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Post by pgandy on Aug 1, 2022 12:59:14 GMT
The front pig legs I’ve used to test a machete and a Windlass German Bastard Sword were fresh from the butcher shop. The machete probably had a 25° edge that I put on and the Windlass a KoA factory edge that I polished. The legs retained their meat and bone but no skin. Both blades cut through with no edge damage. If that will be of value. My standard grind is 25° and I cut everything with that from limbs, trees, to newspaper. I have begun experimenting with 22½° as standard but it’s too soon for final results but it looks promising.
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Post by pgandy on Jul 31, 2022 22:51:48 GMT
I am thinking about recycling the Deepeeka "Turkish Fantasy Sword". Should be a lot of steel there to re-forge into something good. Probably EN9, but might be EN45. Being Deepeeka probably EN45, their usual. Universal is the only company I'm familiar with using EN9.
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Post by pgandy on Jul 30, 2022 20:03:19 GMT
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Post by pgandy on Jul 30, 2022 14:41:10 GMT
There’s much there that I like; the stands, the choice of hemp to wrap, and the general overall appearance. Very nice.
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Post by pgandy on Jul 30, 2022 13:02:20 GMT
It appears more thanks are in order. Thanks to you all.
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Post by pgandy on Jul 29, 2022 14:09:08 GMT
It may be more productive for you to start a new thread with an appropriate title regarding the desire for a knife rather than high jacking this shield thread.
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Post by pgandy on Jul 29, 2022 1:11:38 GMT
Somebody up there surely remembered me. As I was getting dressed I discovered 2 grand (₡2,000) in my shirt pocket. What’s more, as I was putting on my jeans this dark brown thing jumped straight out of my cuff to the floor. I thought at first it was a roach but by the time it hit the floor and took off I realized it was a large coin. Things like those really make my day. 😊
Thanks to all for the posts, they mean a lot.
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Post by pgandy on Jul 28, 2022 19:18:08 GMT
And thanks to the rest, but not the least.
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Post by pgandy on Jul 28, 2022 19:17:05 GMT
Ois Guade zum Gebuatsdog! Merci
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Post by pgandy on Jul 28, 2022 19:12:58 GMT
Joyeux anniversaire (happy birthday) Merci
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Post by pgandy on Jul 28, 2022 13:28:15 GMT
The ole odometer clicked 83 today. ♪♪Happy Birthday to me. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!♪♪ 😃
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Post by pgandy on Jul 27, 2022 12:51:42 GMT
Don’t be too hasty in trashing the Mushi as a lot can be learned from it such as sharpening. If the hamon bothers you that can be polished away as part of the learning process. Without looking it up I suspect that it is of 1045 steel which in itself is not bad but most are not hardened to their maximum potential due to the expense but are still useable, just stick to the normal soft backyard targets. I have had one for over 15 years and it is still going and has taught me much. I hope that you will accept my belated welcome. I missed your original post.
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Post by pgandy on Jul 26, 2022 13:20:51 GMT
Thanks for sharing. I sharpened on the side of caution but it appears that I may have under estimated the strength. I have decided to decrease the angle across the board to 22½°. But will do so as they need sharpening rather than madly do so now. The only argument against this that I can think of is with a bowie of mine, my bundle of joy if you will. It lies on the table, shaving sharp, and with instructions to Hazel not to use. She didn’t for years then one day I noticed scratches on the blade. On examining it I noticed the tip bent and a chip. She had used it in the garden making ground strikes. She has no appreciation of blades whatsoever. I sharpen her kitchen knives about every other month. Those I’ll continue with the present grind. Tried 30° but went back to the 25. I remember years back she wanted a machete to cut grass. Being a Latina I assumed she knew something that I could learn so I observed. It was early morning and back light. WOW, the stuff that flew in the air was magnified by the lighting and I was indeed impressed. On her second cut I saw; she was hitting cement as well as grass and it was mostly flying cement that I saw. Fortunately, I had given her my loaner. That one will remain at 25° as the metal has a lower HRC.
And then I may be confusing a working knife with that of a sword and just used a 25° on everything for simplicity's sake. I have proven to myself that a 22½° will hold up on a machete of general use. Just hadn’t put in to general practice yet.
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Post by pgandy on Jul 25, 2022 20:47:51 GMT
UPDATE: I noticed that on KoA the TFW "Bastard" Sword was listed at 3 lbs. 1.4 oz, while on the TFW website it was listed at 3 lbs. 9 oz (!!!). I reached out to Koa About this discrepancy, and they told me that they make all measurements in house, and their measurements showed 3 lbs. 1.4 oz, not the additional 8 oz. Much better weight! That does not mean all of TFW Bastard swords handled by KoA will equal that weight. In fact I don’t believe that I’ve ever received a sword from KoA that equalled their stated weight. I found other measurements often off also. I don’t believe that is entirely due to sloppy measuring but variations in the swords.
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Post by pgandy on Jul 25, 2022 17:35:12 GMT
I was wondering as gatka is stick fighting.
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Post by pgandy on Jul 25, 2022 16:40:52 GMT
25 degree per side or total? :) 25°/side. This is what I use on my working tools and just carried over to my swords to lessen chances of damage. I’ve whacked through a pig’s leg on several occasions with no issues. But in view of the video and my experimentation with 22½° I think I’ll go that route. Just needed a little nudge. I can shave with the 25° edge so wasn’t in a hurry to change, just needed a nudge to get started.
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Post by pgandy on Jul 25, 2022 14:07:07 GMT
A most informative video and thanks for sharing. You have shown better and with more detail what I have found. I have discovered clothing hampers the cutting ability. I bring my edges to shaving sharpness, but use 25° as standard. I have one machete that I reduced to 22½° as an experiment. That one cuts better and holds its edge and was planning on making that my norm and will do so now, and perhaps a bit more acute in time.
I feel remiss if I didn’t mention in real life that while one edge was desired and what was used were not necessarily the same. For example the British while desiring a blade that equaled a talwar’s edge went into combat with one much duller due to their steel scabbards. And a military edge that was put on was nowhere as nice the one you put on. In short, what was desired and actually used may not be the same.
As a result of your outstanding video I’ll make my edges more acute, as I had begun experimenting with, but needed a little push to make my norm. And as for combat, which I hope never to see, I’ve never imagined having a long, sword on sword, movie style session but see a short one measured in seconds regardless of ending, and using a shield in order to save my edge.
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Post by pgandy on Jul 25, 2022 13:03:16 GMT
You are getting my interest. I like 600 grit and usually stop at 400 or 600, not being a fan of high polishes. Am anxious to see the polished grip and like the idea of blued fittings.
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Post by pgandy on Jul 24, 2022 19:49:57 GMT
We all have those brain farts occasionally. Who, sir. Me, sir. Nooo, not I, sir. 😂
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Post by pgandy on Jul 24, 2022 19:45:33 GMT
An interesting review on one of the less popular swords amongst collectors. I would like to point out something that I never hear and you can take it FWIW. While true 1045 doesn’t hold an edge as well as some other steels what I never hear is that it is easier to sharpen. And will give the new comer a good learning platform. That brushed on hamon can easily be polished away (my preference) but I’d wait until a sharpening is needed and kill two birds with one stone. The fuchi can probably be shimmed. Lacquer could anchor the ito. As for the saya, a file perhaps a nail file to open the throat may cure the issue. And if you go too far then learn to shim. I think that is a very good intro sword as one can learn much at a low price.
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