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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2009 0:14:55 GMT
Hi, I'm new here, and was wondering if anyone had experience with zhisword at www.zhisword.com/ or ebay. I ordered a folded jian, and am in the process of figuring out if it's a Makuri or Sanmei style 3 layers...he has incredible customer service regarding response time, but has a hard time understanding english and perhaps translating exactly. Best to use short sentences. I wonder does anyone have any experience with their swords (Since everyone and their mother has a katana...I would assume it would be that)? I did search here and SFI as well. They have a few threads, but most pics don't work. Thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2009 6:37:28 GMT
I dont think any one on here owns one, but from what everyone says they are good blades but a little lacking in the furniture.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2009 7:50:09 GMT
We would have no idea without knowing which sword you got. On the listing, the ones that are sanmei are listed as such though.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2009 13:58:15 GMT
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Jan 17, 2009 18:47:37 GMT
I've heard some good things about them... check out the last post in this thread: /index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=806
It seems that Kenpachi owns a few.
I hope this helps!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2009 19:24:48 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2009 20:48:19 GMT
You've confused me. The way that you posted this essentially the core is the hardest of the three layers of metal that is used? Shouldn't it be the other way around? The core being softer than the metal used for the cutting edge?
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Post by Marc Ridgeway on Jan 17, 2009 20:57:56 GMT
You've confused me. The way that you posted this essentially the core is the hardest of the three layers of metal that is used? Shouldn't it be the other way around? The core being softer than the metal used for the cutting edge? Depends on the kind of lamination being done Sam, In this case the hagane is in the center , and the softer shigane will be removed to expose the hard center steel at the cutting edge... a simple form of San Mei..... What you are talking about would be kobuse, or makuri
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2009 21:28:10 GMT
Yeah, it's a cool type of construction, sanmei.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2009 2:26:27 GMT
Gotcha. I get it now then.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2009 5:22:08 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2009 6:26:42 GMT
Was that traditional? Don't think so because fullers weren't even that numerous on jians...that one looks like a sword of the Gods.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2009 6:59:06 GMT
I like swords for the look and I'm not looking for a traditional sword merely one that will play well in forms and be able to be used for cutting. Zhi swords are probably still too much for being untried.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2009 7:00:07 GMT
So he told me it will be ready in february...ack. I also neglected to mention that I'm getting my name engraved on the blade in english, and then the translation (from Thai) in Chinese. I do believe that makes it multicultural enough to become a real American Jian. ;D I'm very curious as to how the quality will be and if i'll be able to cut with it, and whether or not it will be disassemble-able.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2009 7:07:29 GMT
So you ordered that one? Be sure to review it when you get it. If I want traditional i will save up and get a Zheng Wu or something.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2009 9:29:29 GMT
At least it's made in the right country. By the time I have enough disposable income for a Zheng Wu, I won't be impeded by the purchase now of a $200 jian. So until then, I'll have something that will hopefully be pretty good for what it is.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2009 9:32:31 GMT
That's fine, I wasn't knocking your choice, as I said they have some nice jian and some very interesting looking jian and they are providing a service which is sorely lacking, however until I see the proof in the pudding I am not inclined to invest too much in these guys.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2009 9:44:56 GMT
Yeah, I understand it is a bit of a risk, I won't go through all the research I did now; I'll save it for a review. I will look around for a place that can do a HRC test if it won't be destructive, and the only hitch I see is that if the mekugi/peg on this is riveted, then I'll have to judge whether or not I'll be able to reassemble. I will ask the company about it, haven't gotten around to it, and I've also inundated him with about 20 emails so far, all of which he's answered promptly.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2009 1:42:08 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2009 1:55:42 GMT
I dont think they consider that a Tsuba, most of the Shirisaya have a full wrapped tsuka and that little collar is what I would call it.
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