Maybe you use your "excitement" for a
sword to compensate for a small penis or
erectile dysfunction?

S.Simon


"Frank Maier" wrote in message om...
Horvath asked:
What kind of sword? I've got plenty of swords. My favorite is an
authentic samurai sword, with an engraved and painted dragon handle.
I did some touch up on the handle myself.

Most people would call it a "katana." Gendaito, shinken, and a whole
buncha other Japanese words are all appropriate; but katana pretty
much describes it accurately.

But why do I suspect you're ****ing with me? I'm a practitioner, not a
collector; but I don't think "authentic" samurai swords have engraved
and painted dragon handles. Those are usually reserved for cheap
Chinese or Indonesian knockoffs made with stainless steel blades,
commonly referred to as "wall hangers." No reputable dojo would ever
allow the use of such a sword.

If there is such a thing as an historic katana with a carved dragon
handle, you've certainly harmed its value by doing your own touchup on
it. And if you're not ****ing with me, I apologize for my cynicism.
I'm just *very* excited about it and maybe a bit defensive, given that
my wife occasionally reminds me that we could have bought a new car
instead.

Frank