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Post by Lord Newport on Jul 22, 2020 16:20:59 GMT
Looking at the collection you currently own....and could only keep ONE of each style (for those who own both) or just the ONE if you only own one style or the other... what would it/they be?
For me;
Howard Clark L6 katana Albion Museum line Tritonia
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Jul 22, 2020 16:53:27 GMT
Hanwei Tactical Katana Kingston Arms Renaissance Sidesword
The Tac Kat has the ideal handling for me that I never found again in other kats. Light and nimble - but not too light and nimble - and a good balance due to the full tang handle. The Sidesword handles also really good. Both are a joy to swing and I would miss them most I think.
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Post by treeslicer on Jul 22, 2020 18:37:29 GMT
A Sengoku period Mino katana named Satsumi, and that pattern-welded Viking I picked up a while back. If I can't elegantly slice something to ribbons, I can sure beat the crap out of it.
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Post by RufusScorpius on Jul 22, 2020 19:10:58 GMT
For me, I think my Deepeeka Fulham Gladius that I just purchased a few months ago- it's really a nicely done ancient sword that I can see owning for a very long time. It's really grown on me and is fast becoming my top favorite sword.
From the Japanese side, I still have to go with my trusty 9260 Cheness Oniyuri. Built like a Soviet tractor- not so pretty on the finish work, but be damed if you can break the thing in any way. When push comes to shove, pretty don't get the job done- you want a boxer with a bent nose and calloused knuckles, not a ballroom dancer. The Oniyuri is like that.
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Post by markus313 on Jul 22, 2020 22:08:03 GMT
That’s a tough question. I’d say any of my HT EMSHS, simply because it’s the model I’ve spend the most time with. I think after all this is the one I’d miss the most – not necessarily my best sword. But whenever I think “sword”, this is the one that comes to mind first.
Don’t have much experience with Japanese style blades and the ones I have don’t matter that much to me. So I’d say one of my Sino ninjato, the one without bohi, with 12” tsuka.
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Post by RufusScorpius on Jul 22, 2020 23:31:35 GMT
Which of your ninjato did I cut with? That seemed to be a good sword- I would be comfortable with it.
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Post by mrbadexample on Jul 22, 2020 23:31:39 GMT
I’m golden in this scenario. The bulk of my collection these days is from other cultural options.
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Post by markus313 on Jul 23, 2020 9:22:23 GMT
Which of your ninjato did I cut with? That seemed to be a good sword- I would be comfortable with it. It was the Hanwei Kouga. With the no-bohi blade of the Sino, I tried to match the blade specs of the Hanwei. I like the Sino’s tsuka better than the Hanwei’s – it’s an inch longer and less “blocky”. But it feels a lot less solid than the Hanwei’s. The Hanwei is the better sword overall, pretty sure of that. The Sino is not bad for the money, however – unlike the Hanwei, it has an iron tsuba, for example. Imo it would benefit from filling the tsuka core with epoxy, which I plan to do some day.
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Post by randomnobody on Jul 23, 2020 11:07:05 GMT
I’m golden in this scenario. The bulk of my collection these days is from other cultural options. That's what I was thinking. I've got five katana, but if all but one had to go I'd keep the Hanwei Practical. First "real sword" I ever bought and still my overall favorite katana. I only have two Euros, Hanwei's William Marshall and an AT 1315. That's an easy choice. Unless you want to include shashka as European swords. In that case, sorry ATrim, I'm keeping the Kizlyar. Now, which Khyber would I keep? All of them, duh. Nobody really has to know...
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Jul 23, 2020 13:33:20 GMT
So you should have added to this:Categories...
Because an art sword that costs 10k I would treat very differently from a 'use' sword.
And as usual I can't make up my mind to save my life...sooo many good options.
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Jul 23, 2020 14:10:16 GMT
Just to be obnoxious, I'll pick my monstrous odachi-zweihander hybrid for both categories.
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Post by Lord Newport on Jul 23, 2020 14:33:02 GMT
Just to be obnoxious, I'll pick my monstrous odachi-zweihander hybrid for both categories. I respect your reliability and consistency...
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Jul 23, 2020 15:49:09 GMT
Just to be obnoxious, I'll pick my monstrous odachi-zweihander hybrid for both categories. I respect your reliability and consistency... Well...I don't have a Tritonia yet (nor the Munich I keep going on-and-on about), so my answer will probably change at some point. In all honesty, I'm not good at making hierarchical lists of things in order of preference. The sorting bins in my brain are labeled Like it, Indifferent about it, and Hate it.
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Post by seth on Jul 23, 2020 15:57:45 GMT
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Post by joe_meadmaker on Jul 23, 2020 23:59:52 GMT
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Post by pellius on Jul 24, 2020 0:53:55 GMT
I would like to keep this Suontaka style sword, but I really want an ANXI or a Dutch 1813 no. 2, so I can’t. So my pick for my one Euro (excluding military sabers) is my custom J&L Type 5A+ langesmesser. L Driggers delivered everything I requested and then some. It is a large but nimble fighter and a ferocious cutter. Plus, I really like the look. I have a few Longquan katana and wakizashi that are actually quite nice for what they are. I like them all quite a lot. But if I had to pick a single Japanese style sword to keep, I’d go with the fancier of my LWF “tac” wakizashi. It has a wicked-cool hamon, a super-secure modern grip with an historical look, all integrated into a very high performance fighter. (This photo was from LWF’s original sale thread)
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Post by StevenJ on Jul 24, 2020 3:06:54 GMT
I do not own any Japanese style swords but I have a ten sharp European swords and several practice European steel weapons. This would be very hard for me as I really like all my sharps but if I could only keep one it would have to be my Del Tin Schiavona. I love its reach, cuting, thrusing, thumb ring, handling, and excellent hand protection. I know guns are better for self denfense. However I would feel confidentin defending myself with that Del Tin if I had to.
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Post by RufusScorpius on Jul 24, 2020 11:41:25 GMT
.....I know guns are better for self denfense. However I would feel confidentin defending myself with that Del Tin if I had to. That's as may be, but you don't have to reload a sword.....
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Post by RufusScorpius on Jul 24, 2020 11:46:54 GMT
Which of your ninjato did I cut with? That seemed to be a good sword- I would be comfortable with it. It was the Hanwei Kouga. With the no-bohi blade of the Sino, I tried to match the blade specs of the Hanwei. I like the Sino’s tsuka better than the Hanwei’s – it’s an inch longer and less “blocky”. But it feels a lot less solid than the Hanwei’s. The Hanwei is the better sword overall, pretty sure of that. The Sino is not bad for the money, however – unlike the Hanwei, it has an iron tsuba, for example. Imo it would benefit from filling the tsuka core with epoxy, which I plan to do some day. Ok, I couldn't remember which it was (jet lag). It felt very comfortable and well balanced in the hand, which is surprising because the ninjatos more often than not are neither of those things. They generally are sold to mall ninjas who don't know or care about actual sword use. If you ever want to get rid of it, I wouldn't mind having it in my collection.
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Post by StevenJ on Jul 24, 2020 12:02:52 GMT
.....I know guns are better for self denfense. However I would feel confidentin defending myself with that Del Tin if I had to. That's as may be, but you don't have to reload a sword..... Very true but what people do not realize is you do have to resharpen.There is always a trade off.
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