This vintage Miao Dao is available for purchase interested parties may contact me

Hey guys, anyone have recommendations for custom sword makers in the US that do highly aesthetic custom designs like the folks at Dragon's Breath Forge? I'm looking for options for a commission between $3k and $10k.

Stageswords by Jesse Belsky is another maker I've seen that looks good.

Not meant for recreation. Style or type of blade is undecided. I'm mostly interested in finding a good craftsman.

I saw that there was a post with custom sword makers, but the post is old and many of the links are dead/out of business.

We both have an overwhelming ancestry to Scotland and Ireland, so I'm planning a trip there to propose to her. One of the things I wanted to do while there is take her to a forge where I can show her the sword that is being forged for us, either complete or in progress, and then will arrange to have it shipped to the states once it's done.

Vogie Forge was my first choice, but it seems they're incredibly backlogged and may even be operating out of Ohio now. I emailed them to ask what the deal is, but I'm looking for other options so I can solidify some plans to make this happen. I did a lot of googling to no real avail. I'm relying on you guys to be able to help me out - it would mean a great deal.

Any recommendations on swordsmiths in Scotland or Ireland that could accommodate this?

Look good together

Hey! I designed this wall hook for my brother’s weapons and thought some of you might find it useful. I recommend giving it some finishing work so it doesn’t look like plastic xD

All my designs are free, and I don’t sell anything. If you like it, feel free to use it :)

Print it in ABS, of course, not PLA.

I also try to make my designs look as authentic as possible, with shapes a blacksmith could actually forge by hand.

Link: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3363690-forged-style-weapon-wall-hook-screw-cover#profileId-3824885

And if you like forged-style stuff, feel free to check out the rest of my collection :)

Might be dumb question but i realised that i have Freewill and I have never done any sports, some gym here and there, I wanted to ask if ppl really do sword practise in real life as a means of becoming fit? like after a gym session or so
like solo just swinging sword in the morning ?

any advice would be grealty appreciated

Edit: After reading all the replies, it seems you people just do that, but it does not really make you fit proportionally. Imma try to get something myself too

I know this is likely a boring question, but I can't help but reflect on how characters in media have varying ways of holding their blades when running. Compare how Link positions his sword in the n64 versions of Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, where he keeps it behind him (and keeping his shield in front), to how he does it in the 3DS versions of those same games, where he moves it back and forth (same goes for his shield. I prefer the older animation BTW).

I wonder how swordsmen throughout history as well as in current day hold their drawn weapons when running around. (As for my personal opinion, aesthetically, I prefer holding it behind the body as it looks more dynamic and appears ready for a cut). What's your insight?

So I ordered what I thought was a simple sword, the Kill Bill model as a gift for my wife. It was listed as "in stock" and "3-5 weeks". The communication at the beginning was very good and they had all 5 star reviews. I should have known right there that was a problem.

Anyway, I kept hearing via email it was "almost done", "only this needed to be completed", "paint needed two weeks to dry", etc. long story short, after being told after over 8 weeks it was done and shown some (what I assume are stock) photos, I was ghosted. I emailed 5 different times politely asking for an estimated shipping date, any info, etc. Nothing. Silence after all the quickly returned emails. Really frustrated and let down. Going to file my PayPal claim tomorrow.

Curious if anyone else had problems with them or if this was some bizarre one off? Either way, really let down.

I got them off of Facebook marketplace. Seller told me that they were from her husband’s grandmother and that he was “finally ready to part with them.”

Edit: forgot to mention that it was $100 for both so I doubt they are worth anything. I just think they are cool.

I know, not the right community, but y’all are some of the most helpful and knowledgeable I’ve run into with this kind of thing!

Any ID help would be greatly appreciated.

Estoy buscando una espada de madera para la practica del taichi y he visto esta de la MarcaHJHUUA.
Alguien la tiene y la usa? Esta buen equilibrada?

Used by Methos in Highlander TV Show

Some of my movie and tv swords.

Just received a stash of photos taken of my work, will post them daily.

Feel free to copy the design of the holder.

Messer is made by ENSIFER

This U.S. Model 1812/1813 Contract Cavalry Saber is a significant piece of American military history, manufactured by premier sword maker Nathan Starr of Middletown, Connecticut.

Featuring a heavy, curved single-edged blade and a distinct iron "reverse-P" stirrup hilt, this rugged design was produced to equip federal light dragoons and state mounted militias during the War of 1812.

This will be the oldest sword in my US military sword collection at over 200 years old. Bought from a local collector’s estate for $450.

I'm thinking of buying one and using it for cutting competitions, so I'm wondering if it's actually durable and will withstand much abuse at all? How to compare to a thick modern machete?