Wouldn't you have loved to own this as a kid?

[odin]

Hell, I still want it :-D.

You can re-enact the Iraq war on the beach. Or make some mosque sandcastles and re-do the invasion of Baghdad  :lol:

Looks cool. And yes, I would have loved to have one of those when I was a kid  :-D

[that_punk_guy]

I always wanted a yellow Tonka truck... Crap, now you've got me looking at toys on eBay. :-)

[Speelgoedmannetje]

No, I never liked the remote killing with guns, tanks etc.

I prefer the claymore, far more passionate.

[QuikSanz]

@ odin,

That is cool. First I think I'll have one of those electric B-2 remote airplanes. Then I'll have an A-1 tank.

Chris

@ Speel

I own a Claymore

And a Knights Templar sword, and a Japanese Katana  :-D

I love my swords  :lol:

[Speelgoedmannetje]

Well, I own a Claymore too (but it's 10 cm longer than standard, because of my arm length)
My sword is unique, it has been made for me by a traditional smith.
and yes, I love my sword too :-)

ps. Katana's are bowed, you can't stab with it and overall these swords do not seem to be very practical in fight. According to me these swords are overhyped.
I think the most deadly sword is the rapier.

[odin]

And can you guys actually handle a sword? I mean as in combat?

[Speelgoedmannetje]

odin wrote:
And can you guys actually handle a sword? I mean as in combat?

ehm eh, well, not really, I think, I mean, I once participated in a 'life role playing game' event (I rather do not want to be remembered about that). I wielded a latex sword quite quickly there and I can imagine how you have to handle these real swords (and how quick you have to be and how tiresome swordfighting can be)

[GreggBz]

My Monster Beetle

I think not selling it was a sign that I should keep it forever.

[odin]

I tried following a fencing course at the ACLO but I gave up after a few lessons. I'm way too slow and clumsy for that sport :-). It was pretty good fun though. I've always wondered if there were any sword courses being tought anywhere...

[whabang]

Hehe. I had a sabre when I was younger. I took quite a lot of exersise, but I managed to swing it properly.
Unfortunately, it was stolen in a burglary. :-(

[KennyR]

Speelgoedmannetje wrote:
ps. Katana's are bowed, you can't stab with it and overall these swords do not seem to be very practical in fight. According to me these swords are overhyped.

They're not meant for a fight, only for one slash - and they were razor sharp. With one lightning strike (ai-jitsu), you were meant to kill the opponent. Hence the lack of shields in Japanese warfare. Everything about a katana is designed for that first strike. They don't stab, they don't parry.

Rapiers are the ultimate fencing sword, but were no battlefield weapon. I wouldn't have taken on a samurai with one. A duel tool for dandies only.

Interesting historical fact: Jim Bowie, inventor of the knife carrying his name, was stabbed in the chest with a rapier during a duel. The blade deflected off his breastbone and didn't pierce anything vital. He then killed his opponent with his famous knife.

the folders are cool but the tank is gay

[that_punk_guy]

You are not very funny.