Himalayan Imports Katana

UCPOPO

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Im looking for a heavy duty Katana and have come across the HI Katana. I'm curious if anyone has opinions on them and if there is a general idea of how long it takes to get one if you order it. Heres a pic just for the heck of it of what I REALLY want ;)

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As you may have noticed, there is alot of variation even within individual HI designs. There have been some "katana's" that HI has made that have been very straight-bladed. Others have had very sweeping curves. Both are considered the same "design". The fact that each is hand made means each has its own unique character and small (sometimes large) variations. There have been alot of posts on the HI swords and "katana-like-objects". The general concensus seems to be that they are very durable, rugged, practical swords. That said, my understanding is that they are still made more along the lines of traditional khukri's than traditional katanas.

Are you getting a traditional katana? No
Are you getting a sword that looks like a katana that will be a glutton for punishment? Oh yes....

Me? i have been patiently waiting for the perfect one to pop up on the forum to snag. I fully intend to get one as the pinacle of my collection :)
 
Hmmm, I've seen that sword somewhere, but I can't seem to recall where. ;-)

They are very durable, but they are not a traditional katana by any means.

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tedwca said:
Hmmm, I've seen that sword somewhere, but I can't seem to recall where. ;-)

They are very durable, but they are not a traditional katana by any means.

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Haaaa....You suuuure have. ;) Im not concerned with it being a traditional katana by any means. I prefer the straight blade of the ninjato style anyway.
 
I've had one for...I dunno, about 8 years give or take. Before I took the plunge into gun ownership, it was my constant bump-in-the-night companion when I lived in my crappy little apartment. Stout as all get out for a sword. Certainly one that you could take into battle should you need to for some weird reason. I love mine. It's ridiculously sharp, and I have always wondered what the Whispering Dragons on the tsuba are talking about;)
 
We have HI Katana in stock. Email to himimp@aol.com to order.
Welocme to the HI and forum!
 
Funds are low at the moment. but I'm in love with my ultimate fighter so as soon as i have the cash i will be in contact. Thanks
 
Can anyone tell me the thickness of the standard katana? Also, I've seen some that are more straight then others, does that vary on each sword?
 
UCPOPO said:
Can anyone tell me the thickness of the standard katana? Also, I've seen some that are more straight then others, does that vary on each sword?
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I don't have mine in front of me, but I would say it's close to 3/16" thick. Maybe closer to a 1/4" at the hilt. As far as the straightness goes, well that just varies on who makes the sword. Mine isn't as curvy as some, but it's not arrow straight either. Mines slightly more curved than Ted's example up there.
 
roughneckrob said:
Do these have a full tang?
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It depends on what you mean by "full tang". If you mean does the tang go all the way through the handle, yes it does. They are typically built just like a khuk in that regard with a fatter kangaroo/crocodile tail shaped tang that tapers down and is eventually peened over a keeper. They also tend to have the laha epoxy holding the grip to the tang.

There have been a few chiruwa tanged katanas with slabs on the tang instead of being peened through as well.

So in short: They are all full tang in some regard:)
 
Japanese-styled swords should have at least some curvature, to slice and slash more effectively.

I didn't keep my HI Kat, but not because it didn't feel practically indestructible. :)
 
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