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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2010 9:54:54 GMT
Sirtre, those certificates literally aren't worth the paper they are printed on.
I would love to take your challenge but I'm not going to sink $300+ on a product I would never buy. If I was sent one for free, as this reviewer was, then I would.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2010 10:29:27 GMT
Tom, very nice, good job on that Tonnenbon! And I have a liking for the horn on the saya, allmost give it a Tiger eye look...... Well done...SanMarc.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Feb 17, 2010 21:15:45 GMT
Mrfatbucket sorry, I really don't mean to patronise you, but rather I am trying to answer your questions and at the same time put it in a way others will understand too.
as far as the problem of getting a blade that acts like DH when you expect TH, I can see what you mean on that and I have been dancing around this subject because I don't have the full scoop and I don't want to start rumor but I can assure you that Paul understands that and is working on a solution.
on a different note, I filed down more on the tsuba and Chris is exactly right, the man knows his product, the tsuba, fuchi and kashira are all iron with a copper-colored primer. I will update my review to reflect this.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2010 5:09:39 GMT
Great review +1, nice to see someone doing some dangerous testing! (j/k)
Kudos to a fellow Claymore reader, though I can't tell whats between the two.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Feb 18, 2010 17:51:09 GMT
I Frammenti Di Fede, thanks, I have to admit I was wondering how many comments I'd get on the Bleach and Claymore manga, I can't tell you what the one in the middle is yet as I don't know it by the art and I haven't started translating it yet. I picked up these manga in a Japanese book store in SoCal when I was visiting and hanging out with Midorikurogami and Hyoujinsama. I have a small collection of manga in Japanese I love using them as aids when I study my Japanese. I picked up the one in the middle to be my challenge book since I know nothing about it going in.
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Post by Ronin Katana on Feb 18, 2010 21:29:09 GMT
on a different note, I filed down more on the tsuba and Chris is exactly right, the man knows his product, the tsuba, fuchi and kashira are all iron with a copper-colored primer. I will update my review to reflect this. Thanks for correcting that. It's any easy error to make, and even though I was confident it was as advertised, I cross-sectioned a set just to make sure. Having decimated the x-mas tree the way you did, you now know why I chose the thicker iron fittings. They are there to keep the tsuka from coming apart in your hands during extreme use. With regards to blades with a lot of activity, there are not a lot of them. The remaining blades that exhibit a ghost hamon like this one have been separated and will be offered by me on www.roninkatana.comFor those that are unaware, the sword in this review was purchased at full price by SBG for quality testing and review. This blade type was sent specifically to answer any questions about quality and durability. Other than sending Tom his tracking number, I had no contact with him. Like many SBGers, I have read many of Tom's reviews and threads, and have a great deal of respect for his thoroughness and dedication. As the designer of this katana, I was very humbled by this quote: "I’d be proud to put it up on display for the neighbors to see." Edit: Paul is going to add an option to the SBG store to purchase the blades that have ghost hamon activity separately.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Feb 19, 2010 1:40:40 GMT
Well Chris, you sure designed a beauty. and what's more, I would take it down and show the neighbors how it fits together and tell them "that's how it should be" I like this sword. makes me think that next time I want to buy DH katana I'm going to be looking at a Ronin Katana. I mean if the fit, fittings and minute detailing is done this well on a sub $300 sword it makes me feel confident in buying a more expensive one. I have no idea when the day will come that I will buy my next katana but when it does Ronin Katana will be in the running I can promise that.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2010 3:37:35 GMT
Great stuff. I like these RK's + 1 Karma for the righteous review.
I salute you, sir.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2010 3:52:05 GMT
Well, that's a damn good review, who seems to be about a pretty damn good sword, whatever-how-hardened it is. +1 karma to Tom from me, and my thanks to Ronin Kat' for making this product.
About the TH/DH debate, frankly I don't know if it is worth our efforts debating if these blades are truly DH or TH. I don't know much about the difference and I don't care much about it. However, I know that a poorly-forged blade while fail, whatever the letter before the H, and that a well-made product will not break easily and will bring lots of joy to its owner. Whatever what's before the H.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2010 4:18:56 GMT
Well, that's a damn good review, who seems to be about a pretty damn good sword, whatever-how-hardened it is. +1 karma to Tom from me, and my thanks to Ronin Kat' for making this product. About the TH/DH debate, frankly I don't know if it is worth our efforts debating if these blades are truly DH or TH. I don't know much about the difference and I don't care much about it. However, I know that a poorly-forged blade while fail, whatever the letter before the H, and that a well-made product will not break easily and will bring lots of joy to its owner. Whatever what's before the H. WELL SAID, SIR.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2010 4:35:18 GMT
High quality review from a pro, thanks. Won't be trying that destructive test stuff but it is good to see experienced people doing that, carefully, very useful data. The view from your balcony is amazing. All the best.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Feb 19, 2010 16:29:16 GMT
thanks Gar, I'm sad to have had to just move from that place. as you said the view was amazing. I loved that lake, but the landlord wanted to move back in so our lease wasn't renewed.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Feb 19, 2010 16:38:43 GMT
About the TH/DH debate, frankly I don't know if it is worth our efforts debating if these blades are truly DH or TH. I don't know much about the difference and I don't care much about it. However, I know that a poorly-forged blade while fail, whatever the letter before the H, and that a well-made product will not break easily and will bring lots of joy to its owner. Whatever what's before the H. Ladies and Gentlemen this man gets itthis is exactly the point I've been trying to make. I'm very glad that Chris and Paul have taken it on themselves to seperate the two types of these swords, that way when a person orders one they'll know what they are getting. once again, stand-up performance from both Paul and Chris on this issue, thanks guys. it's people like you that make this hobby and this forum so good. +1 to sebastian for his enlightened attitude
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2010 14:34:45 GMT
Very good review !!, I really like the style and blade of the ronin katana lines !
however there is one question , which I have been wondering. What is the definition of heavy weight in relation to Dotanuki blade ? 2 lbs 8 ounce is about 1125 grams which is a quite common weight for katana even if it is not Dotanuki blade. If I am not mistaken, an unokubi raptor weighs about 2 lbs 11 ounce, does that qualify as dotanuki ? Or dotanuki means any katana meant for heavy duty cutting ?
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Mar 3, 2010 18:24:38 GMT
these are great questions Johan, but I fear I am not qualified to answer them properly. history says the dotanuki swords are extra wide but the common perception of what is wide or narrow was quite different then than now. now days we have competition style swords like the Hanwei XL series and that changes how we look at swords.
when I say heavy weight I generally mean in the vacinity of 3 pounds and up. while this sword is lighter than 3 pounds it feels more like a 3 pound or almost 3 pound sword than its actual weight would suggest. some 2lbs 8 ounce swords move faster than this one and feel lighter, some don't, but I don't know of any swords near the same weight that feel heavier than this one. this is all very subjective of course and a different person may pick it up and think it light.
one thing for sure, it is a good sword. I still like it.
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