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Post by JohnnyC on Nov 8, 2010 18:23:06 GMT
listed at KOA for $160 plus they do layaway. Any thoughts whether to buy or not to buy? thanks a lot for reading this.
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Post by Wes on Nov 8, 2010 20:39:38 GMT
I LOVE my unokobi Zukuri. I have a youtube video of me cutting with it here:
The tsuka is quite wide, however it does taper SLIGHTLY, and it has a narrow thickness so in my large hands it feels very comfortable. It has a strange little protrusion on the back-side of the kissake that many find ugly, however I really like it. It's different. It's one hell of a cutter and I can't think of any reason NOT to buy it. Very proud of my purchase.
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Post by mikeS on Nov 8, 2010 22:31:36 GMT
hey man i just got one of ythese from a forum buddy who didnt want to deal with the slight rust that cme on his....but i am VERY impressed with hanweis raptor line...i also was shocked when i "LOVED" thesuede ito that came on it! also VERY VERY SHARP for 160 its a great deal!
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Post by mikeS on Nov 8, 2010 22:36:43 GMT
also i misght add that with its big handle(long) and heavy blade it is well balanced...but it is imho on the "heavier" side so be aware of that two.... heavy i say? i am basing this of a roninswords deshi t10 and a hanwei raptor kissaki moroha zukuri 5160....the unokubi althhough one of my fav. shapes from hanwei is heavier than the other two i have
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Post by JohnnyC on Nov 9, 2010 0:33:31 GMT
thanks a ton for your opinions! ok looks like i am gonna do it then, unless of course someone can talk me out of it by tomorrow  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2010 0:41:45 GMT
Go for it Johnny. Only downside I've heard about this sword is the shape of the nose...but then hey...don't go by me...I like Sarah Jessica Parker... |
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Post by whitefeathers on Nov 9, 2010 2:16:17 GMT
get it.  I love my big Raptor nambokucho. worth the $160. |
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Post by Student of Sword on Nov 9, 2010 6:05:32 GMT
It is the least expensive katana I own. But is the most bang for the bucks. You won't regret buying it. It is a $300 sword for $160.
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Post by JohnnyC on Nov 9, 2010 7:00:16 GMT
wow thanks for the feedback! going for it! thanks again all!
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Post by johnwalter on Nov 9, 2010 21:19:14 GMT
The Raptors are great cutters.I have the Nambokucho,the shinogi and the shobu all are great.
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I love my big Raptor nambokucho. worth the $160.
