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Post by FLBandit on Aug 27, 2012 23:10:19 GMT
Hey All, I'm looking to get another sword and I've been looking at the ones in the SBG store. I want something tough for backyard cutting. My main question is the steel. The Ronin Dojo is 1045 steel, while the Dojo Pro is 1060. I also like the Cheness with the 9260 spring steel. Of course it always comes down to money. The Dojo in 1045 is about $100 less than the other two. So if it was you, which would you get and why. Is the benefit of the higher grade steel worth the price?
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Aug 27, 2012 23:47:43 GMT
Howdy. I have a Ronin Dojo katana and a Dojo Pro wakizashi, as well as a Cheness Kaze katana. The Ronin Dojo is a lot of fun, and hasn't suffered any blade damage other than the normal scuff and scrapes. No bending or chipping. The Dojo Pro is tougher, but unless you are doing a lot of medium to heavy cutting the difference won't be all that noticeable. The Dojo Pro also has more attention to detail with the fit and finish, which accounts for some of the price difference. My Cheness is DH, so it is not as tough as the TH line, but is still very good. It's a good deal more blade-heavy than the Ronin katana, and the fittings are not nearly as nice. The fit between the parts is outstanding, though. The TH ones are supposedly a bit more tough than the Dojo Pro, but I couldn't really tell you. All things considered, I'd personally go for a Dojo Pro katana if I had the cash. I'd opt for the Dojo next. The fact that I would choose the Cheness last doesn't mean it's not good, though. I like my Cheness a great deal.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2012 0:02:55 GMT
I'd personally get the Dojo Pro, or the Dojo in 1045 if cost is a major concern. I love my Cheness Tenchi Ko kat(TH), but my Dojo Pro is noticably more well made in every respect. I have not used any of Ronins 1045 swords, but I can say they look like they are well worth the asking price to me. What he said. ^
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Post by Kuya on Aug 28, 2012 0:10:51 GMT
Unless Cheness has changed their ways regarding fitment and not putting on that ridiculous fake hamon, your only real choice is the Backyard Pro. Don't cheap out and get the 1045, you'll be much happier with the fittings and quality of the 1060 line.
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Post by Marc Kaden Ridgeway on Aug 28, 2012 0:33:57 GMT
Ronin FTW
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2012 0:47:21 GMT
I'd get the Dojo Pro. 1045 steel is rather soft for a sword in my opinion... but then, I like my blades to keep a really sharp edge. 1060 is a nice compromise. Retains a good edge (though not as good as a 1090 or higher carbon steel), but is not as brittle as a harder steel. The 1060 will still have give and flex, for durability.
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Post by FLBandit on Aug 28, 2012 1:30:39 GMT
Cool, thanks for the replies! I'm leaning toward the Ronin Dojo Pro. I like the looks of it, and it seems to have the tight fittings I want. Of course, now comes the hard part, convincing my better half that I "Need" a new sword!! :mrgreen:
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Aug 28, 2012 1:36:23 GMT
Tell her that your {Insert beloved family figure} is gravely ill, and the doctor said the only thing that could save him/her is a new Ronin Dojo Pro.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2012 1:42:43 GMT
Well how the heck else are you supposed to fight ninjas? From what I hear, the malls are crawling with them. Next time you're at the mall, stare at the ceiling and look at all the ninja feetprints up there. :roll:
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Aug 28, 2012 1:47:22 GMT
Hahaha, tell her that if you don't get one, the communists win.
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Post by Bushido on Aug 28, 2012 2:12:44 GMT
If cost is an issue, you could always opt for a ronin dojo pro from the scratch and dent sales... Usually starts a while after restock (which just happened), and basically means you get a sword with minor flaws compared to the normal swords at half the price. I've got one, and I love it. Read my review (in my signature) for some more detailed info, and I can almost guarantee you'll want one after doing so
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Post by jcbarnett on Aug 28, 2012 2:30:08 GMT
I spent the afternoon yesterday cutting over 70 plastic bottles of varying thickness and size from milkjugs to those tall hard fitness water types and not a scratch on my Ronin Dojo Pro "Tsuru" Katana or it's companion Wakizashi. It is great fun, well balanced, looks good, and is a real backyard warrior.
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Post by FLBandit on Aug 28, 2012 23:04:07 GMT
Ok, I just ordered the Ronin Dojo Pro, Butterfly model! I'm excited now, I'm going to go wait by the mailbox till it comes!
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Aug 28, 2012 23:06:33 GMT
Awesome. i have that wakizashi and I love it.
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Post by FLBandit on Aug 29, 2012 0:39:58 GMT
I can't wait to cut with it. My Musashi seems to need sharping now, though I'm sure my form is off as well. I've been trying to watch the training vids here but my computer is having issues and I've only been able to see 11 seconds of each then they freeze up. Anything with sword in it won't get past the firewall at work, so I may need to go old school and get a book (much cheaper than a new computer)!
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Aug 29, 2012 3:28:54 GMT
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Post by Kuya on Aug 29, 2012 3:43:28 GMT
LOL! I just watched the first volume of that DVD set. Netflix shipped out the second volume today. My only complaint is that the Japanese guy makes too many grunting noises when he swings.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Aug 29, 2012 3:57:53 GMT
Hahaha. What? You don't grunt when you swing?
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Post by Kuya on Aug 29, 2012 4:09:15 GMT
No... every once in awhile I might exhale a bit louder than normal, but that Japanese guy in the video grunts really loud and wherever they're shooting the video (damn, that room is really really white) makes him echo and sound really loud. Perhaps it's because I'm used to seeing movies and cartoons, but I'm just not used to hearing that loud of a grunt with EVERY swing.
Like in the "drills" part of the DVD... I can't imagine being taught by that guy. Every time that loud grunt for every swing. The American guy is quiet when he swings (at least on the first DVD, I haven't seen the rest yet). I'd rather drill with him.
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