MetaFilter posts tagged with sword

Swords are sharp

ChurchHatesTucker — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:17:42 -0800

John Pontolillo, a student at Johns Hopkins University, had just had laptops and a game console stolen from his house. Hours later, he heard a noise from the garage. Before he went to investigate, he grabbed his katana... Inside the garage, Pontolillo was confronted by Donald D. Rice, who was release from jail three days prior. In the ensuing altercation, Rice died from blood loss due to a sword cut. Police have determined that the event was not a homicide, although prosecutors not ruled out the possibility of a trial. There is already a fan site. Interestingly, sword attacks have a history in Baltimore.

I am gravely disappointed. Again you have made me unleash my dogs of war.

Smedleyman — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:59:53 -0800

From out of the shadow a red sword leapt flaming...Fire swords and how to make them (from scratch if you like). For performance or flaming sword fights. More fire performances here. Also fire whips for all your Balrog needs. And fire floggers. Maelstrom has some other interesting homemade stuff (Mae Soks) and background and history on Pekiti-Tirsia kali and other southeast Asian weapons (some stuff on the Dog Brothers in there as well).

The Mediocre Samaritan

cog_nate — Wed, 07 May 2008 09:08:17 -0800

The Mediocre Samaritan is a bittersweetly funny film fictionalization of an event that took place in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin on February 21, 2007. Produced by J. Elvis Weinstein of MST3K, Stinkburger Inc. and Cinematic Titanic fame. (Event detailed previously on Metafilter. Also, NSFW for a couple seconds of pasty, naked male butt and tactfully censored footage of Casa de Culo.)

‘Embarrassment before dishonor!’

Faux Real — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:57:18 -0800

Man thinks the screams from neighbors porn is rape, breaks down door armed with a cavalry saber.

Blades and Booze

blahblahblah — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 12:11:19 -0800

"It can seem daunting when you are initially handed a sabre and a chilled bottle of Champagne with the expectation that you will sever the top of the bottle with the sword’s blade. Do not be downhearted!" Sabrage is the ancient art of opening champagne bottles by slicing them with a sabre. Learn how to combine swords and booze this New Year's Eve.

Witnesses also reported seeing paramedics carrying a bag of severed fingers out of the apartment.

Astro Zombie — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:28:37 -0800

"I heard the hammer cock," John said. Let's say somebody breaks into your apartment at gunpoint. Let's say that they seem likely to kill you or your roommate. Let's say you happen to have a samurai sword on hand. Here's what it looks like when you're done. (Caution: Blood pretty much everywhere.)

If on your journey, you should encounter God, God will be cut.

jonson — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 22:23:13 -0800

'In Japan, the hand can be used like a knife. But this method doesn't work with a tomato". Finally, a blade worthy of Hattori Hanzo, so sharp it can slice a bullet in two.

Occidental Martial Arts

Mister Cheese — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:33:39 -0800

There are many organizations seeking to reconstruct European swordsmanship. Both modern and more traditional tools are being used train in this art. Well balanced and accurate replicas of swords are becoming the norm. Sparring videos for those needing more visual appeal. Of course, it’s not all about swords. A general forum for all things sword related here. Read about the father of Medieval European sword typology here. Some websites above were previously mentioned here and here.

Filler

hank — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 08:09:59 -0800

Sword swallowing uncertainties The sword passes within millimetres of the heart, aorta, and other vitals but, surprisingly, few deaths related to sword swallowing have been described. A Canadian sword swallower did die, but that was after swallowing an umbrella.

The deadly art of gift giving

Hildago — Wed, 28 May 2003 19:58:00 -0800

Father's day is coming! What do you get for the dad who has everything? Well, you can't get him a Dayak poisoned dart blowpipe from Kenya, or a Lohar throwing sickle, or even a gorgeous domed shield from Persia, because they've all been sold. Better hurry, or it's another tie this year. Maybe you could get him something to poke his elephants with. And yes, I am just a shill for this company: for every 10 scary-looking shark's tooth swords I sell, I get a free decorative skull.

luser — Thu, 07 Jun 2001 12:21:57 -0800

D-Day was 57 years ago yesterday. It was 16 years before an article in the Atlantic finally provided Americans an unvarnished account of the carnage that was Omaha Beach that day. I'm in awe of what these 19-year-olds went through.