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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2008 3:32:15 GMT
heres the deal. i have a few days to decide on a sword i want for xmas, i was told i have a range up to 200$.
O.O I'm glad to hear that cuz i really need to get my hands on something better than my rosewood shirasaya (i love it ..and i LOVE shirasaya but thats not exactly awe Worthy and its the best i got lol)
so i want to ask for help picking out a sword that is $USD200 or less that is good , and also heat tempered. =D thats really all i care about, actually getting a sword with a real hamon cuz i have yet to hold a sword with a real hamon for more than an hour =P so can anyone plz recommend anything to me =D im looking around all over the place but i dont have enough experience with better swords and i would rather get the best i can for the price rather than taking a shot with something thats only 70 bucks and says its just as good as something 200 or more (seeing as its not my money and i can always take that leap when i have my own 70 bucks =P lol ...)
=D well it would be really appreciated it someone could help me out. thank you in advanced.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2008 3:46:59 GMT
The Ryumon Okinawa is just a hair over your budget ($215 at Swords of Might, apply your 5% discount for being a forum member and that knocks it down to $204 and some change.) and a hell of a sword for the money. I've got a Ryumon and I won't speak against them.
Hell, I think I just talked myself into one. Crap.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2008 3:55:13 GMT
I heard good things about the Cheness Mokko katana. Its 200 $ straight, and you can choose to have a bo-hi, or not. A few Hanwei practical katanas are in that price range, too (especially if you check wiwingti'S sword supply prices). These swords have some weaknesses but I think they offer really good bang for buck, in that price range.
(By the way, I don't know what a real hamon is, so I don't know if the replicas I just suggested have one ...)
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Post by randomnobody on Dec 11, 2008 3:59:33 GMT
The Cheness Mokko is a no-go as he wants a real hamon, or so I think I'm reading. The PK series by Hanwei is likely the best bet. Particularly the Light swords. Give 'em a look. Ryumon is a bit of a haphazard shot from what I've seen of them; their baseline seems good, but some of the more exotic swords (ianflaer/tom k.'s zodiak) are a tad...not so great. Other than that...uh...well, there isn't much other than that. ("real hamon" is kind of tough to explain...but there's lots of good info here about it so have a look about.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2008 4:16:38 GMT
What about the Musashi Black Bamboo katana? Real hamon and its currently $99 from Swords of Might. With 5% SBG discount you get it for $94.05 plus shipping. Get two and you'll come out to right about your budget! lol
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Dec 11, 2008 4:23:42 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2008 4:28:48 GMT
Oooh! Practical Katana Light for $155 from wiwingti. That works too! -EDIT- Personally due to low levels of funding I'd go for more sharp things for the money so 2 swords wins over 1 but that PKL is seriously nice too though.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Dec 11, 2008 4:34:51 GMT
what would you do with two of the same sword that you couldn't do better and happier with one sword that's twice as nice? I thought I was the only wack job on this forum who likes to use two swords of the same length at the same time. I'm definitely a quality over quantity guy in this regard.
Pract light looks like a really nice sword to me, especially for wiwingti's price but better hurry in two more days the price goes back up to $177 which is still a very good deal if you ask me, and I think you did ;D
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2008 4:38:14 GMT
I agree even $177 is a great deal. Getting 2 swords is just me though as I currently only have 1 sword in my ownership after having sold off all of my other swords for money to buy more guns and ammo. lol If I had $200 to spend I'd get 2 swords just so I can start replenishing my now bare sword rack. Its supposed to hold 8. There's 7 empty rungs and my guns won't fit! lol
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2008 4:45:02 GMT
WOW thanks for all the help you guys =D that was really really fast i will look into all the swords more and make a choice (eventualy lol) gotta say that right now that Okinawan sword looks to be really really nice overly willing to get on my knees and beg for a small increase in my price range for that sword lol thank you all again, gotta love sword buyers guide =P once you think you've gotten used to all the good points you find a whole bunch more =D well onto looking at all the swords again (and again and again xD) till i can actualy decide on one. once again , thanks everyone =D
P.S. i have been known to be crazy enough to use two swords of the same length at the same time xD but not very well
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2008 4:47:15 GMT
Bloody... I wouldn't use two swords at once that are the same length. No way I'm that good. I'll use a katana and a wakizashi together but yeah, my left hand isn't quite up to par with my right.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2008 5:18:16 GMT
i just happen to be ambidextrous...if im spelling that right =P still not great with two swords in the least tho lol
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Post by shadowhowler on Dec 11, 2008 5:19:48 GMT
Bloody... I wouldn't use two swords at once that are the same length. No way I'm that good. I'll use a katana and a wakizashi together but yeah, my left hand isn't quite up to par with my right. I'm with you on that. I'm very comfortable with twin weapon fighting... when both weapons are short (24in or so) or when one is long and the other short (rapier and dagger)... but two long weapons just does not work for me... I get buddled up and the weapons get in the way of each other. TrueSwords has a couple versions of those nice 1045 DH mussashi blades everyone here has been collecting and quite happy about... and they are only $84 so, you could pick up two of the three different options.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Dec 11, 2008 5:26:30 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2008 6:45:42 GMT
Whoa....talk about mixed feelings =/ A super big thanks for that
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2008 7:26:37 GMT
Whoa....talk about mixed feelings =/ A super big thanks for that For what it's worth, I bought a Senshi Tengoku from them and it's a fantastic sword. Everything was in order and the way it should be. The only disappointment was the Ito, which for less than $300, I can deal with.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2008 7:45:00 GMT
Ryumons are kinda like windlass. Each model is real hit or miss. And their QC leaves some to be desired. So I would say getting a ryumon from a good retailer is very important. The hanwei is nice. Very practical and functional. It feels pretty meh in my hands though. I mean it's a good enough sword I guess...but it feels more like a tool then anything else. Then again cheness feels like that too...only a heavier tool. I do really like the musashi 1045 DH katanas though. It feels very nice in my hands. I can see how somebody who is bigger with bigger hands may have issues with it however. It does have a pretty soft tip as well...but the edge is nice and hard. On a side note, the bamboo or musashi ones can be bought at musashi.com for 90 bucks each...81 with the SBG discount...including shipping. The mokko one which is 63 with shipping is sold out however. They are one heck of a sword...but when push comes to shove, the hanwei is a better sword overall (but I like the musashi better because it feels better in my hands). Assuming you don't fall into the hanwei QC issues. Once again...buy from a good retailer .
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2008 7:46:25 GMT
Whoa....talk about mixed feelings =/ A super big thanks for that For what it's worth, I bought a Senshi Tengoku from them and it's a fantastic sword. Everything was in order and the way it should be. The only disappointment was the Ito, which for less than $300, I can deal with. Ah i see , thank you for the info. Hmm would anyone happen to know if the Musashi - Elite Series - Sakura Katana is worth the 200 ? looks really really nice but that could be the display box luring me in somehow www.trueswords.com/musashi-elite-series-sakura-katana-p-3992.html
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Post by shadowhowler on Dec 11, 2008 13:38:17 GMT
What I've gathered from what I have seen and heard is that, with the Musashi katana... they are hands down better then anything eles under $100 bucks. However, when you get to $200 and above, they start to fall behind their peers in that pricepoint. Meaning... if your spending under $100, get the Musashi and you will be very well served for that price. If you spending $200 and over, you have better options.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2008 19:33:11 GMT
If you have 500.00 and over you can pick up a Paul Chen Katsumushi ;D (2 months until I get mine) Seriously, the Musashi Black Bamboo(aka Bamboo Warrior) is one hell of a sword, even if the cost was over 100.00 it would be worth every penny, I've disassemble 2 of them and found nothing wrong with either of them. No cracks in or on the tsuka, no loose fittings, straight tang and sharp as hell... woo hoo! If you're interested, here's a little review I did on the Bamboo: /index.cgi?board=swordreviews&action=display&thread=7476
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