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Post by kristoferjaemz on Aug 23, 2012 17:15:48 GMT
So, I see that some swords are available with a sharp or extra sharp edge. I've always thought the sharper the better, but, as with all things, when the option is given, there must be a reason, right? I assume that the edge sharpness has something to do with intended targets, but can someone clarify the intended use for extra sharp blades versus sharp blades please?
And, as a side note, I have been watching the SBG sword store as well as the VA website for the better part of 2012 wondering when the availability of a vast majority of the blades will again resurface. I thought I read somewhere that they would be ready in July, but I can't for the life of me find even that tidbit, and as we are coming up on September now, I suppose it is irrelevant info anyway. Any clues?
Thanks.
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Post by Elheru Aran on Aug 23, 2012 17:59:09 GMT
Don't necessarily trust the SBG website nor VA's; both Paul Southren and Sonny Suttles don't have much time to keep their respective websites updated. You'll be much better off emailing or calling them personally.
As for sharp versus extra sharp, it's a matter of durability more than targets if they're using the same edge geometry; an 'extra sharp' edge honed at 30 degrees won't last as long as an 'sharp' edge also honed at 30 degrees. If on the other hand the 'extra sharp' is honed at, say, 20 degrees versus 'sharp' at 30, then that indicates a different purpose to the edge-- a thin, extra-sharp edge is better suited for cutting light targets like water bottles while a thicker 'sharp' edge can deal with heavier targets like bamboo and tatami mats.
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Post by K. Vander Linde on Aug 23, 2012 18:21:28 GMT
I agree. but what if the sword dosn't have a secondary bevel?(think i spelled that right) I think a blunt sword (one like a DSA that hasn't been honed to an edge) no factory sharpining is "sharp", and "extra sharp" has a almost tuch and cut. where you can feel that it can cut you i mean. you can cut alot with a "blunt" if you know how.
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Post by kristoferjaemz on Aug 24, 2012 17:58:35 GMT
Thanks. I did notice that on KoA had many Hanwei, most Windlass, most Gen2/LA and most VA swords listed as "back ordered." KoA, at least in my experience, usually seems on top of their site, and "back ordered" usually the manufacturer has exhausted their supply. I'm just wondering if there is some reason that more manufacturers are running behind, if it as simple as an effect of the poor global economy of if there is some other factor I am unaware of?
Anyway, thanks for the clarification on the edge sharpness. Extra sharp for water bottles and sharp for bamboo, tatami, zombies and the like.
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Post by Elheru Aran on Aug 24, 2012 18:09:50 GMT
Hanwei had a bad fire in their factory last year, which has cut production.
Legacy Arms/Generation 2 has also had issues, especially with a transfer of ownership recently IIRC. They've resumed production to a limited degree, I think, but they still aren't very active these days.
Valiant, as owned by Sonny Suttles, is still a great company, but Sonny focuses heavily on his custom work; the very best way to reach him is via phone.
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Post by kristoferjaemz on Aug 27, 2012 1:46:26 GMT
Thanks for insider info. Plus 1.
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