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Post by Gakuseinozen on Dec 11, 2014 17:10:14 GMT
So Ronin just announced the availability of their new European line. www.roninkatana.com/RK-european-swords.htmlI found it very interesting that all models are the same price. At first glance they appear to be quite a deal at $250 plus shipping for a sharpened 1075 blade in the style of your choosing, hex nut assembled hilt with what appears to be a leather wrapped grip, and leather wrapped wood core scabbard with suspension. Wondering if anyone has any plans to grab one. And if someone does, what their impressions are.
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Post by MOK on Dec 11, 2014 17:55:22 GMT
Intriguing. Seems like they're in the same niche with the Hanwei/Tinker line, which means they have some pretty stiff competition. The scabbards look nicer than H/T, though, and come with a suspension system so they've got that going for them, assuming they're of halfway decent quality.
Wonder if I could get a #3 with the guard of #4.
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Post by SeanF on Dec 11, 2014 18:27:57 GMT
They are all certainly on the small side.
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Post by Huer-Ta on Dec 11, 2014 18:32:36 GMT
I like the look of that triple fuller blade. I'd love it with the pommel from #6
I hope we see some reviews soon!
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Post by Scott on Dec 11, 2014 22:37:02 GMT
I like the look of #4. I'll probably get one at some point, can't really afford it at the moment though.
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Post by crazywolf on Dec 12, 2014 1:09:03 GMT
I'd like the pommel and guard on no4 on the no 2 blade maybe someone could call and ask if they can switch stuff around even better just give us the blades and pommels and guards we can pick from and let us pick and choose to build the sword we want
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Post by ginwulf on Dec 12, 2014 1:16:05 GMT
i will be getting one, pry after the new year tho, as funds are short ofter gift giving and all. but i am thinking #2 or #4 , and if it is worth , then ill pry get a #3
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Dec 12, 2014 1:49:16 GMT
The concept, price point, and initial glance look to be better than what i would have expected for a 250.00 "walking" package. There a are a couple of things i'd like to see better pics of, but assuming even reasonable quality, this could be a popular beginner line. I thought most models seemed "light". After reading these posts, i realized i never paid any mind to OAL. I don't see one in my own future, but if reviews are decent, my nephews will be happy campers.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Dec 12, 2014 4:13:52 GMT
Not my cup of tea, but am interested in what others think of them.
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Post by LemuelTheLemur on Dec 12, 2014 5:01:25 GMT
The triple fullered one (#2) looks interesting, wish it was longer and wider though. I'm a bit meh about the other blades tbh.
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Post by TomK on Dec 17, 2014 6:23:15 GMT
I'm a bit curious if those weights are accurate. seems a bit on the light side. wondering if they will be flimsy or if they will turn out to be heavier.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2014 2:29:40 GMT
I'm a bit curious if those weights are accurate. seems a bit on the light side. wondering if they will be flimsy or if they will turn out to be heavier. Gus' stuff was often regarded at times as too light and flexi but hardly flimsy in the end. ~~~~~~~~~ These do seem pretty light, even for their length and almost look like 3/4-7/8 scale swords. They do look like an attractive (for the price) alternative package but they don't really read as very tempting from an experienced user/collector view. The whole squabbling over the fittings issue resulted in a modified guard I kind of see as yucky. I can appreciate Sonny's ire and concerns but even his packages could be considered more or less adaptations of extant profiles. Reviews should be a good view.
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Post by TomK on Dec 21, 2014 3:12:56 GMT
yup it is a wait and see scenario now, I agree. I would be much happier with a forge like this leaving things slightly heavy than going under sized and being flimsy. still, I'm not writing them off just expressing concern. very interested to see how they stand up against the Hanwei Tinker line.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on Dec 21, 2014 3:46:17 GMT
Really looking forward to seeing some reviews on these. I like the simple, clean look a lot, and it would be nice to see some more inexpensive, complete packages in the Euro arena.
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Post by ChrisA on Dec 21, 2014 12:45:35 GMT
I got mine on Friday. The #4.
It is certainly light as it's stats indicate. However, it is not flimsy, nor whippy. Weight is 2lbs 6oz compared to my HT fullered bastard at 2lbs 7oz. The blade is about 1 inch shorter. Though a different blade type than the HT (XII vs XVIII), it is a comparable sword in terms of weight and handling. Though there are some minor issues, overall, a nice light sword for the price.
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Post by MOK on Dec 21, 2014 18:09:24 GMT
I posted this earlier but the post got lost in the move, so - I e-mailed Ronin about the possibility of mixing and matching components from different models. Here's their answer: So no, that's not going to happen. Bummer.
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Post by Bryan Heff on Dec 21, 2014 19:45:50 GMT
Chris A - Any chance for blade thickness measurements? Glad to hear the sword is not flimsy as they do seem do be on the smaller more dainty side of the spectrum.
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Post by ginwulf on Dec 22, 2014 2:42:05 GMT
Chris A - i was thinking it would be something akin to the tinker bastard sword, does this one have the same thrust oriented tip or one better designed for cutting or slashing?
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Post by ChrisA on Dec 22, 2014 16:23:15 GMT
Bryan: I do not have anything to measure the thickness of the blade. It is fairly thin blade, but not too thin. Blade does not sag or wobble with normal handling. Tapping the pommel, of course, does produce some blade wobbling, but nothing out of the ordinary. But again, it IS a light blade and a type XII(a). As a note: the Hanwei Darksentinel has a VERY thin and light blade, yet that thing is tough and stiff as all get out.
Ginwulf: Both swords are similar in length (1 inch blade length difference), and weight (1oz weight difference) and do feel similar in hand, but are different sword types and there are subtle differences in handling that may be hard to put into words.
The obvious difference: The tip is pretty standard for a XII. It is pointed, but the blade shape is lenticular so while thrusting is possible, but the blade geometry is more geared toward cutting rather than thrusting.
The HT Bastard is a XVIII, which has a pointed tip and a diamond shaped blade which make the blade stiffer and better in the thrust.
I will try to get a full review up this coming weekend if I can get outside and get some more cutting in.
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Post by TomK on Dec 23, 2014 3:13:31 GMT
Interesting, yes very much so. We demands a review!
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