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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2012 23:04:14 GMT
I am looking for the best possible Katana I can buy in my price range. I need to keep it under $200. I have done a lot of looking on this forum and there are so many opinions and reviews that it makes it hard to know whats the best. I want to be able to split heavy things. I don't want a light, cheese cutter. Thank you for any help!
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Nov 2, 2012 0:57:03 GMT
Hello, and welcome to SBG. For under $200, the list of heavy cutters is somewhat limited, but there are some. Huawei. An ebay seller, they make a TH 9260 katana for under $200 that has received good reviews. The steel is a good choice for a tough cutter, and they have a good track record. www.ebay.com/sch/huawei-sword/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686Munetoshi. This is the "house brand" of vendor Swordnarmory. They have multiple lines, with many choices for under $200. Their Take and Yama lines are their heavier cutters. Swordnarmory is great to deal with, and have great customer service. Ronin Katana. They make a line of TH 1045 katana for $175. I'm not sure if they are in stock, but I have one and it is a fantastic cutter. roninkatana.com/ Cheness. Their line of TH 1060 swords are reported to be good, tough cutters. Also, their 9260 Tenchi comes in Ko-Katana size, and having wielded one I can say that it is a blast. It comes in at $199. www.chenessinc.com/1060.htm
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Post by aussie-rabbit on Nov 2, 2012 9:48:16 GMT
Cheness appears to be having a bit of a sale at the moment. Differentially Hardened 9260 - "Kaze" Ko Katana
Sale Price: $229.99 Regular Price: $399.99
The Kaze (Wind) Ko Katana is the result of a clay tempered (hardened) blade using our 9260 Silicon Alloy Spring Steel. This sword is made as a companion sword to the full length Kaze Katana, similar to the Kaze Wakizashi, but with a longer nakago and tsuka (handle). It is finished with a replica of an antique blackened cast steel tsuba and uses the new bamboo/copper mekugi pin.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2012 12:11:11 GMT
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Post by Dr. Whom on Nov 2, 2012 13:12:36 GMT
I would also go for the Spring Steel from Huawei...You might be able to find a Hanwei Shobu Raptor for $200 although usually they are closer to $250
If you really want a cutter though, I would look at Hung Shing True Sharp...They cost a bit more although it is designed for cutting and could be the last one you buy (Yeah right!)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2012 14:23:09 GMT
I don't want to spend more than 200 tops.. 200 is pushing it with my budget.. :roll:
I emailed them and Chris replied stating that they would have the Ronin Dotanuki Double Ring Katana back in stock in December.. Is that the same one??
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Nov 2, 2012 14:57:41 GMT
Not the exact same as mine, but from the same line and from the same steel.
If you don't want to wait, I'd say to go for either the Hauwei 9260 or one of the Munetoshi swords from Swordnarmory. Most of those will run under $200.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2012 16:22:40 GMT
How do those compare to the Ronin? The Ronin seem very nicely done..
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Nov 2, 2012 20:58:10 GMT
I don't know about the Huawei, but I'd say that they are on roughly equal footing. The Ronin is made from a comparatively "lesser" steel, but has a very, very good heat treatment. It's held up as well as my Cheness DH 9260 Kaze, and seen at least as much action. The Huawei may have a tougher blade, but the fittings aren't really as nice as the Ronin. Munetoshi has their TH T8 steel line of swords. I only know one person who has had one, but he was pleased. They also have a few DH T10 swords, such as the Light Cutter and the Mokko. I had a Light Cutter and it was pretty nice. Fit and finish on Munetoshi are sometimes lacking, but they combat that by having exceptional customer service(if something is amiss, they will replace it at no charge to you). I don't think that the DH katanas they sell are as "tough" as their TH swords, but usually come with a nice sharp edge and stand up well to their intended use. I've owned two of their katanas and bought another for my brother, and all were nice, though I did have to get one replaced due to a broken tsuka core(which is a real threat to any production katana).
I'll also say that Ronin also has rock-solid customer service. Chris, the man who runs Ronin Katana, is about as square a dealer as you'll find anywhere. If your first instinct is to wait for the Ronin, I can't fault you. I just wanted to be sure you were aware of other options if you wanted one quick.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2012 22:49:58 GMT
Well, I am pretty impatient.. :roll:
But I want to get the best that I can for the money..
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2012 19:35:07 GMT
So is Ronin my best bet???
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Nov 3, 2012 20:07:49 GMT
It's a good one. I couldn't say that it's better than the others.
Like I said, the Huawei probably has a more resilient blade, the Ronin probably has the better fittings. The Munetoshi has good-but-not-great fittings and a nice, tough blade. I'd really just get the one that most appeals to you. At this point, it's like choosing a sword that get and A and a B or the sword that gets a B and an A. All of them are terrific values for the money.
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Post by Dr. Whom on Nov 3, 2012 20:19:58 GMT
I would wait and save up a few more dollars and get a Ronin Dojo Pro for $275 here at the store or a Hanwei Shobu Raptor
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