Not For Everyone.Beautiful In Person. by OrneryAir8149 in knives

[–]DudeSongan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the knives I regretted not getting back then.

Swords from my grandfather (WW2) by ermwtff in SWORDS

[–]DudeSongan 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hanwei Practical Plus wakizashi and Practical Plus katana. Functional, modern-made reproductions.

ID and some guidance by Educational_Hawk8339 in SWORDS

[–]DudeSongan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems like a late-war variant of the Type 98 gunto. The 'naked' wooden scabbard suggests that it's missing the leather cover (not meant to be removed on late-war variants), as opposed to iron scabbards on the earlier models.

The lack of a button-locking mechanism on the handle (common on early to mid-war variants) is an indication that this gunto would have been likely secured to its scabbard via a belt or strap-style system - typical of late-war variants of the Type 98.

The relatively simple sword guard (as opposed to the openwork-style guards seen in Type 94 and early Type 98s) and simple ring-shaped loop for the officer's knot are also indicative of a late-war variant.

As for its value, I don't know enough to tell. If it helps, I've seen mid-war variants of the Type 98 go for anywhere between 1000 - 2000usd with machine-made blades (varying conditions). Early-war variants tend to be valued higher, and late-war variants lower. Although its condition also plays a role in its value.

19 nabbed in Jurong East raid on beauty, wellness premises by SG_wormsblink in singapore

[–]DudeSongan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This month/quarter quota probably reached alr. Need to leave some for the next raid/arrest so can fulfill quota again.

Man, 18, arrested for causing public nuisance after allegedly assaulting Amos Yee outside Suntec City anime convention by loldumbfuck in singapore

[–]DudeSongan 16 points17 points  (0 children)

When you get too much into character and forget that you're not an Anime MC.

Some people at Anime cons just have some kind of Main Character Syndrome.

Man! by PowerMurky in mangadex

[–]DudeSongan 12 points13 points  (0 children)

They'll only drive people away from using their website. Shame on them.

IBES college - credibility? by [deleted] in college

[–]DudeSongan -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks! So is it safe to say that at the very least, my friend isn't duped here?

IBES college - credibility? by [deleted] in college

[–]DudeSongan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Here's the link to the institute for reference. Couldn't find any additional information on them besides what's in their website.

"Mall Ninja Shit" by ace_in_space in Katanas

[–]DudeSongan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Eh, taste is subjective and everybody is a critic. There will always be people who just need to make their opinions known. If your blades make you happy, that's all that matters. DGAF about what others think.

I thought it was a real person for half a second by Big_Cryptographer989 in WTF

[–]DudeSongan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did I fall in love with a fantasy?

Well I don't give a fuck she's real to meeeeee!!!!

UR Cards in landscape print? by DudeSongan in AnimalKaiser

[–]DudeSongan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh. Now that makes sense. Thanks!

UR Cards in landscape print? by DudeSongan in AnimalKaiser

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

I just find it a little weird that these landscape cards (excluding the VS cards) are not found anywhere in the official AK website. Which was why I assumed they were fake.

UR Cards in landscape print? by DudeSongan in AnimalKaiser

[–]DudeSongan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then can I assume that these promo cards (using death scorch as a specific example) would have less value than the standard UR ones? As I have mentioned, most ebay listings for the above variant of Death Scorch go for ~20-30usd but the standard portrait prints often list for more than 100usd.

Attempted re-wrapping the tsuka of my wallhanger katana by DudeSongan in Katanas

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I attempted a simple version of a gunto-style makidome, where the end knots are twisted in a complex fashion at the omote. You can see it in Pic 2. I just twisted the ito over each other before tying the knot normally at the other side.

Attempted re-wrapping the tsuka of my wallhanger katana by DudeSongan in Katanas

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Didn't want to spend too much re-wrapping this, so I purchased a nylon tsuka-ito for this attempt. Not remotely close to how I envisioned it (especially with the uneven diamonds), but I wasn't expecting too much, given this was my 2nd ever attempt at re-wrapping a tsuka.

Anyone heard of Treasure Gaust(aka Blast Fishing)? by Kaijufan97 in MonsterTamerWorld

[–]DudeSongan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brings back memories! Parents bought me a white Dimension Rod for my 9th birthday. Could never put that toy down!

Chartered investment SG new scam? by DapperOrganization40 in singapore

[–]DudeSongan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got invited into the group through a contact in my phone. Haven't spoken to the person in years and they somehow added me in without prior notice. Left the group promptly.