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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2011 15:16:33 GMT
Hi all, good to be here. I'm looking for a decent, starter katana for under $300. I'm thinking of going with this one: kultofathena.com/product.asp?ite ... kko+Katana Other suggestions? Thanks
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Post by Student of Sword on Sept 21, 2011 16:02:03 GMT
fittings are zinc alloy, hence fragile. Please do not ignore the quality of the fittings. At minium, they need to be brass.
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Post by chopper on Sept 21, 2011 16:20:17 GMT
The Hanwei Raptors have good spring steel blades. There are several good sub 300 swords out there. Give some other formites time to give their opinions and go from there. I hear good things about the Ronin swords you can get through the SBG sword store but I don't own one. I have one of the Raptors and I like it.
Good luck.
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Sept 21, 2011 16:21:33 GMT
In addition to the Hanwei Raptors, many good things have been said about Dynasty Forge.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2011 16:27:50 GMT
Thanks for the replies guys; I'll wait a bit for some suggestions to come in.
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Post by ecovolo on Sept 21, 2011 16:29:55 GMT
It's a good one. I've had mine for five years, and I *still* am able to cut with it, no problems. I can also recommend the Ronin Katana Dojo Pro Model 006: sbg-sword-store.sword-buyers-gui ... uct99.html --Edward
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2011 16:59:05 GMT
The contact page for SBG is down despite it saying things should be back early this month.
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Post by Marc Kaden Ridgeway on Sept 21, 2011 17:39:49 GMT
I also reccomend the Ronin Dojo Pro
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Sept 21, 2011 18:02:38 GMT
i reccomend any of the drynasty forge Musha series.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Sept 21, 2011 18:21:14 GMT
Hello. Welcome to the forum. Here is a list of great, sturdy blades under $300 listed in order.
1.Kris Cutlery, either the 29 or 26 models only. Very tough, fairly sharp and made with quality parts. Great geometry and balance, has a full, albeit non-traditional tsuka wrap.
2.Ronin Katana Dojo Pro. Very tough, quality parts, well constructed. A beginners dream, as is tough and easy to cut with.
3.Dynasty Forge 1060 Musha. Tough, made with good quality fittings.
4.Hanwei Raptor Series. Very tough, OK fittings, built to be used by a beginner and not fall apart.
5.Hauwei T-10 Katana. Maybe not as strong as the others, but you get a full samegawa wrap and a geometric yokote. Fittings are mediocre quality, but customization options are good. Sharp, and has a nice polish.
6.Cheness Kaze. I have one and it is very nice. It is also constructed better, with fewer gaps/rattle/scuffs than any other sword I now or previously have owned. Sharp, nice polish, and very attractive hamon. Kissaki is counter polished and fittings, while adequate, are not as nice as others at this price point.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Sept 21, 2011 19:55:01 GMT
Dadaochen points out another good brand. Munetoshi: House brand of vendor Swordnarmory. Nice, sharp blades. T10 steel. Not very good fittings, but adequate. I've owned two, the Take and the Light Cutter. The Light Cutter is the better sword of these two. This brand has several offerings in the price range you are looking in, but they don't really hold up against the other brands listed overall. Still, extremely good value swords. Lastly, forum member Dadaochen himself has a line of katanas that he has recently launched, the Hung Shing Windglider Series. Seeing as how they are so new, not a lot is known about them. Forum member Crimsoned has had spent time with them and really seems to like them. You may want to check them out as well. T10 steel, Differentially Hardened, with Dadaochen's own special geometry. Not great fittings, but on par with other swords in its price range, which is under $200 by the way.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Sept 21, 2011 21:04:17 GMT
Sounds like reverse psychology to me. "What, this blade? Oh no, you don't want this blade. It's too sharp, too...MACHO...for you."
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Post by Jakeonthekob on Sept 21, 2011 21:28:17 GMT
Also, I think that Ricky(dadao) is just concerned for your safety because his swords are extremely sharp, therefore there's a higher chance that you could seriously injure yourself doing notto or incorrect cutting technique, etc. We just want you to be safe. Regardless, whatever sword you choose, be careful with it!
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Post by Sébastien on Sept 21, 2011 21:39:33 GMT
I'd add that I think that any battle-ready blade will cut anyone that isn't careful IMHO, whatever the level of sharpness of the blade beeing used. I'd suggest that any blade user be careful with any of his blade.
Just saying.
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Sept 21, 2011 21:43:03 GMT
might not necessarily be true, but in my experience, if your going to own a sword, and actively cut with it and clean/maintain it. you WILL get cut some time. eventually. So be extrmely careful with any sword
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Sept 21, 2011 22:26:42 GMT
OOOOH I WANNA SEE!
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Post by Sébastien on Sept 21, 2011 22:36:31 GMT
I don't know Dadaochen. Personnaly, I think all sharpened blades can accidently cut someone, especially if that person isn't careful. IMHO any blade should be treated as lightsaber sharp.
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Post by Marc Kaden Ridgeway on Sept 21, 2011 22:43:44 GMT
At any rate , I have and many others have been cut by other production edges. One unlucky fellow stuck a sword in one side of his arm and out the other on a careless noto. I myself cut myself on my Albion Regent not long ago , and it's not really all that sharp. So to say one brand is dangerous for beginners and any others are OK is folly. ANY sword is dangerous , even rebated ones... and they are dangerous to ANYONE beginners or not. Hell, there was an incident in 1990 where Hoso Nobuharu Sensei severed his thumb . Folks ... beginner or not , please be careful with ANY sword.
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Post by craigd on Sept 21, 2011 23:11:16 GMT
What Marc said, ANY sword, production or custom sharpened is potentially lethal and can easily cause severe damage. I am amazed at how casual so many people are with their swords in the vids I see, I treat mine like I would a cobra. With extreme caution.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Sept 22, 2011 0:04:26 GMT
Just playin' with ya, Boss. Joking around.
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