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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2011 10:05:13 GMT
Very good job!
I Iove this thread.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Dec 4, 2011 23:13:44 GMT
Thank you. It's my baby.
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Post by SGT_crum on Feb 24, 2012 15:53:54 GMT
wow thats alot of detailed info and i thank you for it, the thing i really want to know about that wasnt shown was blade styles, im gonna order a SBG custom and i really like the kogarasu blade, however i want a "senior" opinion, whats the differences between the standard blade and the kogarasu other then the spear point kisaki and semi-doubled edged blade? would the kogarasu style be better bo-hi or no-hi? etc etc
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Post by zentesukenVII on Feb 24, 2012 23:30:36 GMT
It's all preferance. No style of geometry is really "better" than another. I like standard shinogi zukuri because it seems the most well balanced out of them all. Some blades have more niku than others. Heres an interesting thread on bo-hi/no-hi- viewtopic.php?f=9&t=9451 |
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Feb 24, 2012 23:43:56 GMT
Hey. As zentesukenVII said, it's mostly about personal preference. The Kogarasu is a Kissaki-Moroha-Zukuri style that was made in between the more common curved blade we see today and the straight blades that the Japanese used before, which were much more like the straight blades you see from China(as they were pretty much just that.) The most famous example of this style is the Kogarasu Maru, or "Little Crow," en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kogarasu_Maru A bo-hi is not super necessary for this style, as the removed metal from the mune edge will lighten it, but also would not be detrimental in my opinion. Looking at the blade shape section of the guide, I realize it is a little thin(almost non-existent.) I'll try to beef it up a little in the next day or two, so thanks for shinning some light on that. I hope this has helped a little. |
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Post by SGT_crum on Feb 27, 2012 0:12:56 GMT
Yeah this helps alot, thanks again all
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Feb 27, 2012 0:15:50 GMT
My pleasure, friend.
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Post by kasim18 on Mar 26, 2012 13:56:19 GMT
there is one thing i'm unclear on, the same wrap. I've heard everything from a full wrap is just tradition to the ito will have no grip on panels, is a full wrap any better as far as function goes or is it more because the purists say it is a must?
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Mar 26, 2012 14:24:52 GMT
A full wrap does indeed add strength to the tsuka. As samegawa dries, it shrinks and conforms to the shape of the tsuka. When fully dry, it is very tough and adds structural reinforcement to the tsuka core. For panels, you can add some double sided tape to the ha and mune(sides) of the core. This will add a lot of grip and aid in wrapping.
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Post by kasim18 on Mar 27, 2012 13:29:54 GMT
thank you sir, you have answered just about my last katana question
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Post by Adrian Jordan on May 11, 2012 1:44:55 GMT
Added a few new pictures, including one of RiflemanLizards brilliant new acquisition. Thanks.
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Post by jhart06 on May 11, 2012 6:44:19 GMT
I think RiflemanLizard quoted his wak (I think it was) from Przemek P for about $300 he said. Might be worth it to contact him and double check that then add him to the custom list if so? He does some solid work.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on May 11, 2012 18:10:32 GMT
Great idea! I know his tanto was made by Przemek and his wakizashi is a nihonto, but Przemek does great work at a very fair price nonetheless.
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Post by Uncle Mack on Jul 18, 2012 12:26:43 GMT
As someone who is just learning, this is a great resource. Thank you for putting it together!
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Post by K. Corleon on Mar 28, 2013 22:44:15 GMT
Amazing thread, so much information. Thank you very much for posting this!!!!
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Mar 29, 2013 5:00:41 GMT
Thanks! If there is anything not mentioned that you wanted to know, be sure to post your question here or in the beginners forum. Lots of very helpful people around here.
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Post by deadbolt on May 6, 2013 17:32:27 GMT
Wow... just wow!!
I am so happy I found this. Thank you so much!!
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Post by kristoferjaemz on Oct 10, 2013 13:38:53 GMT
Just wanted to pop on here and thank you for such a fantastic resource. Thanks to all the other contributors as well. I have always wanted to get in to Japanese swords, and this will certainly be my first stop should I decide to take that plunge. However, this thread also confirms my initial hesitation in that there is just SO much to know about katanas and like styles that I am too intimidated to make a decision. Nonetheless, wonderful job on gathering all of this information and posting yet another reason that SBG is a one stop destination for all bladed inquiries. Cheers!
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Post by Chuck Ladd on Oct 10, 2013 15:58:36 GMT
I have to say I missed this, and didn't notice it until a link was offered on a different post.
Why you ask?
Because my personal collection is starting with Chinese swords. There for any search I used on them didn't come up with this thread.
This thread is still VERY viable with a lot of just general new sword buying information.
Can I suggest a change in the title to something more generic so that people who are new to buying swords, but are not starting with a Katana might find it easier?
Thanks in any case for the thread!
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Oct 13, 2013 3:28:49 GMT
Thanks for the kind words, guys. Yeah, there is a lot to know, but I've found that the best way to get a good quality piece is to post questions and examples of what you want. Usually, there will be a decent response, including links to reviews and examples of alternate swords that may be better than those initially posted. chuck, Sorry. The 'search' button here doesn't always present what is asked for, hahaha. Most of the information presented here is somewhat exclusive to Japanese style swords. I am totally clueless to pretty much every aspect of Chinese style swords. I suppose the information on steel types would carry over, but not much else. I am very glad that you may have found something of use here, though. |
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