Longsword vs. Katana

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Longsword vs. Katana Oct 13, 2010 16:39:49 GMT

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Post by Student of Sword on Oct 13, 2010 16:39:49 GMT

chenessfan wrote
To my knowledge, the japanese differently hardened all their kats to all periods of time. Once they did have straight swords but I don't remember how these were heat treated.

There is one exception to the rule. Dotanuki blade is through harderning and is extremely thick and heavy.

Hyoujinsama Guest	Longsword vs. Katana Oct 13, 2010 22:43:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Hyoujinsama on Oct 13, 2010 22:43:54 GMT Student of Sword wrote There is one exception to the rule. Dotanuki blade is through harderning and is extremely thick and heavy. Huh? Where are you getting this information?

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Longsword vs. Katana Oct 13, 2010 23:23:08 GMT

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Post by Student of Sword on Oct 13, 2010 23:23:08 GMT

Hyoujinsama wrote

Student of Sword wrote
There is one exception to the rule. Dotanuki blade is through harderning and is extremely thick and heavy.

Huh? Where are you getting this information?

I rechecked and I realized I mis-remember hardening with lamination. Dotanuki is not laminated. But there is no mention if it is TH or DH. Thank you for the correction.

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Longsword vs. Katana Oct 13, 2010 23:32:03 GMT

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Post by Hyoujinsama on Oct 13, 2010 23:32:03 GMT

Student of Sword wrote
I rechecked and I realized I mis-remember hardening with lamination. Dotanuki is not laminated. But there is no mention if it is TH or DH. Thank you for the correction.

I'm not sure about this, either, though. I have seen a few Dotanuki blades with shintetsu showing through, so they did have some sort of lamination.

Anyhoo, I'm kind of off topic.

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