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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2011 4:21:13 GMT
I acquired this short sword a while back, It has a visible full tang running through the handle with an 18" blade, the design is stamped into both sides, I cannot tell what the blade is made of, it does not look or feel like stainless steel but it does seem to be rust resistant, It is also of very solid construction and cuts like a machete. Any Information on this sword or it's manufacturer would be appreciated? BTW thats not the original utility knife, it's just a spare lock knife I keep where the other should be.    |
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Post by Greg on Apr 6, 2011 5:10:09 GMT
If a magnet will stick to it, then there is a good chance it's not stainless. I think there is only one type of stainless that is ferrous, but no body uses it for blades.
5160 has good rust resistant properties, but without a chemical analysis, there's really no way to tell... aside from finding out who made it.
He's an incredibly handsome blade. Kinda remidns me of a Chinese Dadao mixed with an Oxtail Dao.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2011 7:10:49 GMT
Actually 400 series stainless steel often used to make knives is magnetic.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2011 9:45:11 GMT
Thanks Guys  , I just tried the magnet test and it sticks to the blade, I then checked out the kitchen and found some magnetic stainless, I compared that metal with Hanks and they appear to be different, so hopefully he's more than just a pretty face  |
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Post by Greg on Apr 6, 2011 22:00:12 GMT
Crap! What the hell was I thinking last night. It was late, I was tired. Thanks for correcting me Dave.
The easiest way to check and see if it's carbon steel is to clean it with some rubbing alcohol and expose that area to moisture, then wait for about 15 mins.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2011 3:33:56 GMT
Oxidisation achieved, Thanks Greg.
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Post by Greg on Apr 7, 2011 3:37:16 GMT
Awesome!
Now I'm really curious about this blade's orgin. Gonna go swim through google and see if I can't find a match for it somewhere.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2011 3:45:05 GMT
Yeah I know what you mean. I have had more than a few nights like that on the computer. I sit there staring at the screen for a while trying to remember what it was I was supposed to be doing. :lol: Anyhow glad to help.
I looked on the internet for the sword and had no luck. I may try again, as this has piqued my curiosity.
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Post by glayeri on Feb 1, 2014 0:52:00 GMT
Any more information on Hank? I have the same sword and have spent hours on Google trying to find who made it. This is the first mention of it I've seen. You think the Hank has anything to do with Hank Reinhardt?
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Post by glayeri on Feb 1, 2014 3:00:03 GMT
I also came across hank raines weapons of the orient. A training video. Think it might have something to do with that?
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Post by SeanXD on Jun 14, 2014 3:05:11 GMT
I still can't get over the greatness of a Chinese style sword named Hank. Thats just fantastic |
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Post by fallendown73 on May 15, 2016 7:09:17 GMT
Hi everyone, I've been a frequent visitor of this forum for quite some time now and finally decided to create an account when I came across this post. I noticed that the original poster is no longer a member, but there is someone else here called 'Glayeri' that wanted a few questions answered about the blade. I'm in the Mediterranean and came across 'Hank' in 2013, picking it up from a store for just over 25 Euros. Once purchased, I set about the task of learning more about its origins and in doing so, found Hank's little brother, still marked Hank (from the same store). I have attached a photo of my blades - please excuse the handles, I'm a fan of personalising my swords and so opted to perform a few changes. Underneath are the same wooden handles. I also cut the sheath back and added my own throwing knives, so they do now look a little different than store-bought equivalents.  I'm unsure if anyone is still interested, or if Glayeri could be pointed in the direction of this post, but fingers crossed. What I know:1) Hank + Hank Junior are part of a hand made and hand forged set, hailing from Indonesia (in a Chinese style not unlike a Dadao) 2) Hank is the premium sword, with Hank Junior using a lesser wood handle, but just as solid nonetheless 3) Both blades are made of carbon steel, 5160 from what I've learned (although certain online stockists claim stainless steel, to which a metalurgist in my area has argued against) 4) The blades are intended to be used as machetes and they are fully functional (tested against trees, bamboo, but not metal as I'm not in to destruction testing) 5) They were created in a pudao/ jiuhuandao sword style Here are a few links to stores online that stock them - I have never used any of them (and if you visit the links I recommend using Google translate, or Chrome's built in translator), but they may simply be useful for those wanting to research: screameolshop.blogspot.com.cy/2012/08/golok-naga.htmltokokoleksi.web.id/golok-naga-t-01/tokokoleksi.web.id/golok-naga-t-02/www.bangzon.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=79I've been a collector of swords for a long time, having trained with them since about 15-16 years old. Hank (large) is one of the most well constructed swords in my collection, not to mention being more than capable of use as a tool. I have a Tramontina machete (Panga style) and Hank chops deeper, handles better and feels far more solid in my hands. The larger blade is two handed, with the smaller one being one handed. Happy to provide any further info and all the best! |
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