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post #46 of 84
2/2/07 at 11:37pm
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Originally Posted by redshifter View Post
yup. especially when they make the same post as you did.
Nah, I read the original post, so it doesn't count.

Wow, didn't realize there were so many parts of a katana:

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post #47 of 84
2/2/07 at 11:41pm
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Originally Posted by Bonta View Post
the one that you know you hold and say "Thundercats HOOOOOOOO!!!!" and it gets longer or something.


Whatever floats your boat!
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post #48 of 84
2/2/07 at 11:41pm
The two handed bastard sword!!!
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post #49 of 84
2/3/07 at 12:03am
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Originally Posted by Azure View Post
Wow, didn't realize there were so many parts of a katana:
Wow! The Japanese have 6 words for "pointy end" and 7 words for "handle"
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post #50 of 84
2/3/07 at 12:05am
I'll go with Excalibar! (If I spelled it right.)
Just gotta get it out of that rock.
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post #51 of 84
2/3/07 at 12:23am
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Originally Posted by redshifter View Post
probably the roman 1st century pompeii sword:

it's what built the roman empire.
I also agree, the gladius had the most impact in terms of helping decide who ruled what and where. I don't think it's that impressive in and of itself, but it was put to good use. They were using it far before 100AD too.

Funny how they were using a Roman gladius in Troy. Amazing the Trojans could see into the future like that.
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post #52 of 84
2/3/07 at 12:29am
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Originally Posted by lmilhan View Post
I'm going to have to say any sword created by Hattori Hanzo, in particular, 'The Bride'.
Legend says that it is sharp enough to cut even God.

Actually, I am going to change my vote to the 'Master Sword'.




Yep, I'm right. Lock the thread, that one is the clear and obvious winner. The one blade to rule them all. Thanks for playing.
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post #53 of 84
2/3/07 at 12:29am
Devastating or not, generally speaking, when you see a cranky looking chinese guy carrying a couple of these on both hands, you don't get too close to him

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post #54 of 84
2/3/07 at 12:32am
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post #55 of 84
2/3/07 at 12:45am
Check out this interesting video, a katana vs. a rain of bullets coming from a really heavy duty machine gun (140mm). I can´t understand a word except the american guy and the "5m" distance between the weapons, but the images speak for themselves anyway.

Before you watch the video, try to guess how many bullets do you think would be needed from such a weapon to break the katana. A hint: it´s really > 1...

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/387859...riginal_sword/
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post #56 of 84
2/3/07 at 12:58am
my sog knife can do that little trick too. Bigger caliber, lower velocity, easier cut.
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post #57 of 84
2/3/07 at 1:07am
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Originally Posted by Bonta View Post
I'm pretty sure that the most devastating sword is the one that you know you hold and say "Thundercats HOOOOOOOO!!!!" and it gets longer or something.

But then again what do I know?
....

On another note your avatar rocks.
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post #58 of 84
2/3/07 at 1:08am
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Originally Posted by redshifter View Post
actually ford had very bad diarreah, so the long swordfight scene was scrapped.

the only one who didn't get food poisoning on the tunesian set of "indy" was speilberg, who had brought his own cans of spaghetti-os.
No kidding? I obviously heard something totally different... interesting all the same!

Mrvile - at least post someone with the respectable FX version from Master Replicas!





Anyways, although I really like the look and artful use of the katana I think the Roman sword would be the most devastating just for its size and seemingly ease of use. Seems like it would really allow a close combat and enable the user to also implement a variety of options with the second arm hand free or not.
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post #59 of 84
2/3/07 at 1:11am
The katana is definitely a beautiful sword, but I wouldn't call it devastating. Now as for those blades meant to cause more damage when you pull it down than when you stick it in.. that's devastation
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post #60 of 84
2/3/07 at 1:54am
In history? The Falcata.

http://swordforum.com/swords/historical/falcata.html
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