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Post by Kumdoalan on Mar 7, 2012 19:47:48 GMT
I should really find out who makes the SBG swords for when they ask me down at the gym.
Any idea where this information can be found at?
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Post by deejay on Mar 7, 2012 23:48:26 GMT
Contact Paul Southren-he will get back to you.
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Post by THE_SUPERWEIRDO on Mar 8, 2012 0:26:32 GMT
Basically, from what Paul said about the forge is something like this: "created directly from the SBG Design Your Own Katana range, made by a ‘secret’ forge in China that I will not divulge, but one that usually produces much higher end offerings..." To simplify this, IT'S TOP SECRET FOR SBG... :shock: I'm sorry... :?
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Post by LastGodslayer on Mar 8, 2012 0:47:55 GMT
My guess: Sinosword.
A while ago (like 3 years ago) I tried to get a sword from the site katanako.com The pictures are quite similar to those on the SBG custom katana, which are conversely identical to those on the Sinosword website. Then again, Chinese forges commonly pilfer pictures from competing businesses so...
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Post by ecovolo on Mar 8, 2012 0:54:57 GMT
I once asked Paul if it was Sinosword, due to my reviewing them on the old site.
He replied it wasn't.
--Edward
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Post by THE_SUPERWEIRDO on Mar 8, 2012 1:00:01 GMT
In my opinion, I think it's best kept secret, ya know? If another manufacturer finds out the real forge that forges these swords,it would lead to competition and raised prices, then it would lead to an economic disaster to the SBG Custom Sword line, which is horribly bad for those who want a custom sword for a good price... The secret also makes it more mysterious, makes the sword sound more awesome. Again, my opinion.
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Post by Kumdoalan on Mar 8, 2012 1:43:30 GMT
Ok, Thats cool.
Later on I may just have to bring in some photos of swords from the SBG website that will show that SBG is not a knock-off cheap sword...perhaps a copy of the reviews would do too.
Right now I think everyone at my gym is into the more common Hanwei Swords so I just have to show that SBG is at least equal in quality.
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