[geeks] Swords

[nimitz at ns1.nimitzbrood.com]

> On Mon, Oct 20, 2003 at 11:54:40AM -0500, nimitz at ns1.nimitzbrood.com wrote:
> > Understand completely.  My current sword is the (now) $19 Viking Sword form 
> > Bud K.  It's actually quite durable.
> 
> Really?  I was wondering about the quality of their $10-20 swords.  I don't
> expect anything other than something to look cool and hang on the wall, for
> that much money.

I don't know about the katana but the Viking sword I have is actaully made out of spring steel.  Pretty thick too.  Doesn't hold an edge that well but good for banging around with.  Cut up a couch with it once. ;-)

> 
> > If I can dig up the link I'll post the one with the guy making Katana out 
> > of braided steel cable.  Expensive but worth it.
> 
> Wow, please do.
>

http://www.dragonflyforge.com/theblade.html

There are other guys that make other things but this guy seems to have good ideas.

I've personally met this guy and a friend of mine has the original Ursa Major he made for him then used as a design for others.

www.omegaartworks.com
(Warning - uses flash.)

Mike Hebel