Sword Vietnam

Sunday, 22 August 2010 13:39

Has anyone ever threatened you with a deadly weapon?

For me it was when I was like 8 or 9. This guy who was a vietnam vet who lived in the neighborhood came out with a butcher knife and started yelling at all the kids outside that he was going to kill them.

yes a few times

Farewell fit for a hero: Vietnam veteran finally laid to rest after 39-year wait
Pallbearers carry the remains of Chief Warrant Officer Donald L. Wann to a horse-drawn caisson after the eulogy in Fort Gibson National Cemetery. Wann, who had been missing in action since he was shot down in Vietnam in 1971, was buried Saturday with full military honors.

When you start the fabulous hobby of sword collecting one of the first things you have to come to terms with is the words with which the various parts of the sword are known. This article will describe the following items:

Pommel
Grips
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Quillons
Cutaway
Fuller
Blade
Point

Starting at the very top of the sword there is either a round or square item at the top of the handle and this in known as the pommel. The pommel performs two very useful functions.

The first is to stop your hand from slipping from the handle, and in fact your hand is sandwiched between two components of the sword, the pommel and the quillons, whose collective responsibilities are to stop your hand from slipping off either into your own blade or off the sword completely.

The pommel has another function which is to form a weapon for close quarters combat. It is used to strike down on the head of an opponent when they are close enough. This is where the term pommelling comes from and it means to strike down upon someone. The word is originates from the french word pommel as do so many words in the sword dictionary.

The next part of a sword is the handle or grips whose name describes the function for which it is used and that is to hold the sword.

The next part is the quillons, which is always spoken of in the plural as there are two halves of a quillon the left hand side and the right hand side. The quillons job is to both protect the hand from the blade and also to stop the hand from slipping off the sword.

Quillons can be made to look quite ornate and in the case of the old swashbuckling swords of the buccaneers they were very large and round and quite similar to the quillons used on an epee which is the sword used for the sport of fencing.

There is also something which in modern language terms would be described as a cutaway but in more traditional terms is known as a fuller. The job of the fuller is to give the blade flexibility and strength and also leads to a reduction in weight as well. It runs the whole length of the blade and is best described as a groove.

The blade is quite obviously for slashing or cutting and does not really require any further description as to the functionality. A more interesting perspective about the blade is what it can be constructed from. Whilst most blades are steel you can get everything from glass to gold although these more ornate structures are for ceremonial purposes rather than battle situations.

And finally there is the point which is the business end of the sword at the very tip of the sword.

The phrase "do you get my point" is believed originate from this part of the sword as in when asking someone if they understood what you mean, as in ancient times to get the point meant you really did understand what they meant.

Alex has been writing for about 3 years. His particular interest is in ancient swords and in particular the hattori hanzo sword. Why not visit his web site http://www.hattorihanzosword.com/ and learn more about this fascinating subject.

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Knife Carbine

Wednesday, 16 September 2009 12:12

Get a lesson in tactics training and confidence
What if there are two people one with a knife and one with a gun the same distance ...

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Non-surgical rhinoplasty avoids the risks of surgery and has no effect on nasal breathing since it involves only injection into the skin. The procedure is much more precise than surgical rhinoplasty, so more detailed adjustments to nasal contour are possible. During the procedure, you are fully awake. You hold a mirror and you are in complete control of the procedure's results. The non surgical rhinoplasty (nose Job) procedure does not cause nosebleeds or persistent swelling. There is usually no long term scarring complications.

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Four Blade

Sunday, 31 May 2009 07:13

Live updates from Round 3 of the U.S. Open
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Health insurance is a big topic and one that is getting much attention in the U.S. right now. One accident or injury that needs treatment can be enough to wipe you out financially in both the short and potentially the long term. Many people have to declare bankruptcy due at least in part to unpaid medical expenses and others prolong treatment until it is too late. A health insurance policy is something that is necessary for everyone from birth until death.

Car insurance is of course a form of insurance that most people realize they need, mostly because the law says they must have it to drive. Even if you are an excellent driver you can wind up with injuries and property damage from someone else's negligence so it is important to make sure that you have insurance coverage to take care of these issues just in case.

Life insurance is another thing that especially younger people don't think that they need. Death is not guaranteed to hold off until late in life so it is advisable to carry at least a minimal life insurance policy even if you don't have any dependents. Life insurance can cover you pretty cheaply if you are young and in good health but it can really help your loved ones pay for burial and funeral expenses that could set them back quite a bit. Everyone should have at least a minimum life insurance policy.

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Carbine Knife

Friday, 04 January 2008 12:43

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http://www.JewishWorldReview.com I don't sit around just talking to experts because this is a college seminar. We talk to these folks because they potentially have the best answers, so I know whose ass to kick.

When you're trying to decide on that perfect survival or hunting knife it's easy to get caught up in the details. I am a knife hunter, that means I hunt for the best knives available. Here's my top 5 tips to put you on the right path and find the knife that's right for you.

5. Drop point or Bowie style?

As a knife hunter, I personally love a Bowie style knife, but in reality a drop point blade is actually a better design for survival or hunting applications. It lends itself better for camp chores and for skinning.

4. Black, Stainless Steel, Powder Coated... Choose a blade type.

The black material on a blade will eventually wear off if the knife is used alot. However, in survival situations you don't necessarily want to advertise your location by light shining on your stainless steel blade. Powder coated blades look nice and will help keep the blade from rusting. A shiny blade can double as a mirror, so it really depends on your specific application.

3. Pick your handle type.

Are you going to be using your knife in the cold or in wet weather? You may want to go with some type of rubberized handle. If you're more into the beauty of the knife you may want to get one made of bone, horn, or some exotic wood. Stacked leather is always a nice option too.

2. Serrated or straight blade?

Many knives come with a small area of serration either on the top of the spine or usually on the blade close to the handle. This is great for quickly cutting rope, or tinder for a fire, or anything else you may need to use a sawing motion for. But this area is hard to sharpen, especially for a novice. It takes special sharpening stones to keep the edge tuned up. A straight blade knife is easier to keep sharp and some knives even come with an integrated sharpener in the sheath.

And the number one tip... SIZE, bigger is not always better.

A knife with a 3-5 inch blade is about all the knife you will ever need in any situation. That will still make the knife around 7-10 inches long.

Marlin Zeller is an avid collector of knives from many different manufacturers. Check out http://www.squidoo.com/knifehunter for more information on fixed blade knives.