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Post by Lancelot Chan on Oct 22, 2018 9:06:38 GMT
A friend brought in a 57.8" overall length nodachi for me to test its performance. I did not modify the edge geometry but sharpened the apex with the factory angle. It did cut through ok but with lots of resistance as a result. The tremendous blade length at 46" with only 11.8" hilt, plus being a narrow tsuka and lack of distal taper, rendered it very forward heavy and proned to rotate inside the grip. Edge holding ability is so-so as well. Overall this is a piece of work that needed some fine tuning to become stellar in performance.
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Oct 24, 2018 12:53:11 GMT
Wow, that looks like it needs a longer handle. Great video! That's a huge blade. Was it designed after an anime sword?
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Post by Lancelot Chan on Oct 24, 2018 14:19:07 GMT
Wow, that looks like it needs a longer handle. Great video! That's a huge blade. Was it designed after an anime sword? Maybe it is! I don't know! Totally no idea. One of my students purchased it eventually and I've just finished sharpened it to Lancelot-sharp level. Will do test cut again. You're correct it needs a longer and thicker handle.
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Post by elbrittania39 on Oct 25, 2018 0:42:40 GMT
I think a hit with the flat of that beast would still be dangerous!
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Post by Lancelot Chan on Oct 25, 2018 6:18:10 GMT
I think a hit with the flat of that beast would still be dangerous! I think the blade will be bent beyond repair LOL!
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Post by csills2313 on Oct 26, 2018 9:04:43 GMT
Enjoyed the video. With a blade that large it would seem that you shouldn't have to swing it very hard to cut through most targets. The weight of the blade should do most of the work for you. Nice sword!!
What type of steel is the blade made of? I looked at your posting but did not see any mention of it.
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Post by leoxtine on Oct 26, 2018 15:36:20 GMT
Wow, that looks like it needs a longer handle. Great video! That's a huge blade. Was it designed after an anime sword? I totally agree. The owner might have been inspired by Final Fantasy IIV looks kinda like Sephiroth's sword to me.
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Post by Lancelot Chan on Oct 26, 2018 16:31:09 GMT
Enjoyed the video. With a blade that large it would seem that you shouldn't have to swing it very hard to cut through most targets. The weight of the blade should do most of the work for you. Nice sword!!
What type of steel is the blade made of? I looked at your posting but did not see any mention of it.
t10 blade steel. The problem with this sword is the lack of speed. If the target is standing firm, it's alright. If the target gives away easily, the lack of speed will cause the cut to push the target away. I've tested again after sharpening it to my standard, it helps, but the lack of speed still affect the result a lot.
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Post by Lancelot Chan on Oct 26, 2018 16:31:54 GMT
Wow, that looks like it needs a longer handle. Great video! That's a huge blade. Was it designed after an anime sword? I totally agree. The owner might have been inspired by Final Fantasy IIV looks kinda like Sephiroth's sword to me. Yes, very similar! Plenty students have raised that resemblance.
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Post by zabazagobo on Oct 27, 2018 21:15:42 GMT
Interesting to observe just how much more recovery is required between movements compared to the Giant Silvia; still looks like a fun sword, but I agree it needs some touching up to make it more user friendly. Agree with the need for a longer handle, a 12 in. handle for a blade that size with the mass distribution of a katana is likely just a bit cumbersome.
I've been noting similar issues with tsuka that are particularly thin or compact messing up my edge alignment lately. Then again, it could just be my tactile memory being skewed by the thick tsuka on the Hanwei's I've bee using religiously for the last few years.
Who made this nodachi? Been thinking of nabbing something similar, if only for building core strength (and novelty).
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Post by Lancelot Chan on Oct 28, 2018 5:21:54 GMT
Interesting to observe just how much more recovery is required between movements compared to the Giant Silvia; still looks like a fun sword, but I agree it needs some touching up to make it more user friendly. Agree with the need for a longer handle, a 12 in. handle for a blade that size with the mass distribution of a katana is likely just a bit cumbersome. I've been noting similar issues with tsuka that are particularly thin or compact messing up my edge alignment lately. Then again, it could just be my tactile memory being skewed by the thick tsuka on the Hanwei's I've bee using religiously for the last few years. Who made this nodachi? Been thinking of nabbing something similar, if only for building core strength (and novelty). A lung chuan forge made it. You're right, Giant Silvia was way better in every aspect compare to this nodachi. In fact the GS is the pinnacle of this class of the sword, still retaining dogfight-ability and with tons of cutting power and reach too. One can't ask for more.
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Post by zabazagobo on Oct 30, 2018 18:33:49 GMT
Interesting to observe just how much more recovery is required between movements compared to the Giant Silvia; still looks like a fun sword, but I agree it needs some touching up to make it more user friendly. Agree with the need for a longer handle, a 12 in. handle for a blade that size with the mass distribution of a katana is likely just a bit cumbersome. I've been noting similar issues with tsuka that are particularly thin or compact messing up my edge alignment lately. Then again, it could just be my tactile memory being skewed by the thick tsuka on the Hanwei's I've bee using religiously for the last few years. Who made this nodachi? Been thinking of nabbing something similar, if only for building core strength (and novelty). A lung chuan forge made it. You're right, Giant Silvia was way better in every aspect compare to this nodachi. In fact the GS is the pinnacle of this class of the sword, still retaining dogfight-ability and with tons of cutting power and reach too. One can't ask for more. It really is a remarkable sword from the videos you've posted, although your technique is what makes it sing. Look forward to seeing what you do with it next.
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Post by Lancelot Chan on Oct 30, 2018 20:08:20 GMT
A lung chuan forge made it. You're right, Giant Silvia was way better in every aspect compare to this nodachi. In fact the GS is the pinnacle of this class of the sword, still retaining dogfight-ability and with tons of cutting power and reach too. One can't ask for more. It really is a remarkable sword from the videos you've posted, although your technique is what makes it sing. Look forward to seeing what you do with it next. Thanks a lot for your kind words. You're correct again. James of Longship commented that Giant Silvia is a high skill cap sword due to everything about it was pushed to the extreme. It requires the user to have very consistent and high level of skill. Now two of my students also purchased this model and he worried that they would screw the swords up LOL!
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