Close buddy is getting married: Sword?
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Blades go with weddings like ketchup & spam ... Great!
You should make sure you get the bride something special that she would like too though.
When I got married in 2012 I gave my groomsmen ka-bars , they thought it was great. I even got one for the ring bearer who was 4 at the time (he's still not allowed to touch it). Going through the checkout at cabelas with 8 full sized ka-bars did make the cashier chuckle and ask what the heck I was doing.
You should make sure you get the bride something special that she would like too though.
When I got married in 2012 I gave my groomsmen ka-bars , they thought it was great. I even got one for the ring bearer who was 4 at the time (he's still not allowed to touch it). Going through the checkout at cabelas with 8 full sized ka-bars did make the cashier chuckle and ask what the heck I was doing.
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danez71
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I agree that it should be a joint present to both or a his and hers.
You could still give it to him afterwards as an extra and it shouldn't be a big deal.
ETA What about a matching pair?
Wife's have a way of being right. I'd listen yours before listening to THR in this case.... if you listen to THR, you may give them a smelter.
You could still give it to him afterwards as an extra and it shouldn't be a big deal.
ETA What about a matching pair?
Wife's have a way of being right. I'd listen yours before listening to THR in this case.... if you listen to THR, you may give them a smelter.
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Rapier wit my lad, rapier wit!
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You could get him one of those circular swords, not sure what the point would be though...
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I'm not sure if I know what that is?
entropy
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More in the style of an Italian Renaissance hand-and-a-half sword. I wouldn't have minded getting one for a wedding present.
Perhaps a custom sword made by a certain forum member? That would be a gift to treasure.
Give her a claymore and him a targe.
Shanghai McCoy
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Careful it doesn't get too edgy Guys...
entropy
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I've had it up to the hilt with being pommeled with pointless sword puns.
Of course, one could always unscrew the pommel and end his foe rightly.
Of course, one could always unscrew the pommel and end his foe rightly.
Old Dog
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Frankly, speaking as a sword kinda guy, I think a gift of a sword is appropriate for any occasion: marriage, birth of a child/grandchild, retirement, enlistment or commissioning into the military or law enforcement, birthday, Father's Day (or Mother's Day), whatever. Cold Steel does some pretty good repros (Dave Baker has designed several for them). Several other distributors stock swords made in India, generally of good quality and proof-tested.
Man Rule #37: Every man-cave must have at least one sword hanging on the wall. Rapiers, colichmardes, cavalry sabers, it's all good ...
Just watch out though ... sometimes when adult beverages are involved and more than one sword is hanging on the wall ... stuff breaks out ...
Man Rule #37: Every man-cave must have at least one sword hanging on the wall. Rapiers, colichmardes, cavalry sabers, it's all good ...
Just watch out though ... sometimes when adult beverages are involved and more than one sword is hanging on the wall ... stuff breaks out ...
I'd be thrilled if a friend gave me a sword no matter the occasion. My wife would ask "Where's mine?" Seriously, if you give the bride something nice of equivalent value she'll be fine or else she ain't worth the trouble. A friend gave another friend a rifle as a wedding present, he gave the bride an expensive sewing machine, she was thrilled on both counts.
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I love it! I was in a wedding and the groom gave all of the groomsman a sword. Opposite of what your saying, but that sword outlasted their marriage. Maybe get the wife a shield?
kBob
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This whole topic puts me on edge.
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entropy
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It puts me on point.
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If you are going to give a sword , then you need to learn how to open a bottle of champaine with a saber , then give a toast & present the blade !
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Great idea!
Great idea!
Speedo66
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For Sale: Japanese Samuri Hari Kari Tanto Knife W/ Scabbard. Only used once....
Buying a gift for one, or not for use in the home by both seems like something that may come back to bite you in future relations with her.
And a sword for a wedding gift? I’d listen to your wife. How about a high end carving set from Henckels or Wusthof?
You do realize it's a Hari Kari sword (for Seppuku)... only used once ...
entropy
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1.) It's seppuku, or harakiri. Hari Kari was a baseball announcer. (Holy Cow! It's spelled Harry Carey, though.)
2.) A tanto is usually too short for proper Seppuku, unless one was a female samurai. Yes, there were female samurai. They used it to slit the throat in a different ritual than male samurai. Very few, like shieldmaidens. A male samurai would have used a wakizashi for seppuku, and had a second standing by with the warrior's katana to finish the job if he did the ritual wrong. (not like it's something one could practice.)
2.) A tanto is usually too short for proper Seppuku, unless one was a female samurai. Yes, there were female samurai. They used it to slit the throat in a different ritual than male samurai. Very few, like shieldmaidens. A male samurai would have used a wakizashi for seppuku, and had a second standing by with the warrior's katana to finish the job if he did the ritual wrong. (not like it's something one could practice.)
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