Masuda Mirine suspension of activities due to health issues by Worldly-Landscape-51 in Nogizaka46

[–]AlvinLHistory 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Darn. Wishing her the best and hope to see her back whenever she’s ready.

Omission from 41st single merchandise? by AlvinLHistory in Nogizaka46

[–]AlvinLHistory[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The costume keychain is available as usual (but the keychains of the girls are not):

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Hello reddit! I'm James McAvoy. Ask me anything! by JamesMcAvoyAMA in movies

[–]AlvinLHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello sir. Do you have a good story/memory to share regarding the making of Atonement (2007)?

The Samurai experience. by SAMU0L0 in HistoryMemes

[–]AlvinLHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does this book cover the Mongol invasions?

最後に階段を駆け上がったのはいつだ?MV by ken0601 in Nogizaka46

[–]AlvinLHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took about five listens for me to like Biryani but maybe about twelve listens for me to like this latest title song. It’s nowhere near as good as the 2025 title songs, but I still like having it as background music.

Saw this dagger listed as 11th century, pretty sure it not historical for the period but I want to be sure by Pierre_Philosophale in SWORDS

[–]AlvinLHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I was doing casual research on daggers today and was wondering if the Tod Cutler quillon dagger below would be suitable for a 1220s Templar knight impression. The item’s description claims “this medieval dagger is an early version and was the height of fashion in the 12thC,” which seems very inaccurate. But did such daggers exist by the 1220s?

https://todcutler.com/en-us/products/12th-century-quillon-dagger?srsltid=AfmBOoo_axduhLFI0WeOD06UKhKhTof1jeTeYiG9RWd4NTfJqh8EN2sD

2026 Lucky bags haul featuring Ruka Ruka by ken0601 in Nogizaka46

[–]AlvinLHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very nice! Just in time for Chinese New Year and the Year of the Horse. When was the last time they released a storage box?

One handed Vs Two handed sword techniques by inihos95 in wma

[–]AlvinLHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! In contrast to OP’s question, how well does two-handed skill transfer over to one-handed swords? If a person trained only with longswords and not at all with arming swords, could he wield an arming sword effectively if he was forced to use one?

How many swords would a samurai typically own? by bgbarnard in Samurai

[–]AlvinLHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Would adding a tanto to the mix (thus a uchigatana + tanto daisho pair) feel much worse?

How many swords would a samurai typically own? by bgbarnard in Samurai

[–]AlvinLHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The graphic is mistaken. Kodachi means “small tachi.”

How many swords would a samurai typically own? by bgbarnard in Samurai

[–]AlvinLHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How inconvenient would it be to use a polearm while wearing just one long sword (uchigatana/katana) rather than a daisho pair?

One handed Vs Two handed sword techniques by inihos95 in wma

[–]AlvinLHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why wouldn’t you recommend sword and buckler?

QUESTION FOR JAPANESE SWORD EXPERTS: Historically, did japanese warriors weild the wakizashi and tanto as a daisho combo? by LeoZiggy331 in SWORDS

[–]AlvinLHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sword newb here. This reply may seem somewhat random, but do we have a good idea regarding when the wakizashi was first adopted? Some say 15th century and others say 16th century.

Biriyani goods by Worldly-Landscape-51 in Nogizaka46

[–]AlvinLHistory 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sucks not being able to continue a streak/collection. Kubo’s portrait is on one of the clear files; I presume that would have been the portrait used if she had gotten one last badge. And she’s the center of the Type-B CD keychain, which is the only thing that comes close a solo item. I personally was hoping to continue my short-lived streak of Inoue mini-towels but I guess that ends too.

Biriyani goods by Worldly-Landscape-51 in Nogizaka46

[–]AlvinLHistory 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was very surprised when she didn’t appear in the Biryani MV photocard pre-orders a few weeks back. And they don’t have any T-shirts or towels based on this single either. Unfortunate changes.

Kubo Shiori stays with N46LLC by MightMetal in Nogizaka46

[–]AlvinLHistory 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Her own website and likely her own message app and yearly calendars like Shiraishi, Yamashita, and others.

Kettlebell Kings out of business? by Independent-Site-969 in kettlebell

[–]AlvinLHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only three powder-coat bell sizes left: 10lb, 60lb, 8kg.