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Western blades store

Daviestan
28-01-2004, 11:08
There are several stores offering Katanas/Ninja swords and other such, but nothing bigger than a knife from European culture. In order to fill this gap in the market, The Daviestan Steel industry has grown. We proudly present our merchandise... (pics to follow hopefully)

All products are hand-tested and refined before sale.

Combat Rapier

Origin of the modern "foil".
3 foot tempered steel blade, flexible on one axis, weighted pommel for increased control and balance. Galvanised surface to prevent rusting. Extremely light, making for a fast, flexible weapon on attack or defence.

Duelling Rapier.

Developed into modern epee, it is based on the Combat rapier but has a more rigid blade, produced by means of a triangle structure running down its length, although it is still flexible. Also marginally longer than its counterpart, it is heavier (being designed primarily for duelling rather than killing) but is more reliable when parrying heavier combat weapons.

Cavalry Sabre

For cavalry read any vehicle/mount. Substantially heavier than a rapier, its bulk gives it momentum when swung for a very powerful blow, resulting in a devastating charge. Hand-guard protects forward 120 degrees, primarily uses a cutting edge but the point is still decidedly an option not to be underestimated.

Infantry sabre

Lighter than the cavalry version, it is based on the principle of speed over force, although the weighting and balance of the weapon still delivers a powerful blow. Similar hand-guard, flexible along the flat edges for manoeverability it remains an extremely versatile weapon, and requires less training to hit the enemy with than a rapier (although a decent sabreur will still beat relatively untrained men without breaking a sweat)


Special orders catered for, spare parts also available.
Maitres also for hire from the Daviestan Government to train.
28-01-2004, 11:11
the PReG is looking for sumthing similar to the usmc's officers sword for ceremonial use.
Daviestan
28-01-2004, 13:53
Easily done my friend. Any particular insignia/styalisation/colour scheme? I assume you're more interested in ornamentality than practicality (ie. more baubles even if that makes it slightly heavier?)

Standard cost at $300, hand-made at $1000.
28-01-2004, 14:00
ivory grip, red star inlay on pommel, polished brass hand guard, black laqured wood scabard with brass fittings plain shiny black leather cavalvry pattern sword belt. and i;ll need approx 1000.
28-01-2004, 14:06
I would like to purchase 1000 katanas for the ninja division of my Marine Corps. Please telegram me as to payment options.
Daviestan
28-01-2004, 14:10
Like the colour scheme :)

Your order has been sent to the workshops; this highly detailed work will be done by hand, setting the cost at $1,000,000 exactly, and will be ready by tomorrow, when I will confirm delivery.

Thank you for your custom!