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Price is$300$250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
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Rob Chriswell swords
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Everyone is going to ask you "what are you going to use it for?"
I've noticed that most tradtional enthusiasts are not thrilled with the design. I have two Criswell katana (one with the original laser cut tsuba and one with the new tsuba), 1 wakizashi with the original laser cut tsuba, 1 12" tanto, and 1 12" tanto with a peaked spine.
They are incredibly strong and built to withstand some abuse.
The design may not be traditional, but you will not be un-happy if you purchase one.
If you are looking for practical and can only purchase one then I would go with a Criswell wakizashi in the longest length available.
I've noticed that most tradtional enthusiasts are not thrilled with the design. I have two Criswell katana (one with the original laser cut tsuba and one with the new tsuba), 1 wakizashi with the original laser cut tsuba, 1 12" tanto, and 1 12" tanto with a peaked spine.
They are incredibly strong and built to withstand some abuse.
The design may not be traditional, but you will not be un-happy if you purchase one.
If you are looking for practical and can only purchase one then I would go with a Criswell wakizashi in the longest length available.
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The Criswell is a wonderful sword for the money. I own three Criswell Katana and two Wakizashi from various periods of his development, including a current model. They are very good swords, though a trifle heavy compared to others of similar design. They are in no way traditonal and I really wouldn't want to use one to learn proper Japanese sword technique. Also, some people don't like the "scabbard", which is more a storage container than something to carry the sword.
If I was going to obtain a Western version of the Japanese style sword and I didn't want to spend much money, relatively speaking, I would opt for the Criswell. If I wanted something in a Western version but could spend more, I would look to Dawson or Frizzel or a host of others.
If you are looking for something more traditional but still in the user catagory, I would purchase something from Kris Cutlery, one of the lesser expensive Chen swords, or maybe a used Cicada Forge blade. Even a Generation 3 or 4 PK is a heck of lot of sword. One is for sale at Sword Forums International for about $100.00 at this moment.
I personally own the swords that I have mentioned plus a few more. As the previous respondant stated, it depends on what you want and mean by a "user" sword.
By the way, this is just touching on Japanese style swords (Katana and Wakizashi). Why not a Western or Easter European style sword?
If I was going to obtain a Western version of the Japanese style sword and I didn't want to spend much money, relatively speaking, I would opt for the Criswell. If I wanted something in a Western version but could spend more, I would look to Dawson or Frizzel or a host of others.
If you are looking for something more traditional but still in the user catagory, I would purchase something from Kris Cutlery, one of the lesser expensive Chen swords, or maybe a used Cicada Forge blade. Even a Generation 3 or 4 PK is a heck of lot of sword. One is for sale at Sword Forums International for about $100.00 at this moment.
I personally own the swords that I have mentioned plus a few more. As the previous respondant stated, it depends on what you want and mean by a "user" sword.
By the way, this is just touching on Japanese style swords (Katana and Wakizashi). Why not a Western or Easter European style sword?
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Thanks for the responses. DeathDancer- in answer to your question- I like the versitility of a Katana-styled weapon. You can use it one-handed, or two-handed, or use them effectively in pairs. Europeans swords I like are Bastard swords(for the same reason), Shiavonas, and basket hilted cut and thrust swords.
I also like a combination of short mass weapon and short edged weapon(Cutlass/boarding axe and mace/belaying pin)
I also like a combination of short mass weapon and short edged weapon(Cutlass/boarding axe and mace/belaying pin)
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Fudo:
Kris Cutlery makes good european blades w/ beveled edge, and nasty-sharp asian and phillipine blades in flat or convex grind. Good stuff, I own 4 Kris blades currently and have traded others.
Keith
Kris Cutlery makes good european blades w/ beveled edge, and nasty-sharp asian and phillipine blades in flat or convex grind. Good stuff, I own 4 Kris blades currently and have traded others.
Keith