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Post by thelonesamurai on Feb 1, 2013 21:29:28 GMT
does anybody know of any good tactical sword makers that are of the same grade and quality as say miller bros or john gage? im not looking for a like a "backyard beater" im looking for a fully functional weapon and tool and it must also be under $500 as i am kinda broke so and suggestions or ideas please?
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Post by Onimusha on Feb 1, 2013 21:51:24 GMT
After seeing the ronin katana destruction tests, I think they'd fit the bill. The hanwei tac Kat would work fine. Zombie tools is getting rave reviews. They're not "custom", but they fit your other criteria. The hanwei raptor series is nice, and it is under $450. I think I saw something about Odin blades coming out with a tactical daisho. The problem is that any good custom sword is probably going to get outside of your price range.
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Post by thelonesamurai on Feb 4, 2013 19:51:24 GMT
thank u but i meant like even lower priced than that but i will do some research, whats ur opinion of the hanwei tact wakizashi?
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Post by Onimusha on Feb 4, 2013 22:18:05 GMT
If you want something short, go for it. You can find a review on this forum. I don't have one, but I've closely inspected one. It's a full tang 5160 blade. You can't really go wrong. It is very light, a little too light for my taste. I would go with the tactical katana myself. I think it runs about $20 more than the wak. Munetoshi has a tactical wakizashi that looks better, but it has a 1060 blade. You can find a review of it here too. Have you looked at the ronin katanas on the SBG store? They're under $300. They're tough as nails and sharp as razors. They do have wooden handles and bamboo pegs, so they're not as weather proof. Kris cutlery has 5160 katana in the same price range as the ronins, or you can buy bare blades for custom work. You can find plenty of info on them here.
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Post by thelonesamurai on Feb 5, 2013 2:49:13 GMT
thank u
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Post by Striderfly on Feb 8, 2013 19:57:03 GMT
Very good information, thanks!
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Post by MOK on Feb 9, 2013 1:51:50 GMT
How about the Hanwei Banshee? Everybody who has one seems to like it. There's a couple of reviews of it right here.
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Post by Onimusha on Feb 9, 2013 18:32:11 GMT
That would be a good option, but, as a weapon, you'd be on equal ground with a machete, since you'd have no guard. If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics are flawed.
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Post by MOK on Feb 9, 2013 19:08:23 GMT
There's that, true, the dha is essentially a South-East Asian machete analogue, a general purpose cutting tool that also serves as an EDC sidearm. But the Banshee really is highly functional in those roles. And the very first thing any fighter, martial artist, soldier or prepper should learn is to avoid fair fights like the plague.
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Post by Onimusha on Feb 9, 2013 19:16:16 GMT
in a pinch, a machete is a decent weapon. You could always get one of the 25" kukris from himilayan imports.
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Post by thelonesamurai on Feb 10, 2013 19:36:53 GMT
i already own the banshee im looking for something else as well
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Post by Onimusha on Feb 10, 2013 19:48:51 GMT
I think the tac wak would be a good choice. It's a little light, but it's low maintenance and compact.
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Post by downunder on Feb 10, 2013 20:30:00 GMT
My toughest overall katana ("tactical") is the original Kris Cutlery 26 katana from many years ago with the black cord bound grip. The grip on this is fixed and super tight. The blade is about 1 inch shorter than the present Kris Cutlery 26 katana. I have a large collection of katanas but this is still one of my favourites. In looks, I wouldn't dare compare it to other katanas in my collection (purists would refer to it as a katana like sword) but it is the one that sits beside my bed at night. It is not an art piece. It's reasonably short length permits its use in close quarters and its blade has a reputation for toughness and if I was going to take a katana with me into the bush, this is the one I would take. I think mine cost $150 many many years ago and if you can pick one up in good condition it is still well worth that price. Without the scabbard this katana weighs 1050 grams compared to my Hanwei Tactical Wak 's 719 grams but that extra weight and length is worth the carry. I was so impressed when I bought mine many years ago that I bought a second in a kydex sheath.
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