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Hi All,
I'm "new" around this corner and i'm hoping some guru out there could provide me with some insight to this question.
Is Cold Steel's Warrior or Imperial series worth it? In terms of value, usability, fit and finish. If anyone has any experience in handling or owning any of Cold Steel's Warrior or Imperial series (O-tanto or Wakizashi only), what is your take on these blades?
I'm currently saving up for a "nice" short sword or a long tanto(blade length above 9"). I've read comments on Hanwei's and Paul Chen's work from around here and i can't afford anything above USD$600 so handmades and likes are out of my reach. Other than Cold Steel, can anyone recommend me blades of worthy? Criswell aside that is...(no pun intended to Criswell fans, the man makes excellent blades but i'm looking for something with a little traditional influence).
I thank you in advance!
Eric.
I'm "new" around this corner and i'm hoping some guru out there could provide me with some insight to this question.
Is Cold Steel's Warrior or Imperial series worth it? In terms of value, usability, fit and finish. If anyone has any experience in handling or owning any of Cold Steel's Warrior or Imperial series (O-tanto or Wakizashi only), what is your take on these blades?
I'm currently saving up for a "nice" short sword or a long tanto(blade length above 9"). I've read comments on Hanwei's and Paul Chen's work from around here and i can't afford anything above USD$600 so handmades and likes are out of my reach. Other than Cold Steel, can anyone recommend me blades of worthy? Criswell aside that is...(no pun intended to Criswell fans, the man makes excellent blades but i'm looking for something with a little traditional influence).
I thank you in advance!
Eric.