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November 12, 2015 at 1:04 am #544katanasKeymaster
Post your general questions here for the community to answer.
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November 21, 2015 at 6:25 am #551LoganGuest
How new is this website? Lots of quality information here and I thought there would be more people
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November 22, 2015 at 2:24 am #555katanasKeymaster
Hey Logan,
I’ve had this up for about a year now. I’m always looking for more people to visit the page and share their advice in these forums. I don’t have answers for everything so if you want to share this site with your friends or your online martial art hangouts (FB groups, Reddit, etc.) it might help get some more people here and involved to answer your questions when I can’t!Glad you like the site, thanks for the good comment!
-Nate
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November 22, 2015 at 3:54 am #556LoganGuest
What’s your opinion on this sword?
http://www.trueswords.com/musashi-1060-carbon-steel-best-miyamoto-sword-saya-p-7028.html -
November 23, 2015 at 9:02 pm #557Mark GenseyGuest
Hi Nate
have any of my posts been coming through ?
regards
Mark Gensey
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November 23, 2015 at 9:06 pm #558Mark GenseyGuest
Hi Nate
Mark again…I’ll try again
I like the advice on the powdered Swedish steel
I am 6’1, so looking for a Katana about 281/2′-29″ blade
to be used for practice only…no cutting
I am willing to go up to $2000
can you recommend one ? does not have to be the Swedish steel just a quality piece
thank you sir
warm regards
M
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November 24, 2015 at 12:56 am #559katanasKeymaster
Hey guys,
Sorry I didn’t respond sooner. I don’t check my site daily since it’s kind of just a hobby site for me. I’ll try to respond to both of you and give you my thoughts in one comment.Logan,
I personally am not a fan of Musashi brand blades. I think the forge crafting has much to desire and they, in my mind, are better used as merely a prop. If you are working with a limited price range and still want something somewhat decent I’d go with the Practical Katana (Link). It is differentially tempered which means that during the forging process they apply clay to control the hardening of the blade. This lets you have a sharper edge yet still provide a softer back to reduce breakage. If it’s not really your style and you are looking for a cutter I’d try to still stay with either clay tempered or spring steel. Something with a good hard edge yet provides some flexibility so it won’t break when you cut. It also depends on what you are cutting.However if you are dead set on that Musashi sword you posted, this site (link) looks like it has it for less (I think it’s the same 1060 version but you may want to email them and find out).
Mark,
That’s a good budget I think you most likely could definitely find a nice looking sword. Since you will not be cutting my suggestions will vary a bit. Here would be my 3 suggestions and I’ll let you determine which you like best to proceed with:1) The Praying Mantis (link) is a beautiful sword by Hanwei (which I’m a huge fan of) that was designed to fit larger framed individuals with a 29″ blade length. This does have a Bo-Hi which is a good idea for these longer swords since it’ll help cut out a little bit of the weight. Almost all Paul Chen swords really are quite the masterpieces.
2) Look into a custom katana which you can build here (link) where I would suggest you go with a “Clay tempered folded 1095″ blade type. This should give you a nice looking steel and a good hamon. Blade length either go with the shorter version of the 28″ or get a custom length in the 28.5″ or 29” (this will add about $50 though). I’d suggest getting a Bo-Hi for lighter weight and leave the Hamon section “natural” if you do go with the clay tempered folded steel. The rest is up to you in customization.
3) Again, the Tori Elite (link) is a really nice blade and most likely will always be one of my top suggestions.
I hope this helps you two and again just keep in mind I don’t actually own every sword I recommend. I base my suggestions off of material, usage, friends’ input, and various other input I’ve seen around the web. What one person may love another may hate so at the end of the day it really comes down to what do you think is best for you and go with it.
-Nate
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November 24, 2015 at 10:53 am #562Mark GenseyGuest
Thank you Nate
would the list be the same if cutting was involved ?
I was going to ask if you were on FB ? ,if so would you consider sending out a friend request
thank you so much Nate, your Opinion is greatly respected and appreciated
regards
Mark
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November 24, 2015 at 1:14 pm #563katanasKeymaster
Hey Mark,
The Tori Elite or Praying Mantis could be used as cutters too. I did have Facebook at one point but then deactivated it, I do run a Tumblr blog but that’s pretty much my extent of social media. So your best way to chat would probably be through these forums.Thanks
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November 27, 2015 at 11:04 am #564Mark GenseyGuest
Hi Nate
I am on Tumblr as well whats your site ?
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November 29, 2015 at 11:57 pm #567katanasKeymaster
It’s http://ninja-weapons.tumblr.com/
-Nate
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