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Post by Natzely on May 10, 2013 2:48:06 GMT
I can't make up my mind between these two swords. One is 100 dollars more, but because the the more expensive one gets free shipping the difference is really about 40 dollars. These are the two swords: www.ebay.com/itm/321104430344www.ebay.com/itm/320818224494The only difference I noticed between the two is that the more expensive one is wrapped in cotton instead of silk and (I'm not sure if fittings are the same as mountings) its fittings are made of brass and silver while the other is blacked steel. Is this really worth $100? I'm not exactly what it all means yet, but with some of your help I'm sure to understand much more in the future. P.S. The bottom of the description seems to not match the actual description...
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Post by frankthebunny on May 10, 2013 3:46:38 GMT
First question is, are you definitely set on buying one of these two swords or are you open to other options?
I noticed that on the white one (which will get dirty really fast) the tsukamaki alternates but the bo hi terminates prematurely. The black one doesn't alternate but has a slightly better bo hi termination. The iron fittings look powder coated black while the others are most likely brass alloy plated silver or possible painted/powder coated silver color. Both blade steels are good choices. but I like the hamon on the white one slightly better than the black.
I don't love either of the themes/motifs here but it's just personal preference. I think they are both probably worth the asking price as I've heard decent things about the company but I've never owned one.
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Post by Natzely on May 10, 2013 3:58:09 GMT
I'm not fully set to either of them, they're the ones that have peaked my interest the most. I really like the black/white contrast on both of these... I guess I technically can get this if I ask for it on any sword though.
Where you able to figure out the difference in pricing?
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Post by frankthebunny on May 10, 2013 4:14:04 GMT
Not sure, could very well be the silver plating. One is on ebay Australia and one on US ebay? a little confusing really but they seem relatively close in features and quality. I doubt the silk is premium quality or even the cotton for that matter. maybe look around in the forum here for a bit for some other possibilities before you make the plunge on either of these, just to see if you might find something you like better.
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Post by aussie-rabbit on May 11, 2013 16:14:42 GMT
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Post by Natzely on May 16, 2013 18:05:23 GMT
Thanks, I'll make sure to check the store out!
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