While the various sword forums are a good place to post your observations or warnings on the sword industry, the information there tends to get buried pretty quickly - and many warnings, observations and the like can get buried, or simply aren't posted for fear of the controversy that they may stir up...
Which is why SMG has it's own special 'Soapbox' a place where you can give your own $0.02 on the sword industry in general - whether it is something you'd like to see adopted by the industry in general, things you'd like to see more (or less) of, warnings, suggestions or just your take on it all - this is the place to 'write it on the wall'.
If you have any general observations, wish lists, gripes, warnings or stories about the sword industry - share it with the sword community here!
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katana or sword? from the movie "Versus"
Hi my name is Min. I was wondering if by any chance the swords from the movie "Versus" has ever been made? I am very interested in one of them. If you ...
John Wayne School of Swordplay
I've been pouring over the nonsense in the SBG forum regarding "Spinning a Sword."
It's pretty much the same thing as twirling a gun like many - o....
Swords for starters.
First of all, I would like to point out a large European manufacturer of really good swords.
http://www.kovex-ars.cz/
http://www.die-ritterschmiede....
Sword Sharpening Guide Needed
I had to learn the hard way (well almost!) how to sharpen a katana. Everyone sells swords but there is a paucity of guides on sharpening. The nearest ...
Where are the Ragnell/Alondite replica swords?
If someone made a battle ready Ragnell or Alondite sword from fire emblem: path of radiance, or radiant dawn, I would be ecstatic.
Something about ...
swords free of animal products?
I've been trying for some time now to find a sword that doesn't use any animal products, like the ray skin in katana or leather grips and scabbards used ...
Anyone with any info on Dussacks
OK, so I was looking to get a cheap first sword, and one that caught my attention was the Dussack. Now, the only problem is that I've looked on the net ...
Ron G
I just got my new Kaze Ko Katana. It is a beautiful work of art. The blade itself has surpassed all my expectations. The only gripe I have is the way it ...
Brian McMenamin, Sr.
I do not, as yet, have any experience with this company. I would, however, ask if it is possible to find someone who would agree to help me with a military ...
More Del Tin
I have included another few shots of some Del Tins that I own. From Left to Right:
-Del Tin 2121 (Oakeshott Type Xa, Type H Pommel, straight cross and ...
Del Tin
I don't seem to find anything here about Fulvio Del Tin. I have several of his pieces, including a custom axe he produced for me and I think his work for ...
Mantis Katanas - Anybody heard of them?
I have my eye on this ebay auction for four (4) katanas; two have black sayas (scabbard), the others have sayas with a gold "crackle" finish. The sageo ...
to Grayson C.
Since you like longer blades try a nodachi its about five feet long you should like this alot better since a normal katana feels kinda short for you and ...
A day at a sword stand
In VA near Natural chimeny a year ago they had a medival festival and as I was walking around I saw a sword stand with swords of horriable quality all ...
My Cold Steel Story
To start I will say that I am excited for this new site. It was a good idea and gives a lot of great information that has helped me and will help many ...
berserkermp
I got my first real sword from a company called Legacy Forge www.legacyforge.net their web site is terrible but I did not buy it off line, I got it from ...
New to sword buying
I recently bought a sword that was supposed to be battle ready.I have since learned that just because they say it is battle ready,does not mean it is. I ...
One more company you may want to add
I know they aren't the cheapest, but what about Last Legend? They make some wicked cutters, with a nice degree of personalization. They may not fall ...
Warriors and Wonders Vancouver Canada
I live close to Nelson BC in Canada, and I have wanted a Paul Chen/Hanwei sword for a long time.
So I decided to go with Warriors and Wonders in Vancouver,...
Looking for a review on this "Functional" Ninja-To
So I've been looking at Ninja-Tos for a while now...
But at the last second of buying one, I've hesitated because I have come across one disclaimer,...
SWORD SHOPS
You know, I'd love to see more sword shops around. I gotta drive 63 miles to the nearest sword shops and it's just way to expensive with california gas ...
About the Tenchi Ko Katana Review
The Tenchi Ko Katana is that short because the ko katanas are mainly used in karate type dojos.
It allows for a faster draw and easier handling by ...
Buying from Kult of Athena
After extensively researching the swords I want and exhaustively researching who I want to buy it from, I have found that Kult of Athena consistently has ...
Do not buy from Kingofswords.com!!!
Hi Paul! I just thought I'd share to the people some really helpful and useful information to help get your knew site goin which by the way, I think is ...
wakizashis
I love SBG but noticed that you guys didn't do any reviews on wakizashis and was wondering when and if you are going to do any because I would love to ...
Ei Dai En Katanas Has anyone tried these?
I recently bought on of these katanas from a store in san diego CA for about $100 It is definitely a full tang sword and according to the salesman it is ...
battle ready
I really like a good replica sword - and I am always looking for the best value for my money when buying one.
One must not go to cheap or you will end ...
ZAMORANO OF TOLEDO
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While in Toledo Spain a few years ago I purchased two medieval style swords approximately 100cm long and 1600 grams, battle ready, one for my son who is ...
windlass deal of the day
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let me just start by saying the deal of the day is crap i tried to buy some armor that is on closeout that was posted as the deal of the weekend by them....
registered nurse and military history buff
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I got my Patton saber from Windlass Steelcrafts, an Indian outfit that makes real military stuff,and felt the spirit of old Saber George himself coursing ...
Why albion swords?
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I have been wondering exactly what it is that makes Albion swords such an amazing manufacturer. they don't seem to beat swords at a much lower price point ...
B.G.
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It seems to me as though an awful lot of people are becoming instant Samurai "Masters" through the purchase of a <$100 katana-like-object. While it may ...
JV
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I recently ordered the Grosse Messer from Cold Steel
This sword is somewhat bland in appearance (it is clearly not meant to be a dispaly piece) but what ...
Albion destruction testing?
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G'day
I have been looking and looking but for the life of me i cannot find a good destruction test source for Albion swords.
I imagine this is because ...
Shinwa swords the grandest fluff
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Now I'm not a man who enjoys ragging on people. But I must offer a word to the wise and not so wise who are just getting started, be it Martial Arts, collectors ...
Problems with Darksword
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I recently bought a Third Crusade sword from Dardsword through Paul (SBG). I had decided to purchace one of their swords because of the reputation that ...
Collectible Swords USA
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I read many posts about pricing wars and customer service issues when it comes to Sword Dealers on the Web.
I, like everyone else, have hunted the ...
Quest for the golden gladius.
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Ok, so a few years back I got a gladius for Christmas. It had a golden wood handle (unlike most gladi with dark wood handles), some kind of bone grip, and ...
Quality control
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Yes i have seen one of the biggest issues in the sword industry recently is quality control.Many of the sub $300 swords have issues with the quality one ...
"angels not included"
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Good day to all. My name is Ben. I am a US Marine. And I am Obsessed with swords and cutlery, and have been so since my earliest memories of childhood ...
HANWEI/Tinker Pearce
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I was just checking out the prototypes for the new tinker pearce swords and they look amazing!! Paul i hope your thinking about adding them to the SBG ...
Swords Needed
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I am glad to have SMG as a resource. I feel that swords/knives (non-balistic weapons) honestly and truely have a place in society for self defence and ...
Where might one find...
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A distributor manufacturing the finest/most exquisite swords? These seem to be low-to-high priced sword distributors on this site, but are there forgers ...
New Australian supplier of Angus Trim Swords
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Hi Sword Manufacters Guide,
I have been selling swords for a little while now here in Queensland Australia and have just started my own site. I have ...
Sword Manufacturing & Sales..... Interesting?
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I have 27 years of Production Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Manufacturing Inventory Control experience, and there are some things I find interesting ...
Arms and Armour
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The US based co. Arms and Armor has a line of great wepaons. A bit more expensive than many others ,but very good quality. Should be reviewed.
Seconding the Wakizashi interest!
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I wanted to echo the question of Mr. Carter Revell a few comments down regarding the wakizashi.
A lot of the sword makers and sites that are on this ...
Angel Swords
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I saw your listing of entry lvl sword makers. Not a bad listing. I happen to work for a weaponsmith in Texas by the name of Daniel Watson. The company ...
Ebay is a good place to get a real sword!
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I always look on ebay for any good deals and im about to tell you about my previous winning bid. I won a customized Hanwei Pratical Katana fitted with ...
Thanks to Paul
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Thank you Paul,for the rating and for your help. I think there are a lot of new sword buyers who need and want your help. I bought a katana online for ...
