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Post by ell198679 on Apr 15, 2017 5:09:13 GMT
Musashi Katana 1060 Carbon, CAS hand and half, and cold steel Colichemarde Dagger, the Katana has a slight fold in the edge and a slightly lose handle. Doesn't appear to compromise safety, or operation. But I am sure a serious swordsman wouldn't like it. The hand and half works fantastic, and the Cold Steel dagger came nice and sharp. CAS Hanwei really does make solid pieces. Now considering I have used the Katana as a Machete, and cut coconut. I think a tiny fold in the edge, is actually pretty good.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Apr 15, 2017 6:04:23 GMT
Hello and welcome to the forum. Nice little collection and funny clips. Do you plan to use a mace against a tatami mat, perhaps with a shaved forehead?  |
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Post by ell198679 on Apr 15, 2017 6:09:50 GMT
Hello, nice to meet you. Hahaha That's a good idea. I just started getting into swords, about half a year ago or less. Before, that I just had cheap decorative swords. And one stainless steel, Katana that has held up surprisingly well over the 13 years that I have had it. Some stainless steel swords are functional, to a certain extent. However, it is a gambling, first confirm it isn't a rat tail tang.
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Post by pgandy on Apr 15, 2017 14:29:16 GMT
Welcome to the forum ell198679. Musashi makes a good sword for the money and will give you good long service with soft targets. Never tried coconuts with mine, nor do I intend to, that’s a machete’s job. If the folded edge amounts to a rolled edge that in all likelihood can be put back into shape. It looks like you are enjoying your new hobby.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Apr 15, 2017 14:41:12 GMT
At least you can say that you have a real folded steel katana!  |
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Post by Verity on Apr 15, 2017 16:17:54 GMT
I got my Ten Ryu off Amazon for $125. It's one of my favorite sub $150 Katana. Specifically a Ten Ryu TR004 and TR005 (wakizashi and katana pair)
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Post by stormmaster on Apr 15, 2017 23:54:53 GMT
the musha line on amazon can run u $50 and still cut light targets, its great
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