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Post by ballistic_ken on Nov 22, 2011 2:59:58 GMT
I found this forum researching improvements to my Cheness Forge Katana. I wanted to find someone to change the Tsuba.   When I ordered it, it was pictured with a crane, but the one it came with is plain and I don't much care for it. It's not a project I'm willing to take on yet. Reading here seems that it's a good (not great, but adequate) cutting blade, something to work with. Now I'm shopping another sword and I'm thinking you all are going to be bad for my wallet. Thanks for a cool forum, have a lot of reading to do. |
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Post by Sébastien on Nov 22, 2011 3:02:01 GMT
Hello ballistic-ken ! Welcome to SBG. I wish you a fun stay here, feel free to chat and ask questions, this is a nice place to hang out  |
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Post by Todash on Nov 22, 2011 4:42:28 GMT
Welcome!
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Nov 22, 2011 5:07:58 GMT
Welcome aboard. Cheness makes a pretty mean blade. Maybe not as sharp and a bit heavier than others, but very tough. A fairly beginner friendly piece. As for replacing the tsuba, it's pretty easy. Just a matter of removing the tsuka(handle), slipping the old tsuba off and putting the new one on. If the fit isn't right there are ways of fixing it so it does. Here is a guide for new owners. You can skip down to the Upkeep section to read how to remove a tsuka. forum.sword-buyers-guide.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=6901&start=0I look forward to seeing you around. Have fun. |
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Post by ballistic_ken on Nov 23, 2011 0:01:29 GMT
Thanks for the welcome! I looked on the Cheness site, found the crane Tsuba I want, may just order it and try myself, but that is a scary concept. Was hoping to send it off for upgrade and sharpening. I know you can't touch the edge to test sharpness, is there a quick and easy test? Thanks  |
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Post by ecovolo on Nov 23, 2011 0:17:37 GMT
Welcome to the forum! And yes, this place is bad for your wallet . You've chosen a good first sword. My recommendation is to hit the Reviews section and see what else is out there for you, before further spending. --Edward |
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Post by steelhound on Nov 23, 2011 0:54:24 GMT
Removing the tsuka and tsuba isn't usually a very difficult task, just check out the link that A.Jordan provided and make sure that you take your time and tap lightly. With the non-fitted production tsukas that Cheness provides, you can wind up splitting the wood core of the handle if you hit it too hard. It is possible to gauge the edge sharpness with a careful touch, but you could also see if it will cut a piece of paper held in your hand (carefully, and like you would with a knife). I personally like to stand the cardboard box up on a garbage can or something and take a swipe at it to test cutting sharpness. It's funner that way. |
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Post by ballistic_ken on Nov 23, 2011 4:04:40 GMT
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Post by isotop235 on Nov 28, 2011 6:26:36 GMT
(I personally like to stand the cardboard box up on a garbage can or something and take a swipe at it to test cutting sharpness. It's funner that way. ) I was going to ask my non-sword appreciating wife to either hold the paper or to volunteer to stand with a toilet paper roll on her head to test blade performance and dynamics. 'so you see officer I just got this new sword and...' |
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