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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2012 14:49:19 GMT
Hey bros, I'm starting a new topic with this because I'm planning to order the katana today, so I thought I may get more replies if I just post a new topic. So i was thinking about getting that folded aisi 1060 katana. However, I read on this page ( www.sword-manufacturers-guide.co ... teels.html ) that folded steels under $300 could actually be quite weak. So now I'm wondering if I should just go with a folded blade or just go with one of their normal 1060 carbon steel blades? I'll post a 2 links here, one of the folded 1060 and one of the normal 1060. Also another question, for first katana, do you recommend bohi or nohi. The quicker the response the better cause I'll probably be ordering it today. Normal 1060 carbon steel blade www.ebay.com/itm/1060-High-Carbo ... 2c60df11b6 or Folded Aisi 1060 Carbon steel blade www.ebay.com/itm/Folded-Steel-Fu ... 2eb93ec8d1 Arigato DJ-san
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Post by kingrikoraru on Nov 30, 2012 14:57:47 GMT
I have yet to own a folded steel katana under the 200 price range. I know the one above 200 is pretty decent but under...no clue. Lemme know your thoughts on it once you get it
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Nov 30, 2012 15:27:37 GMT
As long as the forge does it well, and doesn't fold it too many times(which most do not) the folding will not weaken the blade, it just won't improve it as it did in antiquity. The big problem with folding is that it opens previously closed avenues for flaws. Things like air pockets and incomplete fusion between the folds can create potentially fatal flaws. This is why I am somewhat hesitant to but a folded production katana, especially under $300. The safest bet is a non-folded monosteel.
I've heard multiple people claim that bo-hi are bad and good for a beginner. If you like it, I'd say go for it.
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Post by Lobster Hunter on Nov 30, 2012 17:51:33 GMT
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