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 Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 9:47 pm
A shirasaya is 'plain-scabbard'. No wrappings on the grip, no guard, scabbard usually isnt laquered. Its basically a blade starage no intended for actual combat 'cause it lacks handgrips and a guard. Scabbard is breathable because it doesnt have a finish, which allows the metal to breathe and prevents/slows down deterioration of the blade.
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 9:49 pm
so in other words it is a katana, but one made more so for decoration then actual application...
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 9:51 pm
hm? what do shirasaya-jins look like?
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 9:54 pm
Shirasayas are blade storages. Though you could technically use it for combat, it isnt advised since lacking wraps, grip could slip, and lacking a guard, thrusting becomes dangerous since objects which are too solid may cause someone's hands to slip and slice their own fingers off.
They're so plain you cant really call them decorational.
And I'm only intrerested in practical blades anyway.
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 9:58 pm
 that's what i kept seeing more or less...
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:00 pm
Ahahaha... decorational ones.
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:12 pm
which is why I was wondering why you would want one...
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:14 pm
oh, that's what they are? pardon my using games as a point of reference, but ukyo tachibana has the same kinda weapon, set in a drying pole or something. so now, i have a proper name for it.
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:17 pm
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:18 pm
Naw, I got plain ones with no designs or anything.
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:22 pm
ahh...I thought of getting a broadsword because I just love the thing and it's good forearm training when it's nicely weighted but I got lazy towards kung fu in general.
But I like the broadsword and the General Quan? sword or however it is called.
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:25 pm
Quandao? I like the pudao better 'cause its called a HORSE CHOPPER.
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:27 pm
this is what a busy levi looks like. or kinda.
-looks around for someone who hasn't posted, then goes to sleep-
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:28 pm
We're talking about SWORDS.
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:30 pm
22. General Kwan Long Sword That ******** mean a** weapon. oh and hook swords are ******** nasty.
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