American Butaniku

Daft Slice 1986

Daft Slice 1986

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BRING IT!!!!!

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don't bring it yet, I do not have the money :)
 
I'd really like to see a picture of one of those next to either an AK or a traditional katana. I just can't get a feel for the blade and handle lengths
 
BePrepared said:
I'd really like to see a picture of one of those next to either an AK or a traditional katana. I just can't get a feel for the blade and handle lengths
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from what I remember it is quite long, very seductive lines, I am really kicking myself in the rear end now. :grumpy:
 
12" handle, 31.5" blade. That's a LONG weapon. I prefer my swords closer to 27" blade length, but that thing looks like it would be pretty awesome for zombie chopping
 
I held it at Blade last year, it was solid!! I own several handmade katanas and as far as balance go, it was very similar. I ordered two at the last show, I will take side by side pics when I get em......in 2 weeks :)

The only downside is if you try to hold it like a traditional katana, the lanyard hole gets in the way of your pinky. On a traditional katana, the bottom of the grip has a flat cap on it, I use to know the Japanese name for it, that your pinky rests on. Its not a huge deal, especially if you haven't had any formal training.

I use that term "formal" loosely. I took a class years ago that was rooted in the real deal. The problem was, the guys teaching it and the other students were your out of shape Dungeons and Dragons types. All good people, but very limited in what they could teach or train on.
 
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