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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2010 18:12:19 GMT
Hello everyone I am Kronus I recently got out of the Marine Corps and had alittle extra money laying around so I made up my mind about following my passion for swords. I have been lurking around putting alot of research into what I exactly want, thanks to alot of help with this forum. This will be my first cutting sword and I would like some input. At the moment I will be buying a Han jian from Jin Shi. I have the option for twistcore or folded steel and DH or TH now I am leaning towards a folded/DH combo but I love the look of the twistcore. Here is the real question, my my lack of experience cutting will I mess up the blade is it is twistcore? or bend the blade if DH? I believe in theory if I am careful I should not have any problems. (Steel being used for the blade is T10)
With Thanks ~ Kronus
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2010 21:54:11 GMT
Probably twistcore and through hardened. The twist core just for aesthetics and through hardened is just a hair more durable than differentially hardened but you loose a tiny bit of edge retention. Better yet, explain things to Garrett and let him hook you up.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2010 22:15:11 GMT
Semper Fi~ (+1 Karma back at yea) I understand TH is a tad more durable but wouldn't a DH blade absorb more impact and have a tad more flex? Also does a twistcore blade get messed up after a decent amount of cutting or will it keep it appearance? ~kronus
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2010 14:13:46 GMT
I know a lot of book research about Chinese Swords, but Garrett Chan of Jin-Shi is far more expert than I am. He very much tailors his company's blades to the individual swordsman's needs and desires. Just tell him what you want and how you intend to put his product to use and he will put you on the right path.
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Post by Dom T. on Jul 19, 2010 2:17:54 GMT
Twistcore would be immensely hawt. (Where was that pic?! Must find it!) I think the finish could get scratched up, and then it wouldn't be all perfect and purty anymore. That's what I would be scared of, anyways. I don't cut too often, and usually not with my 'better'/more expensive swords. Don't own any folded blades atm either. :/ TH would be more flexible, as in, it would be more likely to return to true after being bent (like those flex tests you can see on a few of the reviews around here). DH are more likely to take a set when bent. Er, I think. If I'm wrong, somebody correct me. Wouldn't want kronus getting all confused on bad info cuz of me. So, yeah, take my words with a grain of salt. I'm not that knowledgeable about swords. And it's obviously a good idea to talk to Garrett, as Liam said.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2010 8:39:17 GMT
As far as "messing up" the twisted core pattern, well, that isn't possible unless you throw the thing in a vat of lava or something. You see, the twisted core pattern is like the grain in wood. Sure you can scratch, dent and burn the wood, but if you want to see it's grain again, just sand the wood down and bam, you can see it again. If the pattern does start to fade, you can get some "Mother's Mag Polish" or (Metal Glow?) and it will make the pattern really pop back out. I would strongly suggest you go with the through hardened option. With a differentially hardened blade, it would be more likely to bend from a bad bad cut. Easier to fix as well, but as your first cutter, I would go with through hardened. I got a buddy of mine a differentially hardened katana as a wedding gift and his beginners form has bent the blade on several occasions. As far as contacting Garret Chan, I've done so in the past and he's replied within 24 hours. He's really good at replying in a timely manner as well as knowing his art. But as always, your questions and concerns are welcomed here at SBG
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2010 9:32:09 GMT
with jian styles, you would parry with the flat of the blade. this would be better to have Th blade for this purpose.
a DH on katana is good because the design of the blade is for flex from edge to spine. with a jian, you might find it aesthetically pleasing, but TH would be the best for the blade when flexing in a flat side motion. the great thing about jin-shi swords is that the are the perfect balance of flex/stiff. not so stiff that the would break easily, but not so flexible that they look like one of those God-forsaken wushu whippy wishyou swords (Iknow supposed to read wushu but couldnt resist play on words)
i think the twist core will look great, but no matter what pattern, or no pattern at all, harder targets will still put some form of scratching to the shine. invest in metal polish. i will say this... my jin-shi jian doesnt scratch as easy as my other swords.
hope this helps.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2010 21:10:42 GMT
Thank you all very much for helping!
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