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Post by seriouslee on Feb 15, 2017 5:56:14 GMT
I have an itch for another blade.
Currently I have a Mushasi and a Munetoshi and between the two I like the Munetoshi by an order of magnitude over the other. Both have measured up as nice light to medium cutters.
Do you have any favorite that I should check out? I specified mass manufacturer because the money will be limited to a few hundred.
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Post by crisock on Feb 15, 2017 8:41:41 GMT
I'll suggest Ronin Katana simply because I'm about to pick one up soon. From everything I've heard they have really durable blades which are worth the cost. They are also about to have their scratch and dent sale and you should be able to pick one up at a pretty good price.(I think last year they were ~50% off with only minor cosmetic damage)
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Post by vinland on Feb 15, 2017 8:45:04 GMT
I'd second the Ronin Katana swords, my scratch and dent dojo pro 18 is very nice
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Post by stormmaster on Feb 15, 2017 8:59:25 GMT
Valiant Armory is one of my favorites
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Post by pete085 on Feb 15, 2017 9:42:06 GMT
Thanks for opening this very interesting thread. I have asked myself the same question recently. A Kantana is not on my to buy list in the near future, but one day i also want to add one to my Collection.
Because of the Price I would also prefer one from a mass Producer. A custom made according to the original forging methods would be intriguing as well, but i real Nihonto is way to much for my Budget and I also would be woried to mucht do damage to Blade during informal test cutting Seasons. So it is better to go with factory made blades.
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Post by seriouslee on Feb 17, 2017 6:25:37 GMT
Thanks for opening this very interesting thread. I have asked myself the same question recently. A Kantana is not on my to buy list in the near future, but one day i also want to add one to my Collection.
Because of the Price I would also prefer one from a mass Producer. A custom made according to the original forging methods would be intriguing as well, but i real Nihonto is way to much for my Budget and I also would be woried to mucht do damage to Blade during informal test cutting Seasons. So it is better to go with factory made blades. Price is the mitigating factor. I look at RiceCracker all the time and dream. "What did you do with your lottery winnings?" "I bought a $25,000 sword. Let's go cut something!"
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Post by Croccifixio on Feb 17, 2017 6:32:12 GMT
Hanwei and Musashi.
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Post by seriouslee on Feb 17, 2017 18:03:32 GMT
I have a cheap Musashi, very unimpressed. I would assume they get better the higher up the price ladder you travel. I will have to check into Hanwei, thanks.
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Post by Croccifixio on Feb 18, 2017 0:45:30 GMT
I have a cheap Musashi, very unimpressed. I would assume they get better the higher up the price ladder you travel. I will have to check into Hanwei, thanks. They rule the below $100 market, and have decent stuff in between the $100-300 (though other brands are often superior). When you get to the Masurao stuff, ($500+) they become really good again.
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Post by stormmaster on Feb 18, 2017 1:03:23 GMT
how can you beat the VA high quality scabbard, with a decent sword and limited customization for that price, impossible!
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Post by Richard Arias on Feb 18, 2017 1:06:21 GMT
I have an itch for another blade. Currently I have a Mushasi and a Munetoshi and between the two I like the Munetoshi by an order of magnitude over the other. Both have measured up as nice light to medium cutters. Do you have any favorite that I should check out? I specified mass manufacturer because the money will be limited to a few hundred. What is your intent? A good stock user? A good,building block for future semi custom ? A future in JSA?
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Post by seriouslee on Feb 18, 2017 5:31:44 GMT
I have an itch for another blade. Currently I have a Mushasi and a Munetoshi and between the two I like the Munetoshi by an order of magnitude over the other. Both have measured up as nice light to medium cutters. Do you have any favorite that I should check out? I specified mass manufacturer because the money will be limited to a few hundred. What is your intent? A good stock user? A good,building block for future semi custom ? A future in JSA? I guess stock user would be my intent. I cut in the backyard. I am trying to avoid the expensive pieces so I inquired about mass produced lines. I have experience with Musashi & Munetoshi blades and look for other swords in the same range. ($100 - $500)
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Post by Richard Arias on Feb 18, 2017 6:00:27 GMT
What is your intent? A good stock user? A good,building block for future semi custom ? A future in JSA? I guess stock user would be my intent. I cut in the backyard. I am trying to avoid the expensive pieces so I inquired about mass produced lines. I have experience with Musashi & Munetoshi blades and look for other swords in the same range. ($100 - $500) nihonzashi.com/shinken_raptor.aspx The "dragon king" blades are slightly better built raptor. Buying from Nihonzashi gets you lifetime half price sharpening and repairs. Pick a theme you like and when you want to get fresh proper mekugi or your blade sharpened its half price. Plus being run by Swordsman any Junk blades get shipped back, so no lemons. Or you could go Raptor and spend the difference on getting a monouchi sharpen and have a wicked sharp blade. But thats your call. Over years half price sharpening can keep your blade in top shape and make the light loss 5160 has in edge holding not a big deal.
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Post by Robert on Feb 18, 2017 6:04:30 GMT
Easly Albion. Like C'mon VA's are very nice but we all know who the king is
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Post by Ifrit on Feb 19, 2017 6:06:48 GMT
Kris cutlery makes an impressive katana. The best geometry ive ever seen on a katana. The best feeling too.
That being said i prefer my dojo pro
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Post by seriouslee on Feb 19, 2017 6:10:22 GMT
Kris cutlery makes an impressive katana. The best geometry ive ever seen on a katana. The best feeling too. That being said i prefer my dojo pro Thanks!
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Post by pete085 on Feb 19, 2017 8:50:17 GMT
Has somebody experience with the Tradional Filipino Weapons Katana?
I do not own any blades of them but in general they seem to make interesting blades.
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Post by shobutengu on Feb 19, 2017 14:04:45 GMT
I would say kaneie and dynasty forge.
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Post by Verity on Feb 19, 2017 18:13:16 GMT
I would say kaneie and dynasty forge. Kaneie is no more. Which makes me sad since I had not gotten around to getting one and I had intended to. I had wanted one of their higher end ones... I can recommend the ones I have as I have no issues with the following: 1.) Huawei - one of the most reputable eBay vendors. They make solid swords 2.) Hanwei - good solid stuff and good cutting geometries. Some people dislike their etching process which gives a "frosty" hamon 3.) Ten Ryu - very low cost but solid entry level swords. I have their TR004 and TR005 katana and wakizashi making a daisho. DH 1045. Fittings are exceptional for this price point. ($120ish for katana, $85ish for wakizashi). 4.) I would throw in VA and Albion but those are both mid range + so probably not what you are asking for. Also seemingly you are looking for Japanese style in your inquiry. I personally do not recommend St. Nihonto unless you are looking to do some rework. I have a daisho that was custom and while the blades, habaki and saya are fine. The tsuka and fittings I was less than impressed with. I will be doing a full revamp of this daisho I have at some point. Would be better off with a bare blade with these guys and honestly you are better off with Huawei or Hanwei I think. I hear good things about Munetoshi but have no experience with them. Also a couple discontinued vendors that make good stuff if you can find them. Last Legend and a couple others.
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Post by shobutengu on Feb 20, 2017 2:29:59 GMT
i believe nine circles in the uk sources swords from kaneie. our menkyo collection is called chuden/okuden/shoden over there. i would get the shoden tameshigiri model because of the amount of niku on their blades. i heard ones with bohi have light niku.
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