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Post by mitch4570 on Apr 3, 2013 21:08:15 GMT
Which swords do you guys recommend around 300 to 400 dollars. For a katana I would want a traditionally built sword with a real hamon that was able to do some cutting. In a hand and a half sword one that handles well and can do some cutting, What do you guys think.
Thanks Mitch
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Post by mitch4570 on Apr 4, 2013 16:07:39 GMT
Really some of the swords recommended on this site are no longer available or are getting reviews that indicate that quality is not what it once was. Has anyone bought a sword recently in this price range that they are happy with. :?:
Mitch
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Post by kloborgg on Apr 4, 2013 16:53:10 GMT
I'm no expert but in that range for katanas you could look at Kris Cutlery, Hanwei, Dynasty Forge, (when they're in stock), Munetoshi T10, or Ronin Katana. Any katana from these choices will probably satisfy your needs. Some will be incredibly durable and handle well, some will be incredibly attractive, some will be somewhere in between. From what I understand, eBay forges tend to be hit or miss.
As for a half-and-a-half sword, I can personally recommend the H/T Bastard, and from what I hear all of the H/T swords handle fantastically for their price. Other than that you have other regular Hanwei and Windlass swords, but for these I'd check individual model reviews instead of relying on the brand.
For cutting both swords would work, though katanas tend to come out of the box with better cutting edges. It's really a different experience handling either. With a katana the sword tends to do more of the cutting work for you, while with a well-balanced euro you can be a little more versatile in your technique. With $400 I'd be maybe invest in a Munetoshi katana and a good windlass sword and try both out.
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Post by Dr. Whom on Apr 4, 2013 17:08:24 GMT
There is a new Tinker bastard for sale in the classifieds for under $200. I would snatch that up ASAP
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Post by Voltan on Apr 4, 2013 17:21:08 GMT
Indeed.
I had one, and I can say it's handling and cutting ability are excellent for the price. The only reason I sold mine was because I prefer type XII blades.
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Post by Timberwolf on Apr 4, 2013 17:50:53 GMT
Hi, Mitch. I started researching swords just after New Year's, so although I'm getting quite an education in them, I'm not an expert by any means. If you broaden your search to $250-$450, there are quite a few great choices out there for swords of reliable quality. When you look at the MSRP on the various company sites, don't rule out some that seem too expensive, there are other places that sell them for much less. Kult of Athena, Sword 'n' Armory, TrueSwords, and others have great selections at better prices than the Mfr. What exactly will you be wanting to cut? The Euro blades were originally designed for specific puposes, but I'm not that familiar with them. In the Japanese style, however, there are different blade cross sections for the various types of material you'll be slicing. Read bugei.com/niku.html. Of course, all blades will cut any material to a certain extent, within reason. (No steel pipes, cinder blocks, '63 Chevys, etc. ) My intent is to have katana with a heavy niku, designed to chop through very dense targets, stuff that would wreck the lighter swords. However, they will not be the optimum performers on lighter objects that require more finesse and a cleaner cut. At least that is my understanding so far. :lol: So, your primary target choice is one consideration out of many. If you want these guys to give you proper recommendations, you'll need to be fairly specific about your purposes and intents. Then I'm sure they will tell all you want to know and more! Then do a lot of research on your own. Oh, and check out the reviews on here. I'm the type that will spend dozens of hours learning about a product before I spend a couple of hundred bucks on up. That way, I don't make an expensive mistake. In this screwed up economy, I'm sure you'll agree with that line of thinking. This ain't rocket surgery, tho. Have fun with it, I am. I'll be investing in a few blades myself as soon as the cash appears. - TW
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Post by mitch4570 on Apr 4, 2013 18:12:32 GMT
Thanks for the replies.
Mitch
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Post by Taran on Apr 6, 2013 10:16:24 GMT
Sinosword also does good katana at a reasonable price. Though properly traditionally made katana using the iron sand, et al, is going to bust your budget no matter where you go. If you accept the shortcut of DH on modern steels, with or without folding, though, you can more reliably get a good blade and do so at a lower price.
The Tinker Bastard sword is the perennial favourite in that price range for that size Medieval swords. It's even preferred by most people over many of the higher end pieces.
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Post by Don Boogie on Apr 13, 2013 1:55:21 GMT
You could also try out on the Penji Katana from Huanuo Forge made out of 1095 high carbon steel with a very nice hamon on it, thinking about adding this fellow in to my collection soon www.katana-samurai-sword.com/hua ... p-613.html
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