There are many different types of Katanas that were produced in Japan, but there were three that were the most common and I don't know the names nor have I found the info on the web. The most common: The widely known curved katana with one edge and no point at end.
The second: The Strait katana with one edge with no point ant end.
The third: A curved katana with a front edge and non curved back edge to form at pointed tip at end.
@melevolenceXXXensues hamon certainly does serve a purpose. Being razor sharp means nothing if it looses its sharpness after a few cuts. Even cutting tatami you will dullen a sword quickly if the Ha (cutting edge of the blade) isn't made of quality metal. Having a hamon not only says the sword is differentially tempered it says that the metal behind the hamon is softer, which will allow the sword to stay sharper longer and lessen the chance of chipping the blade. Its not just aesthetics
it's modelled after the do-tanuki style battle sword used by mounted cavalry. to be a "truer" model it needs to be a bit thicker and wider. it was primarily used to strike down through the thick steel helmet of infantry, their weapons and to literally break the "family" swords of opponents. koreans favored the style in general and their "Keom" reflect it.
Plus 1 like cuz you'd make a killer narrator!
asoundlikesilence 1 month ago
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............I'm asking, because I am interested in buying one and if you offer one for sale I am willing to put money forward at the right time.
SeanShannohan 1 month ago
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SeanShannohan 1 month ago
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Hello, I was wondering if you can help me today?
There are many different types of Katanas that were produced in Japan, but there were three that were the most common and I don't know the names nor have I found the info on the web. The most common: The widely known curved katana with one edge and no point at end.
The second: The Strait katana with one edge with no point ant end.
The third: A curved katana with a front edge and non curved back edge to form at pointed tip at end.
SeanShannohan 1 month ago
no, its not absolutely authentic.
jord505 2 months ago
tempered carbon steel only, no stainless steel for swords.
anthnchav9 2 months ago
@melevolenceXXXensues hamon certainly does serve a purpose. Being razor sharp means nothing if it looses its sharpness after a few cuts. Even cutting tatami you will dullen a sword quickly if the Ha (cutting edge of the blade) isn't made of quality metal. Having a hamon not only says the sword is differentially tempered it says that the metal behind the hamon is softer, which will allow the sword to stay sharper longer and lessen the chance of chipping the blade. Its not just aesthetics
bryanandhallie 2 months ago
You're supposed to push against the hand guard with your thumb first, then pull. If you don't, the sheath will become loose, and cause injury.
devilslayer888 4 months ago
Short Katana it's for Ninja ;D
guaea 6 months ago
It needs a Hamon which is essential in a samurai sword.
swordsaint99 7 months ago
@swordsaint99 well that serves no purpose to me as long as it's wicked sharp, musashi didn't care for aesthetic either
malevolenceXXXensues 6 months ago
it's modelled after the do-tanuki style battle sword used by mounted cavalry. to be a "truer" model it needs to be a bit thicker and wider. it was primarily used to strike down through the thick steel helmet of infantry, their weapons and to literally break the "family" swords of opponents. koreans favored the style in general and their "Keom" reflect it.
jayvthompson01 9 months ago
I have a sword made by tomahawk, and it is also 1055 carbon steel, and i was just wondering, is that really the best type of steel for a sword?
TheJuaxo 10 months ago
@TheJuaxo hi, to what i know, the higher the carbon the stronger it can hold the edge.. the lower the carbon have less chance of breaking ><
felixchow89 9 months ago
Not all of your subscribers are from america so can you tell the dimensions in centimeters also when you make reviews.
Thank you.
nuclearwinterbg 10 months ago
@nuclearwinterbg That would make sense, but as far as I know, Knivestown doesn't ship outside of the U.S.
m415mike 10 months ago
when Bob says "this is sharper than knives I own" you know its gonna to be sharp
weaponaficionado 10 months ago
Also useful for killing zombies and avenging your family :D
AndrewXAnarchy 10 months ago
@AndrewXAnarchy look out stapmom haahahahahah
12345678927164 10 months ago
nice castle sword
jmmurdy 10 months ago
nice
jmmurdy 10 months ago
Is it full tang?
MasterVashTheStampde 10 months ago
@MasterVashTheStampde yes, all cold steel products are full tang.
VengeanceIV 10 months ago
@VengeanceIV No they arent.
xxmtgxx 10 months ago
@xxmtgxx please show me ONE authentic fixed-blade product from Cold Steel that is not full tang -.-
VengeanceIV 10 months ago
Dude...three things.
1 never..EVER..EVERRRRR touch the blade..ever.
2 DRAW WITH YOUR NON SWORD HAND, SWORD IS STATIONARY
3. ALWAYS DRAW EDGE UP..you dont dull the blade or beat up the scabbard
4 that is a bad ass sword, but had a huge KISSAKI (point grind) and a nice wide BOHI (groove)
kudos should cut like crazy
Seeya
Dude
80spodcastchannel 10 months ago
whats the price point on it?
weaponeer 10 months ago
Sweet! Out of all the cold steel swords I like this one best . Good E.D.C? :D
ZombieOrchestra 10 months ago
@ZombieOrchestra totally dude, I carry this everyday and barely even notice, the jimping is awesome too. lol jk :P
FutureMarine246 10 months ago