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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2007 13:20:44 GMT
Lol, Right, and now in english?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2007 15:06:55 GMT
ok tsuka=handle tsuba=hand guard seppa=spacers between tsuba & tsuka mekugi=bamboo pin that holds handle on blade
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2007 19:46:46 GMT
Lol, Right, and now in english? What he's saying is, measure the thickness of the tsuba (handguard) that you buy, then cut that amount off the front of the handle. If the tsuba is .25" thick, then you cut .25 off the front of the handle. That way, the hole for the mekugi (pin) will stil line up properly. Check out the Anatomy of a Japanese Sword thread here for further reference: /index.cgi?board=japaneseswords&action=display&thread=1170187674
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2007 20:54:18 GMT
Sorry, I get used to talking japanese terms
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2007 21:39:13 GMT
hey all, just wondering if anyone has any new info or opinions on Musashi katanas as compared to Cheness for entry level beaters. i was pretty sure that Cheness was the way to go for my first katana, but after discovering Musashi swords and reading so much positive feedback about them i now feel torn... i'm specifically interested in the 1060 steel Musashi blades in the $150-$249 price range: www.musashiswords.com/shop/home.php?cat=5 and the Cheness 9260 steel blades such as the tenchi and nagasa.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2007 22:40:07 GMT
If you are going to spend 250 go with Cheness.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2007 2:32:13 GMT
Hi David, I own three Musashi (SS750-10 is one on the link) and two Cheness with 9260 steel blades (Shura and Oniyuri). I think you need to determine what it's going to be used for. You used the word "beater", the Musashi is not the one you wan't to do that with. All SS750 series are single mekugi. And besides, they are too "pretty" to thrash about with. In the looks department, the Musashi wins hands down, nice fittings, great fit and finnish etc.. Not that the Cheness swords are ugly by any means, they are just made to cut. Appearance seems to be of secondary concern. So if you are going up against bamboo, lumber, or tank armor, go with the Cheness!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2007 3:41:24 GMT
thats sort of my delima... i've read that nothing in this price range beats cheness for toughness, and i definately want something well put together that I can cut confidently with. however, i don't see myself putting this sword through hell or anything. all i cut with at the moment is milk cartons and plastic bottles filled with water, and while in the future i'd like to get some better targets, i doubt i'll be trying to cut bamboo or anything else that i'd need a real tank for. and appearance is a factor as well. i don't have a large collection to enjoy at the moment and definately want a sword i can display when not in use (maybe then i'll spend less time looking at swords onine ). and from the pictures i've seen i do think the Musashi line looks better (especially the tsubas). i expect i'd be happy with either a Cheness or a Musashi, and will hopefully own at least one of each one day , but for now i'm wondering if i should sacrifice a little bit of toughness (that i may not need?), for looks. do the Musashi swords hold up fine under reasonable cutting circumstances? ever had problems with the single mekugi? should i exect anything to come loose? i also like that these Musashi swords have relatively long blades without as much added weight as the cheness nagasa and o-katana. does this make them significantly more difficult to cut with though?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2007 4:28:53 GMT
Sorry to brake the topic of discussion, but this question is for Zinje:
How does the lowest price gaurantee work? Is there a special column to tell you guys where the same sword that is cheaper is at during the order process; or do I just chime back in after a couple of days and tell ya that trueswords has *insert random product with a link* for less?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2007 4:36:05 GMT
David, the only thing I've cut with a Musashi is a pool noodle, but not with the one we are talking about, that one hasn't anything, so I can't say. An alternative might be a Cheness Kaze. I have one of those, and it's beautiful to look at, and sharp as all get out! I believe some of the guys who own them use them for light cutting. It's also about in the price range you are looking at if you buy it from Paul's SBG Katana store. I hope that helps.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2007 5:07:58 GMT
thanks 88mm! i appreciate your input i have thought about the kaze, and am still considering it. a differentially hardened blade would be great, though aesthetically i think i'd like a blade with a bo-hi, which is one reason i didn't jump on the kaze in the first place my guess is in the end i'll lean towards durrability rather than looks. right now i want something i can learn with, which means something i'm not afraid to bang up over time.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2007 7:36:48 GMT
Sorry to brake the topic of discussion, but this question is for Zinje: How does the lowest price gaurantee work? Is there a special column to tell you guys where the same sword that is cheaper is at during the order process; or do I just chime back in after a couple of days and tell ya that trueswords has *insert random product with a link* for less? Contact me before you purchase.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2007 20:33:52 GMT
Sounds good.
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Post by jw on Apr 6, 2007 22:30:38 GMT
I took apart my Musashi Wind Dragon (black wrap), there was epoxy on the guard and collar but the whole thing came apart easy since there was no epoxy on the actual handle itself.
I tried to take apart the Musashi Shirasaya but it would not come apart... Is this normal?
My 2 Cheness swords were easy to disassemble, I swapped the crane tsbua for the black double ring one on the O-Katana since the crane style was abrading my knuckles due to the larger blade and weight.
I then put the crane tsuba on the Wind Drangon, way better than the zinc job that was the original... Less weight no problem with the sharp edges...
FWIW I think a simple tsuba on a shirasaya could look very cool and elegantly simple.
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