Heavenly Sword Review

Heavenly Sword was expected to be a launch title when the Sony PlayStation 3 made its debut, but that never came to fruition. Instead, Heavenly Sword was delayed until September 2007. The game is a Sony PlayStation 3 exclusive video game. Gamers will be in control of a fairly attractive protagonist named Nariko. The storyline [...]

Learn Japanese Katana Sword Terms (part 2)

In the previous article “Learn Japanese Katana Sword Terms (Part 1)”, we covered the sword glossary of the Katana’s blade section. In this second article, we will continue with Japanese terms used for the Katana’s hilt section. The hilt section starts from the cross-guard and ends at the pommel.
Tsuba is the cross-guard made of steel, [...]

Sword Care 101

You’ve just purchased your first functional sword, and you can’t wait to try it out. You engage in swordplay or utilize your sword as a cutting tool with no knowledge whatsoever of sword care. A few months pass, and you suddenly realize that rust has begun to form on the blade.
This is far too common [...]

The Braveheart Sword – Legendary Power and Strength From the Past

The Braveheart Sword received its name because of its strong association with the Scottish national hero Sir William Wallace. Wallace, who was sometimes called “Braveheart,” was an actual historical figure who lived during the Middle Ages. 

Near the end of the 13th Century, he led the Scots in their attempt to wrest control of Scotland [...]

Canada Day – Sword Dance

Image taken on 2006-07-01 18:51:34 by Zanastardust.

What’s your favorite fencing sword and why?

Pick one:
1. Sabre
2. Epee
3.Foil
Thanks

Uchiha Sasuke’s Sword of Kusanagi – Does it Really Exist?

Uchiha Sasuke’s sword made its debut in the popular manga Naruto Chapter 308 and the blade’s name was highly debated among fans worldwide. In that chapter which was titled “Sasuke’s Strength”, Yamato Taichou tried to stop Uchiha Sasuke’s sword with his kunai but failed. Instead his kunai was cut in two by Sasuke’s sword. Sasuke [...]

Where’s a fencing (the sword kind) shop in Tampa Fl?

I’m relatively new to fencing, but need to replace a few things on my foil, I need them by Tuesday but I haven’t found anywhere except online stores (which I’m trying to avoid, but will use if no other option.) Does anybody know any place to take it? Thanks!

is there any tricks to hold an epee sword correctly?

ok I have trouble holding an epee sword correctly because sometime people can get my rist some of the time can you help me plz or any tips also thanks

SAMURAI BAMBOOZLED OUT OF HIS SWORD by a PRETTY GIRL FROM NEW YORK who BATTED HER EYELASHES AT HIM

Image taken on 2008-03-17 22:39:30 by Okinawa Soba.

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