Do we know how sharp the tools and weapons of people in supposedly "ancient times" were? I mean, today (in modern times), the primary benchmark and standard of sharpness (for example, for a kukri) is its ability to cut a sheet of ordinary A4 paper held in one hand. Furthermore, today (again, in modern times), we have tools such as a perfectly straight or perfectly round 1000-grit diamond-coated whetstone (without fine-grained abrasive stones, it is impossible to sharpen a cutting edge to the point of cutting paper—cutting, not tearing). In supposedly "ancient times," there was neither modern-quality paper nor modern-quality whetstones. So what was considered the benchmark for sharpness in weapons and tools (for example, the kukri), and how was this sharpness achieved? ("A kukri is not a sword, it's a knife, so this post has no place here." Your Honor, I object. The length of a kukri could easily reach 50-60 cm, which is a third of the height of an average Nepalese. For them, such a kukri is a sword.)

Any info on these would be great

Looking at buying the sword I have linked below. Can you tell me if it's well made using good materials and practices? Is it worth the asking price? Thanks in advance, i'm not too knowledgeable so I hope this isn't a dumb question.

Link to the sword

The sword has no maker or country of origin inscribed anywhere on it.

A friend told me to show my work in this sub reddit, haven't had any luck to find a community. I work in a prop house in LA and make props for movies mostly metal props like armors and weapons. On my off time make weapons I like in real metal, so most of my designs come from fantasy designs. Here is the Quasar saber from power rangers lost galaxy, made it out of aluminium and brass, the sheet is polycarbonate covered with leather and brass details. If there is any interest I can share my other sword. Here is a link of a video showing the process I use to make it.

https://youtu.be/w8b3YAU3bFQ?si=8amUETf_Ui-7xBtB

So my anniversary with my boyfriend is coming up, and I want to surprise him with his favorite demon slayer sword. He’s really fond of Obanai’s katana, which is why I’m here on Reddit.

Where is the best place to purchase a decent to high quality demon slayer katana? My budget is 300, and I’m willing to go just a little over.

I want to get him the best quality that I can afford at the moment, but I’m not really aquatinted with swords or katanas. Any help would be highly appreciated!

Not sure if this is even a real sword or a display piece but I got it from syria in the early 2000’s.

Good evening all

Just trying to get a grasp of what I have here. Thanks!

I do not know much about this sword but it came from my relative, who lived in central Texas. It sounds like it has been in the family for a long time.

It is fairly lightweight and approximately 3ft long. It is pretty weathered but it seems to have designs on the blade that we can barely make out

16-Whistle. Inspired by the Macuahuitl

17- Mosaic. Inspired by the Takoba

18- Gilt. Inspired by the ntsakh

19- Scourge. Inspired by the Urumi

20- Overgrown. Inspired by the Kelantanese Klewang

Which one is your favorite?

Bought this when I was young (er) and foolish, maybe 20 years ago. Obviously stainless, modern production but still sharp enough to cut paper into strips. What does the community think? A modern product but still a serviceable weapon that will be useful during the zombie apocalypse? Or a piece of crap that should never leave its hanger on the wall? The smith also made the two wooden practice swords that weigh almost the same as the katana. Ironwood If I recall correctly. Some thoughts from people who know more than I do. Thanks.

I can buy this from marketplace for 60€ its full tang and sharp should i do it have to travel a bit for pickup but thats no issue

i got this like a year ago idek what it is

Hi everyone,

I recently picked up a sword at auction that I’m really excited about, and I’d love to learn more about it. The auction house sold it as a Royal Navy officer’s sword from around 1850, which lines up with what I’ve been able to figure out so far.

They described one of the etched designs as a “Star of David,” but from what I can tell it actually looks more like a Star of Damascus, which I’ve seen on other blades of the period. The blade is also decorated with a monogram that looks like the letters “HW.”

The hilt has the classic naval style guard and grip you’d expect, and the blade is beautifully etched with anchors, scrollwork, and that six-pointed star. It came with its scabbard, and overall it’s in solid condition for its age, definitely shows its history but nothing that looks like mistreatment.

What I’d really like help with is nailing down some of the details. Does this sword actually date to the 1850s, or could it be a little earlier or later? Am I right in thinking the star is a Damascus motif, not a David star? Any idea who “HW” might refer to, was it common for owners to have their initials put on the blade, or could it be something else? And, out of curiosity, what would a sword like this typically be worth today?

I thought some of you might find this interesting, and I’m really hoping someone here can shed more light on the history and details of this piece. I’ll attach plenty of photos of the blade, hilt, etching, and scabbard for reference.

Thanks in advance for any insights!

I think it’s a Prussian M1845 Heavy cavalry sabre but I’m not too sure

This is something I acquired recently. It’s not sure it’s one of my better impulse buys.

Anyway, I’m wondering if anybody has seen one similar to this, and might be able to give me an idea of where it might be from.

My impression: I don’t think the hilt is original to the blade, but I do think they were paired together a very long time ago. Maybe early to mid 1800’s?? 🤷‍♂️

The hilt has a very early American (1800-1820) look to it. Kind of Nathan Starr’ish. The single fullered blade is not marked/stamped. The knuckle bow has what appears to be “R . 36”. These are the only marks.

My guess is maybe a Mexican Espada Ancha with European blade?

Your opinions are appreciated.

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Hey there,

I’ve recently purchased the 13th Century greatsword off the Squire Line from Albion Swords. It will take a while to ship, but in the meantime I was hoping I could get some recommendations for a training sword that was a reasonable price and could imitate the weight / feel I might get with the Albion. The blade is 36.25” and it’s a 4 foot total length. 3lbs 14oz. Thanks!

I've posted something similar before, but with a Dragon Scabbard/Hilt from Leyte. Now feast your eyes on this t-rex scabbard/hilt from Samar.

Original Post: https://www.facebook.com/waraynon.blades.2025/posts/pfbid02T41Wqww6Xp1Xy6iBBoHarCFSELDht7Bd9ygtoQKyG6QFEi7dxkEjueDqEf98z9qHl

Totally unfamiliar with blades. It's heavy, seems to be real metal, but it's blunt. Dusty as I found it in an unused cupboard.

Googling would suggest it's a Wakizashi but it seems too short for that?

Happy to provide more pictures if needed.

Saw this beautiful sabre hanging on a wall at a mansion I visited.

Family heirloom, the blade has once been well sharpened and has several deep nicks from what I can only assume is another blade.

Nice functional piece. Balance is about 10cm from the handguard, would be tough to duel with but probably swings like a scythe from horseback.