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Post by adamthedrummer on May 10, 2013 3:08:57 GMT
Check your inbox dude... :-)
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2013 3:37:00 GMT
Hey that's fine with me.. I know what the kissaki is. i just thought that there is more to a polished kissaki than just polishing it. misrepresenting myself, whatever. yes im taking a little offense. being told that i should not do what i want to do is annoying, especially when there is nothing wrong with what im gonna do. i have alittle over a year exp in this hobby and there is a lot too learn still.
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Post by Onimusha on May 10, 2013 3:43:34 GMT
Kaaaay. Just wanted to let you know that there's a MAS L6 steel katana for $500 in the classifieds. It's a bit rough, but a bit of polishing and a frankthebunny tsuka, and you'll have a great blade for a steal. I thought you might like to know.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on May 10, 2013 3:50:40 GMT
That's a good attitude to have, Salv. Honestly, I think most everyone in this thread wants the same thing that you do- to make sure that you receive a good sword and are pleased by it. There may have been some miscommunication about what you wanted and why or where you are coming from, but as far as I can tell you know what you want and I don't think that there's any issue whatsoever with wanting to get a high-end katana to upgrade your collection. I believe what some are recommending is a slower progression- moving to low/mid level katana that are truly the best buy for their price, and then getting something pricier, but that's not to say that it's absolutely 'wrong' to buy a more expensive sword right now. In fact, if *I* had $1100 to spend.... Yeah, I'd be getting something expensive too. However, if you don't really know what you want, which is the case with many people who have only handled a few (or even a few dozen) swords, you can end up being disappointed. That being said, from your posts and everyone else's, I see that you very much want to get a katana in the $700 price range and are finding the very best options in said price range. As for those who would do differently, well, it's always nice to consider other points of view, but at the end of the day.... it's your money, and I hope that you use it in the way that will get you the most enjoyment. In my opinion, the Budo and Ronin Elite seem highly likely to fulfill that role, although Shoboshi's comment about the 's habaki issue is intriguing. :? Shoboshi- care to go into detail a bit? I'm not aware of the issue you mentioned. I don't think it's fair to say that Salv is misrepresenting himself- from my point of view he appears to be slightly inexperienced but not overtly so, and is willing to learn and listen to advice. He's certainly followed the ideas set forth so far in this thread steering him towards the best options on the market. Anyway, I'm getting a lot of practice throwing these pennies around... maybe I'll actually hit what I'm aiming at one o' these days! Good luck with your search, Salv! Let us know what you go with. -Slayer
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Post by Ins4nus on May 10, 2013 3:53:50 GMT
I own the $200, introductory one, "The Warrior" Katana. I was very impressed by it and I'll definitely review it if the community wants me to. I at least have something to compare it to now, since my Ronin Dojo Pro arrived today. The Skyjiro, being my first ever, "functional" sword was bought on a whim from Reliks.com and arrived 2 days after I ordered it (on my birthday of all days). Though this community has opened my eyes to many more possibilities, I might buy another Skyjiro someday, but I definitely want to explore the options. The warlord looked very good, but it was a bit too ornate for my likings.
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Post by adamthedrummer on May 10, 2013 3:56:05 GMT
Well whatever you choose :-)
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on May 10, 2013 3:56:46 GMT
Ins4nus, that would be great. I'm sure everyone would appreciate another look at their offerings, and it can never hurt to learn more. -Slayer
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Post by shoboshi on May 10, 2013 3:58:56 GMT
Nothing wrong with not knowing much or being in a position where "there is a lot too learn still". We all started somewhere.
All I'm suggesting is that you 'educate' yourself so that you have something to make a judgement from when asking the opinions of others. Having a firm footing of your own, when considered against the opinions of other who may or may not know what they are talking about will generally keep you pointed in the right direction. It will allow you to take their consensus, weigh it against your own opinion and make a decision. You can't do that without some education about what you are buying and research, here at SBG, can give that to you.
Slayer: I've edited that original post. It was not the budo but one of the 1095 models. I believe it was Jussi's review and showed some felt or some such in there to shim the fit.
As far as misrepresenting what he knows or doesn't, he said it himself, he says the opposite so no one jumps on him. That IS misrepresenting himself.
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Post by Ins4nus on May 10, 2013 4:00:13 GMT
Awesome! I just have to do some test cuts, maybe a video and write it all up. I'll see if I can create something worth reading over the next 2 weeks. Truthfully though, I've never cut anything before. It would be a very raw experience if I taped it, but hey. You guys could give me some pointers. :lol:
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2013 4:04:17 GMT
thanks I sent him a message
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2013 4:05:30 GMT
ill check it out. thanks
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on May 10, 2013 4:06:02 GMT
Wise words.... and entirely a good idea. The learnign curve of swords is a bit steep at times, but well worth the climb! Oh, good to know... I'll check that out, thanks. Glad it wasn't a Budo, at least. Ah, I see what you meant now. Well, live and learn- as long as Salv learns something here, it's a win for him, right? I know I've learned a few things in this thread at least! -Slayer
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2013 4:12:21 GMT
that was the one I was gonna buy my brother or the samurai. cant wait to see the review.
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Post by Ins4nus on May 10, 2013 4:14:17 GMT
Check out the 2 pictures I posted in the new acquisition thread. The imitation hamon might be a bit obnoxious but I was really drawn to it. /thread/18875
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2013 4:17:40 GMT
look in my eyes I think im inexperienced, now in general I have enough knowledge to not make a terrible purchase. misrepresenting or not its irrelevant.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2013 4:29:25 GMT
well before this thread I might of been inexperienced but now im a genius thanks to everyone here on SBG. This was a good experience and ill take all of this information into consideration and will base my purchase off of it. It was fun debating, bickering, people getting offended, me getting offened. I think im gonna go outside and swing bokken until the neighbors catch me, then ill stop cause its embarrassing. But were all men here, and all men need there toys. My wife doesn't understand why I take up such a hobby. Its a guy thing growing up to the things in my past. Ive always admired katanas, broad swords too but never owned one.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on May 10, 2013 4:32:23 GMT
The Bamboo Mat is an awesome sword... I owned two of them and took apart and handled over 20 others... never saw one with any issues. However, as awesome as it is, it used to be available for about 400... and because of that I have a mental block, I couldn't buy it for 700. ;-) The Ronin Elites have an AMAZING blade. I've been spending some time with a Highlander Katana that has a Ronin Elite blade, and I am blown away by the over all quality of it. Its amazing, the best blade I have ever cut with, and I've cut with over 100 Katana. There are some issues with some of the fittings being odd or gaudy, I'd prefer iron fittings... but the blades are amazing. I've not handled a Skyjiro or sword yet, so I can's speak to those. The Dynasty Forge Bushi swords are also very, VERY good. I owned one awhile back and very much regret selling it. :-( If I personally was going to spend what you are looking to spend on a Katana, I'd likely go for the RK elite.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on May 10, 2013 4:47:45 GMT
Haha, well as long as everyone shakes hands at the end of the day, right? Swinging a bokken is massive fun, I agree... just watch out for pesky snakes that want to eat you. >_< I was in my parents' backyard yesterday (visiting them for a few days at the moment) practicing parkour vaults, and lo and behold, I nearly vaulted over a porch railing onto a water moccasin! :shock: Talk about 'look before you leap', lol.... Anyway, have fun. :lol: I'm lucky to have a girlfriend who shares my interest in weaponry, and fully supports my collection... I know Sean's wife is fantastic in that regard, having bought him multiple swords over the years. All to say, the gals get it too, sometimes! Speaking of Sean.... his opinion holds a heck of a lot of weight with me due to the number of swords that he has experience with (what is it, over 1k by now?) and his vote for the Ronin Elite is compelling... has anyone here handled both the Ronin Elite and the Budo? I'm curious for a head-to-head comparison now that we've practically narrowed down the ~$700 market to these two blades. As for euros, that's a whole 'nother thread my friend, but please feel free to ask away on that subject as well! I have to mention as a total stickler for terminology, though, that the term 'broad sword' is actually a misnomer that has only been in use since the sword-collection craze of the last century or two. You probably are referring to euros in general, or long swords, or arming swords, or maybe claymores, or how about basket-hilts, or bastard swords, or great swords, or.... well, you get the point! :oops: Enjoy your swordly travels. -Slayer
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Post by frankthebunny on May 10, 2013 5:12:25 GMT
mmmmmm......I don't know if I'd go there................
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on May 10, 2013 5:17:43 GMT
>_< lol. As far as I can tell, they are both superb, yet almost fundamentally different, so I don't see too much of a flame war arising from the subject, more just a widespread difference of opinion... but then again, I could be totally wrong! :lol: Unless your comment is based on my mention of narrowing down the market to those two blades.... in which case it may well have been premature. I should say that in the price range, those are the two swords that *I* am most interested in, and I'd like to see the differences between them. There, is that less 'can-of-worms'ish? -Slayer
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