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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Mar 20, 2011 18:33:18 GMT
I was wondering if any here have had any experience with the Cherry Blossom "damascus" bladed katana?? I'd like a better than average japanese blade, suitable for medium cutting as a minimum. There are 2 available as closeouts and I like the looks, and the stats look ok, but i'm really unfamiliar with true japanese blades. Any help ou guys could offer would be greatly appreciated.
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Post by carb1er on Mar 20, 2011 22:54:00 GMT
Never owned a Damascus blade. I'v felt that Damascus production blades under $300 are more for looks then they are for function, but i could be wrong since I'v have never cut with one before. Anybody have any experience with Damascus production blades?
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Post by SanMarc on Mar 21, 2011 0:34:56 GMT
More of a Gimick, just go with a mono steel T10 and you will be fine.....SanMarc.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2011 1:34:39 GMT
If you're going to be cutting, then go for a tough monosteel sword like the Hanwei Raptor. Damascus on a Katana is not very traditional anyways. It's just a cheap way to get the folded steel look without having to fold it. If you want a folded sword, you'd probably have to triple your budget. And even then, it's not a 'true' japanese sword. You'd have to spend at least 10x for something more true, like a custom or a cheap nihonto.
Monosteel should be tougher than damascus or folded anyways, since the steel structure will be more uniform. I would say that damascus katana are significantly weaker than monosteel for cutting, and are more meant for low end display pieces.
If you can spend a bit more, the Hanwei Bamboo Mat is a really popular sword that is great for cutting. It has a hamon, which makes it more 'true' compared to the Raptor, and is made of a new durable alloy. Check out the review section to pick out a reputable cutter.
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Mar 21, 2011 1:53:56 GMT
id never buy damascus as a cutter...it seems weak to me and very soft. my bros damascus katana scratched on a soft milk jug. and i dont think they bother to heat treat damascus steel....
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Mar 21, 2011 17:24:42 GMT
thanks for the replies guys, the only thing that got me with this particular sword, was the regular price of 500.00 and the discount. If it can't be rated 8 or better as a cutter I don't want it. It's tough to deny the elegance of a nicely figured pattern welded blade. I have a couple bowies/daggers of various welded patterns and most of them hold an edge really well, and my camp knife is tough as nails, but it's still a matter of steel quality. Saito, you're right, some don't heat treat their pattern welded blades and those are the ones to avoid like the plague, just like you wouldn't want a 9260 that hadn't been treated. Well done pattern welded steel can make a beautiful blade on all accounts, but it's really gotta start with a master's steel.
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