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Post by shepherd214 on Oct 20, 2017 21:23:00 GMT
Lamination will affect cutting and blade performance, but that does not mean it's going to be superior to the typical choices offered in the Modern Age. Mono, through hardened blades like 5160, 9260, 1075, etc will be fantastic cutters. Differentially hardened mono blades like 1095, T10, etc will also be fantastic cutters. I seriously doubt that most people would notice a difference between a laminated blade and a mono blade, except for the fact the laminated blade can be destroyed much faster. Especially if we are talking about Chinese reproduction sword lamination. If Matthew Jensen was using a 9260 blade in his video instead of a laminated one, I guarantee this sword would have lasted two to three times longer before it broke. A sword should not be put through that kind of stress, but most people want that reassurance in case of a botched cut or they accidentally hit something. If you had a genuine nihonto or a blade made by Howard Clark or Rick Barrett, then maybe a sanmai lamination would be very nice but in the case of Chinese forges and spending in the sub $500 range, I just don't think it matters much except that your blade could break easier and there is definitely more that can go wrong with your order.
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Post by shepherd214 on Oct 16, 2017 19:45:51 GMT
In my opinion, getting really specific with Chinese vendors about lamination methods is too risky and useless. Matthew Jenson put out a video on his YouTube channel where he was reviewing a laminated katana from Sinosword and the sword performed very well and after he broke it on purpose, the grain inside the blade seemed to indicate that they did actually laminate it. But the quality of this chinese lamination vs authentic japanese methods is extremedy unreliable and spotty.
Several very experienced swordsmen and collectors have recommended to me that if you are going with any Chinese vendor, to be as simple as possible and order either a differentially tempered T10, or a Through hardened 9260. The logic being there is less that can go wrong in the forging process, and both steels are very popular, tough, tried and true. There is no reason to go with a laminated blade in this day and age because of how our modern steel is superior, making lamination for function useless. The only reason you could want lamination is for the cool Factor, but the level of quality has a good chance of being subpar so you'll end up paying extra for the lamination and risk the sword not being top quality or getting your order wrong or something.
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Post by shepherd214 on Oct 16, 2017 1:07:57 GMT
I ordered a sinosword custom almost a month ago. Should be done soon. Sinosword has good reviews and seem to be among the higher quality of the Chinese katana makers. Ordering was very simple and friendly.
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Post by shepherd214 on Aug 11, 2017 22:45:50 GMT
The blade btw is stunning in person. The hada, hamon, nie and nioi, the bohi, the lines... How does this sword handle if I may ask? Point of balance, weight, agile and light or more of a dedicated two handed heavy cutter?
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