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Post by ninjedi on Oct 31, 2013 15:01:16 GMT
Anyone handled one of these? I'm very interested
Specifications:
Overall Length: 30 3/4" Blade Length: 20 7/8" Blade Thickness: 5.0 mm Blade material: 1075 High Carbon Steel Handle: Micarta Sheath: Black Leather Weight: 2.95 lb Finish: Epoxy Black Powder Coating Limited Lifetime Warranty Made in El Salvador
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Post by HazMatt on Oct 31, 2013 20:18:36 GMT
I would like to hear about the Tactana as well.
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Post by zentesukenVII on Oct 31, 2013 20:30:49 GMT
Is this made by the Condor Tactical gear brand? They make some good stuff for cheap.
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Post by ninjedi on Nov 1, 2013 15:11:43 GMT
www.americanknifeandsword.com/tactana-sword.htmlI like the specs. Shorter blade, but handle is still about the same length as a 'regular' katana. The sheath seems kinda cheap though. For $130, I would expect something a little better than a leather sheath.
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Post by Unit731 on Nov 24, 2013 18:47:10 GMT
I think the leather sheath is neat. Would convenient.
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Post by justin520 on Nov 24, 2013 19:34:33 GMT
It would be nice if tac kats were made with a tapered tsuka so as to feel better.
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Post by Stromlo_Swords_USA on May 16, 2014 5:47:15 GMT
I played with one recently, just dry handled (in public so no swinging...) did feel solid, did not feel balanced like you would hope. Overall seemed too heavy. ymmv
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Post by Wakizashi Simpson on Jun 30, 2014 4:04:08 GMT
Looks like a flea market sword I picked up once for $25. Same handle material and all. Supposedly high carbon steel too but I use it for a decoration. Without the heat treatment and with typical wakizashi layout, would be better to gt a wak and change the tsuba and add a MOLLE type saya.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2014 7:03:42 GMT
Have one, like it very much. Has a little more heft where the Hanwei or UC TacWaks are too light (for me!). VERY solid made, very good sheath. Good sharpness out of the box in my case, but that seems to vary; might need a little sharpening job.
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Post by Unit731 on Jul 3, 2014 2:35:24 GMT
This sounds beautiful to me. I love me a good heavy sword with much authority in the cut.
Where can a Canadian get one of these? :twisted:
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2014 21:13:01 GMT
Be careful! I f you make statements that you like your swords HEAVY you will be marked for LIFE as a H.U.S.C. (Historically Uncorrect Sword Collector)!!! :lol:
Many ebay shops carry it; do a little search...usually around 130 bucks in the US!
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Post by Unit731 on Jul 4, 2014 21:51:38 GMT
I think at this point in my life, I am ready to be that guy. I'm not a fan of these flimsy duelling weapons, after owning a few. I like authority and something that won't break if used improperly. I'm more worried bout being attacked by a zombie then a martial artist :lol: . Sadly I can't find these swords on eBay
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2014 6:39:17 GMT
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