Japanese Cavalry Sword
Posted By admin on April 30, 2010
japanese cavalry sword
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Buy Knives, swords and Other Weaponry Online by Chris Robertson
Fencing is an ancient art. Today, there are so many kinds of swords you can buy. You can buy handmade swords, anime swords, video game swords, samurai swords, and swords hidden in canes.
You can even buy swords used in movies like Star Trek. Some of the swords on the market are authentic and others are replicas. People use swords for the sport of fencing, for security, for martial arts, and for play. Also, many people collect swords.
Samurai swords are the most deadly of all Japanese weapons. You might have seen them in the movie The Seventh Samurai. The katana is the most well known type of samurai swords. It is curved and has a blade only on one side. Japanese cavalry wore the katana hung from theirs with the cutting edge facing up. The Katana was featured in the movie Kill Bill.
While the original Katanas were forged in the many centuries ago, 21st century sword makers now make variations on the Katana using modern methods.
Walking cane swords are definitely collectors’ items. You can even buy ones that turn into umbrellas. Some have snakeheads, spider heads, dragonheads or gargoyle heads. There’s one that folds up and another with a pair of dice in the head.
Video game swords have names like Bloodrayne, Halo 3, Ninja Gaiden, Legend of Zelda swords, Onimusha 3, Devil May Cry, Soul Calibur, and Legacy of Kain. Knives from movies are another category. One seller carries replicas of the knife Sylvester Stallone commissioned for the movie Cobra.
Swords don’t make the news very often, but there was a sad story recently involving swords. A man and his uncle were involved in swordplay. The article doesn’t say if it started out as actual playing, but in any case it turned to violence. Both men were hospitalized with stab wounds, one critically.
But the person who suffered most was the younger man’s 77-year-old grandmother. She was fatally stabbed when she tried to break up the fight. Her grandson was arrested for attempted manslaughter, although police will not know which man the made the fatal jab until lab tests of the blood on the swords are completed.
One of the men had a World War-II era Japanese officer’s sword with a thin blade. The other man used a sword with a thicker blade.
This is by no means a typical use of swords. In fact, many schools teach fencing as a sport, as a physical education elective. Fencing takes tremendous concentration and control. Students typically use epees, which are blunt swords developed in the 19th century for fencing competition and practice. “Epee” is French for “sword.”
Several online retailers sell swords. Most of the swords they sell are fine historical collectibles. Stores that sell swords often sell related products such as knives, daggers, axes, spears, and mace balls. Some sell stands for displaying the weaponry. sword stands come in several styles, including wall plaques, wooden stands for multiple swords, sword wall hangers, and horizontal sword stands.
Whatever type of sword you want, you can probably find it online.
Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing companies.
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Article Source: http://www.earticlesonline.com/Article/Buy-Knives–Swords-and-Other-Weaponry-Online/540149
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WW1 WW2 JAPAN JAPANESE CAVALRY SWORD MATCHING # $500.00 |
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WWI WW II Era Japanese Cavalry Sword. $219.99 |
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JAPANESE PATTERN 1886 NCO CAVALRY SWORD $349.00 |
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Vintage Handmade Japanese Cavalry Saber Sword&Scabbard Number Matching $149.00 |
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WWII JAPANESE ARMY EM OR NCO CAVALRY SWORD BELT& HANGER $255.00 |
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Handmade Japanese Military Cavalry Sabre Sword Katana $24.99 |
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EARLY Japanese Military Officer Cavalry Estate Sword $99.99 |
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J03 ORIGINAL JAPANESE WW2 TYPE 32 ARMY CAVALRY SWORD MATCHING NICE! $350.00 |
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WWII JAPANESE TYPE 32 MODEL 1899 CAVALRY TROOPERS SABER SWORD $379.99 |
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Unique Japanese Sword Military Cavalry Sharp Blade Weapon Collection 19007 $48.50 |
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Handmade Japanese Military Cavalry Sabre Sword Katana $47.77 |
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Japanese Military Cavalry Sabre Sword Katana # 0121 $49.79 |
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Japanese Japan WW1 Cavalry Sword $320.00 |
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Japanese Japan WW1 Cavalry Officer’s Sword MATCHING # $450.00 |
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Japanese Japan WWI WW1 Cavalry Officer’s Sword w/ Scabbard & Case MATCHING # $450.00 |
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Japanese Japan WWI WW1 Cavalry Officer’s Sword w/ Scabbard MATCHING # $400.00 |
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Japanese Japan WWI WW1 Cavalry Officer’s Sword w/ Scabbard $350.00 |
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JAPANESE JAPAN WW1 CAVALRY SWORD $250.00 |
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JAPAN JAPANESE WW1 CAVALRY SWORD WITH MATCHING # $450.00 |
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Gerber 31-000698 Bear Grylls Survival Series Parang, With Nylon Sheath $25.60 The product of collaboration between Gerber and survival expert Bear Grylls, the Parang Machete is a modern version of the traditional tribesman machete. Its angled blade is ideal for clearing brush, branches, or tree limbs, and full tang construction boosts durability. This Parang comes with a lanyard cord to enhance grip security, and a military-grade nylon sheath.Parang MacheteAt a Glance:Angle… |
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Swords of Imperial Japan , 1868 – 1945 $125.00 The Cyclopedia Edition is a greatly expanded revision of the 1996 sword book. Everything is new. Over 900 plus photographs are in color. Featured swords include kyu-gunt?, cavalry swords, artillery swords, the army Red Cross sword, early naval swords, youth organization swords, court swords, police bureau swords, fire service swords, railroad swords, colonial empire swords, Manchukuoan swords, and… |
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Sword of the Samurai Strategy. Treachery. Decision-making. Political intrigue. You are a young samurai struggling for Honor in 16th Century Japan. In this unique role-playing adventure, you seek Honor any way you can gain it — by performing heroic acts, forging clever alliances and undermining your rivals. Honor alone can bring you to your goal: becoming Shogun of all Japan…. |
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CSA Sword $80.99 Often carried by commissioned officers of the Confederate States of America. A symbol of rank. |
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Military Dress Sword $80.99 Stainless steel blade with chrome handle. |
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Smith & Wesson® Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch $35.88 Precision Japanese quartz movement, waterproof to 300 ft. |
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U.S. Cavalry Saber $100.99 During the Civil War era, a U.S. Cavalry soldiers saber was his trademark. |
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Stetson Cavalry Hat $94.88 U.S. Cavalry only chooses the finest Stetsons! Fashioned from premium wool felt, this Cavalry Stetson is molded with a creased top and reshaped crown. |
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Columbia River Hissatsu™ Knife $90.99 The Columbia River Hissatsu™ Knife offers Japanese style and American strength in a tactical knife designed specifically for close-quarters combat. |
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7.62 Army 1st Cavalry "First Team" T-Shirt $15.99 Pay homage to the 1st Cavalry with this first-class tee. |
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1860 Light Cavalry Saber $80.99 Reproduction of the 1860 saber. Ideal for ceremonial guard, reenactments, or collections. |
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!!!U.S.CAV EXCLUSIVE!!! BLACKHAWK!® & U.S. Cavalry ‘Knock Knock’ T-Shirt $17.99 Make your presence known with this this EXCLUSIVE BLACKHAWK!®/U.S. Cavalry t-shirt. |
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Stetson® Cavalry Hat w/3 Brim $164.99 Legendary StetsonLegendary Stetson® quality with 100% premium wool felt fur. |
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U.S. Cavalry ACU Rank Insignia $2.88 Army Digital background with black stitching. Adheres to the new ACU with hook-and-loop closure – no sewing! |
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U.S. Cavalry Nylon Branch Tapes $15.99 Regulation sewing (unless otherwise stated). Official size with 3/4" letters on 1" wide tape. |
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U.S. Cavalry Cotton Name Tapes $14.99 Regulation sewing (unless otherwise stated). Sold in sets of six. |
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U.S. Cavalry Nylon Name Tapes $15.99 Regulation sewing (unless otherwise stated). Sold in sets of six. |
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