Lunaman
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Post by Lunaman on Oct 5, 2011 20:57:33 GMT
Might want to re-read the first paragraph of that section, mate.  |
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Post by chrisperoni on Oct 5, 2011 21:16:42 GMT
Thanks!
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Post by chrisperoni on Oct 5, 2011 21:17:25 GMT
Well Luna, seems you are correcting all of us on blade balance talk lately  |
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Post by Lunaman on Oct 5, 2011 21:24:54 GMT
Haha, I don't mean to. It's just that phrases like this are erroneous and probably unintentional: I don't want to pull open the complexities of dynamic vs. static balance and polar moments of inertia on the beginners thread, but if you are going to simplify balance down to general statement about POB's at least double check you matched them up right. |
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Oct 5, 2011 21:31:07 GMT
HaHa, thanks. Jesus, I don't know how I managed to mix those up, but hopefully not many people read it. Fixed.
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Post by Lunaman on Oct 5, 2011 21:32:13 GMT
No worries, brother. This is a FANTASTIC guide, by the way, well done!  |
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Post by Vestri on Oct 6, 2011 4:09:24 GMT
Yea fasntastic guide - on my 5th read through and I decided to look at all the recomended vendors.... I didnt know SwordNArmoury shipped to Australia. Bugger, I think I just added another katana to my wishlist.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Oct 6, 2011 4:11:50 GMT
I've personally ordered from them 3 times, and each time was blown away by their service and willingness to go above and beyond to please a customer.
Also, I'm actually going to add even more stuff, so keep a lookout. Thanks for the support.
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Post by frankthebunny on Oct 6, 2011 18:31:22 GMT
so there are good swords for sale beyond the SBG store great work man, I too wish I had this as a reference when I started collecting. |
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Oct 6, 2011 18:57:33 GMT
Added some on Lamination methods and on member customizers. More to come on the customizers as well.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Oct 7, 2011 0:01:59 GMT
More added.
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Post by Vestri on Oct 7, 2011 7:45:54 GMT
Was looking at the new updates on the post - I was wondering, is Huawei ONLY an Ebay store? or do they have an actual website?
I have never had good dealings with ebay, out of the first 5 times I used it, I gave up because I was told be friends and family that "oh that guy has 99% positive feed back" and I each time I had to cancel my credit card or file a dispute. I got my money back each time but I mean 100% rate of getting rorted is pretty bad lol.
Im a little but smarter now and I know how to check and double check the seller rating, but Im still kinda, wary. I looked at the ebay store and what they have on offer is fan-bloody-tastic I tell you. Im thinking of going ahead with it if the forum goers can vouch for them. Otherwise I'll wait for Pauls email for another custom SBG batch.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Oct 7, 2011 13:43:41 GMT
I personally do not patron Ebay. If I were you, I'd wait.
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Post by Vestri on Oct 7, 2011 13:52:11 GMT
Well, then its sinoswords for the time being lol although I dont know why they call themselves Jkoo Sword though
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Oct 7, 2011 14:40:33 GMT
Sorry about that. I meant to say that I don't' use Ebay, but that Hauwei seems to be gaining in popularity. They always seem to get one or two things wrong, but their swords are a great value. I'd be weary of requesting a specific hamon, though. They generally seem to just give you one of their usual ones. If I had about $300, I'd probably get one of their folded katanas with the full samegawa wrap and geometric yokote. That's a lot of high-end options for a $300 katana.
I believe that Sinoswords is a Korean company, so the JKoo is their real name. They just go under Sinoswords.
Honestly, I'd go with Hauwei in lieu of Sinoswords, but that is just a personal opinion.
Sorry about the mix-up. I've been getting my nephew ready for school as I've been typing this morning.
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Post by jhart06 on Oct 7, 2011 16:43:47 GMT
A.jordan, I know I trust you, and i've asked it otherwise/place, but what company or smith would you recommend if I wanted a custom bare blade in katana style (folded w/ hamon) I was going to mount euro style? I know John at OdinBlades makes eurokats, but not sure if he would/could do a DH at all or with the longship line launching.. This is a pic of the blade in question.. i55.photobucket.com/albums/g155/ ... ber1-7.png It's not finalized, but it gives you a good idea. I'll probably be shortening the fuller/hi on it to stop just before the curve/sori gets in full swing. |
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Oct 7, 2011 19:57:53 GMT
What's your budget?
For cheap, Huawei or Sinoswords may be able to give you something close for the blade. I do know that if I was to choose between the two, I'd likely trust Hauwei to make a better blade. If you went through either, be very hands on. Ask for pictures of the blade before shipping.
Take a step up and you have James Raw. He is one of the better "entry level" custom smiths. He could almost certainly make a blade that is to your specifications.
John Smith makes excellent custom blades.
Both of them will charge well over $1000 for a blade, and probably closer to $2000.
In your picture, it looks something like a Shobu-Zukuri with a fairly steep taper.
I'm not sure who could do your mounts. It seems that Odin's is the only place I've heard of that being done. I'd put out a post asking if anybody knows more.
The "Fully Custom Blade" post in the Japanese Swords section kind of blows out a little, but a lot of names of smiths get put out. You may want to peruse it and check some of them out.
I hope this helps, and I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Oct 12, 2011 19:12:39 GMT
Added a small section on recommended reading. If anybody else knows some good books please comment or PM me. Thanks.
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Post by zentesukenVII on Nov 17, 2011 19:47:33 GMT
I would never buy a blade off ebay. Only fittings and ito. a.jordan you are saint for this guide my friend. Excellent job and thanks!
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Nov 18, 2011 2:25:42 GMT
Nawww, I'm not a saint. Well, maybe I am. Who am I to argue? Either way, thanks for the compliment. I'm always glad when someone finds something that helps them in it.
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