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Old 04-17-2008, 06:48 AM
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If you aren't using them for combat you can buy my set. They are sharpened from the factory...

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I checked "cool".
But for 600ish. Might I suggest something a little more.....Practical and efficient.


13 rounds of .45cal in a nice neat package. And you don't need 4 or so years with a wooden practice Glock to keep from amputating yourself.

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LOL, thanks Ray! I figured I'd go for something traditional, something modern, and then of course a Japanese gal makes everything better, right?
Very true Ryan!
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Old 04-17-2008, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Daweism
What company makes a real nodachi? I've only seen cheap ones, and the Cold Steel nodachi has only a 34" blade...
You have to go with an antique one or go custom. Many new sword smiths in Japan and even a few in the USA (trained in Japan) can make one. Not cheap at all, but worth it in the long run.
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Originally Posted by Tizzo27
I checked "cool".
But for 600ish. Might I suggest something a little more.....Practical and efficient.


13 rounds of .45cal in a nice neat package. And you don't need 4 or so years with a wooden practice Glock to keep from amputating yourself.

You still need proper training with any firearm. I seen it many times with the new recruits. They think watching Leathal Weapon 10 times makes them a firearms expert. Then they shoot their own leg when reholstering their issue weapon.

As with any weapon, you need proper training and instruction.
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Old 04-17-2008, 01:06 PM
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i wish we used swords in combat instead of guns.. that'd be badass....
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Old 04-17-2008, 01:19 PM
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i wish we used swords in combat instead of guns.. that'd be badass....
In Australia, they banned guns because of several shootings. Then they started using large blades and swords, so they banned them too.
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What company makes a real nodachi? I've only seen cheap ones, and the Cold Steel nodachi has only a 34" blade...
Are you planning on dispatching your enemies with a Nodachi while on horseback?

Haven't you watched "The Last Samurai"?

Guns > Swords
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You don't seriously want a nodachi, do you?!

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Fine, if you really wanna slash your enemies off their horses, be my guest:
http://sa.item.rakuten.co.jp/maneki-r/a/0302-zanba-s1/ (scroll down, 181 cm!)
http://www.sikaya.co.jp/product.asp?ano=472 (5 ft.!)

Oh, and you can't forget to look the part too
http://www.sikaya.co.jp/product.asp?ano=427
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Originally Posted by Lurk
Are you planning on dispatching your enemies with a Nodachi while on horseback?

Haven't you watched "The Last Samurai"?

Guns > Swords

Guns (if you have bullets and have some distance) > Swords

Swords (up close, in a dark room, and when the guns are empty) > Guns

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Originally Posted by BrokenArrow..
Guns (if you have bullets and have some distance) > Swords

Swords (up close, in a dark room, and when the guns are empty) > Guns


pack of hungry wolves in a dark room > sword
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Originally Posted by Choku Dori
You don't seriously want a nodachi, do you?!

...

Fine, if you really wanna slash your enemies off their horses, be my guest:
http://sa.item.rakuten.co.jp/maneki-r/a/0302-zanba-s1/ (scroll down, 181 cm!)
http://www.sikaya.co.jp/product.asp?ano=472 (5 ft.!)

Oh, and you can't forget to look the part too
http://www.sikaya.co.jp/product.asp?ano=427
How do I purchase it damnit!
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Originally Posted by BrokenArrow..
You still need proper training with any firearm. I seen it many times with the new recruits. They think watching Leathal Weapon 10 times makes them a firearms expert. Then they shoot their own leg when reholstering their issue weapon.

As with any weapon, you need proper training and instruction.
True. But you can teach someone to be minimally proficient (enough not to shoot themselves) with a firearm in a day or two. It takes years of training with a Sword in order to not be a danger to yourself.
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