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Post by Matthew.Jensen on Jun 8, 2016 14:29:57 GMT
This is a video I did on the skyjiro warlord katana.
I was admittedly no big fan of Skyjiro before owning one of these. The more I looked at it though, the more I found it appealing. As I noted in the video some of the details in the sword are better attended on the skyjiro than on other production swords I have had. Its not perfect but it is better than average. I also notice that the price on this sword is $550 on sword n armory and for that I think it is a solid deal. It held up well and looks good.
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Post by skane on Jun 8, 2016 16:34:54 GMT
Nice review, thanks for sharing! Good detailed coverage and editing.
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Post by zabazagobo on Jun 9, 2016 0:55:43 GMT
Thanks for the review, the saya tilting part with the sepia filter was awesome. Nice change of pace to hear something positive about Skyjiro. Although while, to me, the blade looked nearly identical to a folded t10 from Huawei it cuts very nicely. The shape of the tsuka and the tight ito-maki looked great and made me further infuriated with the two main grievances I have with Hanwei's katana, including the Bushido (If Skyjiro and Huawei can get this right...why can't Hanwei? ?). But seriously, tsuka with curve, nearly immovable ito and a saya that holds the blade upside down while shaking it (without shimming) looks great. For $500 or so, this looks like a good choice...although I think the normal asking price of $800-ish is a bit steep given the fittings and the blade on display (just my opinion, I still have mild to moderate Skyjiro-Phobia).
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Post by nddave on Jun 9, 2016 13:35:19 GMT
Yea good to hear something positive on Skyjiro, seems like their mid tier stuff is worth it but I still feel iffy on their higher end stuff. Great review.
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Post by johnwalter on Jun 9, 2016 22:15:42 GMT
Thanks Matthew.Nice review man
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Post by lygon on Jun 12, 2016 4:10:43 GMT
love the reverse menuki. also love the octopi/squiddly looking menuki. really wish i had reverse menuki on all my swords
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