Post by oniking on Mar 9, 2024 6:29:42 GMT
The Hanwei Tonbo you guys can check out the site last I checked it was $3000 brand new one. Now the cpm3v is a whole other level it’s a custom one of a kind made for me and customised by me for the crucible took a year to get right and I did the final polishing to reveal imperfections I’m not master but I can polish a katana I was in the phase of learning about the Harmon so I never got to use those little jizuya hazuya no let’s lol that’s a whole other ball game. the nubuck ito hishigami wrap is like gucci leather now lol the tsuka has been through major extensive use I do apologise for The cpm3v was a ruthless cutter I polished it myself after about 20 Mats with bamboo limbs inside I did try attempt it on yellow bamboo but failed without any damage to the cpm3v the tsuka was good geometrical size to help the habaki absorb that cringing vibration just couldn’t shave hairs of my legs from the point of impact I did polish it again. I love both these cutters to death the Tonbo allowing a different grip and leverage force while the cpm3v is the only one in the world giving credit to the tsuba I designed, the falling rain habaki that hugs it like a glove with 2 copper bands with the top band being curved with a subtle bevel I promise no symmetry is lost here I decided to leave the tsuba with its edges (honestly at first I was survival enthusiast and massive fan of utility and function where possible so I literally left the edges so I could strike ferro rods on it lol) after some tutorials I began to realise you could completely dull an opponents edge with timing and technique so I left the edges raw the geometric kissaki beautifully ends the the terminating bo-hi. Crucibles are that good even though it weighs as light as a waka I believe it retains its edge extremely well I am at odds on how much? Do I keep 1? How should I sell the custom for? I love it more than my Persian cat (I’m so F**kn sorry I really am) I’m torn help me out throw me prices, give me something to think about?!