[geeks] sword questions

[bitrot]

Bill Bradford wrote:
> Also, before you buy anything, get an account on Swordform (www.swordforum.com)
> and read up for a few days.
> 
> Bill
> 
> On Mon, May 17, 2004 at 10:36:58AM -0400, Kurt Huhn wrote:
> 
>>I know there are sword geeks here, and I have some questions - actually
>>just looking for guidance.
>>
>>I am in the market for a useable katana.  By useable, I mean
>>something that's not going to fall apart should I decide to slice a
>>watermellon with it.  Something that's not going to fail if I get stupid
>>and take out my frustrations one a burlap bag full of potatos. 
>>Something that isn't going to snap if I whack a 2x4 with it.
>>
>>I can't spend $1000 on this.  In fact, $500 is too expensive. 
>>Lets face it, I'm not going to get into a swordfight any time soon. 
>>This isn't feudal Japan, and I'm not some gaijin ronin.
>>
>>Comments, thoughts, suggestions?  Anyone seen Paul Chen practical stuff?
>> Anyone have a Cold Steel katana?
>>
>>-- 
>>Kurt                 "I believe that pipe smoking contributes to a 
>>kurt at k-huhn.com       somewhat calm and objective judgement in all 
>>                      human affairs." 
>>                                                   -- Albert Einstein
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there is just something about talking about swords
that makes BLADE COMPUTING come to mind...
ok ill crawl back in my hole now...