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Old 13th July 2008, 05:18 AM   #22
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Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES
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Many of the forum members here study Philippine martial arts so if you are doing a martial arts demo (cutting test) would you use a prized antique or would you be more inclined towards using a properly forged and sharpened new sword? These types of weapons such as the traditional Philippine swords/bolos are perfect for this purpose. Everything has it's place so I see nothing wrong with adding a few newer pieces to ones collection of antiques to mess around with as long as they are made in the same way as the old ones.

Lew
That's exactly what I meant by "training". Sorry if I did not express myself clearly.
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