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Post by darkhorse on Oct 24, 2024 0:57:10 GMT
I might review two ultra-budget katanas in the near future. One is the BUDK Forged Warrior Ninja Battle Sword which I already have, and the other is a generic Longuan katana with a 9260 blade from uskatoku/Katoku (I'm not sure if that's simply a seller or an actual brand) that I will be receiving soon.
I'm wondering if it would be better to do two separate reviews and maybe a third compare and contrast review, or to simply condense it into one review. Suggestions?
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Post by larason2 on Oct 24, 2024 5:51:37 GMT
I'd say do two separate, to avoid confusion.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Oct 24, 2024 7:46:44 GMT
I think it depends on the type of review.
Long reviews with many details and descriptions shouldn't not be combined.
A comparative review with less text and only the most important informations is a different thing, I like such reviews btw.
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Post by mrstabby on Oct 24, 2024 8:13:50 GMT
I'd say it depends how closely they resemble each other and what you concentrate on.
Just comparing the quality between manufacturers or the swords are pretty similar one is better. If the swords aren't too similar I would do two and add a small section comparing the manufacturing quality to both.
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Post by darkhorse on Oct 24, 2024 20:55:29 GMT
I'd say it depends how closely they resemble each other and what you concentrate on. Just comparing the quality between manufacturers or the swords are pretty similar one is better. If the swords aren't too similar I would do two and add a small section comparing the manufacturing quality to both. The two swords are quite different besides being katana (at least katana styled, in the case of the Forged Warrior one) swords in the sub-$100 price range. The comparisons would be mostly about why the Forged Warrior sword might be considered over or alongside more traditionally styled swords in that price range based largely on the quality and performance of the blade, and also on some considerations about its overall simplicity. I'm thinking the best way to do that would be two separate reviews with some cross-referencing. Thanks, everyone, for the input. |
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Post by darkhorse on Nov 13, 2024 6:13:27 GMT
I received the Katoku sword pretty recently after a bit of a delay with the postal system. I paid $73.04 including shipping because I won a bid. Normally such swords sell in the around $90-$100 range. The fittings are flashy alloy ones which some people don't like, but I knew that when I made the purchase, and I think they are alright. In fact, I actually like the overall look, and the weight and balance probably benefit from that. It has a simple 9260 blade with Bo-Hi and no hamon. I don't notice ripples on the blade. The habaki looks a bit beat up and dirty, like it was laying around in a parts bin for a while or something.
I'm pleased to say that the ito wrap is clean, tight, and alternating! Based on my limited knowledge, the samegawa seems synthetic, which I don't think is a big deal in the $100 and under price range. There is no looseness with the fit of the parts. The fit to the saya seems ideal or at least adequate to me (again, based on my limited knowledge). The sword doesn't fall out of it when held upside down, but will if shaken more than very gently. This sword is very light, and easy to wield even with one hand. Overall, I think one could do a lot worse in that price range.
I will likely be reviewing this sword pretty soon.
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