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Post by maewyn on Apr 28, 2019 15:11:46 GMT
Pretty sure Vansword is just another name for Sinosword,which is run of the mill quality at best.Using multiple sites is how these guys try to get around bad reviews and such. Not sure why here I often see Sinosword mentioned with Huawei,this is the only place I see that go on.They arent in the same league,Huawei produces a better product in every aspect.Communication just sucks.
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Post by Silent on Apr 28, 2019 16:42:09 GMT
Huawei is better agreed.COmmunication has gotten better over the years.
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Post by Andreas on Apr 30, 2019 4:33:46 GMT
I tested the blade, I did not want to cut trees!
I see that some people have other interests, they do not want to me learn from their experience. Maybe they sell swords. If the blade did not resist a simple blow on soft wood, how would it resist testing on a bamboo or in a fight? Most of the Chinese are selling toy blades, but they say they are ready to fight. It is based that they will not be tested.
I wonder if you tell a Chinese that his blade will be tested on a bamboo as he boasts, will he still want to sell it?
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Post by Silent on Apr 30, 2019 13:06:50 GMT
LOL such irony.
Get a 5160/9260 katana, from reputable seller in china(huawei,hanwei) is that doesnt hold up some abuse. Not even 20.000 DH sword(not from china) will...
No one makes light sabers yet....
Cya
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Apr 30, 2019 13:45:08 GMT
No one makes light sabers yet.... Cya Based on my understanding of fundamental physics, I guarantee that you would not want one is they were real.
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Post by maewyn on Apr 30, 2019 13:49:10 GMT
Silent gives good options here
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2019 13:58:52 GMT
I tested the blade, I did not want to cut trees! I see that some people have other interests, they do not want to me learn from their experience. Maybe they sell swords. If the blade did not resist a simple blow on soft wood, how would it resist testing on a bamboo or in a fight? Most of the Chinese are selling toy blades, but they say they are ready to fight. It is based that they will not be tested. I wonder if you tell a Chinese that his blade will be tested on a bamboo as he boasts, will he still want to sell it? You didn't say what your level of expertise is with a sword, so I'll assume you are fairly new, apologies if I am wrong. Cutting against hard targets is a test more of the swordsman than the sword. When you get to hard targets like bamboo, your edge alignment has to be perfect or you risk damaging the sword. When starting out, start with soft targets like water filled plastic milk bottles. If you knock the target off the stand, you need to correct your technique. If you only cut part way through the bottle, you need to correct your technique... you get the idea. Pool noodles are also good practice targets, and are very challenging because they will flop out of the way if your cut is out of alignment. Bamboo is a difficult target because it is tough, but it is also hollow. An 8 cm solid tree with a low end differentially hardened katana... that would be a destructive test, and the expected outcome would be that the sword would fail. If that is your standard of expected performance, you need to be looking at through hardened blades at a much higher price point.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2019 21:52:52 GMT
I'm gonna go against the grain a little bit and say that generally speaking it probably SHOULD have taken that kind of abuse at least without a major set if the edge alignment was good. Of course, the edge alignment probably wasn't good so it's irrelevant lol. Agreed, I probably should have emphasized that I was assuming a novice doing the cutting. An 8cm tree is a really unforgiving target.
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Post by Darth Paunch on Apr 30, 2019 22:20:05 GMT
The tree was 8 cm in diameter, and the Chinese said the sword was ready for the fight. Thanks for the answers, I remain in my opinion, Chinese steel - Scheiße Steel. This is a pretty dumb - and for me, as it seems you are german too - embarrassing and "bescheuerte" statement. Darksword, Cold Steel, Dynasty Forge, Hanwei... LOTS of companies get LOTS of quality steel blades from China. Please learn before you "laber unqualifizierten Mist"!
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Post by pvsampson on Apr 30, 2019 23:30:55 GMT
The tree was 8 cm in diameter, and the Chinese said the sword was ready for the fight. Thanks for the answers, I remain in my opinion, Chinese steel - Scheiße Steel. This is a pretty dumb - and for me, as it seems you are german too - embarrassing and "bescheuerte" statement. Darksword, Cold Steel, Dynasty Forge, Hanwei... LOTS of companies get LOTS of quality steel blades from China. Please learn before you "laber unqualifizierten Mist"! Oooo...insults in German. "Bescheuerte" just sounds better than "stupid".
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Post by Darth Paunch on May 1, 2019 7:26:43 GMT
This is a pretty dumb - and for me, as it seems you are german too - embarrassing and "bescheuerte" statement. Darksword, Cold Steel, Dynasty Forge, Hanwei... LOTS of companies get LOTS of quality steel blades from China. Please learn before you "laber unqualifizierten Mist"! Oooo...insults in German. "Bescheuerte" just sounds better than "stupid". hm... i wouldnt call "stupid/bescheuert" an insult. Just used to show some somebody clearly how inadequate a certain statement is, especially such an absurd one. If there were no blades from China, we would not have much to choose from.
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Post by reptaronice1 on May 10, 2019 17:44:56 GMT
Looks really run of the mill. Very likely a reseller from one of the popular low cost forges in the vein of Ryansword, Swords of Northshire or Hanbon. You can get decent stuff from any of them, but I'd stay really far away from anything claiming to be folded or laminated. I also wouldn't put much stock into the blade being the steel advertised. Again, not trying to poo poo them, but I'd stick to their $100-ish monosteel offerings and accept that it may have some shortcomings. this was the same with my 130 dollar one. Not even sure if its truly 1060
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Post by mike pardee on Aug 29, 2020 9:07:21 GMT
I purchased a "1095" (nice "ping" to it)mono tempered wakizashi from "honhon sword"/vansword for $119 to see what they could do for that price.I customized it with really nice furniture, awesome Tsuba etc. Without testing (bad shoulder from a fight with Kesslers and coke)the Saya fit, nearly perfect battle wrap and overall finish were spot on. It's gorgeous, ugly sharp with a minor ceramic toothpick treatment. I've ordered two more,9260 and another 1095 for $109. And despite some crap about No communication, maybe check your own. Hong (honhon) is "On It" He couldn't be more gracious and is almost a new friend from months of emails. Mind blowing yes? My point is that the statement from someone earlier advising buying $130 swords and live with realistic expectations. Paraphrasing like a big dog with apologies. I get great pleasure unsheathing this blade each and every time. Ahhh, shaarp
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