"Preying Mantis" Japanese Samurai Sword - Paper Test Cut - SharpSwords.com

[kaliedoscopesharinga]

My grandfather owns the same bLADE. rAZOR SHARP

[USFullOfLies]

Ouch, take that off me.

[katanasperu]

hola , quiero saver si arias un embio a peru de una katana ,, solo busco , una la mas comoda q tengas ya q estoy muy interesado , ..mi nombre es cristian , grasias,,

[Hazamayakiba]

@katanasperu ... Senor, no tengo Preying Mantis espada ahora. Visita: stores (dot).ebay (dot com) /hazamayakiba

[katanasperu]

hola disculpe , una de esas katanas q presio tiene,,,o si tu las haces.. esta muy linda,,,,

[Hazamayakiba]

@katanasperu .... Gracias compadre. Hago y vendo la espada que usted advirtió. Aprecio su atención a mis productos. Haz

[ROKU131]

damn that blade is sharp as hell

[Hazamayakiba]

@ROKU131 ... You bet it's sharp...as are all of my pieces. I thank you ROKU, for taking the time to notice and comment. Buyu, Haz

[hattori777]

ITS SO PRETTY!!!! I would LOVE one of these. It is an absolutely beautiful blade.

[Hazamayakiba]

Thank you Hattori ! But as you know, the sharper the edge, the less forgiving the sword is if improper form is applied to the cutting of tatami or other suitable targets. I do appreciate your comments...so thanks ! ~Peace... Haz

[dlangeryt]

beautiful, the sharpness a katana should have

[cityhall4all]

As I said earlier, I know jack about swords. For whatever reason I thought these swords would cost thousands or at least a lot more than they sell for. I really want one now that I see they are affordable. I realize it would probably take many years of concentrated study to weild one properly so it would be more of a special thing to me I'd take out when I needed to see it.

Your website is really cool. Hats off to who ever designed it. Very user friendly and visually stimulating.

[Hazamayakiba]

Thank you for complimenting the swords. Your kind words are greatly appreciated CityHall ! I will inform the people who deserve all the credit which is the workers at the forge. I will tell them that they have received a compliment from you. They will be very happy!!! Thanks... Haz

[cityhall4all]

I know nothing of swordsmanship and even less about sword craftsmanship.

I know this might sound odd but I was wondering if these swords are imbued with any outside "spiritual", can't find a better word, forces? Besides your own of course.

I was also curious if you have any knowledge of any of your swords being used for "combat", cant find a better word, in the astral.

I am subscribing and feel most fortunate to have found your channel.

marc

[Hazamayakiba]

CityHall, that is the greatest question anyone has ever asked me. All I can tell you is that the people of Asia believe that like any work of artistic and functional value, a swords (to whatever degree) possesses part of the spirit of the Master Swordsmith & as importantly, the Polishers who toiled to create a sword from a billet of raw steel. World-wide, I think all artists leave a part of themselves in their work....yes? The sword's owner will imbue his own spirit as Master of the Sword.

[onionknight971]

whoa! it cuts more sharper than scissors!

[SYSTEMofTheDISTURBED]

Nice Katana.

[Hazamayakiba]

samuraiKevin2... yes...however the ability to slice thru a single sheet of paper does not indicate the true degree of sharpness as experience swordsmen will tell you. My wife owns a Hanwei Tiger Elite and although it is sharp, it can't cut thru paper as the blade's cross-section is thicker than the Preying Mantis which is a "thinner" blade that is unforgiving if you mistakenly make a bad cut against a target. Great question Kev !!! Haz

[samuraiKevin2]

holy crap! are all your blades that sharp?

[B4d2Th3Bon3]

Wow, that's a big straight razor :-)

[Hazamayakiba]

Bad2TheBone <--- see I got it didn't I ? Cool Beans and 32 duhs to myself ! Heck yeah it's sharp...that's why my website is called SharpSwords ! :-) Haz

[B4d2Th3Bon3]

Yep you figured it out right ;-)

[ndk2k4]

Thats great. Im doing a few little projects, sharpening 300 dollar swords for a few friends that bought great weapons that had a horrible edge. Out of those, I found a 60 dollar blade with a hamon that revealed itself during the sharpening and polishing. Any tips on bringing it out? Its a straight line nothing fancy, but totally unexpected on a 60 dollar blade...

[psyco4cp]

what is the safest way not to get cut when cleaning my katanas

[Hazamayakiba]

There are 2 ways not to get cut when cleaning a Katana. They are: #1 Have someone else clean it for you (Ha Ha Ha) and #2 Do as I do and wear "Kevlar" gloves. Thanks for the great question. Haz

[psyco4cp]

thanks alot i followed the instructions i got with my katana and used a thick cotton towl as a pad i accidentally sneezed it cut thru the towl and i almost lost a finger

[Hazamayakiba]

What forge or vendor gave you those types of instructions with your sword?

I'm curious to know who. Now as far as cutting oneself while cleaning a blade...I've been there...done that ! I have more scars on my hands tha you could ever imagine. That's why nowadyas I always wear "Kevlar" gloves...but even then...one must be careful when handling a "live" blade (gotta watch your toes too in case it falls) ! Haz

[psyco4cp]

It was the instructions to a cleaning kit i ordered fro a Bud K catalogue' I i don't know the maker of it but I'm alot more careful now

[ndk2k4]

My kevlar glove is soooooo slippery haha.

[ndk2k4]

My kevlar glove is sooo slippery.... Sometimes I wander if its safer lol.

[AmatatsuShitenshi]

While Hazamayakiba's points are valid. I have found that the safest way is simply precaution. A steady hand (which a swordsman should have) and the familiarity of practice. A good katana's edge is ridiculously sharp, but remember, of all the blade it only has that one edge.

[Hazamayakiba]

Kortus...there are 2 books you should buy and then read...the first is entitled "Japanese Swordsmanship"...and the other is entitled " iai " (iaido art of drawing a sword). Thanks for your comment ! Haz

[KortusLombardie]

Amazing, I'd love to learn how to use one

[D7XMetalBase]

Wow...OMG!!! i'm speechless.....

[Hazamayakiba]

Thanks D7X !!!!

[rsnk1]

Beautiful and well crafted steel man...AMAZING!

[Hazamayakiba]

rsnk1... I greatly appreciate the compliment on this sword ! Thank you very much. Haz

[kissrdbc]

that is sharp katana

[Hazamayakiba]

Yes... very very very sharp.... one slip and I almost cut my finger off with it !

[newcoolnarutard1]

Awesome!!!

[Hazamayakiba]

I admire a person like you newcool... straight and to the point with "one liners" !!! Thanks. Haz

[newcoolnarutard1]

Like you XD Personality similarities are always a bonus!

[unHolySamuraiXevil]

Whoa... iv'e only ever seen one of my swords cut through papper like that!! soo clean and like it was a butterfly flying in the wind, until' the praying mantis strikes!!! If u keep showing swords like this i'll have to try-out one for myself haz!! ^_^

[DaniRuAkavaty]

that is an amzing sword.

[Hazamayakiba]

Dear DaniRuAkavaty: Thank you so very much for your gracious comment kind sir. Sincerely.... Haz

[SherubiGashes]

Wow, That is impressive.

[Hazamayakiba]

Thanks for the compliment on my katana Kenpachi. Another will be "born" in about 4 weeks. 1095 clay tempered w/ authentic choji irregular pattern hamon...the real stuff !

[kenpachi316]

SWEET

[kenpachi316]

nice sharp katana!