[NathanRahl]

Originally Posted by zefff

You are wrong IMHO but please tell me how you see yourself being correct.

Why are weapons developed in the first place and why do designs and construction methods change over time hmm?

Also lets imagine you are in one boat and I'm in another at sea, you have a sword, spear and long bow and I have a 300mm cannon with sights that can sppot you on the horizon - if you are the stronger fighter how will you defeat me?

All through history stronger fighters have lost to weaker enemies who happen to have superior technology and/or strategy. Even a primitive weapon like a sword can involve technology in its design as Im sure you are aware.

Yawn, I think this "person" made my point for me. There are no better weapons, only better fighters, unless you want to split hairs and talk about swords versus nukes. My word, this person has a lame arguement for everything. Oh and pal, being chinese doesn't mean you know alot about chinese swords. I am american, but I am not a fat slob, so spare me the racial stereotypes, or trying to use them to your advantage. LOL.

[zefff]

Yes lets talk about swords vs nukes! Why do you think nukes were invented? ...Oops! Dunno why I ask because my Q's never get answered. LOL @ this baffoon and his ego!

[Bloodybirds]

Sorry, has anyone seen my nuclear wessels!!!

[bamboo]

Hee hee

Although corny, that was priceless BB!

[Bloodybirds]

Unfortunately, Scotty is dead now so there is no beaming up!! Always preferred Worf's weapon though, it cuts deep, it cuts well, and it cuts from all angles!!! What more could ya ask for...oh yeah, the Highlander samurai sword using Chinese cuts....there can be only one!!

[bamboo]

Ahem Lightsaber cough

[Bloodybirds]

Too brittle....lousy color scheme...ahem...got a question for ya Bamboo: Q from the Continuum v. Darth Vader......there can be only one!! Or, better yet, the Charmed Ones....Alyssa Milano could take me down anytime....

[bamboo]

You lost me on startrek. I don't know what a q is so I have to go with Darth.

[oxidee]

Originally Posted by bamboo

Welcome to FA.COM.

I am canadian, i know nothing of backbacon, senate reform, telephone technology, labatts blue or igloos.

"Race" does not equal knowledge, only studying does that.

Thank you for the sword information. Did you formally study or is this from personal resources?

-bamboo

I'm a fancier of weapon history,not a collector or user.

I know that the blade is popular not in peace but in chaos years during the history of China,because it isn't easy tote or becoming to demonstrate.
Today, few people know how to use it even in China.
Finding a person who is adept at it out of China is VERY VERY diffcult.
I know that a(or the) master of it named HAN SHAO XIA living in JI LIN province of china.

The blade is easy to learn but diffcult to master.
If you want use it as a prideful archaic warrior in the battle field,two monthes is not a short time
If you want use it as a top hardman in top duel and sightly perform,ten years is not a long time.

If you can't find a teacher of it. If you master axe and any kind of two-hand sword,you can be teached it by yourself.
The only what mustn't be forgot is that all the hard acts are started by twisting of waist.

[NathanRahl]

Oxidee, you have made some large errors, let me address them in order.

First off, the sword is never an easy art to learn. Saying it is is highly misleading. A couple of months long enough to be prepared on the battlefield, not even close.

That all actions are started by a twisting of the waist is just plain false. For proper cutting, you use the hips, the waist should actually twist as little as possible. For proper cutting you lock the stomach muscles, and use the hips, not the waist. Twisiting the waist breaks the uniformity of the body, and waists power, it doe's not create it. This is an often misconception, and you'll get it from someone who has often misunderstood instructions in written form, i.e someone who has taught themselves. Likely someone who perhaps, from thier mention of battle axes, has learned from some live action role playing troupe, or the SCA, or some other creative anachronism group.

As to your comment about axe weilders of high skill being able to teach themselves sword, nonsense. They are two totally diffeent weaopns requireing different skills, different techniques, like comparing aples to lemons actually. Basically not accurate at all. Please, if your going to post, at least know of what you speak before you do so. Good day.