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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 15, 2014 0:40:21 GMT
Yeah, those are aftermarket additions, so I don't think that would count. Oh well, maybe you'll think of something BTW, ZT is discontinuing a bunch of their knives - I'll post about it later in a different thread. OK, getting back to the OP, SBG members, what are your preferences when it comes to prices?
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 14, 2014 20:55:20 GMT
As an Iaido practitioner for 10+ years, I wholeheartedly agree with Jeffery. After almost a year into my training, Sihan Miyake allowed me to buy a Japanese made iaito. It was well made, but too short and light for my tastes, so I bought another one from him (also made in Japan - he's made it clear he won't accept any iaito or shinken from other countries in his dojo), much more to my likings - heavier weight, longer tsuka, and no bohi. While the first iaito was nice, it just wasn't good for me or my training. Good luck finding an iaito that will hopefully help you on your path through the sword arts.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 14, 2014 20:07:30 GMT
That sounds great. Will you do a mini review once you've completed it? I'd like to hear your thoughts about handling characteristics.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 14, 2014 19:26:58 GMT
You probably have - what about MBB? Scratch that - they're more custom than production. OK, what about the most expensive ZT knife? I've seen you post many times about them.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 13, 2014 22:48:25 GMT
I agree - too short and you'll turn it into a wakizashi.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 13, 2014 22:46:04 GMT
nice!
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 13, 2014 13:00:30 GMT
The most I've ever spent on a knife (catch and release) was $625 - a Hinderer XM-18 Wharncliffe I ended up selling for $725 a week after I got it. The most I've spent on a personal knife was $600, also a Hinderer, but in a Spanto grind instead. There's a niche market for high end knives, and I think that prices on some models will go up, while others might come down, seeing as Hinderer made a major investment recently to make a new production facility that's several times bigger than their previous building.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 12, 2014 2:31:47 GMT
Some production knives are inexpensive but very well made, while others (still considered production knives) are extremely expensive and are works of art as well as tools. So, what's the most you would actually spend on a production knife?
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 11, 2014 23:16:57 GMT
count me in
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 11, 2014 2:39:34 GMT
now THAT'S a knife!
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 10, 2014 2:21:33 GMT
great cutting! Plus, that sword looks awesome.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 9, 2014 15:23:59 GMT
Congrats! Your fittings look amazing. Might get some from you as time/$ permits.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 9, 2014 14:51:29 GMT
I have a WS Ken Onion sharpener - great tool. I've sharpened tons of knives on it. Word of advice - practice on lower quality/inexpensive knives before trying it on your prized possessions because it does have a learning curve. You can round off the point of the knife very easily. I learned the hard way - ex buddy of mine was supposed to have used a Wicked Edge system on my Hinderer Spanto but instead used the model you posted. He ruined my knife and I had to get the blade reground by Erik Michael from www.widowmakerknives.us. He did an outstanding job btw.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 9, 2014 1:16:49 GMT
If you got that from my posts, that's not what I meant. Let me clarify: I posted that the resins in both G10 and micarta are toxic if it catches fire. Same about the G10 dust - using a good respirator/other protective gear is just good advice, since G10 is fiberglass impregnated with resin. I never meant to imply that these two materials are super hazerdous and should never be used. Far from it. I have had and still have plenty of knives that have G10 scales, and am in the process of making a custom G10/Alligator Gar scale for my Hinderer knife too. And hopefully you'll confirm that wet filing/grinding reduces the amount of dust
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 8, 2014 2:36:17 GMT
From what I've read, friction from heavy duty sanding and/or burning the material causes fumes. Regular sanding shouldn't produce fumes but definitely will produce dust, which contains the nasty stuff too (glass).
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 8, 2014 0:51:18 GMT
Both micarta and G10 can be very dangerous to inhale - you must use a good respirator and other protective gear. G-10 is a laminate of resin and fiberglass. Both are dangerous if inhaled for different reasons. The resin is toxic when heated and the fumes get into your lungs. Fiberglass is just that: glass. Once the glass gets into your lungs, it'll be in there forever. Many people recommend grinding G10 wet so there won't be any airborne dust. Micarta is also made out of paper, linen, or fiberglass mixed with resin, which can cause the same problems as G10 depending on its composition. In other words, use protective gear and you'll be safe.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 7, 2014 14:24:04 GMT
Well met, and welcome the SBG.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 7, 2014 4:22:25 GMT
While I'd like to take credit for the info/diagrams, I can't - not my doing... I found them while perusing the internet. But, from the sounds of it, they'll be helpful to at least one person on SBG. Keep up the good work Wes. Waiting for the final reveal.
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 6, 2014 23:41:03 GMT
Cool - can't wait to see the final product
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Nov 6, 2014 2:56:52 GMT
Hope this helps... The backs of blades, besides being a point of comparison for the shinogi, also possesses other identifying characteristics. The back could terminate in four modes - flat (Figure 9a) as in most of the 'Early Period' swords,' rounded - (Figure 9b), two-sides peak (Figure 9c), or a truncated peak resulting in three planes (Figure 9d). Further, the two-sided peak may have a high sharp peak or a low, relatively flat peak. Figure 9. The rounded back (marumune) is most usually found on works of Kyushu smiths, especially the Takada school, as well as occasionally on blades of the Late Aoe (Yamashiro). It is rarely found in Shin-To work. The peaked back (Ihore-mune) blades with the sharply angled backs are usually found in Yamato School work, or that of their followers. The flatter angled backs are usually found on blades of' the Bizen school and their followers. The three-plane backs (Mitsu-mune) are most often found on Soshu blades, Yamashiro tanto, and such Shin-To followers of Soshu as Horikawa, Umetada Myoju, and Yasutsugu. home.comcast.net/~colhartley/Oriental/ShapeOfTheSword.htmAttachments:
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