Busse Butaniku Sword. Does this thing look "off" to you?

[BePrepared]

What am i missing here

These two swords are roughly the same length in both blade and Tsuka, but the Busse blade just looks WAY too long, while the O-Katana looks like it is supposed to be that long


This one looks right

The blade here just looks strangely long

 

[crimsonfalcon07]

If those are the same length, probably the Busse blade is thinner (blade width, not thickness), which makes it look more slender and long. I really hate the looks of those Busse swords, honestly. I can't imagine the balance is effective, the coating will induce drag and inhibit cutting ability, and the geometry just looks wrong for a katana. I could be wrong, having never handled one, but I can't imagine myself ever buying one of those.

 

[BePrepared]

I have a Rucki, and i'll tell ya, that thing is FAST in the hand. The balance is truly perfect (almost exactly 1" above the scales) and the blade profile looks very slashy. I think with a zero convex edge, it would be very nasty.

I will have an AK47 soon, and i'll let ya know how that one is.

The O-Katana length blade just looks VERY off to me. Those who have handled them say they feel very well balanced, but i can't imagine how

 

[gregorio]

The O-Katana length blade just looks VERY off to me. Those who have handled them say they feel very well balanced, but i can't imagine how

I wonder if they are really sword folk who say it is well balanced. Most people don't realize how light and well balanced real swords should be, and I have a hard time convincing myself those scales will tip the balance near enough to the handle.

 

[Lycosa]

The Busses look more like a Jin Tachi.
My Hartsfield kat was too heavy for my liking. My Nease Lykat was just right. I'll have a chisel kat from William come Spring.