Zatoichi's Cane Sword (song extrait)
If you're hankering for a small auto knife for EDC purposes, the SigTac Auto knife might suit you. At just 2.6 oz this auto features a 3.1" ATS-34 Nitron finished blade. Upsides on the SigTac Auto are the lightweight, stylish looks, good clip (mount it deeper), wisely thin scales, good steel, excellent jimping on the thumb ramp, and good grind on the blade. But it has some downsides too: short blade pretty much suited for EDC tasks only, SLOW auto deployemnt, and a loose lockup. Like I've said times before, a well-designed and balance manual action knife is just as fast (and sometimes faster and simpler) and I generally prefer one over an auto. But the SigTac Auto remains a decent option for a small and lighweight auto knife that won't break the bank. Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 6 out of 10 15 US 1244 (2-4): "Switchblade knives can be shipped by common carrier, that sale, transportation or distribution, possession or introduction into interstate commerce of switchblade knives is authorized if it is pursuant to a contract with the armed forces or any member or employee thereof acting in the performance of his duty may possess switchblade knives and may have them shipped and sold to him."
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I need to advance my skills. I'm still on zils, and I'd like to learn other props. My friend said I should try sword dancing cause it's slow moving and easier to learn because of it's slow movements. I also want to learn Isis Wings, and possibly move to the Cane Dance. Do they have videos that can teach that?
I'd say try all of the props and see what your like. The only traditional prop would be a cane the others are more modern. There were several newer videos out (can't recall the names right now) that offered some instruction on double veil, isis wings, sword, etc... Cane is pretty easy to find in performance videos and choreograpy videos but I can't think of any videos that teach cane specifically... perhaps I just don't remember any. I would check out several on-line vendors for videos and ask around on the Bhuz forums ( http://www.bhuz.com ) for recommendations. I also have some information on dancing with several props on my site http://www.middleeasterndance.net/props.html
I know that spring assisted knives are legal but i want to purchase a cool switchblade, but am unsure if they are illegal and will get through customs.
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These Magic Dancing Props were made by the late great, Abe Creekmore. David Copperfield used a Creekmore Dancing Cane early in his Career when he used to perform the trick onstage. Peter Pitt said Abe made the best dancing canes ever. All made of Balsa Wood and UNOBTANIUM. I have the Extreme honor of not only demonstrating these products, but I have procured them for SALE! Magicians interested in any of these effects can email me here at Youtube. Thanks for your interest. Serious inquiry's only please.
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Old switchblade knives were made with a bone or deer antler handle, and they include a spring inside that enables the bade to switch in and out with the switch of a button. Compare a few different switchblades with information from a knife specialist in this free video on blades, knives and swords.
Expert: Tom Warner & Mark Woodward
Contact: www.llorenz.com
Bio: Tom Warner has worked at Lorenz Grinding since 1960. Mark Woodward has been the owner of Lorenz Grinding for more than four years.
Filmmaker: Michael Burton
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