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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2009 9:58:13 GMT
I was looking at the Kaze sword made by Cheness and saw that for just a little extra money you could get a sword that is differentially hardened. I know that in the past that could translate into a better sword, but is there any improvement in functionality, sharpness or durability between the Kaze and the Tenchi?
I dont really care if its more or less traditional or how it looks. I am going for functionality.
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Post by sparky on May 10, 2009 12:32:20 GMT
After watching Paul test the 9260 steel I went with the Tenchi, 'cause I figured that I needed a tough blade to make up for my inexperience.I knew NOTHING about swords, other than I liked them . And even less about steel, other than it hurt when a steel beam falls on your toes . Any way at the time, I wish I could find it now but I can't, I had read something on the spring steel that said it was TOUGH. It had something to do with the silicon content of the steel. I don't know if this is helpful for you but there it is ;D Oh and I LOVE my Tenchi!
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2009 12:40:29 GMT
through hardened blades tend to be more resilent and better for beginners because they're more forgiving on a botched cut i.e. less likely to take a set. i would say that if you're still kinda new to everything i'd so go with the tenchi. i'd be willing to be that most of us here have at least one through hardened blade i know i do, and more likely to take that one out cutting since i'm still not the greatest cutter in all the land... maybe in my town cuz i think i'm the only one doing jsa but still haha.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2009 12:41:51 GMT
sparky beat me to it but i forgot to mention that cheness 9260 blades have a rep for being very tough and its attributed to the steel used
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2009 14:51:21 GMT
I will concur with the thoroughly hardened 9260 blades being resilient. My Cheness Tenshi is the only sword I don't mind others using due to what I have seen it handle. The attributes to that steel tend to allow it be very forgiving.
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Post by brotherbanzai on May 10, 2009 16:31:55 GMT
I differentially hardened blade should be able to hold a better edge since the edge of a dh blade would be harder than the edge of a through hardened blade. Though without knowing the particulars of the heat treating processes of this particular maker I wouldn't say that for certain about the blades in question. Since you aren't concerned with the aesthetics of the hamon or having a blade that is more or less traditional, I would echo what the others have said and go with a through hardened blade. Tougher and more forgiving.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2009 19:25:27 GMT
But would the kaze be sharper and cut better?
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on May 10, 2009 19:30:42 GMT
But would the kaze be sharper and cut better? Yes. It's a trade-off, really. Either you get a super-durable sword that needs sharpening every now and then, or you get a sword that is more likely to take a set (bend) on a bad cut, but is sharper and therefore cuts better. However, quite a few people who own both the tenchi and the kaze have ventured so far as to say that the kaze is barely, if at all, less strong and durable than the tenchi. Personally, I'd go with the kaze, but ultimately it is up to you. I hope this helps, Slayer
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2009 19:34:38 GMT
There is something to be said for keeping an edge, as long as it isnt especially brittle or weak.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on May 10, 2009 19:40:20 GMT
Exactly my thoughts, but take what I say with a bit of scepticism, as I own neither of of the swords in question (although I do have a cheness 30" Nagasa, which is similar to the tenchi), and only thorough-hardened swords. No DH kat's for me, yet. Darn you, Shadowhowler! ;D (Shadowhowler grabbed a cheap DH katana that was for sale in the classifieds right before I PMed the seller about it. Argh, lol. ) -Slayer
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2009 21:32:00 GMT
I use a stropping technique on my Kaze, and it is actually kinda scary how sharp it is. I have polished my other swords this way but only my DH 9260 Kaze responds to the stropping in such an amazing way.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2009 0:33:16 GMT
Does anyone know how long it will be before the ones with the black fittings are available again?
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