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Post by bagwa123 on Nov 30, 2012 10:21:51 GMT
Hello everyone Bagwa here with a ? on the new dynasty forge golden eagle , I am looking at purchasing a decent katana and so far what i have been reading is that one must spend around $1500 to do this . i have looked into the Peace sword by Bugei, im interested in project X/ Ronin Katana, and SBG store has the new Daimyo class Golden Eagle which is forge folded 9000 layers i have heard that this folding of the steel so many times actually weakens the steel? i dont know how true this is. can someone explain this to me and i need some opinons on this price range im thinking of spending. I want a sword to be proud of , both beautiful and functional, not a light cutter, and a sword I can pass on to my child when i am gone. ? 2 has anyone purchased any of the Bushi range by Dynasty forge, and are they any good as in functional cutting? and one last question is the Hanwei Tinker Longsword 5160 spring steel worth the buy at $229.00 or can some one reckonmend a good medieval sword under $500
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Post by Marc Kaden Ridgeway on Nov 30, 2012 11:00:05 GMT
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Post by Elheru Aran on Nov 30, 2012 16:50:00 GMT
Hanwei Tinker longsword is always a good buy. The question is, will it suit you? Do you want to learn longsword or cut with a big sword, or are you just filling a niche in your collection? The H/T bastard (both versions) is also an excellent piece... honestly I'd recommend up front anything in the Hanwei/Tinker line, barring the Viking, for beginners (a lot of people have issues with the guard and pommel design of the Viking).
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Post by Dr. Whom on Nov 30, 2012 17:15:13 GMT
All three katanas are by respectable brands so it really depends on your personal taste
It does not sound like you will do much cutting with it so any of the 3 so grab whichever one tugs at you the most.
I personally prefer the Peace katana of the three as I like the fittings and colors. However you can possible get one the Project X or a folded Dynasty Forge and the Tinker sword for the same price.
I ordered that Hanwei Tinker Bastard with Ricky Sharpening and a Dynasty Forge folded Dao myself
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Post by Dr. Whom on Nov 30, 2012 17:20:33 GMT
FYI This is the last day of the Dynasty Forge sale at the store according to the press release.
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Post by bagwa123 on Dec 1, 2012 10:59:45 GMT
Thanks you all for your time and knowledge, I still am not sure which sword to purchase Katana wise but i will be getting a longsword as i have never swung one before
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