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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2009 19:14:44 GMT
The sword I linked you to is in fact DH. If you put SBG10 into the coupon code box on the link I sent you, it comes to $75 shipped. Can't beat that. Once again, no it is not. It´s a water quenched blade. Yes the edge is harder then the spine...but it´s not truly a DH blade. The difference in hardness of the edge and spine is also not that big (about 10 or less on the rockwell scale). In anycase, yes it is a great sword for the money.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2009 19:31:49 GMT
Thanks, Monkeybear and Cold Napalm. I probably will end up getting that katana as my first sword (yes, I know the VA longsword is awesome but I don't want to spend the money yet.) By the way, where is the best deal for that longsword?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2009 19:46:04 GMT
Hey and is the Ehada Samuari Sword #46 on the SBG store the same sword as the one you linked me to, monkeybear? That one is just $70!
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Post by YlliwCir on Aug 7, 2009 22:17:01 GMT
Thanks again for the help. I thought those katanas might be diff. heat treated just because that one wavy line is uneven which I think indicates that. Anyways I can always ask the site. Are there any of you sword enthusiasts who didn't take a martial art class but can cut well anyway? I mean, is it really necessary to take some sort of class, or with a little basic knowledge can I teach myself? I pretty much learned to cut in this tread - Cutting Techniques. I found ShooterMike's advice and videos especially helpful, in fact I consider him my main teacher.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2009 5:53:24 GMT
I definately think the easiest to cut is actually water filled deep dryer oil jugs very large but with really thin plastic theyre also super fun cause you can get like 5+ cuts out of each jug ( I dont know how many people have access to those tho, I work at a resturant and regulalrly raid the recyclables)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2009 7:22:19 GMT
The easiest to cut are pringle cans filled with water, enough of a challenge to be interesting but won't make your blade semprini itself on a botched cut.
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Post by YlliwCir on Aug 8, 2009 8:45:55 GMT
The easiest things I've ever cut are apples and potatoes.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2009 8:48:02 GMT
watermelon is pretty good as well Water balloons are also really easy
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2009 17:21:49 GMT
apples scare me to much acid
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2009 17:35:58 GMT
Hanwei practical katana-- get the 1070 model. Best bang for your kat out there. Good weight and balance and tough as hell. If you get this cut with it and don't like it, chances are you're a euro guy. People lament the fake same and artificial wrapping and the boring fittings--balderdash! It is comfortable and durable. If you like using this, then move up to a Shinto or Wind and Thunder.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Aug 8, 2009 18:36:59 GMT
Why do you advise getting the 1070 model? Isn't that the old one with a epoxied tsuka? -Slayer
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2009 22:40:12 GMT
Why do you advise getting the 1070 model? Isn't that the old one with a epoxied tsuka? -Slayer It's the one with the traditional geometry--the performance geometries are not, IMO, a good place to start if one has no training or experience. It is also my understanding (can't prove this one way or the other) they no longer epoxy the tsukas. But let's say they do or you get an older model--so what? You don't need to take a sword down often, if at all--and if it is epoxied it will hold together very well. I have one I've used for a long while and it has given me no problems. Seriously, if there is evidence that the epoxied tsukas are a problem from a use standpoint and not just an aesthetic stand point I haven't come across it. Of course I may not have looked hard enough. I've sonce verified with Hanwei that the tsukas on these are still epoxied but I stand by my recommendation.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2009 1:09:22 GMT
Sorry to take the conversation away from the katanas, but can someone tell me why the cold steel HNH sword is a bad idea? I know about the pommel-falling-off-because-of-weak-threaded-tang problem, but, according to an email response I have received, the problem has been fixed. Anyone have the more recent version of this and can give me some feedback? I haven't come across a single comprehensive review of this sword.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Aug 10, 2009 16:53:48 GMT
Let's just say that CS swords are... less than desirable. Design flaws all over, heavy as heck, and some have been reported to come with edges as dull as bricks. For that price, get the VA longsword. The VA is really more of a H&H anyway, and is a much better sword for a much cheaper price. Does that help? -Slayer
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Aug 10, 2009 16:56:31 GMT
Oh, and I should add that the above statement does NOT apply to all of their swords. The CS Gim, Shamshir (Scimitar), 1917 Saber and a few of their katanas have recieved positive reviews. The Grosse Messer is a bit on the iffy side, but supposedly it's good as well.
Just wanted to clarify. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2009 19:36:15 GMT
I have a CS Grosse Messer, and I love it ;D
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Aug 10, 2009 19:40:08 GMT
Yeah, that's what I'm saying. It's a good sword from most people's perspectives, but is plagued with many QC issues such as loose guards, break-off pommels and dull blades. If you get a good one, it's awesome, but that's not always the case. -Slayer
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