Tak Wak

[zignal_zero]

yes, i know there's already a thread on this particular piece and i'm sorry for starting a new one. i just figured the other one is so old and so many pages long that a NEW question about the sword might be lost in the mix.

i'm am trying to select a sword for my daughter (who oddly enough is named after a sword). it'll be a couple years, before she is ready to weild it as she is only 7 months old i've have taken several things into consideration and it was very close between the Cheness Tenchi, Cheness Kaze, and some Dynasty Forge, but i've just about decided on the Tac Wak. there's only ONE concern i have..... does it have a fake (acid etched, cosmetic) hamon? i know it doesn't have a real one as it is not DH'd. i'm cool with TH'd blades as long as they don't try to look DH'd? so.... is there the ugly psuedo hamon on this piece?

thanx

 

[Kohai999]

i'm am trying to select a sword for my daughter (who oddly enough is named after a sword). it'll be a couple years, before she is ready to weild it as she is only 7 months old
thanx

You named your daughter Stormbringer?

The CAS tactical wakizashi has NO hamon. It is "plasma coated"....which looks shiny like chrome to me, but may be some sort of DLC type coating.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[zignal_zero]

awesome, Steven, thank you

no she's Kitana. i thought it was original, i just changed katana by one letter. unfortunately, i found out i was not the first with this idea and her name is shared by a character from Mortal Kombat but oh well, it's still pretty cool.

i took alot into consideration, when selecting this one. i've heard complaints that it is a little light in the blade. i feel this is probably a positive thing for children. i was also hesitant to go with a traditionally DH'd blade because (like me) she's probably going to like cutting things that we shouldn't cut with a sword

it will hang above her crib, until she is old enough to understand how much respect it's lethality warrants. my other child is 9 and he has shown he can responsibly use a sword, but i anticipate her developing (in this area) faster than he did

 

[Kohai999]

no she's Kitana. i thought it was original, i just changed katana by one letter. unfortunately, i found out i was not the first with this idea and her name is shared by a character from Mortal Kombat but oh well, it's still pretty cool.

Unfortunate choice.

i was also hesitant to go with a traditionally DH'd blade because (like me) she's probably going to like cutting things that we shouldn't cut with a sword

What is acceptable for children is often anathema for adults. Disrespect to the sword is disrespect, very simple.

it will hang above her crib, until she is old enough to understand how much respect it's lethality warrants. my other child is 9 and he has shown he can responsibly use a sword, but i anticipate her developing (in this area) faster than he did

Your child, obviously, you are free to do what you want. At my dojo, we do not accept students younger than 10. They must have a basic and fundamental understanding of all aspects of the art as they learn it, otherwise, it is not complete.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[zignal_zero]

i'm not a purist. my training probably differs greatly from yours. my (9yr old) son has spent alot more time working with handguns than edged weapons, he's just now (at 9) starting to learn the basics of using cutlery against living threats. i don't know if he will ever be involved in JSA. if he is, it won't come from me as i am not. i have been in a lot of high stress encounters, some involved edged weapons, some didn't. it is the experience gained from these encounters that i use to show him what i've found works and what i've found doesn't. the only completeness we focus on (in regards to practicing combatives) is the legal and moral ramifications of using a tool to hurt human beings.

and please don't misunderstand, i don't "disrespect" a sword, i just expect it to be able to handle a lot of things that a lot of DH'd swords won't.

i appreciate the info on the Wak.

 

[J.Davey]

Unfortunate choice.



What is acceptable for children is often anathema for adults. Disrespect to the sword is disrespect, very simple.



Your child, obviously, you are free to do what you want. At my dojo, we do not accept students younger than 10. They must have a basic and fundamental understanding of all aspects of the art as they learn it, otherwise, it is not complete.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

A little uncalled for, especially calling the child's name an 'unfortunate choice'? Respect for people should at least equal your respect for swords, don't ya' think?

 

[Kohai999]

A little uncalled for, especially calling the child's name an 'unfortunate choice'? Respect for people should at least equal your respect for swords, don't ya' think?

My moral compass is quite aligned, thanks.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[Tentmaker]

Sounds like a great name to me. She was my second favorite MK character (fave was Scorpion).
I've had the very lucky chance to handle the Tactical Wakizashi, and though it has no hamon and is plasma coated as another poster and the CAS Hanwei website have it, it doesn't look half bad. Blade is sleek and shiny (at least on this one) and has no blemishes. It has some sort of polish on it that will wear off with plenty of time and use, but it is a light one and barely affects the blade's look.
The only thing other than the Kraton handle (bad choice IMO) about this sword that I hate is the sheath. It has a sort of coating on it (you've got to see it to really understand, the pics don't do it justice) that makes it look horribly ugly.
I wouldn't recommend it for a daughter that young, but I'm no parent. She might enjoy something a little more traditional better.
Seriously, horrible sheath.

 

[zignal_zero]

Tentmaker -

Thanks i'm pretty happy with her name, even though it's been used before. her middle name is Lita and the two kinda flow together.

intresting about the sheath, i had wondered about when i read that it was synthetic material. i was actually excited about the kraton handles, but i have to remember that i'm not shopping for me hehe. you might be right about going with a more traditional piece. i'm not trying to go all stereotypical (especially with my own family), but she IS Asian. so... maybe a wood scabbard, round gaurd, and wrapped handle is in order my biggest concern with the Dynasty Forge Musha series Ko Katana was i've heard it's a little on the beefy side, even with the fuller, plus i know i'd be tempted to try and claim it i have til about June to decide.

i've about ruled out Cheness.

i appreciate your detailed description, it's helpful

 

[Tentmaker]

Glad to help. Hanwei make lots of traditionalist katanas, waks, and tantos as well, but I've been informed by a friend that they are low quality, so I can't recommend them.
Have fun shopping for her first blade!