Traditional (Tamahagane) Katana made by Chinese sword smith

Forge of Katana using the traditional method, start from iron / charcoal powder, melted in a specially designed furnace to make “Tamahagane”, then forge by repeated folding, laminated and differential clay tempering and polished using the proper stones. The entire process can be seen here: forums.guestbook.com.tw
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Contest Winner: Unamestorm (Ornate Katana + 3 Month P2P)

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Fight Science – Shinkendo

Obata Kaiso invited me and Nathan Scott Kyoshi to participate in the filmming of National Geographic’s Fight Science. I edited out the weird Tae Kwon Do guy who was throwing the stunt katana around. You’ll see me only as the long-haired dude posing and holding the bamboo for Kaiso This one is actually the sequel to the original, which was more focused on hand to hand combat. This episode shows the effectiveness of weapons, ranging from the bo staff… to of course the Japanese sword

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Q&A: Which Martial Arts?

Question by Confessions: Which Martial Arts?
I want to get into a martial art for a number of reason – I enjoy oriental culture (especially Japan’s culture). I also would like to get into shape, Im a little overweight and believe it would help me feel better about my self-image. I also would like to have an outlet for relaxing, and stress releif, also to have a hobby. And having it for sparing matches with my friends wouldn’t be so bad either. I would like to have a martial arts that focuses on kicks, locks, and some weapons like a staff and swords. Which is best for me?

Best answer:

Answer by mac1hull
First of all the martial arts are not a hobby or craft but a way of life. You could get all banged up and get nothing out of it if you cannot defend yourself in a street fight.

May be you should take up GO or SHOGI or study Japanese?

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Q&A: what were chinese warriors in the dynasty era called?

Question by Jesus: what were chinese warriors in the dynasty era called?
for example take this picture for example http://www.globaleffects.com/C_pages/Rental/Wardrobe/Armor/Period/CompleteSuit/Oriental/ArmorSamurai736_hi.jpg
like those ones most similar to samurai but in china like the roman legions of rome (except the terracotta warriors, closest to the age were swords were the main weapon before they started using guns)
like the Hwarangs of korea but in china

Best answer:

Answer by Cody
I’m pretty sure they were just infantry. The chinese did have the Chu no Kun or something like that. They used crossbows and were of a different era I think.

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Q&A: what were chinese warriors in the dynasty era called?

Question by Jesus: what were chinese warriors in the dynasty era called?
for example take this picture for example http://www.globaleffects.com/C_pages/Rental/Wardrobe/Armor/Period/CompleteSuit/Oriental/ArmorSamurai736_hi.jpg
like those ones most similar to samurai but in china like the roman legions of rome (except the terracotta warriors, closest to the age were swords were the main weapon before they started using guns)
like the Hwarangs of korea but in china

Best answer:

Answer by Cody
I’m pretty sure they were just infantry. The chinese did have the Chu no Kun or something like that. They used crossbows and were of a different era I think.

What do you think? Answer below!

what were chinese warriors in the dynasty era called?

Question by Jesus: what were chinese warriors in the dynasty era called?
for example take this picture for example http://www.globaleffects.com/C_pages/Rental/Wardrobe/Armor/Period/CompleteSuit/Oriental/ArmorSamurai736_hi.jpg
like those ones most similar to samurai but in china like the roman legions of rome (except the terracotta warriors, closest to the age were swords were the main weapon before they started using guns)
like the Hwarangs of korea but in china

Best answer:

Answer by Cody
I’m pretty sure they were just infantry. The chinese did have the Chu no Kun or something like that. They used crossbows and were of a different era I think.

What do you think? Answer below!

Oriental Garden 3 Piece Sword Set

Oriental Garden 3 Piece Sword Set

  • Oriental Garden 3 Piece Sword Set
  • Black Oriental Fabric Covered Wooden Sheaths
  • Katana: 36 3/4″ Overall, 25 7/8″ Blade
  • Wakizashi: 28″ Overall, 18 1/4″ Blade
  • Tanto: 18 1/8″ Overall, 10 1/2″ Blade

This elegant 3-piece sword set will certainly please any serious collector or sword enthusiast. Each sword is equipped with a carbon steel blade and black and yellow nylon-cord-wrapped handles, which are accented with antiqued metal tsubas and pommels with dragon details. The black oriental fabric-covered wooden sheaths are adorned with coordinating cord wrapping and furnishings. The measurements for each item in the set are: Katana: 36 3/4″ overall, 25 7/8″ blade; Wakizashi: 28″ overall, 18 1/4

List Price: $ 42.00

Price: $ 22.86

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edit my spellcaster deck (spellcounters)?

Question by kobejerkme: edit my spellcaster deck (spellcounters)?
i bought 2 or the structure decks, i might have money to buy one more

I might be able to buy another spell caster’s command structure deck
so here’s my deck so far:

Endymion, the master magician x2
Skilled Dark Magician x 3
Summoner Monk x 2
Defender, the magical knight x2
Magical exemplar x2
Old vindictive magician x2
crystal seer
apprentice magician x2
exiled force
dark red enchanter
magical marionette
breaker, the magical warrior
dark magician
magical citadel of endymion x2
spell power grasp x2
magical dimension x3
heavy storm
smut
fissure
enemy controller
lightning vortex
swords of revealing light
allure of darkness
pot of avarice
compulsory evacuation device
magicians circle x2
Oriental tribute
book of moon

i put exiled force in there because of the summoner, I just noticed, there’s no good level 4 monsters in the structure deck for summoner to special summon, if i take it out, i would put the royal magical library in

Best answer:

Answer by yusei fudo
add a spellcaster synchro monster and a tuner

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Q&A: my husbands passion is killing me?

Question by handgel1: my husbands passion is killing me?
My husband is totally obsessed with Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong basically anything oriental. He collects the films reads the books searches the internet. is learning the language, if its oriental he buys it basically. He also thinks the women are beautiful. Girls with swords and guns are his favourite. Its an everyday thing he cannot go a day without it. He is desperate to visit Hong Kong I am not. I got rid of our internet because he spent all day on it looking at Japanese/Korean websites (not rude) while I was at work. Its making me ill. I have told him all this, we just have rows. He tells me he loves me and I beleive him but I know I will lose him because I cannot love his passion too. We have been together for 20 years and he does have an addictive personality. I see oriental people in the street and I don’t like them. I feel as though I am hating a nation because he is so besotted with it. If it was just a hobby I guess I wouldn’t feel like this. I being silly?

Best answer:

Answer by fireball226
im surprised he didnt marry a Korean woman
take care of his needs or he will be gone….lucky woman
why do you have a guys picture? its confusing

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