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Ian McDiarmid to Appear at Celebration VI
from Star Wars - The Official Site
(2012/5/18 10:35)
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The Emperor is coming here! Double your efforts to attend the biggest Star Wars party in the galaxy this summer!
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FS - Damaged, Custom Wind and Thunder
from Sword Forum International
(2012/5/18 0:48)
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Well, this poor sword has had a hard time. It's passed hands a few times, and has yet to find a forever home. This Paul Chen Wind and Thunder Katana was customized by Henry Ahmu. The original pictures and description can be found at this web page, http://www.geocities.com/custom_tsuk...d_Thunder.html
Unfortunately, the last time it left to a new owner, UPS decided to abuse it. As a result, it now has a cracked saya and scratched koiguchi. The previous buyer paid for a undamaged sword, so he understandably returned it. I've included pictures of the damage.
It has not cut anything yet, but there are a few scratches on the Koiguchi from a couple of off notos by the previous owner. Other than the saya damage and the koiguchi scratches, its in great shape. The only addition to the blade was that I replaced the sageo chord with a better quality one in a light shade of green.
This sword will be shipped via USPS, please do not ask me to ship via UPS, I will not put this swo ...
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Garde Train Battalion KS 52 extra purchase model
from Sword Forum International
(2012/5/17 22:12)
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Guys: I got this today from Texas. It is a post 1904, extra purchase officers' fitted "Kriegssaebel Mod. 1852"
There is no maker on the ricasso, but the spine reads; "A.TACKE,TEMPELHOF." a retailer I am sure. The "Fingerschlaufen" is intact...:)
The scabbard is blued and has one fixed ring and the square staple on the back of the ring band. This dates it well...
Overall is is 1 Meter Long, the Blade is 84.3 CM, the weapon, without scabbard is 97.3 CM...
Sharkskin grip with one twisted and two simple silver colored wires, this leads me to think it is an Officer's Blade.
The blade is etched, with "GARDE TRAIN BATTALION" on the obverse side, and "Mit Gott Fuer Kaiser u. Reich" on the reverse side...never had a blued background that I can tell, looks about 100% coverage of the nickel finish.
The Hilt was dinged up a bit, but I will fix that later...
Dale
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For Sale - Randal Graham W1 Katana
from Sword Forum International
(2012/5/17 21:45)
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Strong presence blade mounted in a no nonsense theme. Forged, polished and mounted for Tameshigiri.
Specs are 27.5 inch Shinogi Zukuri forged from W1 monosteel by Randal Graham ( one of the last Japanese blades forged by Randal Graham back in 2005 before his retirement ) with Torri Sori and Chu-Kissaki. Randal named this one Lil Monster, short for little monster. Polish was completed by Brandon Thell specifically for martial arts training. Sayashi was Wally Hostetter. Mount consists of a forged copper Habaki, Tsuka is full ray skin wrapped with silk Ito ( gold ) and an Ishime finish ( black ) Saya. Tsuba hand crafted in Tokyo by Mr Yamazaki. Higo themed Fuchi and Kashira ( 42mm for wide mihaba ) was crafted by Patrick Hastings. Menuki by Swordstore.com.
I'am the original owner and still have all the receipts from the craftsmen involved. The Katana has been used only for display since ownership. Regretful sale and the price is negotiable. Selling for $3000.
Kind regards.
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My house and some of my stuff VER. 2.01
from Sword Forum International
(2012/5/17 18:50)
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Some time ago I posted a thread of my collection and my home. http://www.swordforum.com/forums/sho...new&highlight= As with all things they change. My wife, my very lovely and talented wife completely changed the layout of our home while I was gone. I have been slowly recreating, rehanging and redecorating.
So
Come in, let me get you a drink, look around and enjoy. Meat is on the grill or in the smoker, cold beer and red wine are available. The water in my town is actually tasty and sun tea is a favorite
I have tried to stage things as a sort of interactive museum and show room for my work and collection. Many of the pieces are antiques. As for the swords there is a mix of antiquity , antique and modern reproduction. All of them are swords, by that I mean real swords, weapons with edges. Some of the swords and some of the furniture i have made my self. I like working with my hands, creating things, making art.
there is more, I just have to get them up an ...
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Still Looking for...
from Sword Forum International
(2012/5/17 18:15)
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A 14" Musso bowie.
Thanks for looking.
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Mimoco at Disney Star Wars Weekends
from Star Wars - The Official Site
(2012/5/17 17:06)
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Stop by and say hello to Mimoco Media Director Scott Seraydarian and get a signed copy of their ultra limited hand-printed poster give-away!
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Lego Star Wars Hologram Display
from Star Wars - The Official Site
(2012/5/17 16:52)
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A pair of LEGO Star Wars kits set the stage for a holographic battle in a store window display in Steinkjer, Norway.
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Guess who's coming to dinner?
from Star Wars - The Official Site
(2012/5/17 16:40)
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An R2-D2 replica wheeled through the front door of the Smiley family home in Bangor, Maine, to the delight of the three young Star Wars fans in the house and delivered a "holographic" message from their deployed Navy pilot father.
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Swordfest 2012 at Capital Area Budokai, 23 Jun
from Sword Forum International
(2012/5/17 9:42)
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Info here .
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