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Post by bloggablu on Sept 12, 2023 15:51:32 GMT
Hello, I was thinking about either a, sheng-sword.com/shop/new-arrived-japanese-shinken-katana-swords/customize-your-own-katana-handmade-japanese-samurai-sword/#blade-category, in L6 or a, www.sinosword.com/Custom-Japanese-Samurai-Katana-Sword-Unique-Design.html, in the tamahagane because I like the customization options they have. Has amyone ever reviewed have any experience with the shengsword L6 or have any advise on which one I should go with I probably won't be cutting hard objects, maybe tatami with bamboo core, but I'm not sure yet. I've owned a hanwei tiger katana and orchid katana years ago but I stupidly sold them. I never cut with the orchid but I cut all kinds of things with the tiger. I was able to cut 3-4" diameter pine trees with one swipe. But i won't be doing that with these. Do you know which one would be the sturdier, better cutter? With custom options they go for around $800-$1000ish I'm wanting an o-kissaki with shinogi blade, ryugo tsuka, with a full wrap same with brown suede tsukaito in hiramaki wrap, and these are the only two company's that I've found where I can get those. Or do you know of any other quality swords I can get with those for around $1000ish? Thank you.
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Post by larason2 on Sept 12, 2023 16:06:08 GMT
I ordered a bare "tamahagane" blade from JKoo/Sinosword, but I've yet to receive it. Also, it's not tamahagane, they just call it that, more of a Chinese oroshigane. Of the two, the L6 will probably be more durable, but unless you're cutting hard targets, it probably shouldn't matter. I'm guessing that you should be able to get what you want from WangKatana2011. I did order a bare blade from them, and received it, and am happy with it. Just contact them through their EBay page. The one I got is their 26 inch clay tempered damascus folded bare blade. The mokume-like hada is quite attractive and it has a nice water quenched hamon. Haven't cut with it yet, but it doesn't have koshirae yet either!
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Post by vidar on Sept 13, 2023 7:33:31 GMT
Working with L6 steel requires high tech equipment and scientific expertise. Chinese manufacturers, especially low budget ones, lack both. At best, a cheap L6 blade will be perform similar to a 1060 blade. You can also trust high end forges like Motohara that they know what they’re doing with complex steel.
Chinese forges are good at working with T10 steel and 1060/5160 steel. For cutting hard targets, a through hardened 1060 or 5160 blade works fine. For softer targets, a differentially hardened T10 or 1095 blade is very good. If you’re confident about your technique, a T10 blade is more than enough for cutting mats with a bamboo core.
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