/r/SWORDS
A subreddit for enthusiasts, practitioners, collectors, and investigators of swords (and related historical weapons). Real swords, decorative, historical, fantasy; humor, social, ID requests, shopping help, art; all sword-related topics are welcome (we are not very strict about topicality)!
A subreddit for enthusiasts, practitioners, collectors, and investigators of swords (and related historical weapons). Real swords, decorative, historical, fantasy; humor, social, ID requests, shopping help, art; all sword-related topics are welcome (we are not very strict about topicality)! Please check out the wiki!
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Be civil. Debate is welcome, but don't demean others, and exercise tact regarding people's property. If you are tired of newbie questions, it is better to link wiki posts or old topics than to spread negativity.
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We do not condone the modern-day use of swords as actual weapons. Topics on the subject are not prohibited, but readers are encouraged to link to this topic explaining the official stance.
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/r/SWORDS
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Found this in my grandpas old golf bag can anyone help identify
It has some kind of Asian characters. I’d imagine this golf bag is over 30 years old
20:12 UTC
I have no experience
I bought this sword today and I don't have any information about this sword can anyone help?
18:46 UTC
Dad stole my sword
About 4 months ago I got a 1821 light cavalry sabre for stupidly cheap, it was in rough condition but looked nice just to have hung up, came back to my dad's to pick it up as I'm moving out and it's gone, he's saying I took it with me last time but I know for sure I didn't... RIP to my first sword I guess
17:19 UTC
Welcome to all new sword friends! It is almost time for Christmas bonuses, and end of year spending!
14:26 UTC
Looking for a good naval cutlass/hanger sword
I really like this sword on battling blades and am looking for something pretty much like this but I keep reading terrible things about this website so it's putting me off
Any alternative websites with something pretty much like this? I just want something of good quality
08:51 UTC
Is kicking your opponent viable?
So for context I’m thinking about writing a scene in which a character with a sword attacks someone else carrying a sawed off rifle plus a bayonet. Their opponent is too close to shoot and the bayonet isn’t on the rifle. So they have to make some time to fix the bayonet. Is kicking a good idea in this scenario?
07:02 UTC
Sword Grip Style FAQ
Hey i was wondering what grip styles people recommend for optimizing effectiveness for the following.
Barehand : ?
Leather like Gloves : ?
Metal Gauntlets : ?
i am trying to narrow down which grip i want as i search my sword options, thank you.
05:38 UTC
Where to buy a paramerion?
I'm currently looking for a paramerion made for sporting purposes which isn't a synthetic I checked purple heart armory but they said they're not doing custom orders at the moment (shop only has trainers) do you guys have any places you'd reccomend?
03:52 UTC
Rant: Is the Kult of Athena website worse?
Sorry about the rant, but does anyone else feel like the Kult of Athena website is worse now than it was with their old website a few years back. I just feel like it's harder to navigate and browsing isn't nearly as intuitive. Anyone else feeling this too?
03:07 UTC
Khyber blade
I found this in a junk shop in Germany back in 1974. The closest I can find is an afghani Khyber blade. The blade has engraved the date 1869 (possibly 1369?) and khawk in a rectangle wreathed in leaves.
03:01 UTC
Kenjutsu vs HEMA sparring- Katana & Wakizashi vs Sword & Buckler
Had a pretty good sparring round against Sword & Buckler. I feel more confident dual wielding now.
I’ve been working on using two swords for a while, I notice it’s not an automatic advantage. It is acquired over time with practice.
23:49 UTC
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