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PAGE 4Swords, Daggers and Knives
TULSA, Oklahoma - One of the many new laws that went into effect this month in Oklahoma is a change to a knife law that was originally put on the books in 1921. SB 1159 became effective November 1, 2016, which removes dagger, bowie knife, dirk knife and sword cane from the items prohibited from carry in Oklahoma, according to the law. It also repealed the ban on carrying switchblade…
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Swords and Daggers
War at sea was particularly a brutal and desperate experience. The Museum has examples of cannons, cannon balls, shot, mortars and howitzers from the 18th century through to the more advanced designs of the 19th and 20th century. We also hold examples of sea service pistols from the 18th century to guns manufactured in the 20th century, including from the World Wars. Edged…
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Fantasy Swords UK
In 1961 Michael Moorcock requested a term to describe the fantasy subgenre featuring muscular Heroes in violent conflict with a variety of Villains, chiefly Wizards, Witches, evil Spirits and other creatures whose powers are – unlike the hero s – supernatural in origin. Fritz Leiber suggested Sword and Sorcery , and this term stuck. It is commonly considered synonymous with…
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Swords Toronto
In Swordplay: A Play of Swords, former knights Barnabas and Salvatore are on a quest to rescue the kidnapped Princess Pimpernel from the evil Baron Thorne. With their trusty foam swords at their sides, confident in the knowledge that dragons have definitely been extinct for thousands of years, these two comrades-in-arms embark on an epic quest that you can only find playing…
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Real Anime Swords
Everyone has that one anime that draws them in, not only for their awesome characters, but also for their weapons. From dual blades to ones composed of spiritual energy, from a simple straight blade to a thick slab of iron, let s explore these anime swords and their extraordinary strength. Elucidator and Dark Repulsor Kirito from Sword Art Online (SAO) has the unique skill…
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Cool Real Swords
In the heat of battle: Youth kendo competitors collide with their bamboo swords (shinai). If you have big dreams of becoming a hero/heroine fighting with a cool weapon such as a sword or a lightsaber used by Jedi Knights in the film “Star Wars, ” there is the right sport in Japan that will make your dream come true. It is kendo, or the way of the sword. Kendo is one of traditional…
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Antique Mexican Swords
Milagros or Miracles from Mexico, Peru & Europe (also called Exvotos or Offerings in Europe) Milagros are small metal religious charms found in many areas of Latin America, especially Mexico and Peru. The word “Milagro” means “miracle”. They are also used in Europe, where they are often referred to as Exvotos (Offerings). These small charms, often depicting arms…
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Full tang short Sword
Perhaps the only truly perfect combat instrument ever created; A seamless extension of your arm with no moving parts and little maintenance needed. It served us well for thousands of years and swords have never misfired or ran out of ammunition. All Swords Browse our full selection of swords. Battle Ready Swords Full tang and tempered these swords are the real deal Big Swords…
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Pakistan Swords
Many online sword sellers bandy the terms Battle Ready Sword and Functional Sword around like its going out of fashion. But just because a sword is called Battle Ready by a merchant doesn t necessarily mean that it can take the kind of punishment you might want to dish out to it Before you part with your hard earned cash and decide to buy what is being described as a battle…
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Vampire Hunter D Sword
The announcement that Vampire Hunter D was going to review an animated series was one of the highlights of 2015 for me. I grew up with the original film, bought the sequel the day it came out on home video, and have read several of the books. Since the series announcement, I have been following Unified Pictures, the studio behind the project, very closely and have been in contact…
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Where to Swords?
In 1996, we began a long-standing Blizzard tradition. For those who don’t know, Blizzard awards Legendary swag to employees for their years of service. The most iconic of these awards is the 5-Year Sword, an honor that many members of the Diablo team have earned in their long tenure. From top-left to bottom-right: Lorenzo Minaca (User Interface Designer), Matthew Panepinto…
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Types of Knives and Swords
Whether you own a Swiss Army pocket knife, a Bowie hunting knife, a stiletto switchblade, a dagger, or a butterfly knife, knife owners are often subject to federal, state, and local laws. Although knives are popular as collectibles, tools, and self-defense weapons, carrying a knife or owning certain types of knives may be illegal under state or federal law. In popular media…
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