Finally worked out the glitches and got my site up and running.

Thought there might be some other collectors out there who might appreciate the content.

Thanks for taking a look.

http://home.earthlink.net/~legends1394/

 

wheres the link or am i a moron missing it lol

always wanted to start collecting, may start

 

I guess the link WOULD be helpful huh!

**Fixed**

http://home.earthlink.net/~legends1394/

 

my dream is to someday have a glass closet case with swords inside...someday...someday

 

Thanks man....funny thought, I am working on the glass display. I just can't seem to find a big enough lock

 

nice...don't be like that one dumb ___ in this video..."these cannot be broken!" and he slams the sword down on the table, it breaks, flys up and cuts his face open.....

haha!

i'd find the video, but i'm in class and every single page i go to is blocked...i will find it when i get home and repost..

nice swords tho!

 

Actually, I think I know what you are talking about. If you are thinking of the one on the shopping network then I have seen it. I often use it to show how dangerous cheap stainless steel blades can be.
The blades on my site however are custom hand made by experianced smiths working with high quality steels.
I also study iaido and kenjutsu so these blades are not just for looks, but function as well.

 

Pretty good...beginners? using Frontpage or dreamweaver?

 

Actually I have worked on a couple other sites and always used FrontPage but this particular site I cheated and used the software that came with my ISP. I know it is trellix based but that about it.

 

This is the video I was talking about. Is it the same one you saw?

http://www.jokaroo.com/funnyvideos/katana.html

Good ole stainless steel, the party ender.

 

I remember that video. At first i thought the second guy was going to come up and try to sell the sword even though like everyone just say what happened.

 

I am curious to know how many people that had already ordered it cancelled after.

 

Check out the video people, its friggin hilarious!

http://www.jokaroo.com/funnyvideos/katana.html

 

i wish i had that collection...

 

yo, i almost died watching that! that's hilarious! i bought basball cards from those guys a long time ago!

 

Only I hope the cards were a better value

 

Nice collection! So you forge them yourself?
Can you send me some links with general info on Japanese swords for beginners. I have always wanted to collect swords, but never have.

By the way, what is the difference between monosteel and folded steel?

 

Very very nice. I've been collecting swords, daggers, and knives for about 7 years now. I'm in to the tribal type stuff but yours are awsome. Here are some pictures of the ones that I have. Sorry about the glare in some of them, but if you want any close ups of any of them just let me know.

 

Thanks for the compliment KG but no I don't forge blades. The blades on my site were purchased from some of the best japanese styled smiths in the nation. I am very fortunate to have them in my collection. The hobby isnt cheap when you get into custom works like mine but you can start small like most of us did and work your way up. It really helps to have an interest in some kind of swrod art like kendo, kenjutsu or iaido; thats when you can truely appreciate the weapons you collect.

As to your questions:
To give you a good overview of Japanese blades, parts and history why dont you start here:http://www.geocities.com/alchemyst/nihonto.htm
I found this index to be most helpful with terms and history.
With respect to forge folding vs. monosteel, well, not really a short subject but I think I can give you a brief run down.
Monosteel is a term generally used to describe a blade that is unfolded or unforge welded. A folded blade is of course folded but more importantly the reason for the folding is what is key. In ancient Japan the raw smelted steel used to forge blades was full of impurities, so, by folding a blade, the impurities were worked out leaving the good metal for the finished product. Today, there is really no need to forge fold steel because thanks to technology it's manufactured without the impurities once worried about. The only reason for forgefolding a blade in this day and age is really appearance and "staying true to history". You see, the effect of folding a blade is leaving behind a visible grain pattern that many find appealing. This grain is referred to as "hada" and there are many different types depending on how the blade was forged. Oh, and contrary to highlander movies, the more a blde is folded does not determine its strength. A blade can be folded to much, losing precious carbon and can actually be made weaker.
I hope that kinda answered your question. Let me know if you have any other questions, I am happy to help.

 

Wow, thats a great collection. You really cover a lot of styles, I see the tribal you spoke of into chinese modern with the butterfly knives, down into some japanese styled pieces covering ninjutsu with the star. Quite a collection indeed, I feel sorry for the person who ever tries to break into your house. Just make sure if you ever need to use any of it, you go for the 440 steel knives and not the swords. Those pieces, while really nice as decor, would be extremely dangerous for anyone to swing around. I have seen more than one of those snap in two when torqued on. Sorry....rant OFF.
Anyway, I really dig your collection, nice to see someone else with the fever. I am usually called crazy for my collection because "why collect swords when we use guns"

Aarrrrgggghhhh....whatever....some people will never understand.