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Post by ninjedi on Mar 21, 2012 19:23:14 GMT
Hi guys, real quick, is this a dumb idea? I have a ryansword (I know, I know) that I purchased a few years ago. I now know a lot more about swords in general, what is suitable for cutting, etc., and am wondering if it is a good idea or not to dull the ha and use it exclusively as an iaito. Thanks.
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Post by George on Mar 21, 2012 20:22:29 GMT
Ive seen this exact same question on another forum. The general point came down to the fact that its your sword and if you wanna do that then go ahead. Just be careful when you do. If the swords fittings however are fairly poor it may not make a real good iai blade. Also you have to look at the balance etc. But as i said at the end of they day its your sword and your going to be using it, so what you wanna do it 100% up to you. If it was me personally i might try and sell it and but a proper iai sword.
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Post by chrisperoni on Mar 21, 2012 21:02:09 GMT
as for how to - I would use fine grit sandpaper
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Post by Elheru Aran on Mar 22, 2012 20:42:26 GMT
Or to do the job real quick-- take a good file and hold it at right angles to the edge, pull it along the edge a few times. That will dull it right on down. Finish up with a little sandpaper to smooth it down.
If you're considering joining a dojo to learn iaido, I'd wait and talk to the sensei there first.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2012 1:05:03 GMT
what seems to be the problem with this ryansword? Checked out the website, nothing sticks out as too bad..
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Post by chuckinohio on Mar 31, 2012 1:16:32 GMT
They are hit or miss on their quality. There have been one or two decent ones pop up, but they seem to be the exception rather than the rule.
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Post by ninjedi on Apr 2, 2012 13:38:37 GMT
They might be fine for kata or maybe even pool noodle cutting, but 1055 isn't great for heavy regular dojo cutting use. Also, as to the note on hit-or-miss quality, mine does have a small nick on the ha near the bottom. I would not feel comfortable using it as a cutter (especially now that I am more educated in swords, steel, cutting, etc., as previously mentioned).
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