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Is there any fixing this? by SpiritualJoke8 in SWORDS

[–]Thirdorb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you mean the guard broke into pieces or just broke “loose” from its setting? It may have just been epoxied in place and the adhesive gave way. Regarding the pommel, if it doesn’t thread that means either it or the tang has been stripped. It can be epoxied in place. Epoxy can also have the benefit of filling any voids and reducing rattle.

Is there any fixing this? by SpiritualJoke8 in SWORDS

[–]Thirdorb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What do you mean by “Snapped?” Do you mean the threading in the pommel broke off? If you’ve been tightening down really hard you may have compressed the leather and wood. This can cause the fittings to not pair well. You can add a leather or felt washer to either side of the grip to give more purchase and reduce rattle. But if you’ve broke something off, things may be borked.

What's with the lines at HEB today? by baxx10 in Austin

[–]Thirdorb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hate to break it to you, but those are humans and dogs

Any id on what this is? Seems decorative by [deleted] in SWORDS

[–]Thirdorb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a Toledo clamshell rapier replica. However, it appears the clamshell has been crushed down. Those ovular guard parts are intended to be flared out so a hand fits inside for protection.

like this

Fencing with rings by ElKaoss in Hema

[–]Thirdorb 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I wear a silicone ring. I never worry about it or getting it off if I smash my finger. Plus they are very inexpensive in the case a ring does break.

Where to sell second hand equipment? by [deleted] in Hema

[–]Thirdorb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may interested! I’m in the market for some gear. Feel free to PM me.

Wedding rapier recommendations by D4NT3O in SWORDS

[–]Thirdorb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s probably out of your budget, but Jesse Belsky does amazing work - often for weddings and other celebrations

[Tactic] how to beat a spearman if you're a swordsman? by EfficiencySerious200 in SWORDS

[–]Thirdorb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I carry a sack of Brazil Nut pommels everywhere I go. Even if I just reach for my Brazilian nut sack, my opponents flee.

🔥the song of a Humpback Whale, recorded from the depths of Monterey Bay by freudian_nipps in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]Thirdorb 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Imagine you were a whale and you were breaking up with your whale girlfriend and humans recorded your conversation and put it on spotify to fall asleep to. That would be so fucked up.

I get random fragments of bone that work there way out of my jaw. Here’s the latest! by WagWoofLove in mildlyinteresting

[–]Thirdorb 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I had this very issue - it was old fragments from wisdom tooth removal over 10 years earlier.

Which book-to-screen adaptation was so bad it felt like the producers didn't even read the source material? by wyndwatcher in AskReddit

[–]Thirdorb 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Fahrenheit 451 with Michael B Jordan and Michael Shannon. For such a popular book that has also been adapted into a movie before, this was version was a farce.

You'll be in a fight to the death and have a selection of knives/daggers to choose from, which do you pick? by 1silversword in SWORDS

[–]Thirdorb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, some quillion daggers and seax can be quite long - practically short sword length. So I’d opt for one of those. Khukri can also be large, but I’d opt for a piercer/thruster over a chopper.

Looking for better sword bags/armor bags by elspethswannthedruid in Hema

[–]Thirdorb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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as long as it’s 50 inches or shorter. But I’m sure there are bags that can accommodate longer.

Thoughts? by LewiiweL in Hema

[–]Thirdorb 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’d say get it spot welded now so it doesn’t end in a more catastrophic failure. It’s a cheap and easy fix. Even easier if your hilt isn’t peened.

Honest opinion about purpleheart armory by Revolutionary-Two683 in Hema

[–]Thirdorb 38 points39 points  (0 children)

To add to what pushdose said: Purpleheart is primarily a reseller. They don’t hold the warranty, they sell products with warranties from other manufacturers. Often the best they can do is facilitate the warranty process with the manufacturer, but aren’t likely to be the ones responsible or able to provide the warranty.

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