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Post by vinland on Feb 21, 2017 4:29:45 GMT
I'm not seeing a thread about it up, apologies if it has already been posted. But the Ronin Katana scratch and dent sale for 2017 has started. Lots of dojo pro, entry levels, some Euros, some Chinese, and some Elites. Get em while they're here and I have no more money to throw at swords at the moment! roninkatana.com/2017-scratch-dent-sword-sale/
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Post by crisock on Feb 21, 2017 17:13:28 GMT
I've already put my order in for a Dojo Pro #21. Anyone else pick anything up from the S&D sale yet?
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Post by Verity on Feb 21, 2017 17:24:08 GMT
I've already put my order in for a Dojo Pro #21. Anyone else pick anything up from the S&D sale yet? I am STRONGLY considering an elite...
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Post by William Swiger on Feb 21, 2017 18:27:18 GMT
Got an Elite last year. This year ordered the ko katana.
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Post by Verity on Feb 21, 2017 18:53:46 GMT
Got an Elite last year. This year ordered the ko katana. How did you find the Elite? I have read reviews but always like to hear folks' opinions. I have had my eye on an Elite for a long time and just have not gotten around to one. Curious how they compare to their peers in the price point. (Obviously S&D puts them in a lower price point and make it an unfair comparison, am more curious about its retail price point peers).
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Post by connorclarke on Feb 22, 2017 0:05:41 GMT
Smart marketing.
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Post by kswaywardson on Feb 22, 2017 3:07:33 GMT
Kind have been jonesing for an RDP no. 8. Still trying to hold out on a DF Musha Shobu though. But with the price point might be able to afford both. That would be noice!
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Post by kswaywardson on Feb 22, 2017 3:08:23 GMT
As an afterthought...anybody who gets an S&D (such as crisock) could you please let us know what blemishes you've found? Thanks a bundle.
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Post by William Swiger on Feb 22, 2017 4:52:23 GMT
Got an Elite last year. This year ordered the ko katana. How did you find the Elite? I have read reviews but always like to hear folks' opinions. I have had my eye on an Elite for a long time and just have not gotten around to one. Curious how they compare to their peers in the price point. (Obviously S&D puts them in a lower price point and make it an unfair comparison, am more curious about its retail price point peers). My Elite had a cracked tsuka. Not bad but there. Did not even notice it when I first received it. I ended up ordering a very nice antique tsuba from Japan to use on it. I glued the fuchi on as that was where the small crack was. More of a seam crack where it was glued together. It should never come apart.
I have also glued the tsuka on some of my EBay katana as well due to cracks but the Elite just had a very small seam crack at the opening.
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Post by vinland on Feb 22, 2017 5:19:48 GMT
As an afterthought...anybody who gets an S&D (such as crisock) could you please let us know what blemishes you've found? Thanks a bundle. Well I don't plan on getting anything this year, I can say that the Kurigata on my Dojo Pro 18 I got last year had fallen off, and the sageo was pretty badly frayed. No issues with the blade or any damage to the handle of the sword.
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Post by crisock on Feb 22, 2017 16:52:31 GMT
As an afterthought...anybody who gets an S&D (such as crisock) could you please let us know what blemishes you've found? Thanks a bundle. Once I receive my sword(Just got the shipping notification so probably sometime next week) I'll take pictures of any blemishes I find and post it in this thread. I'll see if I can get a quick cutting session in with it as well to see how it holds up.
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Post by vinland on Feb 23, 2017 21:37:39 GMT
Also, does anyone know how long these sales typically last for?
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Post by Ifrit on Feb 24, 2017 0:44:38 GMT
Im hoping to get something for my birthday from this sale if anything is left in late march.
Also considering getting jack chains
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Post by masterofossus on Feb 24, 2017 4:44:55 GMT
Got an Elite last year. This year ordered the ko katana. How did you find the Elite? I have read reviews but always like to hear folks' opinions. I have had my eye on an Elite for a long time and just have not gotten around to one. Curious how they compare to their peers in the price point. (Obviously S&D puts them in a lower price point and make it an unfair comparison, am more curious about its retail price point peers). Here's my experience. I got an Elite and two different Dojo Pros. Hope that helps - let me know if anyone has any questions.
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Post by William Swiger on Mar 2, 2017 16:22:22 GMT
Received my #10 Ko-Katana today. Could not find anything wrong with the sword or saya. Only issue is the sword does not fit all the way in the saya. Seriously like 1/8 of an inch or so from going all the way in. I figure a minute with a file will solve that flaw.
Overall very happy. Ito is tight and the blacked out look is cool.
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Post by Verity on Mar 2, 2017 17:42:01 GMT
Received my #10 Ko-Katana today. Could find anything wrong with the sword or saya. Only issue is the sword does not fit all the way in the saya. Seriously like 1/8 of an inch or so from going all the way in. I figure a minute with a file will solve that flaw. Overall very happy. Ito is tight and the blacked out look is cool. Maybe just needs to acclimate too. I'd give it a couple weeks before breaking out the file.
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Post by William Swiger on Mar 2, 2017 18:12:38 GMT
Makes sense - will let it sit for awhile. Have to start packing up some of the swords this weekend. Will be a long process before my move from Germany to DC. Movers will be coming middle of next month.....
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Post by crisock on Mar 2, 2017 18:14:06 GMT
That's a great deal for a minor defect. I'm picking mine up tonight and I hope I get as lucky as you did.
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Post by crisock on Mar 3, 2017 1:59:47 GMT
Just went and picked my Dojo Pro from the post office. I only found 2 flaws on the katana: 1) A crack on the saya(It was really annoying trying to get that picture, it's such a small crack that the light had to be just right for it to even show up) 2) A small scratch near the tip of the blade(I don't really think this would count as a reason to add it to the scratch and dent sale - it's barely noticeable) Overall I am very pleased with my purchase. I haven't been able to find any other flaw with it and hopefully no more will show up after I cut with it later this month.
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Post by hypurr on Mar 3, 2017 2:56:01 GMT
The Hanzo #2 I ordered is supposed to be delivered tomorrow. If there's an issue I hope it's just the saya. I plan on doing something with it anyway. I'll let you know with pics.
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