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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2009 11:50:22 GMT
Hey there! I am looking for a durable cutter below 200$. sbg-sword-store.sword-buyers-guide.com/PracticalXL.html looks like a good one but I am concerned about how brittle the edge is. Could you tell me if it is a good sword and if there is a more durable one in this price tag(durable enough to not chip from striking a small branch)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2009 12:27:56 GMT
i picked up a XL last month and i was very happy with it. the edge is very strong also.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2009 12:53:58 GMT
You can't go wrong with the Hanwei Practical series if you're looking for a katana that can be used regularly and is dependable.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2009 13:51:43 GMT
I was gonna say Hanwei Practical as well, morpheus beat me to it.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2009 16:53:45 GMT
Hanwei Raptor, Cheness 9260 TH blades or DF Musha. These are the best swords for newbies who want to learn cutting without fear of destroying their sword. Those aren't below 200$ I think (except tenchi Ko kat/wakizashi) but well worth the additional bucks.
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Post by sicheah on Oct 23, 2009 17:03:48 GMT
If you want a tough, thoroughly hardened no nonsense katana: Hanwei Raptor or DF Musha...they are slightly above $200 at wiwingtiswordsupply.com The only bad thing is no hamon.
If you want a differentially hardened blade, try Hanwei Practical Special katana. If you are concern that XL and elite blade geometries are a bit thin.... get the standard Hanwei practical series.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2009 17:53:21 GMT
I think I'm going for the Practical XL, but I'm concerned about the edge. Do you think the sword will be able to take a hit on a harder target and not chip if it's a little off?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2009 17:56:34 GMT
I think I'm going for the Practical XL, but I'm concerned about the edge. Do you think the sword will be able to take a hit on a harder target and not chip if it's a little off? NO. The XL is made for mats and only mats. It will likely chip on anything harder like small branches or maybe even the neck of a bottle. I'd not buy it unless I wanted a tatami killer or a competition cutter.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2009 17:57:19 GMT
i picked up a XL last month and i was very happy with it. the edge is very strong also. You WERE happy with it?
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Post by sicheah on Oct 23, 2009 17:59:23 GMT
Swords are rather delicate objects. With a poor cutting form you could potentially chip a good blade on non-traditional target (certain plastic bottles for instance). This is why I recommend hanwei raptor (or DH musha for more traditional looks) because they are rather tough compare to traditional katana. Of course the downside is that they have no hamon.
You could potentially chip the practical XL on non-traditional targets...unless you have a good form of course.
Edit: Oh yes as chenessfan mentioned, don't swing your sword on branches....reserve those for machetes.
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Post by YlliwCir on Oct 23, 2009 18:00:55 GMT
I think any sword would possibly chip on a branch or the like. I've cut some branches with various swords without chipping but then had one chip on a plastic bucket. It's a crapshoot when playing with such things. Unfortunately there are no indestructible swords. ;D
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Post by ecovolo on Oct 23, 2009 18:22:50 GMT
Cheness 1060 Mokko-- goes for $199: www.chenessinc.com/1060.htmIt's a good starter blade while you work your way up to more expensive ones. --Edward
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2009 18:24:25 GMT
Abghari828 has a video of him cutting bottles with an XL. He actually says its overkill for a bottle. So unless you just go out and go wild you should be fine.
Video: /index.cgi?board=cutting&action=display&thread=12370
Just watch form and take your time. And it shouldn't really be an issue. Far as a suggestion of blades. Well they've all pretty much been covered.
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Post by YlliwCir on Oct 23, 2009 20:32:55 GMT
Cheness 1060 Mokko-- goes for $199: www.chenessinc.com/1060.htmIt's a good starter blade while you work your way up to more expensive ones. --Edward Yeah, I got one of those. I like it, I haven't managed to chip the blade as yet.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2009 21:46:37 GMT
Well, thank you so much. I wil take the Raptor or Mokko, depending on how much cash i will be able to spend. You've all been of great help
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2009 22:08:43 GMT
Disaster I sent you a PM
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