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Stuart Lewis' Blog » Direct from MS Word to DSpace via SWORD
by parmentierf
This blog post is about the functionality I have added to DSpace to allow it to accept deposits from within Microsoft Word using SWORD.
FightingArts.com - The Study Of Iaido
by Takwann
(via)
This is the first in a continuing series of articles on the Japanese art of iaido the modern discipline or way of drawing the sword that was popularized in the 1930's. It was derived from iaijutsu, a sub-specialization of kenjutsu (sword arts) that was practiced by professional (samurai) warriors and involved methods of drawing the sword and cutting as a single motion. Future articles will focus on concepts that relate to practice and then on specific analyses of kata and basic techniques.
Welcome to SWORD APP — SWORD Site
by parmentierf
(via)
Welcome to the SWORD web site. Here you will find out what SWORD is, who created and funded it, and how to make use of SWORD.
Welcome to SWORD APP — SWORD Site
by parmentierf
SWORD is a lightweight protocol for depositing content from one location to another. It stands for Simple Web-service Offering Repository Deposit and is a profile of the Atom Publishing Protocol (known as APP or ATOMPUB).
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2008
YouTube - Discovery Channel- The Samurai Sword Part 1
by Takwann
This is a brief documentation of japanese sword making and histroy of the Katana brought to you by the dicovery channel program descive weapons.
YouTube - KATANA TOGISHI - Japanese Traditional Sword Sharpner part 1
by Takwann
KATANA TOGISHI - Japanese Traditional Sword Sharpner part 1
YouTube - Examining the Japanese Sword
by Takwann
Proper etiquette for handling and examining the Japanese sword.
YouTube - Japanese Sword-Polishing (English Subtitled)
by Takwann
This video demonstrates how to polish a Japanese sword.
Tameshi Giri
by Takwann
What is tameshigiri? And what's the point of it?
Tameshigiri translates from the Japanese as "test cutting." In the past Japanese sword makers or sword owners sometimes had their swords tested for sharpness. They would give their sword to a skilled sword tester who would chop something up – frequently human bodies – and then record the results on the tang of the blade.
Today tameshigiri is a less bloody affair. Simply put, you're testing your skill and you're testing your sword by cutting a specially prepared target.
Japanese Swords, Ltd. - Glossary
by Takwann
(via)
This glossary is intended to provide a basic vocabulary to beginning sword collectors and practitioners. Terms are listed alphabetically and can be accessed directly from the letters below.
HAMON - Katana
by Takwann
The hamon is like a craftsman's signature! Based on the hamon, one can gain knowledge on the style and age of a sword, its quenching process, and possible symbolism relating to its user and Toshyo!
Richard Stein's JAPANESE SWORD GUIDE
by Takwann
& 1 other
Welcome to the Japanese Sword Guide. I started this site several years ago to share my enjoyment of the art of the Japanese sword and to aid others in understanding this complex topic. I have been a student of the Japanese sword for about 30 years although I've been studying antique knives and swords of various types including bowie knives, kris (keris), puukko, antique pocket knives, bronze age weapons, damascus steel knives and swords, and early English cutlery for well over 50 years. I enjoy all types of fine cutlery.
GET A GRIP
by Takwann
Before we talk about grip lets talk about an very important concept called Te No Uchi.
AIKIBATTO aikido sword exercises - Aikiken
by Takwann
Aikibatto is a system of sword exercises, both Aikiken style bokken with partner and iaido style solo training with iaito or shinken, for learning how to handle the sword in an aiki way.
2007
Sword The Arthurian Dragon
by mayble86
Sword The Arthurian Dragon - Bowden is generic sword -clanging, and some of it is 39-cent, ersatz- Arthurian mythology. Like most Arthurian tales it fell into obscurity during the Renaissance and was travels to Ireland to slay the dragon Fafnir. Presents
2006
Lukrain's guide to boffers
by Foolster41
A instruction site on the making and use of boffer weapons (padded practice swords) including rules and technuiqe.
Lukrain's Guide to Boffers
by HandySolo
Want to possibly make these for the kids. Gotta be better than the wooden swords they use... (read the article, pervs)
2005
Extremely Sharp Swords & Knives
by monstershp
If you are into sharp, shiny toys or know someone that is you have to check these guys out. ES Blades has great prices, an interesting collection and some cool how-to guides.
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