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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2017 10:58:07 GMT
Hello Everyone!
I just ordered my first real sword, a Scratch and Dent, 1060 steel, Ronin Katana DoJo Pro,#9 O-Katana. I would like to start a collection of O-Katanas made of different steels. If possible, I would also prefer they all have Dotanuki blades.
I am aware of the Cheness and Swords of Northshire spring steel, and Direct Forge T10 O-Katana models. Some can be ordered without a bo-hi and monotempered, but there is no indication that any of the blades are of the Dotanuki design.
Are there other O-Katanas with Dotanuki blades made of spring or tool steels? If not, are there other O-Katanas made of steels other than 1060, that I did not mention? Thanks!
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Post by Faldarin on Mar 8, 2017 17:01:24 GMT
Hey blade - welcome to the forum! I would say good choice with the Dojo Pro #9. The thing looks like an absolute beast. That's an interesting choice of collection - o-katana aren't exactly common already, and finding more in that style might not be easy at all. I don't believe the Cheness, SoN, or the SBG Forge Direct customs are the blade design you're looking for though. That specific shape/size is something that Ronin generally does, and others do not, to my knowledge.
Of course, there's other people who are more experienced than I am here, who might be able to correct me or answer more thoroughly... but good luck with your collection!
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Post by Ifrit on Mar 8, 2017 17:30:39 GMT
Pretty sure cheness was 9260, no?
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Post by Faldarin on Mar 8, 2017 18:41:21 GMT
The Cheness o-katana is 9260 - I was referring to the 'Dotanuki' style of super-thick/wide blade/heavy niku geometry.
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Post by William Swiger on Mar 8, 2017 19:07:01 GMT
There might be more out there but it seems Ronin is all you ever read about.
Welcome to the forum!
I like O'Katana and have a few. Being 6 feet 4 inches tall makes the O'Katana really feel more like a standard size for me.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2017 21:55:27 GMT
Thanks for everyone's comments. Sword will be here by this Friday and I will comment on its condition upon delivery.
I just emailed Ronin Katana and asked if they plan to offer the DoJo Pro Dotanuki series in spring or tool steels. Waiting on response.
Sinosword.com offers the Dotanuki style in both spring and tool steels. However, I see no O Katana lengths. I will email them about it. I found several other websites that offer the Dotanuki style, yet they use 1060 steel only in shorter blade lengths.
The quest continues!
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Post by Faldarin on Mar 8, 2017 23:24:22 GMT
Sinosword might do a custom for you in o-katana length. They seem to be fairly flexible with what they've done for people in the past.
As for Ronin - 1060 CAN be spring-tempered... and in fact, anything monotempered, like the dojo pro line is likely going to have some degree of spring temper to it. Probably not the same amount as 5160 or 9260, but still a decent amount - it's part of the reason the dojo pro line is quite resilient to damage.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2017 23:56:39 GMT
I did not know if Sinosword.com was reputable. I will email them about a custom length. Thanks for comments.
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Post by Faldarin on Mar 9, 2017 0:21:04 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2017 9:25:00 GMT
Great link. Thanks.
I am going to support the Sword Buyers Guide (SBG) site and buy at least some of my collection of swords from SBG sometime in the near future. However, I am going to contact Sinosword.com about their Dotanuki swords.
If you had to strike a metal 55 gallon drum with a 33 inch Dotanuki, non bo-hi, katana blade, what steel would have the best chance at the least amount of blade damage of the following three (3) choices; monotempered 9260 spring steel, monotempered T10 tool steel or differential tempered T10 tool steel?
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Post by aussie-rabbit on Mar 9, 2017 12:28:36 GMT
9260 mono by a wide margin
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2017 13:05:08 GMT
Thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2017 18:16:38 GMT
Chris of Ronin Katana emailed me back. They do not plan to expand the Dojo Pro line in the near future. However, he noted that they make the SBG Direct Forge Custom T10 swords offered in the SBG store. Therefore, they do make custom O-Katanas in T10. After seeing my new Dojo Pro O-Katana, I am now interested in their SBG T10 O-Katana.
I also just received my new DoJo Pro O-Katana a day early! Ronin Katana must have great quality control. My "scratch and dent" #9 has a perfect blade, tsuka and saya! I can not find any "scratches or dents" on any part of the sword!?!
The blade looks like a huge surgical scauple, with a thick spine. I like the length and weight. After cleaning the grease off the blade, I had to try it out. Went outside to a find something to cut. I was amazed how easily the blade cleanly cut dead plant stalks with light strikes.
I can see many more swords in my future.
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Post by Faldarin on Mar 9, 2017 19:06:24 GMT
The T10 would probably be worth looking into, blade - usually hamons come out really impressively well on T10 steel. And the addiction usually starts with one.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2017 13:14:10 GMT
Sinosword/JKOO emailed me back. They state they can make a Dotanuki O-Katana in a blade nagasa of 33 inches or whatever length I want in spring or tool steels. I wish they were a SBG store vendor.
I still can not find any defects or rattles with my scratch and dent sale, $185, Ronin Katana Dojo Pro O-Katana. They must really want customers to have a perfect sword if they pay full price!
For now, I am going to enjoy my first real sword and study the Dotanuki style further before buying another sword. Thanks for everyone's comments.
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Post by Faldarin on Mar 10, 2017 15:28:56 GMT
Yeah - Sinosword will (at least attempt) to make almost anything from what I've heard. Ronin has a quite deserved reputation around here... and I've been happy with my dealings with them. I've not bought any scratch and dent before from them, but I may need to change that.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2017 16:20:11 GMT
The reason I chose the Dojo Pro was my personal preference for a longer Dotanuki blade, research and the SBG Editor Paul's sword evaluations and his email responses to my questions and concerns.
I know I will buy more Ronin Katana swords. I am staring at it right now. It looks like a huge curved razor blade and a "professional tool". It's a beautiful, powerful and deadly work of art to me.
When I was a teenager, I practiced Kempo karate and was introduced to Kendo. At that time, I tried to buy my first "real" katana. I had to work and save to buy it. Saw it in a shop. Store even said it was real and razor sharp. Found out after purchase and use, that the blade was a chrome plated piece of junk that never had a sharp edge, nor could it, since it was chromed!?! Therefore, I appreciate the efforts of SBG editors and this forums members to report their sword experiences.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2017 11:50:13 GMT
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Post by Ifrit on Mar 15, 2017 14:03:11 GMT
Im not sure what cheness is adding to the mix. Their blades snap all the time.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2017 14:11:52 GMT
Cheness 9260 monotempered spring steel SGC katana has the wider than normal blade. Dotanuki katana blades were thicker and wider than normal. .......cheness 9260 mono spring steel "...snap all the time..." ?
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