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Army Sword
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WWI THE M.C. LILLEY & CO. M1902 ARMY OFFICERS SWORD $147.50 |
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WWII Japanese army company officer’s sword belt $56.99 |
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WWI THE M.C. LILLEY & CO. M1902 ARMY OFFICERS SWORD $147.50 |
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WWII Japanese army company officer’s sword belt $56.99 |
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WWII Japanese army company officer’s sword belt hangers $10.49 |
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WWII Japanese Army Officer’s Shin Gunto Sword-NR $510.00 |
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Excellent Japanese army Military Katana Sword,98 $158.00 |
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Excellent Japanese army Military sword bayonet $78.99 |
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Excellent Japanese army Military sword bayonet $89.00 |
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WW1 GERMAN-SWEDEN ARMY MAUSER BAYONET SWORD FROG PARADE $11.00 |
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Excellent Japanese army Military Katana Sword wwll $268.99 |
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WWII Japanese Army Officer`s Samurai Sword Handle Tsuka $140.00 |
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military japanese samurai sword japan army saber katana $179.00 |
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pair of delicate military US army dagger sword bayonet $155.00 |
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British army commander sword officer edward barnes $99.00 |
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Imperial Japanese Army’s Sword Koshirae,Samurai,Gunto(1 $113.50 |
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japan army officer warrior sword Guntō cowskin scabbard $199.00 |
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IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY OFFICERS SWORD $42.45 |
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ROMAN FALCATA SWORD REPLICA SCA ARMY LARP REENACTMENT $44.99 |
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WWll japanese War Army swords oxhide scabbard $48.99 |
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US ARMY MODEL 1902 LEATHER SABER HANGER /SWORD HANGER. $29.95 |
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WWll japanese War Army sword bayonet $28.99 |
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WWll japanese militray Army sword 98 style sharp blade $49.89 |
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WWll japanese militray Army sword 98 style sharp blade $49.89 |
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WWll japanese militray Army sword sharp blade $49.89 |
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WWll Japanese war army sword 98style sharp blade $98.00 |
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Vintage Russian Army Military SWORD W/BAYONET▃▄▅ $68.90 |
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Vintage Japanese army officers Sword ▃▄▅ $158.90 |
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Japanese NCO Army leather sword Tassel knot 1 (replica) $29.90 |
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Japanese Army commissioned officers sword 98 Shin-Guntō $24.99 |
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Japanese army officer sword NCOs Initial type 95 $23.10 |
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WWII Japanese Army Samurai Sword Seppa $9.95 |
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US Army 193rd Infantry Brigade Vietnam War Patch Sword $9.99 |
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WWII Japanese Army Menuki for Sword Handle $10.00 |
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Vintage Handmade Japanese Army Military sword ▃▄▅ $135.00 |
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VERY NICE JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER SWORD $1,550.00 |
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NICE JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER SHIN GUNTO SWORD $855.00 |
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Vtg. WWII US Army Officers Sword Letter-Opener, No Res. $64.99 |
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WW2 Japanese Army Gunto Sword end cap Kabutogane $7.09 |
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Old Polish Army sword M17 Museum replica $99.00 |
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ww2 wwii chinese china military army sword samurai type $49.99 |
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Imperial Japanese Army’s Sword scabbard,Samurai,Gunto(4 $39.99 |
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Vintage WW1 British Army 1897 Sword & Field Scabbard $375.00 |
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military japanese army officer sword Shin-Guntō Type98 $24.99 |
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FRENCH ARMY AMERICA MUSKETS SWORDS UNIFORMS BOOK new $11.95 |
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SCOTTISH SOLDIER TARTAN KILT SWORD MILITARY CDV ARMY NR $14.22 |
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WWII Japanese Army NCO Samurai Sword matching numbers $290.00 |
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rare 1886 army Japanese Samurai sword mounting KyuGunto $76.00 |
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Mini US Army Officer Sword Knife Letter Opener w/ Stand $13.98 |
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ANTIQUE WWII JAPANESE ARMY TANK HELMET SWORD TEA CUP $10.50 |
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ARMY OFFICERS SWORD CALVARY PERSONLIZED INITIALS $100.00 |
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Superb 106CM Length WWII Japanese Army Officer Sword $198.00 |
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WWll military Japanese War Army 98 sword $138.00 |
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WWll japanese militray army Sword katana sharp blade $148.00 |
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WWll japanese War Army sword 95 style sharp blade $148.00 |
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WWll Japanese Military army sword 95 style sharp blade $148.00 |
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WWll choice japanese War Army officer sword sharp blade $398.00 |
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WWll Japanese war army sword 98 style sharp blade $118.00 |
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Vintage Japanese war army officer sword saber $108.00 |
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Hand-carved japan army samruai sword copper scabbard $235.00 |
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WWII Japanese Water lines army military sword type 94 $76.41 |
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Imperial Japan army officer sword Guntō oxhide scabbard $135.00 |
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US Army COMBAT TANK & SWORDS Award Badge $5.99 |
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WWII Japanese Army Sword Shin GUNTO KATANA Brass TSUBA $39.99 |
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DELUX MODEL 1902 US ARMY PRESENTATION DRESS SWORD 1936 $649.00 |
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RARE JAPAN WW2 ARMY SWORD -W-SURRENDER TAG & SILVER MON $100.00 |
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Japanese WW2 Sarute Hanger Army Military Sword Gunto $76.00 |
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Japanese Army Cowskin Sheath sword ▃▄▅ $138.90 |
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Japanese Army/Navy Sword Tassel Knot WWII Shin-gunto $20.00 |
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RUSSIAN ARMY MILITARY SPETSNAZ OWL SWORD INSIGNIA PIN $6.99 |
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WW2 JAPANESE ARMY IJA OFFICER COMBAT SWORD BELT !! $0.99 |
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WWII Japanese army sword belt hanger $11.50 |
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Argentina Army 1895 Sword Bayonet Bronze Scabbard Edges $14.96 |
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US ARMY PINBACK ‘ CROSSED CALVERY ‘ SWORDS INSIGNIA PIN $9.99 |
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US Army Cavalry Swords Large Pin $7.95 |
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Japanese NCOs army officer sword Initial type 95 $97.50 |
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Japanese NCO Army leather sword Tassel knot 2 (replica) $29.90 |
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Japan Army Arsenal Sword katana Type 95 (NCOs) Guntō $24.82 |
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NICE JAPANESE ARMY SHIN GUNTO OFFICER SWORD $610.00 |
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Japanese Type 32 Army sword $375.00 |
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US Civil War Army Foot Officers Sword & Scabbard M7-7 $130.01 |
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Japanese WWII Type 19 Army Cavalry Sword COMPANY Grade $300.00 |
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WWII German Army Dress Daggers & Swords V1 Third Reich $94.99 |
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Knight Templar Sword Medieval Collectables Army Swords $34.99 |
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Vintage Handmade Japanese Army Officer Katana Sword $145.00 |
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The Collected German Army Sword ▃▄▅ $138.90 |
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VERY NICE GERMAN MADE ROUMANIAN ARMY SWORD $168.50 |
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Imperial japan army cavalry trooper saber sword Type 32 $24.77 |
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Vtg. “Spanish” Army Officer’s Sword W/Large Eagle,NR $149.99 |
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ANTIQUE JAPANESE ARMY KENDO SWORD & BAYONET BADGE MEDAL $227.50 |
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imperial japan army samurai sword warrior katana sword $48.82 |
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1902 US ARMY WW1 CALVARY DRESS SWORD & SCABBARD $12.62 |
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WMM HORSMANN MODEL 1902 US ARMY WW1 SWORD $11.50 |
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WWII Japanese army officers military sword type 98 $72.99 |
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US ARMY GI MANUALS KNIFE DAGGER SWORD WWII WW II on DVD $14.99 |
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RUSSIAN ARMY MILITARY SPETSNAZ OWL SWORD INSIGNIA PIN $6.99 |
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Vintage Handmade Japanese Army Military sword ▃▄▅ $42.99 |
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RARE BRITISH ARMY 1899 PATTERN GYMNASIUM SWORD #2 $350.00 |
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RARE BRITISH ARMY 1899 PATTERN GYMNASIUM SWORD #1 $350.00 |
Army sword duel
I have been selling swords and knives for the past seven years, doing research and answering questions on the different types of swords and their uses. I’ve lived for six years in Europe and seven in the Orient seen and held swords that are easier dated in centuries rather than years.
Functional Swords are made to be used and to keep an edge. However, to really answer this question you have to explain the three kinds of swords people sell. The first is a Decorative Sword. These are swords made to decorate and for display only. They are very elaborate and are sometimes heavy replicas of historical, fantasy and movie swords. They often come with a sword plaque or stand for their display in the home or office. The blades are made of stainless steel and are generally highly polished. They look really good but are not designed or made for use. The second is a Costume Sword. While they have many of the same characteristics of a decorative sword, they are generally lighter and come with a sheath or some means of wearing the sword with a costume. The last is the Functional Sword.
So What’s The Difference?
To keep it simple, quality is the thing that makes a functional or battle ready sword different. The quality of the materials, design and workmanship all play a part in a good functional sword. The materials are very important. High carbon steel is generally used to make the blades and other more durable materials are used for the guard, pommel and grips. High carbon steel is much harder. This type of steel is better suited for keeping an edge and less likely to break upon contact. The quality of the materials use in the guard, pommel and grip are of equal importance. A great high carbon steel blade with a pot metal or inferior guard and grip is a wall hanger.
Some people say the original design of a sword is the best. I agree. Swords were originally made for combat at the time they were designed and forged. Some like the samurai sword were designed to cut while others like the medieval claymore and long sword were made to bash and stab. The major design element is the tang. The tang is the part of the sword that attaches the blade to the guard, grip and pommel. Some decorative and costume swords use a rat-tail design. The blade is welded to the tang and not very durable. The best functional design is a full tang. Here the blade and tang are on piece of metal and less likely to break.
Workmanship may well be the most important. There are two basic ways to make a sword. They are machined and hand forged. The machined sword is almost entirely forged by a machine while the hand forged is done by a human. Purest say hand forged is the only way. However, I’ve seen many machined forged swords I feel more comfortable with. The key is micro-fractures. During the forging process sometime small fractures are left inside the sword. The more fractures there are the more likely the sword can break. There are many carbon steel swords not advertised as functional because of inconsistency. One sword might be great the next might not hold up. You take your chances when you buy these swords for use. One last note on design, a practical sword is made for stage plays and reenactments where safety is the key. Practical swords have rounded or dull edges and points.
Functional swords can cost much more than decorative or costume swords. Prices can run from less than $ 100.00 for an entry level sword to thousands for a made to order sword. Prices are also based on the degree of functionality. An entry level sword can cost from under $ 100 to $ 200. These are light duty swords which are great for a beginner. A medium duty sword or battle ready sword can cost up to $ 1000 and are usually used in reenactments and plays. Heavy duty swords can cost thousands. They can be used for any purpose but are better suited for extended use as in a nightly stage combat plays. After being in the US Army for 21 year, I can tell you anything can be broken. No matter how well a sword is made abuse, neglect and improper use will damage or break any sword. I’m not talking about small dings in the sharp edges. Some carbon steels are so hard it’s almost impossible to sharpen them. Most swords are forged so the edges are softer and can be sharpened. Please consult a qualified fight director on the proper use and quality of weapons needed for heavy use in stage plays.
I hope this helps to explain the term Functional Swords. One rule to use in selecting a sword is safety first. You are buying a weapon and get what you pay for, price should always be second.
About the Author:
The author is a retired Master Sergeant, US Army and owns and operates a web store that sells replicas of weapons. See Brothersmith-Swords.com for examples of functional swords and more information.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – What Does Functional Swords Mean?
