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Swords
A sword is a medieval weapon created by sharpening a piece of metal. This weapon was extremely common before the invention of firearms and is one of the first weapons ever created.
915 Questions
How do you say double swords in Japanese?
Two is "ni". However, it is customary to use a counter word also depending on the shape of the object.
How do you say sword of Justice in Japanese?
'Seigi no Ken' is how you say it phonetically. In character form it's 'æ£ç¾©ã®å‰£'
Are sword canes illegal in Missouri?
If o9ne has a ccw in MO., can the cocealed weapon be a sword cane
Why can't you make sword out of diamond?
Diamonds may be the hardest natural substance known to man but it is not that strong. If you hit a diamond with a hammer the diamond will break. Not a very effective weapon if the other person is carrying a sword. Then you have to take into account that you would need a diamond big enough to make the sword.
People have found industrial diamonds big enough for a dagger or short sword, but a one hand or long sword? No! Also, the melting point of diamond is so high, it is not really possible to soften it enough to actually make the sword.
If some one slashed at you with a steel sword, and you parried with the diamond sword, the results would be a steel sword with a 1 inch nick/dent in it, and a bunch of diamond dust. You could make a steel sword and serrate the edge with sharpened diamonds. It would be cool looking, sharp, and strong. It would still cost a fortune, but much less then a sword made completely of diamond.
Another Answer
Flaws in industrial diamonds make them much easier to break apart, and much harder to fabricate in single forms.
Making a sword out of diamond is impractical, if you intend to use the sword as a weapon.
How do you size for a usmc nco sword?
The below answer is a best guess scenario. In truth, your height plays no factor in the length of an NCO sword. When determining the length of your sword you need to factor in the distance it would take to level the tip of the sword with your eyes when at Carry Sword. To do this simply:
1) Stand at a modified Attention with you right hand fully extended so the fingers are straight along you leg.
2) Have someone else measure direct from the "V" formed between the thumb and the index finger to the right eye.
3) Subtract 3" from the measurement you just got.
This is not an exact measurement either, but it is a bit more of a best guess than simply going off of your height. Arm length varies as much as height does, so this is a major factor. When going to Parade Rest the angle of the sword is modified so the tip is touching the deck.
If you want an actual size that is for you, it is best to simply go and get yourself sized for the appropriately lengthened sword, otherwise any method of measuring the length of it could result in wasted effort and money.
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Suggested Sword Sizes
Height:
Under 5'6"-- 26"
5'6" - 5'7" --27"
5'8" - 5'9" --29"
5'10" - 5'11" --30"
6' - 6'1" --31"
6'2" - 6'3"-- 32"
Over 6'3" --33"
Suggested Sword Case Size
Sword Length:
26-27" --small
28-30" --medium
31-33" --large
How do you protect yourself from a sword?
This probably will never occur in your life, as swords are few and far between. Swords are made out of steel, usually, so you have to block it with something harder than steel, or thick enough to prevent its penetration.
In the middle ages, people made special suits called armor that were able to stop a steel blade from cutting skin and bone. Still, the force at which a sword is swinging can break bones and cause massive bruises. Sometimes it was better to wear less clothes, and hope to dodge the blade entirely. One other type of defence was a shield, which was an armored plate worn on the arm that one moved around to block a sword. Shields were very thick, so the worst that hitting your shield could do was rattle your hand.
Modern fibers provide a lighter solution to cutting weapons. Material made of many thin layers can absorb the force of an edged weapon and prevent complete penetration. With its energy absorbed, even a samurai sword (which can completely slice through softer steel swords) would not completely cut through sufficiently dense layers of fibers such as Kevlar. "Stabbing" through them (separating the fibers) might still be possible.
Are cane swords illegal in NJ?
The laws on this question are vague, but technically it is legal. The police might not take it so softly because it is a concealed weapon, but it is legal.
Why would a samurai sleep with a sword?
A: a samuri's sord was belived to be his soul, and understandibly he would not want to be separted from it.
B: for self defence
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They usually wouldn't, actually. Swords were stored on a stand when in one's own home, blade up, blade tip to the right. While I'm sure some samurai occasionally slept with their swords, it certainly wasn't a normal practice unless sleeping in the field during a campaign.
Yes, they really do send blunt sword-like objects down their throats.
Who invented sword swallowing?
Originating inIndia before 2000 BC, the deadly art of sword swallowing has a long and varied history. During its early history it was used as a demonstration of divine union and power. The migration of the art to other lands, most notably China in the 8th century, saw its transformation from divine demonstration to theatrical production. It quickly migrated to Japan, where it became a central part of the Japanese acrobatic theatre, Sangaku. This form of theatre featured an array of performance delights, including fire eating, tightrope walking, juggling and early illusion. Simultaneous to the arts' eastern migration was a migration to the north and west, all the way to Greece and Rome in the first centuries AD. In Europe it developed into yet a third distinct type of performance associated with the medieval jongleurs, that of the street performance. Sword swallowing was performed during the Middle Ages as part of street theatre and was popular at festivals and other large gatherings. However, from the founding of the Holy Inquisition in 1231, it and other forms of religious persecution slowly spread in their influence throughout Europe. Sword swallowers along with jugglers, magicians, prophets and other performers, found themselves increasingly the target of religious persecution, being condemned and executed as heretics, witches and practitioners of the dark arts.
What does put up your swords mean?
It means put them away, the opposite of take out your swords and wield them against another person.
When were samurai swords made illegal?
If you are referring to the UK, it was April 2008. However traditionally made swords are still perfectly legal (hand forged carbon steel swords). And swords made for martial arts (such as Iaito) can be bought if you are a member of a recognized martial arts school.
Antiques are also perfectly legal as are all swords made up until 1954. Modern swords must be handforged and made of traditional materials though. In effect the only swords banned are cheap wall hangers (like those rubbish Triple Sword Sets you could get for like 50 Pounds.
Is a samurai sword Japanese or Chinese?
Samurai were from Japan, and the samurai sword is from Japan.
How are roman swords use today?
If you mean ancient Roman swords, the ones that remain are kept carefully in museums. They were made of iron and over the years most of them have rusted away and the ones remaining are either coated with rust or have parts missing. They're mostly used as museum exhibits today.
How did the sword change history?
It changed the way people fought, and the nations who could create the best swords became more powerful.
What does it mean to beat down your sword?
To beat down a sword is to strike it with something and force it in a downwards direction. This usually happens in a fight when the swordsman is trying to hit someone and the other person blocks the blow and forces the sword away from them in another direction.
What was the name of thorin's sword?
Thorin's sword was called Orchrist, but the goblins called it Biter. -sam-is-my-hero-
