@noFinPIKEY yea I got the full set now and I was amazed at how sharp the wak was the tanto needed a quick blast on the accusharp set and now it's sharper than the wak but I love my raptor set now and it's stunning how well they cut, one design flaw of the tanto is the external menuki nips your fingers lol
@NUFCRossy i`ve got 1 of these and it came hair shaving sharpe. but i`ve also got the raptor tanto, that came sharpish but i had to sharpen it up to get it somewhere near.. but thats the same with all hanwei swords they are never going to be consitant as they are truly hand made
So starts my legions of fans...thanks Dan. I assume that you have the daito. If so, do you find the heavier weight overly fatiguing or hard on the joints?
I tried seitei with it for about 3 weeks (for some reason I am in love with the saya). Joints were not an issue, but I certainly became 'aware' due to its weight. It was most definitly a workout, and my arm was like a limp noodle after using it in such a manner.
I love the raptor I have. Its done very well against everything I have tried it on (mats, bamboo, boxes, bottles, cat tail stalks to date). The chromium designation makes it difficult to sharpen, but its well worth it, as it held an edge for 7 months with tri-weekly abuse! Its a rugged and commanding sword.
As always great cutting Tom, by the way i finally watched Reclaiming the Blade, i gotta say i loved it,you were great,too bad there wasn't more talk about Japanese swords,great film non the less.
@noFinPIKEY yea I got the full set now and I was amazed at how sharp the wak was the tanto needed a quick blast on the accusharp set and now it's sharper than the wak but I love my raptor set now and it's stunning how well they cut, one design flaw of the tanto is the external menuki nips your fingers lol
NUFCRossy 5 months ago
Yea but how sharp is it? I bit of explanation and a close up would help alot more
NUFCRossy 9 months ago
@NUFCRossy Greater detail of the review is available in the links provided from the clip description. Thank you for watching.
tomurso 9 months ago
@NUFCRossy i`ve got 1 of these and it came hair shaving sharpe. but i`ve also got the raptor tanto, that came sharpish but i had to sharpen it up to get it somewhere near.. but thats the same with all hanwei swords they are never going to be consitant as they are truly hand made
noFinPIKEY 5 months ago
Clean cuts. Nice work Mr. Urso.
JustLeftMovie 2 years ago
Thanks. I enjoyed your Zasquatch clips as well...funny stuf!
tomurso 2 years ago
Thank you Marc.
tomurso 2 years ago
Very nice! Maybe it is time for me to buy a wakizashi as well :)
djejjar 2 years ago
Thanks Johan. It's a decent sword for the price, especially for hard targets.
tomurso 2 years ago
It's always a pleasure to see a cutting video from you, Tom. Thanks.
Jeeperrandy 2 years ago
Thanks Randy, you're too kind.
tomurso 2 years ago
And I might add, Tom is looking great working the waki. Handsome devil heehee.
evilgummieshark 2 years ago
So starts my legions of fans...thanks Dan. I assume that you have the daito. If so, do you find the heavier weight overly fatiguing or hard on the joints?
tomurso 2 years ago
I tried seitei with it for about 3 weeks (for some reason I am in love with the saya). Joints were not an issue, but I certainly became 'aware' due to its weight. It was most definitly a workout, and my arm was like a limp noodle after using it in such a manner.
evilgummieshark 2 years ago
I love the raptor I have. Its done very well against everything I have tried it on (mats, bamboo, boxes, bottles, cat tail stalks to date). The chromium designation makes it difficult to sharpen, but its well worth it, as it held an edge for 7 months with tri-weekly abuse! Its a rugged and commanding sword.
evilgummieshark 2 years ago
Great cutting. That Wakizashi seems to hold up quite well by the looks of it.
wizzbangtg 2 years ago
Thanks! It did hold up rather well to hard targets. Please feel free to read the review on both UBC & Swordsmanship Youtube group.
tomurso 2 years ago
There is also a review on Sword Forum International & HDGDForum.
tomurso 2 years ago
As always great cutting Tom, by the way i finally watched Reclaiming the Blade, i gotta say i loved it,you were great,too bad there wasn't more talk about Japanese swords,great film non the less.
Revan9729 2 years ago
Thanks Luka! I am also glad that you enjoyed watching "Reclaiming the Blade".
tomurso 2 years ago