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    Soryy, I forgot: Rick Bradford. Thanks for the...

    Soryy, I forgot: Rick Bradford.

    Thanks for the advice
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    where to begin

    Gentleman (and Ladies, I guess, but I have not seen a woman post here):

    I am interested in sword arts and Japanese culture. I thought I knew something about the subject, and recently purchase a...
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    Thank you for the references, I have much to...

    Thank you for the references, I have much to learn

    Rick Bradford
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    No, is missed your reference link. Thanks. Man, I...

    No, is missed your reference link. Thanks. Man, I love metal. Why is that? Is it some genetic thing? You guys swing it, I am very very new here and my nephew says I need to swing bokken to ready my...
  5. Sorry for the confusing note I posted. Your...

    Sorry for the confusing note I posted. Your recently arrived blade is georgous.

    With respect, Rick Bradford
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    well, I suppose I should reply; there are...

    well, I suppose I should reply; there are published data on damascus steel, its properties. The word about Saladin was a historic factoid. You clearly know much about metal, and I have worked in the...
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    the film does not lie. He is a master With...

    the film does not lie. He is a master

    With respect I also refer to Jack Johnson who makes ali seem an amateur

    With respect Rick Bradford
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    No modern swordcrafter can make true damacus...

    No modern swordcrafter can make true damacus steel.
    the art is lost. It is approximated now. Saladin cut the veil which was was held aloft by air

    With respect

    Rick Bradford
  9. I call it as I see it. Sure, the initial insult...

    I call it as I see it. Sure, the initial insult may have been a chip defect borne of battle. I see rust.

    Is this acceptable in an historical artifact? I like antique roadshow for the story. Please...
  10. rust, not battle; respectfully. Hope you did not...

    rust, not battle; respectfully. Hope you did not pay>/= $400 for blade

    Rick Bradford
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    Impurities make the finest hard iron. But how to...

    Impurities make the finest hard iron. But how to place the impurities? With a crappy source of ore the ancient swordcrafters made excellence. They mystify us now. No modern swordcrafter can make true...
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    Quite sane. Who is the master? Whom is the...

    Quite sane. Who is the master? Whom is the teacher? Respect is the core of manners.

    a student, Rick Bradford
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    Gentlemen I was hoping I would find a forum of...

    Gentlemen

    I was hoping I would find a forum of discussion in your esteemed company.

    The horror of battle is not a new thing. The insight of warrior is always refreshing. This is why I wish to...
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    Mr Mahan In my job I care fore retired...

    Mr Mahan

    In my job I care fore retired airborne-St Mere Eglise, Bastogne may ring a bell. I care little for careless hazing. I greatly apprieciate the wisdom of my betters

    With respect

    Rick...
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    I speak many languages. I began with american, I...

    I speak many languages. I began with american, I have studied english, I am fluent in french, a ma mere. I have been a tutor in math and chemistry to persions from China-mainland and Hong Kong, and...
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    Mr. Mahon Of course you reach the kernel of...

    Mr. Mahon

    Of course you reach the kernel of the matter. In a rich man might buy sword in United States. As I intimated in my reply to your instructive note, I need to learn more about wielding...
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    Mr. Mahon Thank you kindly for your thoughtful...

    Mr. Mahon

    Thank you kindly for your thoughtful reply. I think that Puyallup is the closest I will find in terms of rudimentary sword art. Yes, I can drive a great a long ways as I saw there were...
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    I just found this site a few days ago after...

    I just found this site a few days ago after buying a Criswell. After reviewing the site more thoroughly I realize there is a association that I should look at. By reading your posts I feel lucky to...
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    In The Northwest US

    I live in Olympia Washington and I am interested in finding a dojo that teaches the sword. Any ideas?

    Thanks Rick Bradford
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