Any knife/sword collectors?

[Austin@STM]

Seems like the right thread to ask in. Anyone know what this is for, or how it works?



It looks like you could do something really stupid with it.

[Ghey]

Looks like a novelty piece based on some sort of grappling tool.

[bluemax_1]

Yep, it's just a novelty display piece made by Master Cutlery IIRC. It's made to look cool, not to actually be used for anything.


Max

[i3igpete]

i have a tactical tomahawk that i keep in my car. never know when you're gonna need it.

[jba3]

LOL, I have a ton. Armor, too.



I've got 3 more suits, a custom 16th century suit being made that should be done by mid-Jan 2011, I've got a repro samurai armor, and some generic plate armor from when I used to do heavy weapons fighting in my pre-car days.


Misc european

Misc european

Daisho sets and the Sword of Onimusha (PS game)

Japanese swords

WV security system; full tang, carbon steel, razor sharp, and seen action in actual cutting.

The pics are a bit old, I've bought 7 or 8 more since these were taken.
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Your pic looks like a standard cavalry style saber. The tip is interesting, with the double-edge. That would be used for thrusting, while the front blade used for slashing from horseback (hence the curvature).

Not sure about authenticity, my rough guess would be that it is functional due to the nut on the bottom; looks like it is threaded to the blade through the pommel. Decorative swords will just go halfway (or less) into the handle, and are quite deadly - when the blade flies out of the handle. Very hard to see in the pics, but I don't see any nicks or signs of contact, so it probably wasn't used, or was very lightly used. The blade will get tiny bits of damage and markings from contact with other blades, metal buttons, bones, etc, when it's used.

Hope that helps.

[Ghey]

I can't tell, is the tip double sharpened or is that a false edge on the back side?

[Bob]

Seems like the right thread to ask in. Anyone know what this is for, or how it works?





It looks like you could do something really stupid with it.

Made by Master Cutlery. It falls under "Fantasy Knives". Comes with a spider web shaped magnetic base and sells for $48. Designed to be held by the handle on top, and yes..... you could most likely do some real damage with it! They also make one that resembles a scorpion.

[Austin@STM]

do the blades move with the handle? or are they in a fixed position?

[Bob]

do the blades move with the handle? or are they in a fixed position?

Never physically seen one, but I'm fairly certain the blades are fixed. The descriptions I've read on these don't say anything about the blades moving.

[Ghey]

I finally have this how I want it. It took me about an hour with DMT diafolds to get the edge how it should be from the factory.