Manjushree Sword from DOD

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Shann

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I received my manjushree sword from the 10th day of Christmas Special. Thank you Yangdu, for getting it to me quickly. The blade is spectacular, the fullers are straight, the blade is quite sharp, although not evenly so. The handle is intricately carved and very nice and much bigger than I expected. Most HI handles fall a little on the small side for me, and this is very big. I whacked myself on the arm with the flat of the blade and it really hurt. I can only imagine the damage if used properly. :eek:

Its quite a magnificent blade overall. One of my partners, who is Buddhist, was quite impressed and recounted the whole story of Manjushree to me.

A couple of questions. First, how do you all "test" your HI swords? When I get a khuk, I whack it on its sides a few times and do some chopping on wood to make sure it won't fail.

Second. What should I use to get out scratches on the brass fittings?
 
The Manjushree is my favorite HI sword to date. I have one that arrived here at the office, and I enjoy polishing and messing with it some much that is has not made it back to my home in the 4 or 5 months that I have had it.

I tested the sword by putting it up against what a sword is supposed to do. First, I gave it a few good side whacks on a carpet covered saw horse to make sure nothing came loose at the tang or around the guard...passed with flying colors. Then I cut a few water filled 20oz soda bottle. Even though the edge is flat in some spots and quite sharp in others, it breezed through this. Then I took it to a few pool noodles to see how it sliced though those....no problems there.
Finally, i took a piece of bamboo that was once used to keep my willow tree straight and wedged it through a pool noodle to kind of give it a "flesh test". All I can say is that I would NEVER want to be the target of the business end of the Manjushree:eek::D

For polishing brass, it is going to depend on the level of scratches. I use brasso or mother's polish or jewler's compound because I have it on hand. Flitz is a good one as well.

Congrats on your score:D:thumbup:
 
Shann, if the scratches are deep, you might have to work your way up through various grits of sandpaper and nylon pads, followed by Jake's 'better living through chemistry' solutions. I like Flitz the best, since it seems to make less of a mess, and it's supposed to leave behind a residue that inhibits tarnish/oxidation.
 
DannyinJapan said:
Sounds good to me. Wear gloves and eye protection and maybe a thick scarf when you test it, ok ?
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Ah I forgot to mention that:o At the time, I was decked out in my riding gear. Thick jacket with leather neck liner, gauntlets, steel toe boots, and riding goggles. I guess if i wanted to be really safe, I could have strapped on the helmet as well:D

I looked goofy as heck, but better safe than sorry. Thanks for reminding me, Danny.:thumbup:
 
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