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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2009 6:17:21 GMT
Now, I saw this on Trueswords.com and read over it. I took note that it says the sword is full tang but is not designed for defensive use. This blade, is from my second favorite anime series about samurai. It's Mugen's blade from Samurai Champloo, and while I wouldn't mind owning it as a decorative piece, I wondered if anyone knew who made it? I'd love to find a functional blade just like this one! www.trueswords.com/typhoon-swell-anime-samurai-sword-p-3384.htmlI own a few blades, mostly just simple beater/cutter blades like Musashi's. I like their Phoenix, personally, but I would like this Typhoon Swell to add to my collection if it were more functional.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2009 6:28:03 GMT
i think i saw somebody that customized a sword to look like this.. it looked really cool..
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2009 6:36:50 GMT
I know, I love this sword. I'd enjoy it much more if it were meant to be used for more than an eye piece.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2009 6:49:49 GMT
I'm pretty sure the guy used a saber/or katana and had the hand guard forged for him. wish i could remember
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Post by septofclansinclair on Feb 26, 2009 6:54:49 GMT
The folks at trueswords are usually pretty forthcoming about their products, you should start by asking them. I like the looks of it too, but having that note added to it - "not intended for defensive use" - gives me pause. Perhaps they just mean that it isn't tempered, which (while certainly not ideal) would at least be fixable...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2009 7:06:43 GMT
The folks at trueswords are usually pretty forthcoming about their products, you should start by asking them. I like the looks of it too, but having that note added to it - "not intended for defensive use" - gives me pause. Perhaps they just mean that it isn't tempered, which (while certainly not ideal) would at least be fixable... I will have to ask them, thank you. And for the money, it would make a very nice wallhanger/display sword at any rate. I wonder if I could salvage the handle, tsuba and pommel piece of that and insert a tempered blade into it or not...Hmm.
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Post by Dave(utilityslave) on Feb 26, 2009 14:03:28 GMT
I wonder if the not for defensive use clause is referring to the cross guard not being battle ready. It states it is metal but that doesn't mean it's functional!
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Feb 26, 2009 16:52:03 GMT
I've actually been meaning to ask about this sword as well, lol. All the sites that sell it call it 'full tang, carbon steel", so I'm planing on buying it whenever I get around to making an order from trueswords. It certainly looks promising, though...
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Feb 26, 2009 17:41:39 GMT
considering the price, it is very unlikely to be serviceable or even capable of being made so. but you never know. definitely talk to them, then tell us what they say. ;D
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Post by 293master293 on Feb 26, 2009 18:51:40 GMT
I know of a couple of people who have had these. They have been satisfied with them. The only problem is that they come a little blunt other than that they are great swords for the money.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Feb 26, 2009 18:53:44 GMT
SWEET!!! thanks, Master, here's a +1 karma for your info. ;D
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Feb 26, 2009 20:06:38 GMT
it's hard to believe that they are properly heat treated and safe to cut with at that price master. now I'm not saying you don't know but maybe you could tell us more. I just don't trust a $40 sword. it seems to me that Johnathan understands that it's a wall hanger but here you are talking about sharpness. . . are people CUTTING with this?
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Feb 26, 2009 20:18:31 GMT
Well, what about a $40 musashi? I mean, I've found the Musashi Ninja Sword for only $32, and it's a pretty awesome sword, from what I've heard. No comparison to a Hanwei, obviously, but it won't snap on contact with a water bottle, like SLO's. I think it's worth a try. I'd cut with this sword, were I to buy it... -Slayer
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2009 20:24:22 GMT
Oooh, lots of answers. But yeah, I understand that most likely, this is a blade made for display more than anything. It says full tang and carbon steel, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will make a good cutter/beater sword. However, I have seen Musashi's for not much more than that, even that hand-honed one I saw on trueswords.com is only like $50, so you never know. I may pick it up for the simple fact I like the looks of it, but if it's not meant to be functional, I doubt I'd do anything more than display it.
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Post by Dave(utilityslave) on Feb 26, 2009 20:32:54 GMT
My main concern with this sword and those like it is that people will buy them with their eyes shut and unaware. Sounds like you have your eyes wide open and your aware of exactly what you'd be getting so have fun with it and maybe it will even turn out to be more than it seems. That does happen from time to time!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2009 20:44:24 GMT
My main concern with this sword and those like it is that people will buy them with their eyes shut and unaware. Sounds like you have your eyes wide open and your aware of exactly what you'd be getting so have fun with it and maybe it will even turn out to be more than it seems. That does happen from time to time! Thanks. Like I posted I own a few swords and can generally tell the difference between a beater/cutter and a fancy wallhanger. I made the mistake back in the day of ordering out of the BudK catalogue, and while lots of their swords look nice, they are beyond a waste of money. Now, their Shinwa swords look nice and seem to be made a little sturdier, but I would still rather spend my money on a reputable, and well-established maker of blades like Musashi or Hanwei. At least until someone buys one or two and puts them through a few tests. Although, my brother still gets some use out of that $20 crap shirasaya set I got from BudK. He took the wakizashi and sharpened it up and uses it to cut weeds when we are walking through the woods. It's held up pretty decently so far, lol. Who knew? I expected the blade to go helicoptering out of it long ago.
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Post by Dave(utilityslave) on Feb 26, 2009 21:13:02 GMT
In this case it's the process that is important. You asked about a particular sword for comment and the forum jumped in with both feet as usual. Your impressions were verified but those out their just learning once again get the chance to read this concept of buying swords which is the mission of this forum. Open eyes and aware!
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Post by 293master293 on Feb 26, 2009 22:42:56 GMT
it's hard to believe that they are properly heat treated and safe to cut with at that price master. now I'm not saying you don't know but maybe you could tell us more. I just don't trust a $40 sword. it seems to me that Johnathan understands that it's a wall hanger but here you are talking about sharpness. . . are people CUTTING with this? There are actually a couple of cutting videos on YouTube using this sword. I'll see if I can find it.
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Post by ecovolo on Feb 26, 2009 23:30:58 GMT
The sword looks to me like a wallhanger; more suited for costuming/cosplay than any cutting/tameshigiri exercises.
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Feb 26, 2009 23:47:36 GMT
Master, just because people ARE cutting with it doesn't mean they SHOULD be cutting with it. yes, Musashi makes some cheap swords that are fully functional BUT there's a big difference between those and this.
JUST BECAUSE MUSASHI MADE A FUNCTIONAL SWORD FOR $40 FOR A CHRISTMASS SPECIAL DOESN'T MEAN THAT ALL $40 SWORDS ARE FUNCTIONAL.
I don't think that sword is heat treated. at least it doesn't say it is and the not for defense clause is, I think, a way of saying "not battle ready" without saying those fatal words.
remember, just because they haven't killed anyone yet doesn't mean they aren't going to eventually. Johnathan seems to get it but I'm worried about the rest of the folks out there who are doing something unsafe.
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