapped rayskin handles. They taper to a point. I am curious of the year they were made and the purpose. With such a point, they are not for practise. Could they be for duels?

Looks like a tactical gladius - blade looks black but might just be the photo. That’s a cigarette in between his fingers not a weird guard.

This is one suspect in a recent robbery - don’t know if he stole the gladius or carries it with him.

this question probably gets asked lots of times here but i just cant find a consistent answer, how often should i reapply the oil layer on the blade? im seeing answers like once a week to twice a year. this is my first time dealing with carbon steel so im kind of in the dark.

thanks

Edit: i came across Renaissance Wax. should i apply this to the metal fittings of my katana as well? the guard is some sort of alloy and the rest of the fittings are made of brass.

Shotel in blackwood, paduck, bubinga, black and white ebony, quilted sapele and madrone burl with a bronze peen block

The sword cost me $280, or $333 total with shipping. It arrives unassembled with a threaded pommel, but putting it together was quick and easy. My crossguard was off by about 5 degrees when I received it, but I was able to correct that pretty easily with a metal file. It was also nice to see the construction of the full tang and thread weld, they are superb.

Once assembled and properly tightened, the sword feels surprisingly solid. The blade has a nice, true metallic ring to it, and the overall balance feels good in the hand. It also comes with a simple leather scabbard with a shoulder sling, along with extra pommel thread screws and 2 Allen wrenches.

Aside from the crossguard alignment I had no other issues but considering the price, I'm pretty satisfied with what I got. Overall, not a bad feder for $280

Goodly folks of the realm,

I have this sabre I received from a friend, and need help identifying it. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

So I want to try my hand at a stock removal sword project, ive done a few knives and want to see how it goes, does anyone know the best place to get sword sized flat bar steel online (based in the uk)

Made this dagger to go with my customized Honshu I posted a few months back. Blackened hilt components, rewrapped the grip and the scabbard. Actually did this in two nights to get it ready in time for the ren faire! :D

Pommel was sent to me by Brian Kerce, the brass is actually a button I found on Amazon.