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Tihar Special Deals for 10/15 --HI Everest Katana, Hanuman AK, Salyan and Big Savings
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John, if you are referring to the "27 5-8 inch 48 ounce HI Indonesian Sword by Sher the (tiger) with all Sher's quality. Steel guard. Walnut wood handle. Steel cost at $110 YBB. *SOLD*" all I can say is that I decided upon my birthday present to myself.
bruce
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John, if you are referring to the "27 5-8 inch 48 ounce HI Indonesian Sword by Sher the (tiger) with all Sher's quality. Steel guard. Walnut wood handle. Steel cost at $110 YBB. *SOLD*" all I can say is that I decided upon my birthday present to myself.
bruce
Haha. Nothing wrong with buying yourself something fun every once in a while (or everyday). Especially at that price. Congrats on what looks like a great buy.
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Yo TJchung, when you get the Everest katana you should do a review, particularly of the scabbard. Ive often been tempted to get one of these as an entry level replacement for a true Japanese sword (aka super expensive sword), but I wonder if they are compatible with my school of swordsmanship. It sort of needs to be able to slide against the wood in the scabbard so that you can draw it from any direction, and the scabbard should probably only be tight at all when the habaki (that brass bit at the base of the blade) is in snug.
If anyone else owns an Everest Katana and has this information it would be much appreciated.
If anyone else owns an Everest Katana and has this information it would be much appreciated.
The Hanuman AK will be a little lighter than usual because it has a stub tang.
I've noticed the weight on Kobras and Sirupatis can vary. This one was made by Sher who tends to make his a bit on the thick side. I have a 20.25" Siru by Bura which is 6 oz lighter than that Kobra offered today. Kobra is supposed to be lighter and faster than the Siru.
Hi Empire Ian
Its been over 30 years since I practiced in a Japanese martial style as I am fully involved in the Chinese arts. However sword work is still done 3 or 4 times a week.
As far as Iaido or Kendo goes the scarbbad on a Everest Katana is not in line with proper drawing of the blade . Not the right shape and angles. My scabbad is horn and nickle silver and is heavy , also has some very sharp edges on the decorative inlays Will snag my sash or belt.
The sword itself is not a enrty level sword as you may think.
Mine is the new design with a great curve plus the handle is made of a north american stag horn. Very nice grip.
The sword is a bit heavier then a katana and a heck of a cutter. It holds a sharp edge through all sorts of real cutting . I have choppped many pine branches with it. Have not used it on any bamboo yet. It cleans up very well and I am able to bring back a high polish after hard use.
Doing my forms with it is a pleasure plus a heck of a work out, 15 minutes with this weight sword is great for the arms and all over conditioning.
Now guys I dont want to hear from those who say only a fool uses a real blade for parctice I am 63 years old and have trained for 41 years straight in martial arts . I do as I please.
Take Care
Alan
Its been over 30 years since I practiced in a Japanese martial style as I am fully involved in the Chinese arts. However sword work is still done 3 or 4 times a week.
As far as Iaido or Kendo goes the scarbbad on a Everest Katana is not in line with proper drawing of the blade . Not the right shape and angles. My scabbad is horn and nickle silver and is heavy , also has some very sharp edges on the decorative inlays Will snag my sash or belt.
The sword itself is not a enrty level sword as you may think.
Mine is the new design with a great curve plus the handle is made of a north american stag horn. Very nice grip.
The sword is a bit heavier then a katana and a heck of a cutter. It holds a sharp edge through all sorts of real cutting . I have choppped many pine branches with it. Have not used it on any bamboo yet. It cleans up very well and I am able to bring back a high polish after hard use.
Doing my forms with it is a pleasure plus a heck of a work out, 15 minutes with this weight sword is great for the arms and all over conditioning.
Now guys I dont want to hear from those who say only a fool uses a real blade for parctice I am 63 years old and have trained for 41 years straight in martial arts . I do as I please.
Take Care
Alan