Wich one is most dependable?

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vodreb

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Hello. IV been searching for over 9 months for a katana that I can use for cutting exercises and possible self defense.

IV narrowed it down to these
http://www.coldsteel.com/88kwarser.html (katana)
http://www.japaneseswords4samurai.com/pcbk.htm
http://www.japaneseswords4samurai.com/ktn2.htm

What one would your recommend out of them all?
The cold steel one is only on their because I watched its torturous test on sword proof, and I think I can trust it to cut though a few of these
http://www.samurai-sword-shop.com/cutting_target_tameshigiri_tatami_omote.htm
 
For what it's worth, the latest generation of PC higher end production swords (Bushido, Kami, etc) are of very good quality... far more so than the typical Cold Steel katana (which are generally good solid workhorses). The Thaitsuki stuff I've never handled - but there are reports of occasional, very bad QC - so check with your retailers.

I would not search so long for the blade unless the user were up to it ;). practice safe cutting, have someone nearby trained in trauma medicine, and you should be good to go.
Both the target material and the sword can become dangerous projectiles.
 
Thanks for the response, so, you say the Bushido would be my best bet?

I’ve been using a wooden bokken for 2 years now, and it finally broke and I went for the cold steels PVC one. I have had no official training, other than what IV read in old books I used to barrow from the library.

The reason I search so long, is I like to ensure that what I buy is worth the money I spend. Also the search would have ended 8 months ago had I not decided that the sword should be a graduation present to my self, rather than just something id buy because I wanted it. (Wanted to work for it in other words)


Man... I wish all dealers would produce videos like cold steel. It provides me a way to actually SEE the item in action and I can then determine wither or not it’s something worth the money.
 
vodreb said:
Hello. IV been searching for over 9 months for a katana that I can use for cutting exercises and possible self defense.

IV narrowed it down to these
http://www.coldsteel.com/88kwarser.html (katana)
http://www.japaneseswords4samurai.com/pcbk.htm
http://www.japaneseswords4samurai.com/ktn2.htm

What one would your recommend out of them all?
The cold steel one is only on their because I watched its torturous test on sword proof, and I think I can trust it to cut though a few of these
http://www.samurai-sword-shop.com/cutting_target_tameshigiri_tatami_omote.htm
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I would shy away from cold steel their sword quality is a bit questionable in my mind for actual use despite there video. I would have a look at Bugei there swords are probably the best you can buy for the money. A good portion of their customer base practices Tameshigiri so for safety concerns they keep a real tight handle on quality control. I have watched James Williams at demos cutting through three mats with a 1" solid oak dowel in the center with no damage to the sword. The sword he was using at the time was I believe a Bamboo Style Katana with over 3000 cuts and still had the factory edge.

here is the link

http://www.bugei.com/
 
Thank you for the link.
Those swords are nice, but a little too expensive for me now, considering this will be my first live blade, and I'm 100% sure that I will end up destroying it due to errors in my technique. I really don’t want to spend more than 850 dollars now on a sword.

In the future, I do plan on getting an extremely high quality handcrafted blade for around 15,000-20,000 dollars (US)
http://www.jidai.jp/shinken.asp

But, that is a number of years from now.

Anyway, of the swords I mentioned, would you say that the bushido would be my best choice? Or do you know of any that would be of higher quality for the same price?
 
vodreb said:
Thank you for the link.
Those swords are nice, but a little too expensive for me now, considering this will be my first live blade, and I'm 100% sure that I will end up destroying it due to errors in my technique. I really don’t want to spend more than 850 dollars now on a sword.

In the future, I do plan on getting an extremely high quality handcrafted blade for around 15,000-20,000 dollars (US)
http://www.jidai.jp/shinken.asp

But, that is a number of years from now.

Anyway, of the swords I mentioned, would you say that the bushido would be my best choice? Or do you know of any that would be of higher quality for the same price?
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Do some searching here a lot is said about the various Japanese swords and makers.

http://forums.swordforum.com/index.php?
 
vodreb said:
Thankyou bors. I spent the entire day their. What an awsome site. Iv decided on
http://www.chenessinc.com/shura.htm

Chenssinc was highly recomended by them. Only question is : Do i want spring steel(9260)? or 1060 or even 1045?
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Decisions decisions decisioins

Excluding issues and all things being equal and since you have a choice I would say the 9260 for cutting and the 1060 for everything else. The spring steel should be more forgiving and more resillient. Altho if done well 1060 can be some pretty tough stuff.
 
Thanks again.
Ok, so I would also want it without the Bo-hi? In 9260 spring. Man, its more difficult then I thought when I decided to get a katana. Maby i should just order another wooden bokken.:D
 
It's a little different from what all you've got set out, but a lot of people on this board have good things to say about the Busse AK47. Cheaper than those (beautiful) blades you've picked out and probably tougher (even though it doesn't measure up to those you have picked out in the looks department). Don't know about sharpness or edge retention.....
 
vodreb said:
Thanks again.
Ok, so I would also want it without the Bo-hi? In 9260 spring. Man, its more difficult then I thought when I decided to get a katana. Maby i should just order another wooden bokken.:D[/QUOTE

Difficult wait till you order a full custom sword LOL.

I never really liked Bo-hi (fullers) on Katana's but thats a personal thing. I also tend to like a sword with a slower personality but again thats a personal thing.

I suggest following there recommendations which is no Bo-hi for Tameshigiri practice.
Nice swords
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