Busse for Tamishigiri?

Moloko Plus said:
He uses Bugei swords, made by Paul Chen from folded Swedish Powdered Steel. Not sure if he has a preference but I know the Crane and the Dragonfly katanas are great for tameshigiri as they are light and fast.

If you want an authentic katana made for serious use Bugei is a great place to get once, and their prices aren't terrible either.

I would honestly prefer a katana made from INFI and BANned into a full convex monster. Too bad I got overzealous with my FBM and cut down my money tree.
Click to expand...

Alright........

1. I stopped posting for a long time, to consider my thoughts......

2. James uses a LOT of swords..including Howard Clark 1086M and L6 Bainite....I know this because he is a good acquaintance of mine....

3. James is a heck of a cutter, but so is Hataya Sensei, who is cutting in the link that you provided as well, as are Niina Sensei, Saruta Sensei, Carl Mclafferty Sensei, Bob Elder Sensei, Big Tony Alvarez and Robin Ramirez...each of these guys have put in many, many years to acheive greatness...it does not happen without good instruction, healthy respect for the art of cutting, and more practice than you can imagine.

4. I HAD a Dragonfly, and sold it, because it was the softest sword that I have ever owned or seen...you could bend it over your knee...might work for some, but compared to INFI, it is butter.

5. Bugei Trading Company offers some very fine swords, but many of the competitors that I know swear by the Kotetsu swords, produced under the aegis of Hataya Sensei

http://www.westcoasttaikai.com/tozai/kotetsu.htm

All your preferences may vary(as they should), but it is hard for me to be silent when crucial information concerning something that I have trained in for many years(tameshigiri) is presented in erroneous light.

Apologize in advance for ruffling feathers, should that be the case.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
STeven is right Tameshigiri is taken very seriously by Japanese sword practioners. I have a stock original ak and I think a profile like this would be needed to make a good mat cutter. Well done
 
Ban

Your work is amazing. When I find the AK that I am looking for it will go from the seller to me via your workshop.

I'll get in touch when I find one.

Cheers
Frank
 
Kohai999 said:
Alright........

1. I stopped posting for a long time, to consider my thoughts......

2. James uses a LOT of swords..including Howard Clark 1086M and L6 Bainite....I know this because he is a good acquaintance of mine....

3. James is a heck of a cutter, but so is Hataya Sensei, who is cutting in the link that you provided as well, as are Niina Sensei, Saruta Sensei, Carl Mclafferty Sensei, Bob Elder Sensei, Big Tony Alvarez and Robin Ramirez...each of these guys have put in many, many years to acheive greatness...it does not happen without good instruction, healthy respect for the art of cutting, and more practice than you can imagine.

4. I HAD a Dragonfly, and sold it, because it was the softest sword that I have ever owned or seen...you could bend it over your knee...might work for some, but compared to INFI, it is butter.

5. Bugei Trading Company offers some very fine swords, but many of the competitors that I know swear by the Kotetsu swords, produced under the aegis of Hataya Sensei

http://www.westcoasttaikai.com/tozai/kotetsu.htm

All your preferences may vary(as they should), but it is hard for me to be silent when crucial information concerning something that I have trained in for many years(tameshigiri) is presented in erroneous light.

Apologize in advance for ruffling feathers, should that be the case.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
Click to expand...

I don't see any ruffled feathers...

But I do feel enlightened!! :D

I see that the justly-famous Big Tony is handling purchases of the Kotetsu blades.

Thank you, STeven.
 
OldPhysics said:
I don't see any ruffled feathers...

But I do feel enlightened!! :D

I see that the justly-famous Big Tony is handling purchases of the Kotetsu blades.

Thank you, STeven.
Click to expand...

BTW, Ban I forgot to comment that the work you did on Moloko's AK looks very accomplished...good job.

OP.....Tony DOES handle the Kotetsu transactions...but he also SWEARS that they are the best cutters, and told me he retired his L6 from competition....my sempai Robin Ramirez, MJER Godan, has won two Usho(top winner) designations at Tai Kai(competition) in the last two years with his Kotetsu...they are still to soft for me, considering the price though.

I compete with swords like the Shinto Elite for regular cutting, and my Bailey Bradshaw custom for dodan....(in case any one was wondering)

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Lycosa said:
Was a INFI blade ever used in sword competition test cutting?
Click to expand...

Not any Japanese Sword competitions that I have ever heard of in the last decade....the blades must be traditionally mounted(including wood scabbard), and pass safety checks.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Kohai999 said:
BTW, Ban I forgot to comment that the work you did on Moloko's AK looks very accomplished...good job.

OP.....Tony DOES handle the Kotetsu transactions...but he also SWEARS that they are the best cutters, and told me he retired his L6 from competition....my sempai Robin Ramirez, MJER Godan, has won two Usho(top winner) designations at Tai Kai(competition) in the last two years with his Kotetsu...they are still to soft for me, considering the price though.

I compete with swords like the Shinto Elite for regular cutting, and my Bailey Bradshaw custom for dodan....(in case any one was wondering)

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
Click to expand...

Well, if Tony loves 'em ... they've got to be good. Of course, flawless technique will get the most from any blade ... and his swords are much bigger and beefier than normal. I've got one of Tony's old cutters downstairs on the basement wall (in the big rec room). What a beast it is. :D

Not that you're under-equipped. :thumbup::) A Bradshaw custom ... sweet. :thumbup::thumbup:

I just don't have the time to submit myself to the sort of discipline required to really learn this art. One day, if the body doesn't give out before my professional life ends ...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top