Bad WSS Ko-Kat review
Oct 28, 2010 12:50:32 GMT
Post by Thaymian on Oct 28, 2010 12:50:32 GMT
Now that I have your attention I would like to first-off give my credentials in the sword industry
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There are that many, hence the bad review is due to my inexperience with terminology and doesn’t reflect the Ko-Kat itself.
I have always loved swords and found them to be elegant weapons over today’s guns. It has been a fascination for 20+ years and a few months ago I got my very first katana (Paul Chen Bushido). I had held numerous swords in various China Town shops over the years and I knew that they never felt right. It was only after doing a lot of research before purchasing the Bushido, did I realize what crap they were. Holding the Bushido for the first time almost brought tears to my eyes; the shear beauty on the quality and look of the sword was amazing.
I did a few bottle cutting here and there and after hitting the stand a few times and a few caps I decided to find myself a beater. I had my eye on the Cheness Oniyuri spring steel blade which I had seen a video or two on the destructiveness of the blade, for a little over $200 bucks I figure if I semprinied it up oh well at least the Bushido will be saved lol. So I was chatting back and forth with Mark and he convinced me to pick up a WSS Ko-Kat instead. I was a little iffy on buying it since it was about $125 more then the Oniyuri, not to mention that it is a NEW product with very little reviews. I threw caution in the wind and took a chance on the WSS Ko-Kat.
I must say when I opened the box I was terribly disappointed. I was expecting a mediocre sword that I could beat the hell out of it, instead I held a master piece in design at which I am reluctant to use like my Bushido. The color scheme, the shape of the blade is just awesome. I must admit I did have my reservations on the saya having that cracked paint look, the pictures make it look like it stands out like a soar thumb but in reality the blue is very subtle. I have yet to cut with it but just by touching the blade I know it will cut like butter, and I will post a few vids when I do.
Personal opinions on the WSS Ko-Kat:
- Being a spring steel blade the metal is even through out and I kind of like the look of folded blades more.
- I found after holding my Bushido which has a thick handle, I felt a little weird hold the WSS one handed. I have ZERO experience on how it is suppose to feel but I do remember one review on the Bushido that the handle is slightly larger and I personally like it thicker…..so does my wife but unfortunately she married the wrong man lol. Aside from that, holding it two handed was super comfortable and it swung really nice
- Saya looks great. My initial thoughts from seeing pictures had really turned me off but after seeing in real life I just loved it and it had no rattle to it. My Bushido rattles a little but I thought that was normal until I got a second sword.
- The tip of the blade has a different shape and looks like it could pierce a sheet of steel with out any problem. At $350 I won’t be the one to try that. I have no idea if it is done on purpose but on my Bushido at the tip on top is a bit rough. I liked that feeling as I ran the blade along my hand and I knew when to stop since I was getting close to the tip. I have a funny feeling that I will stab myself a few times with the Ko-Kat because it is smooth. Again this is personal (no skills) opinion.
- The hand guard is rounded where as the Bushido was squarish. I nearly sliced my leg off when it rolled off the table. Again….my stupidity as a rookie sword owner.
- I am extremely happy with the WSS Ko-Kat and have nothing bad to say about it.
- I guess the only real complaint I have is the sempriniesque cardboard box it comes in. We can put people on the moon but we still ship in crappy butt ugly brown boxes. Oh weel its what inside that counts.
Great work Marc and thanks for a beautiful sword
PS: The WSS Ko-Kat compliments the WSS Pendant nicely. :mrgreen:
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There are that many, hence the bad review is due to my inexperience with terminology and doesn’t reflect the Ko-Kat itself.
I have always loved swords and found them to be elegant weapons over today’s guns. It has been a fascination for 20+ years and a few months ago I got my very first katana (Paul Chen Bushido). I had held numerous swords in various China Town shops over the years and I knew that they never felt right. It was only after doing a lot of research before purchasing the Bushido, did I realize what crap they were. Holding the Bushido for the first time almost brought tears to my eyes; the shear beauty on the quality and look of the sword was amazing.
I did a few bottle cutting here and there and after hitting the stand a few times and a few caps I decided to find myself a beater. I had my eye on the Cheness Oniyuri spring steel blade which I had seen a video or two on the destructiveness of the blade, for a little over $200 bucks I figure if I semprinied it up oh well at least the Bushido will be saved lol. So I was chatting back and forth with Mark and he convinced me to pick up a WSS Ko-Kat instead. I was a little iffy on buying it since it was about $125 more then the Oniyuri, not to mention that it is a NEW product with very little reviews. I threw caution in the wind and took a chance on the WSS Ko-Kat.
I must say when I opened the box I was terribly disappointed. I was expecting a mediocre sword that I could beat the hell out of it, instead I held a master piece in design at which I am reluctant to use like my Bushido. The color scheme, the shape of the blade is just awesome. I must admit I did have my reservations on the saya having that cracked paint look, the pictures make it look like it stands out like a soar thumb but in reality the blue is very subtle. I have yet to cut with it but just by touching the blade I know it will cut like butter, and I will post a few vids when I do.
Personal opinions on the WSS Ko-Kat:
- Being a spring steel blade the metal is even through out and I kind of like the look of folded blades more.
- I found after holding my Bushido which has a thick handle, I felt a little weird hold the WSS one handed. I have ZERO experience on how it is suppose to feel but I do remember one review on the Bushido that the handle is slightly larger and I personally like it thicker…..so does my wife but unfortunately she married the wrong man lol. Aside from that, holding it two handed was super comfortable and it swung really nice
- Saya looks great. My initial thoughts from seeing pictures had really turned me off but after seeing in real life I just loved it and it had no rattle to it. My Bushido rattles a little but I thought that was normal until I got a second sword.
- The tip of the blade has a different shape and looks like it could pierce a sheet of steel with out any problem. At $350 I won’t be the one to try that. I have no idea if it is done on purpose but on my Bushido at the tip on top is a bit rough. I liked that feeling as I ran the blade along my hand and I knew when to stop since I was getting close to the tip. I have a funny feeling that I will stab myself a few times with the Ko-Kat because it is smooth. Again this is personal (no skills) opinion.
- The hand guard is rounded where as the Bushido was squarish. I nearly sliced my leg off when it rolled off the table. Again….my stupidity as a rookie sword owner.
- I am extremely happy with the WSS Ko-Kat and have nothing bad to say about it.
- I guess the only real complaint I have is the sempriniesque cardboard box it comes in. We can put people on the moon but we still ship in crappy butt ugly brown boxes. Oh weel its what inside that counts.
Great work Marc and thanks for a beautiful sword
PS: The WSS Ko-Kat compliments the WSS Pendant nicely. :mrgreen: