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Post by novak77 on Jun 5, 2021 12:59:10 GMT
Hey all,
I'm a TSKSR student and I wanted to pick your brains about Motohara.
I have a beautiful Mumei Gendaito, that I use in addition to my Iaito, for Iai Kata, but I was thinking of getting something to try some cutting with.
We don't practice Tameshigiri in our Dojo (one of our sister branches does tho), but sensei is pretty open to everything martial arts related, so if I show up with a dedicated mat cutter and some mats, I might be able to start a trend lol.
I've read a ton of reviews and it seems like Motohara is the way to go, if you don't want to risk damaging a Nihonto. My hang up now is which one do I get? They have a metric crap ton of options.
I'm leaning towards a SGT steel, but don't really know what blade profile to go with.
Any insight from you all would be greatly appreciated.
Also sorry if this is the wrong forum for this question.
Cheers
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Post by Arlequin on Jun 5, 2021 13:50:01 GMT
I'm leaning towards a SGT steel, but don't really know what blade profile to go with. Any insight from you all would be greatly appreciated. Also sorry if this is the wrong forum for this question. Cheers I'd go for a wide Dotanuki style blade, think The Hanwei Practical Plus XL. The Xl is 37mm wide at the habaki and it maintains the width up to the yokote line. 37mm is a bit heavy tho so maybe 35mm is better for you purposes, still wider than most blades but not as heavy. add 29 inch nagasa and O-kissaki and your good to go.
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Post by novak77 on Jun 5, 2021 14:34:06 GMT
I'm leaning towards a SGT steel, but don't really know what blade profile to go with. Any insight from you all would be greatly appreciated. Also sorry if this is the wrong forum for this question. Cheers I'd go for a wide Dotanuki style blade, think The Hanwei Practical Plus XL. The Xl is 37mm wide at the habaki and it maintains the width up to the yokote line. 37mm is a bit heavy tho so maybe 35mm is better for you purposes, still wider than most blades but not as heavy. add 29 inch nagasa and O-kissaki and your good to go. Thanks for the recommendation and its funny you mention an O-kissaki, as its something I was thinking about getting, even though its kinda spelled out as wrong for Katori lol.
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Post by loveofswords on Jun 5, 2021 16:05:52 GMT
Hey all, I'm a TSKSR student and I wanted to pick your brains about Motohara. I have a beautiful Mumei Gendaito, that I use in addition to my Iaito, for Iai Kata, but I was thinking of getting something to try some cutting with. We don't practice Tameshigiri in our Dojo (one of our sister branches does tho), but sensei is pretty open to everything martial arts related, so if I show up with a dedicated mat cutter and some mats, I might be able to start a trend lol. I've read a ton of reviews and it seems like Motohara is the way to go, if you don't want to risk damaging a Nihonto. My hang up now is which one do I get? They have a metric crap ton of options. I'm leaning towards a SGT steel, but don't really know what blade profile to go with. Any insight from you all would be greatly appreciated. Also sorry if this is the wrong forum for this question. Cheers Tell Jason what you’re cutting and he will give you a suggestion of types of blade geometries like the LMC , MMC , or XMC plus choice of steel .
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Post by Arlequin on Jun 5, 2021 16:26:44 GMT
Thanks for the recommendation and its funny you mention an O-kissaki, as its something I was thinking about getting, even though its kinda spelled out as wrong for Katori lol. Trust me, if you want it get it, its a big purchase and wait time and you'll regret wondering it would looks like with a nice shark fine kissaki.
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Post by skane on Jun 5, 2021 17:46:57 GMT
Hey all, I'm a TSKSR student and I wanted to pick your brains about Motohara. I have a beautiful Mumei Gendaito, that I use in addition to my Iaito, for Iai Kata, but I was thinking of getting something to try some cutting with. We don't practice Tameshigiri in our Dojo (one of our sister branches does tho), but sensei is pretty open to everything martial arts related, so if I show up with a dedicated mat cutter and some mats, I might be able to start a trend lol. I've read a ton of reviews and it seems like Motohara is the way to go, if you don't want to risk damaging a Nihonto. My hang up now is which one do I get? They have a metric crap ton of options. I'm leaning towards a SGT steel, but don't really know what blade profile to go with. Any insight from you all would be greatly appreciated. Also sorry if this is the wrong forum for this question. Cheers Tell Jason what you’re cutting and he will give you a suggestion of types of blade geometries like the LMC , MMC , or XMC plus choice of steel . This ^. Explain your requirements to Jason (Evolution Blades owner) and he will present recommendations and options. Jason is a JSA practitioner, and has an excellent understanding of things that are important for practitioners.
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Post by novak77 on Jun 5, 2021 22:25:05 GMT
Thank you all for the advise. I emailed Jason and he's actually going to call me tomorrow to discuss my needs, and hopefully help me make a decision lol.
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Post by novak77 on Jun 8, 2021 13:05:48 GMT
Just wanted to give you all an update.
Jason is the man. We spent about an hour on the phone, discussing all things swords (including Nihonto), and martial arts. Per his advise, I went with a SGT blade with dimensions that will lend themselves well to kata and cutting.
I'll be sure to post some pics in a few months when it arrives.
Cheers
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Post by bradc on Jun 8, 2021 16:50:50 GMT
Just wanted to give you all an update. Jason is the man. We spent about spent about an hour on the phone, discussing all things swords (including Nihonto), and martial arts. Per his advise, I went with a SGT blade with dimensions that will lend themselves well to kata and cutting. I'll be sure to post some pics in a few months when it arrives. Cheers Congratulations on the new purchase. Now begins the hard waiting part My Motohara is my primary practice sword now (kata focused). They are wonderfully made swords for Martial arts.
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Post by novak77 on Jun 9, 2021 0:11:38 GMT
Thank you sir, and I already know the wait is gonna kill me lol
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Post by Matthew.Jensen on Jun 9, 2021 14:40:57 GMT
I do TSKSR and I like doing kata with my motohara blades. I am late to the party here but say that I think they are excellent tools for the job. I prefer the tensho style sword I have from them, the nomenclature for the geometry is escaping me but it is not the same kind of wide profiled mat cutter as my LMC. Either feel good in the hand but the thicker blade feels a little more appropriate for some of the katori movements. It will be a different experience than practicing with an antique, or iaito sized equivalent. Still great tool and very fun to cut with. Enjoy!
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Post by MichaelRS on Jun 9, 2021 17:47:56 GMT
One man's opinion...
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Post by skane on Jun 9, 2021 18:23:51 GMT
Just wanted to give you all an update. Jason is the man. We spent about spent about an hour on the phone, discussing all things swords (including Nihonto), and martial arts. Per his advise, I went with a SGT blade with dimensions that will lend themselves well to kata and cutting. I'll be sure to post some pics in a few months when it arrives. Cheers Good to see you met with Jason !
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Post by bradc on Jun 9, 2021 18:25:34 GMT
Psst that video is by the poster above you
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Post by Matthew.Jensen on Jun 9, 2021 19:35:44 GMT
Psst that video is by the poster above you ;) I've been found out! LOL Might as well recommend this ramble about the swords.
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Post by novak77 on Jun 9, 2021 23:05:49 GMT
Not gonna lie, Matthews videos helped me make my decision, and that was before I knew he practiced TSKSR lol.
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Post by novak77 on Jun 10, 2021 0:04:24 GMT
I do TSKSR and I like doing kata with my motohara blades. I am late to the party here but say that I think they are excellent tools for the job. I prefer the tensho style sword I have from them, the nomenclature for the geometry is escaping me but it is not the same kind of wide profiled mat cutter as my LMC. Either feel good in the hand but the thicker blade feels a little more appropriate for some of the katori movements. It will be a different experience than practicing with an antique, or iaito sized equivalent. Still great tool and very fun to cut with. Enjoy! I went with the general purpose cutter, so hopefully it'll work out well for both kata and cutting
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Post by bradc on Jun 10, 2021 5:04:26 GMT
I do TSKSR and I like doing kata with my motohara blades. I am late to the party here but say that I think they are excellent tools for the job. I prefer the tensho style sword I have from them, the nomenclature for the geometry is escaping me but it is not the same kind of wide profiled mat cutter as my LMC. Either feel good in the hand but the thicker blade feels a little more appropriate for some of the katori movements. It will be a different experience than practicing with an antique, or iaito sized equivalent. Still great tool and very fun to cut with. Enjoy! I went with the general purpose cutter, so hopefully it'll work out well for both kata and cutting I have the general purpose geometry (with chu kissaki) as well. It's really similar to my Nosyudo Iaito in overall proportions and balance. Slightly larger Motohaba and Sakihaba but not enough to be really noticeable in use. This is mine: sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/60021/motohara-l6-custom-katana
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Post by novak77 on Jun 10, 2021 12:48:56 GMT
I went with the general purpose cutter, so hopefully it'll work out well for both kata and cutting I have the general purpose geometry (with chu kissaki) as well. It's really similar to my Nosyudo Iaito in overall proportions and balance. Slightly larger Motohaba and Sakihaba but not enough to be really noticeable in use. This is mine: sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/60021/motohara-l6-custom-katana
I got something very close to what you're using, which is fantastic, as I use a Nosyudo Iaito too.
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Post by ambulocetus on Jun 10, 2021 12:51:59 GMT
My condolences on the loss of your headmaster Risuke Otake.
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