For the LOVE... Help!! Please.. :)
Feb 22, 2012 20:58:54 GMT
Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2012 20:58:54 GMT
Hi guys!
Newb to posting, but not necessarily to swords. I'm trying to buy my first 'cutting' katana, and I CANNOT make up my mind. I've emailed Paul and awaiting a response, but I thought I would open this up to you all as well. I only recently began cutting and have only done so a few times. I know HOW to cut, but that doesn't necessarily mean I'm going to do it perfectly every time... So, that being said, let me tell you what I'm looking for and looking at, and maybe you can help steer me in the right direction. Thanks in advance!
My first instinct was the Cheness Kaze... LOVE the DH blade / natural hamon. However, I've read a lot of horror stories that make me wary, and $300 is at the absolute max of my budget. So, I'm a little hesitant to spend the bucks on something I feel a little sketchy towards.
Also considered: Cheness Tenchi. Seems like a solid, durable blade, albeit a fake hamon. Again, concerned about Cheness quality control. Not in love the the TH as I prefer a traditional blade.
I'm also considering the Hanwei Practical Plus or Practical Plus Elite: I like the fact it's DH, but not the 'enhanced' hamon. It looks 'fake' to me, though I know it's real. I don't like the fake leather ito on the PPK, but I could make do. My main concern here is the blade taking a set on a bad cut.
And the Ronin Dojo Pro: I don't care much for the TH blade, as I would really prefer the blade to take a RAZOR sharp edge and keep it without sharpening for a while. However, they look beautiful and seem like they're very tough. I may be easily convinced this is the way to go.
I'd rather avoid Kris cutlery and Dynasty Forge. I don't know why, I just would. So try, if possible, to keep the steering to those listed above. I've cut with the Raptor series katanas and they seem to cut well, and if I'm not mistaken, they're TH blades. So, perhaps I shouldn't be so wary of TH.
Here's the breakdown: I'd much prefer a traditional, DH, blade for aesthetics and the edge-keeping quality. I want something SCARY sharp out of the box that I can cut with right away. I don't plan on cutting A LOT, and when I do, only tatami omote with no bamboo cores (most likely). I MAY do a couple of bottles the day I get it just to play, but probably not again after that. That being said, I'm not opposed to TH blades, I'm just a traditionalist, so if that's the verdict, then so be it.
As you may be able to tell from my slightly erratic post, I'm excited and a little frustrated because I want one in my hands now! lol Thanks again for all the forthcoming help! Best to all!
-Mac
Newb to posting, but not necessarily to swords. I'm trying to buy my first 'cutting' katana, and I CANNOT make up my mind. I've emailed Paul and awaiting a response, but I thought I would open this up to you all as well. I only recently began cutting and have only done so a few times. I know HOW to cut, but that doesn't necessarily mean I'm going to do it perfectly every time... So, that being said, let me tell you what I'm looking for and looking at, and maybe you can help steer me in the right direction. Thanks in advance!
My first instinct was the Cheness Kaze... LOVE the DH blade / natural hamon. However, I've read a lot of horror stories that make me wary, and $300 is at the absolute max of my budget. So, I'm a little hesitant to spend the bucks on something I feel a little sketchy towards.
Also considered: Cheness Tenchi. Seems like a solid, durable blade, albeit a fake hamon. Again, concerned about Cheness quality control. Not in love the the TH as I prefer a traditional blade.
I'm also considering the Hanwei Practical Plus or Practical Plus Elite: I like the fact it's DH, but not the 'enhanced' hamon. It looks 'fake' to me, though I know it's real. I don't like the fake leather ito on the PPK, but I could make do. My main concern here is the blade taking a set on a bad cut.
And the Ronin Dojo Pro: I don't care much for the TH blade, as I would really prefer the blade to take a RAZOR sharp edge and keep it without sharpening for a while. However, they look beautiful and seem like they're very tough. I may be easily convinced this is the way to go.
I'd rather avoid Kris cutlery and Dynasty Forge. I don't know why, I just would. So try, if possible, to keep the steering to those listed above. I've cut with the Raptor series katanas and they seem to cut well, and if I'm not mistaken, they're TH blades. So, perhaps I shouldn't be so wary of TH.
Here's the breakdown: I'd much prefer a traditional, DH, blade for aesthetics and the edge-keeping quality. I want something SCARY sharp out of the box that I can cut with right away. I don't plan on cutting A LOT, and when I do, only tatami omote with no bamboo cores (most likely). I MAY do a couple of bottles the day I get it just to play, but probably not again after that. That being said, I'm not opposed to TH blades, I'm just a traditionalist, so if that's the verdict, then so be it.
As you may be able to tell from my slightly erratic post, I'm excited and a little frustrated because I want one in my hands now! lol Thanks again for all the forthcoming help! Best to all!
-Mac