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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2010 19:32:15 GMT
Are 440 stainless blades good for training? I am not talking about sparring or even contact training. Just kata and the like.
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Dec 10, 2010 19:59:46 GMT
Doubtful. Most 440 Stainless swords have rat-tail tangs that are relatively flimsy and welded on; it could easily turn into a helicopter of death.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2010 20:11:04 GMT
The only place I like stainless is in the kitchen and not so much even there. I have a BIG problem with SS swords, one because of the reason VD stated, also they can even break on a quick stopping technique.
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Post by Midori Kawakami on Dec 10, 2010 20:22:10 GMT
Hello! ^^ Welcome to the wonderful world of swords. First, allow me to explain the difference between 'Replica' and 'Reproduction'. A 'replica' just has to look like the real deal, but is not for use, just display, while a 'reproduction' has to be such a faithful recreation of the original as to also perform its job in a manner safe to the user. Therefore, you'd be more in the market for a reproduction than a replica. Next, what type of 'training' are you going to use this sword for? Are you going to cut with it, or just work on kata (i.e. swing it around, but not actually hit/cut anything with it)? For kata training, a bokken works fine and is MUCH safer than most 440 stainless blades, as it is one solid piece. 440 Stainless blades are really only made to sit on a shelf and their construction is generally unsound. Please see this thread: viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1581&start=0 for reference on sound and unsound blade types and sword practices. Hope this helps. |
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Post by Bogus on Dec 10, 2010 21:27:44 GMT
For what its worth both of my stainless wallhangers (rapier and infantry saber) are full-tang construction, and actually pretty solidly built. I still wouldn't want to use them for anything though...
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Post by jeimuzu on Dec 10, 2010 22:30:21 GMT
Just to put my .02 in, replica's have one purpose....which is to display. reproduction is the next step up, but doesnt mean its usable. Some of the reproduction katana's I see arent really that great to use (due to the tsuka either not being fully made correctly and isnt bade to the tang which involves alot of glue) Id say if you want something to practice your kata, get a bokken and a saya for the bokken. This way there is no possible way of a malfunction.
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Post by Midori Kawakami on Dec 10, 2010 22:48:03 GMT
Then it is not a true reproduction, but an over-priced replica.
However, I agree with you on the point about the bokken (and you can make your own saya (sheath) from PVC); a bokken is the best way to go for beginning training.
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