|
Post by Neovenetar on Nov 20, 2011 14:05:59 GMT
So after many months of dawdling, problems with stock, money issues and scary looking orange juice, I finally got my first katana! It's a Michiko katana which I think is made by Ryumon, because it happens to reference Ryumon in the manual that came with it. It cost £95 www.bladesandbows.co.uk/michiko-live-blade-samurai-sword-1319-p.asp My pictures aren't great mmmmkay? :lol: Saya is some wood covered in a VERY thick matte black lacquer, very even and well finished. Blade is sharp enough, not super sharp, but adequate. Hamon is fake obviously. Tip has a very slight bend, the camera hasn't even picked it up. Tsuka is real rayskin, with cotton ito. It is a tiny bit loose above the upper mekugi, but for now it's fine. It came with two copper (I think) tsubas, a box, a sword bag, the manual, and a maintenance kit. All in all it was definitely worth the money, it cuts well, It comes with a good beginner's guide and it looks amazing. A very good birthday present!
|
|
Talon
Member
Senior Forumite
Posts: 2,554
|
Post by Talon on Nov 20, 2011 18:01:27 GMT
scary looking orange juice :lol: i have no idea what that is,congratulations though mate :twisted:
|
|
|
Post by Neovenetar on Nov 20, 2011 19:22:18 GMT
Thanks!
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2011 2:00:23 GMT
Looks really nice! Congrats. Do you ... cut things?? I too am about a year into the katana and am thinking of joining a dojo. Right now, I practice with a bokken and maybe every 2-3 times, I pull out the steel. Carefully. I slice bottles and getting pretty accurate. Amazing ... the sharpness yet the power. Any way, good luck with your katana.
|
|
|
Post by Adrian Jordan on Nov 27, 2011 3:38:03 GMT
Congratulations! First(and all that proceed,) katanas are awesome.
|
|
|
Post by William Swiger on Nov 27, 2011 7:20:49 GMT
Congratulations on the new steel.
|
|
|
Post by Neovenetar on Nov 27, 2011 12:16:25 GMT
thank you all, though I'm having problems with the tsuka and ito at the moment.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2012 14:13:59 GMT
Nice, I got the exact same sword, whats the problem with the tsuka and ito, If its loose what i did, Hammer out the Meguki pegs, remove the cap at the end of the handle, and tighten it up, do it regularly, it worked fine on my katana, though you have to make sure the cap fits snugly on the end afterwards and it should work xD Oh and who forged your sword on the signature btw?
|
|
|
Post by Neovenetar on Jan 5, 2012 19:54:10 GMT
I don't know, I can't remove the pegs!
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2012 1:49:41 GMT
The pegs are one way in and out. Determine that by looking at the ends. One will be slightly smaller if they're tapered. Thats the end to tap. Use the little brass hammer that came with it. There should be a pin that unscrews from the top of the hammer. That is your peg punch. Tap,tap,tap! Then off with tsuka, another challenge on Chinese katana. You could hold the sword upright, unsheathed,edge away from your body and tap the tsuba lightly with a mallet not a hammer or other metal tool. Slow and steady wins. Be careful. Chime back for assists! Steve
|
|
Makoto Pat
Member
Just got my favorite alert status from U.S. Postal Services- Out for delivery!
Posts: 503
|
Post by Makoto Pat on Jan 7, 2012 4:18:27 GMT
Congrats and may you have a thousand thousand silent cuts.
|
|
|
Post by Neovenetar on Jan 7, 2012 11:32:58 GMT
thanks :lol:
|
|