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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2008 17:03:15 GMT
you experts rake me ;D , know this---this is MY wakizashi..
This is a Paul Chen Banshee. It has a blade about 22nches long, and a handle of around 9 nches. It is a great sword. All told it would probably be my favorite. It is ugly, tough, and sharp. Not sharp enough to shave hair, but sharp enough to make clean cuts in bottles (as you can see from the vid) . The strap that came with it is tough enough, but for durability you would want to replace it. It has a wrapped handle, don't know if it is leather or not, but is nice enough. This is the sword that lives under my bed, right by the nightstand. If I ever had to head for the hills, I would grab this one first, and then maybe the Shura. Leave the rest. Wait, I do live in the hills---nevermind.
This blade is light and fast, but you will see can take some abuse. It is actually referred to as a cross between a Dha and something else, but it is what I would wear as a wak. No tsuba, I know, but nonetheless very effective. And more forgiving of bad form and chops than a regular Kat. Enjoy the vid!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2008 17:48:49 GMT
Very nice! How is it for thrusting?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2008 18:01:14 GMT
Banshees can definitely take abuse. I have used mine to cut down some small trees in my alley way. Dont really like the handle though, its too narrow for my liking and i wonder about the construction. As for the wrap, I think its leather (looks alot like my leather ito).
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2008 18:11:33 GMT
Vya,
Good enough for thrusting, I guess. Straighter than a katana, so probably a little more durable. If I were thrusting, it would be 2 handed. It has no tsuba, so a firm grip is a must. I don't think you can tell, but it has a tapered handle, with the thickest part of the handle being closest to the blade, and the thinnest at the pommel. Maybe one hand on the handle, and the back hand cupping the pommel would be safe.
Great sword that can be had for around 100 even.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2008 22:52:22 GMT
wheres the cheapest price at/
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2008 23:02:24 GMT
Search CAS Iberia Banshee, Paul Chen Banshee.
I got mine from a place called Optimall online thru ebay.
The sword was actually 95 bucks, but took like 15 to get it shipped.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2008 2:29:48 GMT
Nice vid farmer I reckon the banshee would make a damn fine and evil naginata/nagimaki
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Post by swordboy bringer of chaos on Jan 14, 2008 2:40:23 GMT
I'm gonna bet the tang is the wrong shape to re-mount in that set-up.....just a guess might be wrong
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2008 12:53:44 GMT
I haven't disassembled it yet, but the blade is very similar to a Nagi.
This poses an interesting question.
What is the best wood for a spear handle? I would speculate hickory, but cannot swear by it. It makes great ax handles.
You would want something light enough to weild, yet strong enough to use as a lever.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2008 15:22:30 GMT
Ash was the wood that was used the most historically. At least in Europe. I don't know about Japan.
A good hardwood, that has enough spring in it to resist breaking easily. Ash usually is the best choice.
Hickory I would think would also work very well. As long as you can get it in lengths of 6 feet or more. A naginata's shaft should be roughly the same height as the user, with the blade extending above it.
Personally, for my viking spear I used a polar dowel. It was super cheap, and it was already 9 feet long and round. It seems durable enough, but then a short bladed spear doesn't have the lateral forces acting on it that a long cutting naginata blade would.
So a good hardwood is a must.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2008 18:22:17 GMT
I came close to buying this one. When I held it the weight and balance did not seem right to me. I was told that the scabbard can come loose over time and is not reliable because of the button lock failing in time ( this seems to be quite common ). For those two reasons in terms of longevity of use I bowed out. Every review I have read seems to say that it is a great slicer and chopper. Even with the balance issues I would have gotten it if it hadn't been the button lock issue. Great vid of the demo, though.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2008 22:16:22 GMT
Cool cutter, though I would not do that much abuse on my sword ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2008 3:01:52 GMT
I would personally make a naginata shaft out of tasmanian oak, light, strong and extraordinarily fast for what you need to do with it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2008 6:38:36 GMT
nice man!! that was filthy!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2008 7:27:23 GMT
It looks like the sword used in krabi krabong, looks like a great cutter, love the blade shape but hate the rig.
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Post by swordboy bringer of chaos on Jan 15, 2008 7:42:32 GMT
it has loops on both sides to tie the strap
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2008 13:35:37 GMT
Yes, it is ugly. No doubt.
Props have to be given to it for sheer toughness, though.
Even though it has decent geometry, I would liken it to a machete in its chopping power. Where it would have a signifigant advantage over the machete is its thrusting potential.
BTW, the handle is not the slightest bit loose after that lifting and chopping of the one block.
I would not attempt that with a Cheness.
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Post by swordboy bringer of chaos on Jan 15, 2008 13:50:41 GMT
seriusly might get one
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Post by YlliwCir on Jan 15, 2008 17:14:44 GMT
Good vid, Farmer. Looks like a tough one. I like a good strong blade with simple construction. The only thing puts me off that one is lack of a guard (tsuba).
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Post by swordboy bringer of chaos on Jan 15, 2008 17:28:33 GMT
it's not a katana ...... the part of the handle is wider than the rest
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