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Post by corvalis on Oct 15, 2020 7:23:27 GMT
I have been looking for a T10 naginata-style shinkan for awhile, and found this one which I really like, but I suspect it is not really T10. Mostly because the description vacillates, but also because the price seems too low. Before I give up on it, and continue my search, I want to make sure my assumption is correct. Opinions? www.hanbonforge.com/Japanese-Swords/Naginata/High-Quality-Japanese-Samurai-Sword-NAGINATA-T10-Steel-Oil-Quenched-Full-Tang-Blade-Very-SharpOn a somewhat related question, why am I not getting any info out of Google regarding naginata-style swords? Every search goes to only actual naginatas (the polearm sort). Is there some specific name I'm not aware of? I assume naginata swords are not that popular or common, but I should be able to find out something about them on the internet.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Oct 15, 2020 7:27:37 GMT
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Post by vidar on Oct 15, 2020 7:34:31 GMT
The description both mentions T10 and 1095, which is fair because it’s practically the same. They also mention it’s oil quenched and you don’t see a hamon. That’s not a good sign because it’s probably through-hardened, but this steel is not well suited for that. It’s too hard/brittle. They should have used 1060 or similar steel (5160, 9260), which is better suited for this technique. To be honest, also considering the low price, I would expect that this sword was not made by a skilled smith who knows what’s he doing. If you want to buy it for decoration, then fine, but if you intend to do any cutting, I would stay away from it...
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Post by redgolden on Oct 23, 2020 1:29:09 GMT
Hello, I just read this about the blade : « This NAGINATA sword is hand forged and hand sharpened using Japanese methods to create the perfect blade. The blade was made of 1095 high carbon steel. and it has been laminated in a Maru style. the whole blade was hardened by oil quenched. » So I believe it’s 1095 👍
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Oct 23, 2020 3:33:28 GMT
The famous maru lamination again. Then the steel probably is 1095 tamahagane!
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