please be careful these katanas are razor sharp............"one of my favorite katanas at the moment for the price."..................the finish is beautiful, the bo-hi is done to perfection, and i love the fact you can tell it was hand forged...................may i advise utilizing the torso(hip)....to cut threw objects.......then apply force with the arms slightly..........youl be supprised how little arm strength you need when useing this technique:):):):):):):):):)
So, does it feel strong like it wont snap if you hit it against something hard? because I like katanas, and although I only have a wakizashi I know how heavy they can be, but I fear that the XL light is too fragile. Also could you swing it with one hand?
I really need a new katana for cheep. This one is a good price, but is it worth the money? Is it like shaving sharp? If it can take the hair off your arm thats a good way to see if it qualifies as a good cutter/razor sharp sword. I really like the looks and I might buy it, is it good for use in dojo? Just curious...
shaving sharp would actually, in my opinion, be a bad thing. if its that sharp it means the blade is coming to a very fine point. which means it wont hold an edge very long.
When the steel is differentially hardened the cutting edge is very high carbon steel, so it is extremely hard and will hold a razor sharp edge through a lot of punishment.
That is simply not true with most swords. What really matters is the steel. L6/Bainite which is only used in very expensive swords is a fantastic metal and will hold its edge impeccably. But most swords are made of something between 1060HC & 1095HC. Now swords made of 1095HC are great too and will hold an edge for a long time. But it's usually safe to assume your sword is made of a softer steel and therefor, a razor edge isnt practical.
I guess it's all relative. It depends on what you meant by "won't hold an edge very long". I know the paul chen practical series is made of 1060, but differentially to have a cutting edge of RC 60 hardness and a back edge of RC 40. This blade, for all intents and purposes, shares the same cutting qualities as nihonto, at least, it's as close as a broke dude like me is going to get.
while the hanwei practical line is great for beginners, the XL Light geometry is not tradtional at all(i.e. what you would find on a nihonto) check out the classic hanwei line. the tea culture, shinto, golden oriole, wind & thunder katana's all under $550. they all have very traditional geometry.
Maybe a kesa cut is a good cut to try when starting. It is much easier than a cross cut. Imagine drawing a line down the edge of your opponents kimono (or dogi or whatever) from his collarbone to the opposite hip.
try lowering yourself, create a firm low centered base by bending your knees and keeping your spine in line with the back of your heels. After this stance, you should move the sword over your head directly backwards, turn your elbows to the right and then bring the sword down to the target at a forty-five degree angle. You will not only feel the difference but see the it as well.
P.S. Foan is a great practice substitute for these bamboo wraps...alot cheaper to my friend.
tthanks for making this video:):):):) i applaude you sir....
donmiguelgascon420 3 weeks ago
please be careful these katanas are razor sharp............"one of my favorite katanas at the moment for the price."..................the finish is beautiful, the bo-hi is done to perfection, and i love the fact you can tell it was hand forged...................may i advise utilizing the torso(hip)....to cut threw objects.......then apply force with the arms slightly..........youl be supprised how little arm strength you need when useing this technique:):):):):):):):):)
donmiguelgascon420 3 weeks ago
0:10 Guess what, he's gay ;D
Ceilx3 4 months ago
press 5 over and over again, he jacks off the tatami mat
coopercrue 7 months ago
@getsome216
Thank You for not bashing the salesman! Fuck all the armchair samurai out there, like they know...
How about ...'"Try to ignore these people and keep up your videos!"
Awesome work Jason!
CitizenNomad 10 months ago
So, does it feel strong like it wont snap if you hit it against something hard? because I like katanas, and although I only have a wakizashi I know how heavy they can be, but I fear that the XL light is too fragile. Also could you swing it with one hand?
neovenetar 1 year ago
did anyone else lol when he bent it back and sort of stroked it? i cant be the only dirty minded sword owned on here..
sirauron911911 1 year ago
@sirauron911911 lmao. Yes.
Mastodamus 1 year ago
Hey pale I got a question.... Do swords of might ship to Brazil?
TheSchoenwetter 1 year ago
@getsome216
lol I think I had a friend say to me "a bad hit is better than a close miss" when talking about shooting defensively, but it applies the same here.
wasabij 2 years ago
I really need a new katana for cheep. This one is a good price, but is it worth the money? Is it like shaving sharp? If it can take the hair off your arm thats a good way to see if it qualifies as a good cutter/razor sharp sword. I really like the looks and I might buy it, is it good for use in dojo? Just curious...
kadaj2172 3 years ago
shaving sharp would actually, in my opinion, be a bad thing. if its that sharp it means the blade is coming to a very fine point. which means it wont hold an edge very long.
icyberia 3 years ago
When the steel is differentially hardened the cutting edge is very high carbon steel, so it is extremely hard and will hold a razor sharp edge through a lot of punishment.
GeetarAdam 2 years ago
That is simply not true with most swords. What really matters is the steel. L6/Bainite which is only used in very expensive swords is a fantastic metal and will hold its edge impeccably. But most swords are made of something between 1060HC & 1095HC. Now swords made of 1095HC are great too and will hold an edge for a long time. But it's usually safe to assume your sword is made of a softer steel and therefor, a razor edge isnt practical.
icyberia 2 years ago
I guess it's all relative. It depends on what you meant by "won't hold an edge very long". I know the paul chen practical series is made of 1060, but differentially to have a cutting edge of RC 60 hardness and a back edge of RC 40. This blade, for all intents and purposes, shares the same cutting qualities as nihonto, at least, it's as close as a broke dude like me is going to get.
GeetarAdam 2 years ago
....er....HC*, not RC, lol.
GeetarAdam 2 years ago
while the hanwei practical line is great for beginners, the XL Light geometry is not tradtional at all(i.e. what you would find on a nihonto) check out the classic hanwei line. the tea culture, shinto, golden oriole, wind & thunder katana's all under $550. they all have very traditional geometry.
icyberia 2 years ago
Hmm...sry if I replied to your comment several times. For some reason it wasn't showing up.
GeetarAdam 2 years ago
Maybe a kesa cut is a good cut to try when starting. It is much easier than a cross cut. Imagine drawing a line down the edge of your opponents kimono (or dogi or whatever) from his collarbone to the opposite hip.
genkilabs 3 years ago
Thank you!
swordsofmight 3 years ago
the thing you slicing looks like slimjim.. im hungry..
Scmshacks 3 years ago
good attempt when doing them cuts try to come from the side of your body it will make they more effective and cleaner cut but very nice
seishin48 4 years ago
Thanks!
swordsofmight 4 years ago
try lowering yourself, create a firm low centered base by bending your knees and keeping your spine in line with the back of your heels. After this stance, you should move the sword over your head directly backwards, turn your elbows to the right and then bring the sword down to the target at a forty-five degree angle. You will not only feel the difference but see the it as well.
P.S. Foan is a great practice substitute for these bamboo wraps...alot cheaper to my friend.
beachbangin 4 years ago
Thanks for the help!
swordsofmight 4 years ago
Thanks for your help!
swordsofmight 4 years ago
dam that katana looks good!!!!!
carbonsteelblade 4 years ago 3