Rusty McNeil
Well-Known Member
I was poking around on the internet looking for a collapsible baton and ran into this; the review I thought was hilarious.
http://www.amazon.com/BladesUSA-Hk-6090-Fantasy-27-25-Inch-Overall/dp/B0009TTJK4/ref=pd_sim_sg_5
947 of 1,001 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Good as backup NFMBFTKS, but not as primairy NFMBFTKS April 27, 2011
By Samurai, medical doctor, rock star, etc.
I have been a user of Ninja Forearm Machete Blade Full Tang Knife Swords (NFMBFTKS for short, pron 'nif-mib-fit-kis') for most of my career, and have some that are quite nice. As a professional mercenary and vendor of 'blood diamonds', 'blood coffee beans', 'blood Nike knock offs', and other 'conflict-zone' products, I find myself in need of a good NFMBFTKS regularly.
I was a bit disappointed for several different reasons when this product arrived at my secure compound.
First, this product is sold by a company called 'Martial Arts Land', which is the same name I gave to my home in the Democratic Republic of Congo. I wish the company had done more research into other entities who are also using that name before naming their company. The post office had quite a time, seeing as the shipping label read 'From: Martial Arts Land' and 'To: Martial Arts Land'. I hope they are not the people who have been getting my missing issues of 'Soldier of Fortune' magazine, as the 'help wanted' section is crucial to my ability to earn a living.
Second, when I saw the description of a 'hi-tech' strap in the product description, I was fully expecting something computerized and perhaps operated by hydraulic machinery that would maybe shoot spikes into the arm if someone besides the owner attempted to use it. Imagine my disappointment when it was shipped to Martial Arts Land (my secure compound in DRC, not the original shipping company, see how confusing this is getting?) with a simple Velcro strap. There is no failsafe in the weapon as-shipped to prevent an enemy skilled in the use of ninja weapons from taking this particular NFMBFTKS from you and using it against you.
Thirdly, I did not find the handle to be particularly ergonomic. After using this product as intended for approximately 8 hours a day, I have developed 'repetitive ninjitsu stress disorder' in my rotator cuff caused, I believe at least in part, to the lack of adequate wrist support. I saw an occupational health ninja who agreed with my assessment and suggested I spend hours on end standing under an icy water fall in the middle of the woods in the dead of winter doing ninja poses to help it heal.
All in all, I can see myself using this as a back up ninja forearm machete blade full tang knife sword day-to-day, or maybe on light trips to the grocery store or library, but I will not be replacing my primary ninja forearm machete blade full tang knife sword any time soon.
Pro:
Powerful Ninja Weapon
Machete Blade
Full Tang Knife Sword
Con:
Velcro strap not hi-tech
Lack of good ergonomics
Company name 'Martial Arts Land' is a problem, as I as my home address is also 'Martial Arts Land'
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66 of 71 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars White Elephant December 19, 2011
By Witty
I purchased this item strictly for a white elephant Christmas party. I received the item next day using Amazon Prime (love it) just in time for the party. I was going for strangest white elephant gift EVER. I wrapped the large box in cute kitten x-mas paper as to deter any man from grabbing the box. Once it can time to pick this was the first gift chosen and yes by a female. She proceeded to open the box followed by more laughs and shocked looks than I have ever seen at Christmas time. I mean, who doesn't like receiving a fore arm ninja sword for Christmas?
This item was a total piece of crap but worth every penny I spent on it. Seriously people, $15 on something made in China? If you expect to use this for anything other than conversations starter you should not purchase. The blade is thin and flimsy and it would probably break in two and slit your wrist if you tried to use it during the zombie apocalypse.
Great for:
White Elephant parties
Scaring people at Wal-Mart
Making your wife think you are crazy
Not great for:
Zombie Apocalypse
Ninja Assassins
Opening Christmas Presents
http://www.amazon.com/BladesUSA-Hk-6090-Fantasy-27-25-Inch-Overall/dp/B0009TTJK4/ref=pd_sim_sg_5
947 of 1,001 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Good as backup NFMBFTKS, but not as primairy NFMBFTKS April 27, 2011
By Samurai, medical doctor, rock star, etc.
I have been a user of Ninja Forearm Machete Blade Full Tang Knife Swords (NFMBFTKS for short, pron 'nif-mib-fit-kis') for most of my career, and have some that are quite nice. As a professional mercenary and vendor of 'blood diamonds', 'blood coffee beans', 'blood Nike knock offs', and other 'conflict-zone' products, I find myself in need of a good NFMBFTKS regularly.
I was a bit disappointed for several different reasons when this product arrived at my secure compound.
First, this product is sold by a company called 'Martial Arts Land', which is the same name I gave to my home in the Democratic Republic of Congo. I wish the company had done more research into other entities who are also using that name before naming their company. The post office had quite a time, seeing as the shipping label read 'From: Martial Arts Land' and 'To: Martial Arts Land'. I hope they are not the people who have been getting my missing issues of 'Soldier of Fortune' magazine, as the 'help wanted' section is crucial to my ability to earn a living.
Second, when I saw the description of a 'hi-tech' strap in the product description, I was fully expecting something computerized and perhaps operated by hydraulic machinery that would maybe shoot spikes into the arm if someone besides the owner attempted to use it. Imagine my disappointment when it was shipped to Martial Arts Land (my secure compound in DRC, not the original shipping company, see how confusing this is getting?) with a simple Velcro strap. There is no failsafe in the weapon as-shipped to prevent an enemy skilled in the use of ninja weapons from taking this particular NFMBFTKS from you and using it against you.
Thirdly, I did not find the handle to be particularly ergonomic. After using this product as intended for approximately 8 hours a day, I have developed 'repetitive ninjitsu stress disorder' in my rotator cuff caused, I believe at least in part, to the lack of adequate wrist support. I saw an occupational health ninja who agreed with my assessment and suggested I spend hours on end standing under an icy water fall in the middle of the woods in the dead of winter doing ninja poses to help it heal.
All in all, I can see myself using this as a back up ninja forearm machete blade full tang knife sword day-to-day, or maybe on light trips to the grocery store or library, but I will not be replacing my primary ninja forearm machete blade full tang knife sword any time soon.
Pro:
Powerful Ninja Weapon
Machete Blade
Full Tang Knife Sword
Con:
Velcro strap not hi-tech
Lack of good ergonomics
Company name 'Martial Arts Land' is a problem, as I as my home address is also 'Martial Arts Land'
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66 of 71 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars White Elephant December 19, 2011
By Witty
I purchased this item strictly for a white elephant Christmas party. I received the item next day using Amazon Prime (love it) just in time for the party. I was going for strangest white elephant gift EVER. I wrapped the large box in cute kitten x-mas paper as to deter any man from grabbing the box. Once it can time to pick this was the first gift chosen and yes by a female. She proceeded to open the box followed by more laughs and shocked looks than I have ever seen at Christmas time. I mean, who doesn't like receiving a fore arm ninja sword for Christmas?
This item was a total piece of crap but worth every penny I spent on it. Seriously people, $15 on something made in China? If you expect to use this for anything other than conversations starter you should not purchase. The blade is thin and flimsy and it would probably break in two and slit your wrist if you tried to use it during the zombie apocalypse.
Great for:
White Elephant parties
Scaring people at Wal-Mart
Making your wife think you are crazy
Not great for:
Zombie Apocalypse
Ninja Assassins
Opening Christmas Presents
