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Welcome to the Japanese Swords and Knives Forums - 6/27/2007 1:47:11 PM
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Brendan
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What’s your favorite—a tanto, katana, wakizashi or something else—and why? Who makes your favorite models? What do you look for in a temper line or hamon, menuki, blade curvature, etc.? Do you insist on Japanese traditional, Americanized versions or a little of both?
This is the place to figure it out.
Brendan O'Brien
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BLADE Magazine
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RE: Welcome to the Japanese Swords and Knives Forums - 7/17/2007 1:26:00 AM
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Nighthawk
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I liked it all: tanto, katana & wakizashi; they are very light & easy to maneuver around. I like the Japanese traditional sword. Pure is best.
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RE: Welcome to the Japanese Swords and Knives Forums - 7/17/2007 1:00:40 PM
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optimist
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Wakizashi...mine is the prototype "Combat Wakizashi" by Steve Corkum. Very fast, light and well balanced.
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RE: Welcome to the Japanese Swords and Knives Forums - 10/29/2008 8:54:25 PM
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Nighthawk
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Right, the wakisazhi is light and strong.
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RE: Welcome to the Japanese Swords and Knives Forums - 5/5/2010 3:42:27 PM
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Rich S
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I've been a student and collector of Japanese swords (Nihonto) for over 35 years. I have a website that covers most aspects of Nihonto and over 200 links to authentic Japanese sword sites at:
http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/nihonto.htm
This is for authentic Japanese swords, not modern made replicas, Chinese copies, etc., only authentic antique Japanese swords.
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RE: Welcome to the Japanese Swords and Knives Forums - 8/9/2010 9:45:02 PM
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Quick Steel
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As I gingerly enter the realm of Japanese style swords I've encountered a fairly steep but very interesting learning curve. I refer to "Japanese style" because, barring a lottery win, I'm unlikely to possess the funds to acquire an excellent sword made in Japan by a Japanese master.
Nevertheless I've discovered that- evaluating with care- there are some very satisfying swords available at modest prices. The excellent website listed in the preceeding post has many very informative articles one of which referred to a highly relevant quote: "A good sword is a good sword."
There are a few Chinese forges turning out good quality Japanese style swords at a variety of price points. After all the Chinese taught the Japanese how to make swords. (That is the claim.)
I'm particularly impressed with some of the CAS/Hanwei blades both as to performance and appearance. The owner of Hanwei is truly dedicated to producing quality swords. I understand that his son has been studying sword making in Japan under a master smith for several years.
I have experienced excellent and strikingly honest service at Nihonzashi Sword Shop and Dojo. Their website is also highly informative as to steels, sword furnishings etc. A good place to start for beginners like me.
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