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Post by LG Martial Arts on Oct 29, 2013 0:54:05 GMT
I was browsing online and noticed the Kotetsu shinken getting rave reviews from the Nihonzanshi website www.nihonzashi.com/shinken_kotetsu.aspx It seems expensive to me since I have never held/used one or seen one in action before: "Strong and resilient, the Kotetsu is the preferred choice for many of the top ranked participants in both the US and Japan Batto-do Tai Kai's. The Kotetsu's performance has been outstanding even in the sword bending events of Dodan, Futomaki, and Yokonarabi." :roll:
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Post by fusionxglave on Oct 29, 2013 1:27:27 GMT
Hmm seems interesting.
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Post by Marc Kaden Ridgeway on Oct 29, 2013 1:40:45 GMT
Yes ... cant speak to them now , but at one time these were the shiznit. Big Tony Alvarez Sensei and Hataya Sensei were the principles back in the day.
At one time these were forged to sunobe in Japan and finished in Thailand... but I don't know if they still are. These are renowned cutting swords.. but optimized for that purpose ... meaning almost 3 lbs with a COG 7.5 inches...
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Oct 29, 2013 2:44:45 GMT
Thanks for the info Marc... Interesting stuff!
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Post by Matthew.Jensen on Oct 29, 2013 15:36:23 GMT
I have never personally handled one but I have talked to a number of practitioners who do. Everyone seems to agree that they cut extremely well. They are a favorite at Japanese sword cutting related events and competitions.
The not so great part its the weight. They tip the scales at close to 4lb. I have hard that they are not comfortable to use for iai. I think the intention of the sword is to be used for cutting and kata (could be wrong). Anyway, I have heard they are a little heavy to move. Everyone seems to think the overall polish and finish are good stuff.
Hope that helps.
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