Dude I have a question. Barring actual nihontos and the super high end stuff, what, in your opinion is the most resilient backyeard cutter? Say between Cold Steel, Cheness, Hanwei (practical) , Ronin, Ryumon, and Masahiro, which one has the most tensile strength?
@MrFrost227 This guy hasn't logged in for about a year, so he probably won't reply which is a shame because he is very knowlegeable.
I personally have a practical plus, and I found that it is not particularly great at cutting (could just be my blade as Hanwei has iffy quality control sometimes) but can do bottles and fruit and things if your form is good.
I have heard that the Practical elite is a very competent cutter, or the Raptor series is also very well regarded.
@MrFrost227 Also, if you are willing to spend a bit extra the cheapest Thaitsuki Nihonto (brand name they aren't true Nihonto as they are made in Thailand) are both beautiful and excellent cutters.
@malevolenceXXXensues most were but there were some people who had saurai ancestry..... even then they were more proficient using the type 99 or type 100..
Those swords have not cloudy wave, That means not genuine sword. Real Japan sword must have cloudy wave. Each Japan sword have each different cloudy wave as well as finger print. STUDY JAPAN SWORD IN JAPAN!!
see, id love to buy a katana made by a actual sword smith. like from japan. like on who uses traditional means of craft.people have told me why not just buy one from cold steel? because authentic katana can cut through human bodies at the torso. if that doenst scream craftsmanship what does?
The Cold Steel line of japanese style swords are made of thorugh hardened (ie. no differential edge hardening) 1050c steel which im sure also undergoes additional treating, making it INCREDIBLY tough stuff, but i'ts also incredibly heavy and makes a very unbalanced japanese sword.
They say they recommend thier swords for the bigger built, stronger folks ;)
You can probably tell me.. My iaito has a 1060 carbon steel blade and has the 'apple seed' shape, like your Musashi katana. I did some light research on this, but i coulnd't find anything definitive as to what the actual blade 'categories' are.
(BTW, the iaito is 2.95 shaku with bo-hi,a 1" sori, with a 12" full tang tsuka and i wrapped the ito myself, thanks to your videos. It's quite heavy though almost 3.5pounds) :)
Not to be a butt hole like that other guy, but I'm relatively new to sword slang and was just making sure how you pronounce "sori" ? I think you said * suury * I thought it was * sOri* I don't know though because I have no formal training xD Thankss
@frost2021 No worries. Actually, it should be pronounced SO'-ree...but I mumble sometimes. ^_^ I did say sori, but I can see how it would sound different.
Hey bro....the tsuka-maki on your wakazashi....whats the style called? You should make some more video's...keep us up to date on your collection ^_^. Did you ever redo the saya and the tsuka on your Nihonto?
i find it interesting that he actually pernounces the words correctly. kevin-san, your going to have a blast in the zombie apopcolypse i cant wait to find you and duel you for your sword collection!
@XGraveXX No there is no because. Im telling you if you are going to pronounce shit learn how to pronounce it first. and stop trying to run through the word trying to pretend that you do. thats all. if not then you just make your self sound stupid.
@XGraveXX you sound VERY stupid.... other people such as me would see this as "attention whoring", but what do I know, youre the professional asian here.
@Moshburger420 whatever you say man, personally i couldn't give a shit, you are a few months late on that one, that was a few months away from me caring.
Hello kevin , great job on your videos. I was always a swordmanship lover but i never got to find a dojo or a good school to teach myself, so i just started from your drawing/resheathing videos. I study in middle Europe so i doupt i can find anything here. I wanted to ask you if you ll apload any other swordsmanship videos. Also i want to buy a good katana from the web. Do you know any good sites with decent katanas that doesnt rip off your pocket? thanks in advance
I like the feel of the tip of the edge on the "black cord-handle" blade. There's something instinctively "there" for me (plus I like shorter blades for some reason). I just wish the rest of it was different. I'm a fan of the "groove", again, on a gut feeling. A longer grip would be nice too. Very interesting collection; it's cool how it doesn't feel "elitist" but still looks comprehensive
Hello,i'm a total beginner to swords,so i wanted to know if you could recommend a good place to buy a sword. I have a real interest in all things Japanese and am looking forward to learning the skills needed
wow tamahagane steel for that nihonto ? Where did you get it? i'm impressed here because altough i don't know alot about swords (wich i love lol) i know that tamahagane steel is the true japanese steel made in Japan and that it is rare and expensive, am i right? If i'm not mistaken that steel is the steel of the medieval samurai sword , the stuff they used to use to make the swords back in the day , witch is legendary , am i right?
@Actionhero26 Tamahagane is not a legendary super steel, or anything like that. It is simply the only steel that Japan had unlimited (to a point) access to throughout a good portion of it's history. The reason that it is so expensive any more is that it takes a lot of skill to work it into a good sword as the steel starts off being fairly inconsistent. Also worth noting, it is the only steel that smiths are allowed to work with in Japan today. During WWII, modern tool steels were often used.
@Actionhero26 Older than WWII, there were some examples (albeit rare) of nihonto being made with imported steel from China as well as some crucible steels from the middle east. Like I said, though, these are very rare.
As far as this particular sword, it is Kambun Shinto period (appx. 1660s), and it was purchased from a private collection.
@Hyoujinsama Hey thanks for the info. Yesterday i informed myself on steels by reading some good articles on the web and you are right about the tamahagane, and by the way cudos for that great piece you have, 1660's, wow thats old, would you mind sharing how much you paid for it? If its ok with you i was just wondering.
@Actionhero26 Hello kevin , great job on your videos. I was always a swordmanship lover but i never got to find a dojo or a good school to teach myself, so i just started from your drawing/resheathing videos. I study in middle Europe so i doupt i can find anything here. I wanted to ask you if you ll apload any other swordsmanship videos. Also i want to buy a good katana from the web. Do you know any good sites with decent katanas that doesnt rip off your pocket? thanks in advance
i'm in love with my new musashi pracitcal daimyo. for the targets i use it's perfect. everything from zephyrhills water bottles (very thin plastic) up to dried up bamboo growing in my yard. 1045 carbon steel, fake bohi and after some fittings swaps rock solid, nice tight handle wrap too. it's one of their $60 swords so i'm looking forward to dishing out $200 for their odachi.
I was just wondering whatt your opinion of RyanSword is, if you have one. I have been looking into his work and would like to hear what you personally have to say about them.
As far as most Tatami mats cut in a single stroke, Bruce Baldwin holds the record of 25 mats using an O No Dai Chi named Horse Killer. The sword has a 43 inch ha [cutting edge] and was made by Angelsword. He set the record at the Houston Japan Festival in 2009.- That's straight off wikipedia. I hear the record for tatami cuts without an Angel Sword is something like 12.
I'm not sure what you handled, but I was able to find many blades of differing styles that really were stunning.
Okay, now let's look at the size and shape of the blades, not the name brand. They call it a nodachi, but it's actually more of a massive falchion. Were another smith to make a blade just like that, it would easily cut as well.
As far as "stunning" or not, that's personal taste. I'm not a huge fan of fantasy blades, but some are.
Don't believe in something just because of it's hype.
they are good blades but you can get equal quality blades from other companies for hundreds cheaper. hanwei is chinese guys selling blades at near japanese price :/ although i dont hate them, i would choose to buy elsewhere. munetoshi blades are nice, and despite what some people say, i really like ryans blades. the higher quality ones are very nice.
I've been getting a lot of stuff from Munetoshi, lately...but I'm always around it, so I get to drool a lot. ^_^
As for pricing, They only have a couple of pieces that go for near Nihonto prices, and for new made/good quality antiques, Hanwei is still considerably cheaper. I think some of them are good use blades...just not the rediculously priced, fancy ones.
For Ryan swords, I've heard a couple of good stories, yours included, but it seems like waaay too much of a gamble for me.
i didnt have to gamble it since my brother bought one first lol. if he hadnt then i wouldnt have gambled it. but for 100$ there folded steel blade is sweet.
Musashi sells a bamboo katana with a real hamon and high carbon steel handforged blade for $80. Hanwei sells a practical katana, fake hamon for 255. what in the world?
The only Hanwei Japanese blades that don't have real hamon are the raptor series. The Practical series has a real hamon, it is just heavily etched.
The Musashi Bamboo, while a decent sword, is still not of the same quality as Hanwei. Having cut with a number of Hanwei swords and cutting with a Musashi Bamboo, the differences are huge.
The Musashi's blade is soft and bends very easily, the fittings are nowhere near Hanwei quality, and the ito doesn't hold up too well.
@Hyoujinsama hey nice vid i just want to ask u something i want a sword but i know no technies or anything what would be better for me for cutting pratace reverse blad or normal?
Hey I see some of them have extra long tsuka on them does the nakago entend all the way down? If so how much were they and from where did you buy them? Thanks, Haddii
hi pal sorry to bother you in your opinon pal what do you think is the best rust protection for high carbon steel bladesa which i think are quite vunrable to oxidising therfore rusting thanks pal
for a practical, well made katana, maybe for light cutting what would be the standard price range? i was thinking of buying one for $130, hand forged, but wasnt sure, is that reasonable?
and how much should a standard katana weigh? im looking to buy this practical daito that weighs 2 lb 3oz (without saya) that standard? (considering daitos' are abit longer)
i got a cheapy samurai special by musashi for $40 that handles soda bottles pretty good. high carbon steel and i've cut probably 50 bottles with it with multiple cuts on most of them and it's rock solid, it holds an edge pretty good.
This one is a Kambun Shinto katana, muzori (lit: Curveless). Chokuto are generally kiriha-zukuri (edge-beveled or something like it) or hira-zukuri (flat sided).
I hate to sound ignorant,but i have to ask this. In Your opinion, what is the BEST Blade in terms of "If my life depended on my sword"? I own many production swords, nothing fancy, i dont know all terms or claim any knowledge.
Please let me know what you think would be the best for Life/Death situations.If i invest in a sword, honestly i would want the best i could afford.
I may not me Hyoujinsama, but I know this: the best katana you can get for a life/death situation is a katana forged by a good japanese blacksmith with the same methods that the katanas samurai used to use were forged.
a real japanese katana will be best I think. but it wont be cheap
Thank You for the reply. I agree that would be the best route to go. most likely 10,000 or more for the type of Katana that I would want. I love blades of all sorts,however the cheap ebay swords are junk to even cut through mats. Thanks again for replying. Peace
A good, old fasioned, traditional katana. One forged the traditional way. I have one of those and it is a dream. It is light, but cuts beautifuly. It doesn't have to be fancy, it just has to work.
Hey! Sorry it took me so long. First, let me say this: If my life depended on it, I'd grab my gun.
Otherwise, it all comes down to training and understanding your own strengths and weaknesses. If you can afford it, nihonto is a great way to go...but deffinately get some instruction first. Don't blow thousands of dollars on something that may not be the best for you.
Could you send me a private message with your stats, like height, weight, etc?
For those into actual application, there are swords that are not sharp, sturdy and made for blade on blade contact. Great for you and a work out partner. Search " Combat Sturdy Swords ". I know someone will read this an itch to leave an obvious comment :). So yes, know what you are doing and be safe. Hearing the CLANG with the form and actually applying your art is very fun.
Stage steel, I think, is only good to use once trained, though. A person can still easily be injured or killed with stage steel.[/legally required obvious comment]
I do like stage combat weapons, though. I need to get me some.
A buddy of mine competed in tournaments with full armor medieval style. There was also a chapter that competed with Japanese armor and weapons. The entire weapon is dull even the tip. Thank you for repeating what I said about being trained and safe. Sword application is just like any martial art and it is simulation. When I train in hand to hand application with a partner we come in with weight and make contact and increase power as we get stronger. In anything you do go at a pace but improve
Some smurai, yes...though it would not be my choice for a battlefield weapon. It is rather thin. Something Keith Larman calls "Tired right out of the box".
First and formost, I don't condone anything "full contact" with swords. As for the abilities of the sword itself, not half bad. Especially for the price. The tsuka is removable. Honestly, though...aside from the marriage part (XD), your suggestion to yourself would probably be for the best. You don't have to save up for something like Bugei, but do save up. It's always best to buy and maintain one better sword than replacing five lesser swords.
Buying, selling of authentic Nihon-to is prohibited by the government since the end of the WWII. It's permitted to sell, buy as a collectible but you need a license.
It's not authentic if: you saw the ads, you bought it online, made in anywhere other than Japan.
If you had a chance and probably you won't be able to, talk to the real collector.
Even if it's made in Japan, mass produced ones like gun-to are worthless to collectors.
...Where are you getting this stuff? Kambun Shinto obviously IS meaningless too you. Too bad. Your argument just lost some weight. I am personal friends with professional togishi and nihonto collectors. I am personal friends with people who sell nihonto AS A PROFESSION. I have handled some of their Juyo blades (Know what Juyo means?). I have owned Koto and Shinto blades that have come from...guess where? Online. I guess if someone sells a Gassan Sadayoshi on ebay it automatically becomes fake.
Another point...what about Iaidoka who choose to use American or Chinese made blades at Tai Kai who outperform some of the people using nihonto? What about Rick Barret's blades that sell for multiple thousands of dollars? Mass produced gunto still hold some value for collectors of militaria, even if they are not accepted in Japan for papering. For martial artists, too.
...Someone once said. "If you had a chance and probably you won't be able to, talk to the real collector."
Anybody can put a label on their violin says "Stradivarius" and sell it $100.- that doesn't mean it's a real Stradivarius. Show it to the people, buy, sell it all the time and they can find out easily.
Your best bet is to go to a legitimate sword exhibition and show your swords to the expert. You'll be disappointed.
What I have heard, even a kitchen knife made by a sword smith can cost thousands of dollars. Again, you don't see those ads.
This was fun at first, but now it's just...anyway. Look, I have been to shows. I have operated my own sword sales company in the past. I have studied the Japanese swords for years (Kantei included.) I know how to read the activities of the steel, I understand how to ID schools and smiths. I can check for gimei, welded and altered nakago, fatal and serious flaws. I know the difference between chemical rust and true patination, as well as active and inactive rust and what it means for a nakago.
I can estimate relatively accurately what period a blade is from by glancing at the sugata. I can tell by looking when a military-mounted blade is machine made, oil quenched, water quenched sunobe construction, traditionally made, or ancestral. I can tell the difference between forged and cast koshirae. Monosteel and laminated metal tsuba. Etcetera etcetera. Point is, I know what's going on with internet sword sales, and there are a LOT of high quality pieces floating around online.
What I'm trying to say is, "Don't preach false information to me. I'm not as stupid as you want me to think I am." I don't mean to be particularly condecending about this...but it's getting annoying. I think you need to take your own advice and go to a show and talk to someone who really knows what they are talking about. OR...I could teach you about it.
Still here, huh? And you want proof of what? I thought this discussion was about the nihonto. Are you changing the subject, now, since you have no ammo for the original argument? Anyone with half a brain in their head knows that the identification is in the workmanship. I have to say, I don't respect you. Show me some proof to back up your claims, and I will show you how wrong you are. ^_^
(To everyone else. Don't feed the trolls. I'm just doing this to keep myself occupied. ^_~)
And I guess I should say, since you have run from the nihonto argument to production swords with your tail between your legs, turn the volume on. I tell what each and every sword is. If you want verification, do some of the research you keep trying to tell me to do. I mean, you obviously have a computer. Use it. ^_^
It's not a big deal, just showing some authenticity of the swords, is it?
As far as the brand names are concerned, yes they do have brand names. Like Stradivarius, the brand names are also the names of the crafts man who made them. Can you name one or two famous historical brand names?
It is if you are asking for information that just DOESN"T WORK THAT WAY. ^_^ You obviously have very little understanding of how nihonto work. Do you understand the difference between school, smith, and BRAND? Apparently not.
The Kambun Shinto is Hizen Tadayoshi (Attrib), 5th generation. The Koto blade is Shitoku period, Bishu/Bizen Osafune. Smith's name was lost by suriage.
Do you want me to list off a bunch of schools and smiths that you are calling "brands"?
I don't show serious closeups for two reasons. My camera can't handle it, and this is just giving examples of blades. Kinda funny how you're still ignoring the video of the koto waki.
"specially the part close to the tsuba. They should have engrave on it."
...Do you realize how rediculous you sound? Are you talking aout the habaki, the fuchi, or the nakago? Do you even know what those terms mean?
Per your request, I watched the whole video. I felt like I wasted my time. Is this a joke? The most expensive sword is $1500.-? Cheapest one at $150.-?
Consider this. Did you know it'll take a master sword smith and a few apprentice and they have to work for a few weeks, more like a month to make one sowrd? And the price is $1500.-?
No wonder you can't show the engraving. And that was also a trick question. The engraving is inside the tsuka. You didn't know. ^_^
You obviously have no idea what is going on right now, and you refuse to listen. I have already told you that most of these are production pieces (Which also have your oh-so-precious "engravings".). You don't seem to be smart enough to tell the difference, so I can see why you keep getting confused here. You also seem to understand words like tsuba and tsuka, but you apparently lack the understanding of the other words I am saying. I guess I should have dumbed it down.
Nakago is "tang". You know. That metal thing inside the tsuka that bears your "engravings"? That is more commonly known as a mei. You with me so far? Most production swords, and all COUNTERFEITS have them. Nihonto...you know. Japanese made swords? They don't always have mei. Have I lost you, yet? Now, do you know what Google is? Type in "Nihonto for sale". This will clear up a lot of your issues. Ooh! Even better idea! Look up "NBTHK" and e-mail them about good places to buy online!
Let me explain the NBTHK to you. Nippon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai. It's the Japanese association for the preservation of art swords. They'll probably get mad at you, too...but it's worth a shot. Back to mei. Ever heard of "Gimei"? How about "Mumei"? Look them up. Don't expect me to do all of this footwork for you, kid. Now, look at e-bay again. Type in NBTHK or NTHK and see how many PAPERED swords show up.
If you really want to see production sword mei (Remember? I keep telling you that most of these are production. Just in case you forgot, AGAIN.), then that can be arranged.
I've wasted enough time on you. Provide me some sources to back up your claims, or go away and try to prove how smart you are to someone who hasn't studied this for so long.
There are other sites on the net showing swords ranging $20,000.- and upward. Even then, I question some of them authenticity except the ones showing the certificate.
The ones you have are toys. If you don't like it I'll give them "Replica", far from authentic swords. In other words, those are "Fake". What's the point of comparing one fake to another?
Don't give your viewers an impression that you are showing the real thing.
You know, you're the kind of person that sword snobs make fun of when there's nothing else to do. Do you really think all "real" swords go through their entire existence with papers? That is why the NBTHK holds shinsa. You know...to paper the masterpieces that don't have them to begin with? ^_~ Smart making is good.
Also, if you're such the authority on nihonto, you must know how so many thousands of swords were taken by the US government at the end of WWII and were abused and/or sold off.
You did know that, right? I mean, of course you did. You just know so much about it.
Another thing. I have told you time and time again, most of these are production pieces. You tell me not to mislead my viewers into thinking that they are nihonto, but I have outright said many times that these are modern production pieces. Clean your ears out and let the wind in between them fly free.
You fail to comprehend ANYTHING I'm saying, and you STILL ignore my questioning you on basic terminology.
So, these are toys? I guess Big Tony Alvarez only "plays with toys", too, huh? Tell that to his face and he'll probably dodan you in two with his "toy". You not only have no understanding of nihonto, you have no understanding of the martial arts.
You show me an utter lack of reading skills, listening skills, comprehension skills, martial education, and research ability.
I hereby brand you as "stupid" and I block you, repeatedly, as you refuse to learn. Now, go away.
This was by far the funniest "debate" i have ever read,my hat is off to you Kev, you have a lot of patience, i would probably go look for this guy and set him on fire LOL.
Don´t underestimate NEW swords. The steel used today is far superior to old steel , and tecniques have improved since then. Of course you can never achive the same beauty as old swords with new tecniques, and swords become more artistic when made after traditions. But you CAN create superior swords in terms of cutting ability. SOME new swords can outmatch old ones. And one more thing most ''mortal'' people don´t have 20000$ to spend on one sword when you can get good swords for way less.
Toys? kevins "toys" would cut you in half in a single slice. i know because i have some and have tested them on real corpses "not human of course" these "toys" are made of higher quality steel than the original nihonto. they aren't as pretty or artsy. but they WILL KILL YOUR DUMB ASS. toys dont kill. real swords do. as kevin pointed out your lack of knowledge is embarrassing. go talk about anime to some middle school girls.
I think you are missing the point that any sword of decent manufacture in the properly trained hands is deadly. I believe in quality of craftsmanship, but that does not have to mean high price. One needs a sword that is with in ones realm of financial reality that will do the job. In all the time you have spent here spouting your drivel, my boken would have knotted your head several times...
i don't care what its made out of or how much it cost. if it can cut flesh then its good for me! lol
slickman911 1 week ago
Dude I have a question. Barring actual nihontos and the super high end stuff, what, in your opinion is the most resilient backyeard cutter? Say between Cold Steel, Cheness, Hanwei (practical) , Ronin, Ryumon, and Masahiro, which one has the most tensile strength?
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@MrFrost227 This guy hasn't logged in for about a year, so he probably won't reply which is a shame because he is very knowlegeable.
I personally have a practical plus, and I found that it is not particularly great at cutting (could just be my blade as Hanwei has iffy quality control sometimes) but can do bottles and fruit and things if your form is good.
I have heard that the Practical elite is a very competent cutter, or the Raptor series is also very well regarded.
MCSomatik 2 months ago
@MCSomatik aaaight, man. Thanks.
MrFrost227 2 months ago
@MrFrost227 Also, if you are willing to spend a bit extra the cheapest Thaitsuki Nihonto (brand name they aren't true Nihonto as they are made in Thailand) are both beautiful and excellent cutters.
MCSomatik 2 months ago
copy of korean swords
japantruthify001 2 months ago
nice katana
paolothemaster 2 months ago
real life zatoichi sword ^_^
samuraichuck87 3 months ago
日本人の魂である日本刀を見世物にする外国人は本当にムカつく。
koisan1000 4 months ago
Look Real Samurai in World War Ⅱ/
anyway,they gave their life for the sake of the nation and family and friends/
yasushi551951 5 months ago
@yasushi551951 I heard most of the japanese soldiers were of farmer ancestry
malevolenceXXXensues 4 months ago
@malevolenceXXXensues most were but there were some people who had saurai ancestry..... even then they were more proficient using the type 99 or type 100..
samuraichuck87 3 months ago
@samuraichuck87 true, they probably mostly carried a shin gunto to honor their lineage or something
malevolenceXXXensues 3 months ago
what do you think about the cold steel imperial series, the katana is about $900, do you think its worth it?
carlyle0229 6 months ago
Can you write the names of the swords on here? I want a nice sword but not those eBay cheap things.
rainbowcoins1 6 months ago
Those swords have not cloudy wave, That means not genuine sword. Real Japan sword must have cloudy wave. Each Japan sword have each different cloudy wave as well as finger print. STUDY JAPAN SWORD IN JAPAN!!
kaisermuto 6 months ago
Have you handled Bugei's lion dog sword. What about their phoenix tachi ?
1misanthropist 7 months ago
see, id love to buy a katana made by a actual sword smith. like from japan. like on who uses traditional means of craft.people have told me why not just buy one from cold steel? because authentic katana can cut through human bodies at the torso. if that doenst scream craftsmanship what does?
gunguy9mm 7 months ago
Im going to buy the Cheness Kaze, have u tried it?
TheIcemanModdeler 7 months ago
This sword is suitable for white pussyyyyyyyyyy
chun060309 8 months ago
RIP Miyamoto Musashi
BATEzX 11 months ago
@zarnitintunzanyzack
The Cold Steel line of japanese style swords are made of thorugh hardened (ie. no differential edge hardening) 1050c steel which im sure also undergoes additional treating, making it INCREDIBLY tough stuff, but i'ts also incredibly heavy and makes a very unbalanced japanese sword.
They say they recommend thier swords for the bigger built, stronger folks ;)
xDrakengardx 1 year ago
Why don't spend all these money on a real one, I mean like antique genuine type.
harrison28514 1 year ago
@voltarus007 cold steal makes some really good ones. There highly priced but best qualities for bamboo, meat, mats, and other stuffs
tophmidna 1 year ago
Hey, im looking into buying a good katana for cutting bamboo and heavy matts, anyone know a good reputable store online where i can find one? thanks.
voltarus007 1 year ago
UGLY AS SIN! LOL Gotta love Americans!
NassimHarameinVedas 1 year ago
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NassimHarameinVedas 1 year ago
In your video you didn't specify the steel use in the Hanwei swords so I posted the info. Have a nice day.
traceydeanrainey 1 year ago
The T10 Steel
TUNGSTEN ALLOY STEEL
SILICON: .35%
MORE RESISTANT TO SCRATCHES AND ABRASIONS THEN MOST TYPES OF STEEL, CONSIDERABLY TOUGHER THEN OTHER STEELS WITH SIMILAR LEVELS OF CARBON CONTENT.
1095 STEEL IS NOT AT ALL THE SAME AS T10 STEEL
traceydeanrainey 1 year ago
The Hanwei Practical line
BLADE STEEL DESIGNATION: 1065/ 65Mn
U.S. EQUIVALENT: 1566
% CARBON: 0.62-0.7
QUENCHING: WATER
EDGE OF BLADE: 58-62 HRC
BACK OF BLADE: 38-42 HRC
traceydeanrainey 1 year ago
The blade on the Hanwei Musashi is
T 10
US EQUIVALENT: W110
% CARBON: 0.65-0.77
QUENCHING:WATER
EDGE OF BLADE: 58-62 HRC
BACK OF BLADE: 38-42 HRC
traceydeanrainey 1 year ago
What do you think of Cold Steel swords ? Buddy
zarnitintunzanyzack 1 year ago
You can probably tell me.. My iaito has a 1060 carbon steel blade and has the 'apple seed' shape, like your Musashi katana. I did some light research on this, but i coulnd't find anything definitive as to what the actual blade 'categories' are.
(BTW, the iaito is 2.95 shaku with bo-hi,a 1" sori, with a 12" full tang tsuka and i wrapped the ito myself, thanks to your videos. It's quite heavy though almost 3.5pounds) :)
rockinLive 1 year ago
Not to be a butt hole like that other guy, but I'm relatively new to sword slang and was just making sure how you pronounce "sori" ? I think you said * suury * I thought it was * sOri* I don't know though because I have no formal training xD Thankss
frost2021 1 year ago
@frost2021 No worries. Actually, it should be pronounced SO'-ree...but I mumble sometimes. ^_^ I did say sori, but I can see how it would sound different.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama OMG Are they real Carbon Steel swords?
JESUSISGREATEST 6 months ago
Hey bro....the tsuka-maki on your wakazashi....whats the style called? You should make some more video's...keep us up to date on your collection ^_^. Did you ever redo the saya and the tsuka on your Nihonto?
KagaKiyomitsu 1 year ago
i 450 carbon steel good?
loyalxknight 1 year ago
i find it interesting that he actually pernounces the words correctly. kevin-san, your going to have a blast in the zombie apopcolypse i cant wait to find you and duel you for your sword collection!
Zentetsuken69 1 year ago
Really starting to like your vids :)
OzClawhammer 1 year ago
You cannot pronounce Japanese.
XGraveXX 1 year ago
@XGraveXX O...kay? Why is that?
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@XGraveXX Your pronunciation is just wrong, and you pronounce it to fast like your trying to jog through it. Thats all.
XGraveXX 1 year ago
@XGraveXX Examples?
I mean, you're practically just saying "b'cause!"...
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama My example. All of the Japanese words that you say are fucked up and mispronounced. How hard is that to understand.
XGraveXX 1 year ago
@XGraveXX LMAO
So, your answer is "B'cause!" ...How lame.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago 4
@XGraveXX No there is no because. Im telling you if you are going to pronounce shit learn how to pronounce it first. and stop trying to run through the word trying to pretend that you do. thats all. if not then you just make your self sound stupid.
XGraveXX 1 year ago
@XGraveXX you sound VERY stupid.... other people such as me would see this as "attention whoring", but what do I know, youre the professional asian here.
Moshburger420 6 months ago
@Moshburger420 whatever you say man, personally i couldn't give a shit, you are a few months late on that one, that was a few months away from me caring.
XGraveXX 6 months ago
@XGraveXX cool story bro
Moshburger420 6 months ago
@XGraveXX Other then that. i really dont care, so take it easy. and have a nice life.
XGraveXX 1 year ago
@XGraveXX sorry dude but he is saying everything right. I think you need to go learn some Japanese and how to pronounce everything.
KagaKiyomitsu 1 year ago
how much is this whole collection worth ?
Newbpwng 1 year ago
I wish I could challenge you to a duel. You wielding a katana against me wielding a European Hand-and-a-half.
EdwinMarc 1 year ago
@EdwinMarc
knight templar vs samurai..?
prihanantozh 1 year ago
@prihanantozh Well, I would rather go for a full armored Gothic Knight from the 15th century against the 15th century full armored Samurai.
EdwinMarc 1 year ago
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Hello kevin , great job on your videos. I was always a swordmanship lover but i never got to find a dojo or a good school to teach myself, so i just started from your drawing/resheathing videos. I study in middle Europe so i doupt i can find anything here. I wanted to ask you if you ll apload any other swordsmanship videos. Also i want to buy a good katana from the web. Do you know any good sites with decent katanas that doesnt rip off your pocket? thanks in advance
GeorgeofGondor2 1 year ago
what do you think of the Practical Pro Elite Katana by hanwei? i would like your opinion before i buy it
Thanks Sam
Holyshadoww 1 year ago
I like the feel of the tip of the edge on the "black cord-handle" blade. There's something instinctively "there" for me (plus I like shorter blades for some reason). I just wish the rest of it was different. I'm a fan of the "groove", again, on a gut feeling. A longer grip would be nice too. Very interesting collection; it's cool how it doesn't feel "elitist" but still looks comprehensive
SavageInsight 1 year ago
wow cool swords
risoju1 1 year ago
do straight blade's cut as good as the other once?
MrRik338 1 year ago
Good video. I just subscribed.
frankgon4 1 year ago
Hello,i'm a total beginner to swords,so i wanted to know if you could recommend a good place to buy a sword. I have a real interest in all things Japanese and am looking forward to learning the skills needed
73mandala 1 year ago
wow tamahagane steel for that nihonto ? Where did you get it? i'm impressed here because altough i don't know alot about swords (wich i love lol) i know that tamahagane steel is the true japanese steel made in Japan and that it is rare and expensive, am i right? If i'm not mistaken that steel is the steel of the medieval samurai sword , the stuff they used to use to make the swords back in the day , witch is legendary , am i right?
Actionhero26 1 year ago
@Actionhero26 Tamahagane is not a legendary super steel, or anything like that. It is simply the only steel that Japan had unlimited (to a point) access to throughout a good portion of it's history. The reason that it is so expensive any more is that it takes a lot of skill to work it into a good sword as the steel starts off being fairly inconsistent. Also worth noting, it is the only steel that smiths are allowed to work with in Japan today. During WWII, modern tool steels were often used.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@Actionhero26 Older than WWII, there were some examples (albeit rare) of nihonto being made with imported steel from China as well as some crucible steels from the middle east. Like I said, though, these are very rare.
As far as this particular sword, it is Kambun Shinto period (appx. 1660s), and it was purchased from a private collection.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama Hey thanks for the info. Yesterday i informed myself on steels by reading some good articles on the web and you are right about the tamahagane, and by the way cudos for that great piece you have, 1660's, wow thats old, would you mind sharing how much you paid for it? If its ok with you i was just wondering.
Actionhero26 1 year ago
@Actionhero26 Hello kevin , great job on your videos. I was always a swordmanship lover but i never got to find a dojo or a good school to teach myself, so i just started from your drawing/resheathing videos. I study in middle Europe so i doupt i can find anything here. I wanted to ask you if you ll apload any other swordsmanship videos. Also i want to buy a good katana from the web. Do you know any good sites with decent katanas that doesnt rip off your pocket? thanks in advance
GeorgeofGondor2 1 year ago
i'm in love with my new musashi pracitcal daimyo. for the targets i use it's perfect. everything from zephyrhills water bottles (very thin plastic) up to dried up bamboo growing in my yard. 1045 carbon steel, fake bohi and after some fittings swaps rock solid, nice tight handle wrap too. it's one of their $60 swords so i'm looking forward to dishing out $200 for their odachi.
FatGuyWithAKatana 1 year ago
I was just wondering whatt your opinion of RyanSword is, if you have one. I have been looking into his work and would like to hear what you personally have to say about them.
cloakedndaggered 1 year ago
As far as most Tatami mats cut in a single stroke, Bruce Baldwin holds the record of 25 mats using an O No Dai Chi named Horse Killer. The sword has a 43 inch ha [cutting edge] and was made by Angelsword. He set the record at the Houston Japan Festival in 2009.- That's straight off wikipedia. I hear the record for tatami cuts without an Angel Sword is something like 12.
I'm not sure what you handled, but I was able to find many blades of differing styles that really were stunning.
ButtPoopWiggle 1 year ago
Okay, now let's look at the size and shape of the blades, not the name brand. They call it a nodachi, but it's actually more of a massive falchion. Were another smith to make a blade just like that, it would easily cut as well.
As far as "stunning" or not, that's personal taste. I'm not a huge fan of fantasy blades, but some are.
Don't believe in something just because of it's hype.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
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shinobitech13 1 year ago
Get an Angel Sword! The absolute finest!
ButtPoopWiggle 1 year ago
I actually refuse to buy Angel Sword. Their blades are not that impressive, overhyped, and the price tags are ridiculous.
Not worth it at all.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
I absolutely hate hanwei. There items are expensive and other brands have the same thing for a cheaper price. Hate hate hate hanwei.
bentenren 2 years ago
What exactly do you hate about Hanwei? Some of the products are pricey, yes, but they are good blades.
The one I can't personally stand is Cheness...
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
they are good blades but you can get equal quality blades from other companies for hundreds cheaper. hanwei is chinese guys selling blades at near japanese price :/ although i dont hate them, i would choose to buy elsewhere. munetoshi blades are nice, and despite what some people say, i really like ryans blades. the higher quality ones are very nice.
xxwes997xx 2 years ago
I've been getting a lot of stuff from Munetoshi, lately...but I'm always around it, so I get to drool a lot. ^_^
As for pricing, They only have a couple of pieces that go for near Nihonto prices, and for new made/good quality antiques, Hanwei is still considerably cheaper. I think some of them are good use blades...just not the rediculously priced, fancy ones.
For Ryan swords, I've heard a couple of good stories, yours included, but it seems like waaay too much of a gamble for me.
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
i didnt have to gamble it since my brother bought one first lol. if he hadnt then i wouldnt have gambled it. but for 100$ there folded steel blade is sweet.
xxwes997xx 2 years ago
Musashi sells a bamboo katana with a real hamon and high carbon steel handforged blade for $80. Hanwei sells a practical katana, fake hamon for 255. what in the world?
bentenren 2 years ago
The only Hanwei Japanese blades that don't have real hamon are the raptor series. The Practical series has a real hamon, it is just heavily etched.
The Musashi Bamboo, while a decent sword, is still not of the same quality as Hanwei. Having cut with a number of Hanwei swords and cutting with a Musashi Bamboo, the differences are huge.
The Musashi's blade is soft and bends very easily, the fittings are nowhere near Hanwei quality, and the ito doesn't hold up too well.
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
The Musashi Bamboo is a good sword, don't get me wrong...but they did cut a lot of corners to keep the price low.
Remember, a hamon is only one factor in many that help decide whether or not a sword is good.
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
Ok so they do but it looks fake anyway. And you do not look poor lol. You have like 50 high carbon steel swords
bentenren 2 years ago
great video thanks for taking the time to explain them all :)
MatSpeedle 2 years ago
Who did he say made the bare blade, I couldn't really make it out?
dabombt430 2 years ago
That one would be the Kris Cutlery. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
Thank you!
dabombt430 2 years ago
@Hyoujinsama hey nice vid i just want to ask u something i want a sword but i know no technies or anything what would be better for me for cutting pratace reverse blad or normal?
Blazingwheel 2 years ago
Well, I would say a normal blade, since reverse bladed katana are anime swords. They didn't make them, historically.
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
this may just be my monitor, but it looks lika the habaki is unusual for all of the swords here. are they custom?
Dannybroadsword1 2 years ago
All the habaki are stock.
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
Eye have contacted some of your UBC group asking for advice, what katana to buy for cutting?
I have found this and you videos Informative. I would like your opinion, what would you buy with my budget of $500?
I was considering Dynasty Forge, musha with bo hi, whats your opinion?
SouthernSerpent 2 years ago
thank you for all video . what a pity you d on't speak french and my english is.. approximativ ...
kebratsion 2 years ago
I heard Shinwa brand was a good starter katana,any ideas or advice.
pidner 2 years ago
5:55 did you say Swedish powder carbon steel?
Very nice swords btw.
Aibit654 2 years ago
Thanks! ...I think I did. I haven't watched this vid in a while. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
what slot do the folded musashi katanas fall into?
FatGuyWithAKatana 2 years ago
This really shows the finer differences between katana(s).Iam a beginner about swords,so this video is very appreciated!
CulturePeaceForever 2 years ago
Great job... keep up the good work. You have been taught well.
Monarch3436 2 years ago 4
Sorry I commented before I watched the video ;)
haddii2324 2 years ago
Hey I see some of them have extra long tsuka on them does the nakago entend all the way down? If so how much were they and from where did you buy them? Thanks, Haddii
P.S. 5 STARS!
haddii2324 2 years ago
The Hanwei Musashi (black) has an extra long nakago, but the Bugei Bamboo (blue) does not. I have shortened the tsuka since this vid.
I think the Musashi retails for $700 or $800 and the Bamboo for $1500.
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
hi pal sorry to bother you in your opinon pal what do you think is the best rust protection for high carbon steel bladesa which i think are quite vunrable to oxidising therfore rusting thanks pal
dendariticdom 2 years ago
for a practical, well made katana, maybe for light cutting what would be the standard price range? i was thinking of buying one for $130, hand forged, but wasnt sure, is that reasonable?
xXCloudsOmnislashXx 2 years ago
and how much should a standard katana weigh? im looking to buy this practical daito that weighs 2 lb 3oz (without saya) that standard? (considering daitos' are abit longer)
xXCloudsOmnislashXx 2 years ago
i got a cheapy samurai special by musashi for $40 that handles soda bottles pretty good. high carbon steel and i've cut probably 50 bottles with it with multiple cuts on most of them and it's rock solid, it holds an edge pretty good.
FatGuyWithAKatana 2 years ago
Where do you get your swords?
GunbladeBeserkr 2 years ago
All over the place. LOL
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
hai jinsama, what kind of katana sword is the best, the name of the katana, how is it? thanks..
pcq8264 2 years ago
No one sword/company can be labeled the best. Each has it's strengths and weaknesses. I personally would go with a custom blade.
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
Do the swords you have here, are they really sharp and can they be used for combat?
bathroomman 2 years ago
They are all sharp, and they all cut...but combat? I never recommend a sword for combat.
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
Very, very informative, Hyoujinsama.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. ^_^
TheForestDragon 2 years ago
Thanks, bro!
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
Any body have any links where I can buy these swords?
InfiniteRagnarok 2 years ago
Tons of them. Which ones were you thinking of?
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
Any ones with a lot of options on customizing a sword.
InfiniteRagnarok 2 years ago
Your nihônto, ís it a chôkuto? If so it must be quite old, Chôkutos are (as far as I know) the predecessor of the katana.
Trollhammaren33 2 years ago
Nope. Not a chokuto.
This one is a Kambun Shinto katana, muzori (lit: Curveless). Chokuto are generally kiriha-zukuri (edge-beveled or something like it) or hira-zukuri (flat sided).
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
Hyoujinsama,
I hate to sound ignorant,but i have to ask this. In Your opinion, what is the BEST Blade in terms of "If my life depended on my sword"? I own many production swords, nothing fancy, i dont know all terms or claim any knowledge.
Please let me know what you think would be the best for Life/Death situations.If i invest in a sword, honestly i would want the best i could afford.
Thank You and Peace,
Joe
Joebiwan2008 2 years ago
I may not me Hyoujinsama, but I know this: the best katana you can get for a life/death situation is a katana forged by a good japanese blacksmith with the same methods that the katanas samurai used to use were forged.
a real japanese katana will be best I think. but it wont be cheap
walatalalaw 2 years ago
Thank You for the reply. I agree that would be the best route to go. most likely 10,000 or more for the type of Katana that I would want. I love blades of all sorts,however the cheap ebay swords are junk to even cut through mats. Thanks again for replying. Peace
Joebiwan2008 2 years ago
A good, old fasioned, traditional katana. One forged the traditional way. I have one of those and it is a dream. It is light, but cuts beautifuly. It doesn't have to be fancy, it just has to work.
polaris30000 2 years ago
Hey! Sorry it took me so long. First, let me say this: If my life depended on it, I'd grab my gun.
Otherwise, it all comes down to training and understanding your own strengths and weaknesses. If you can afford it, nihonto is a great way to go...but deffinately get some instruction first. Don't blow thousands of dollars on something that may not be the best for you.
Could you send me a private message with your stats, like height, weight, etc?
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
20000$ for a sword? God damn, traditions are too expensive nowadays, i don't see difference between a machine-made blade and a handcrafted one.
But that's Japaneese stuff, i guess people of their spirit would pay even more for a living piece of their history.
Ranziel1 3 years ago
For those into actual application, there are swords that are not sharp, sturdy and made for blade on blade contact. Great for you and a work out partner. Search " Combat Sturdy Swords ". I know someone will read this an itch to leave an obvious comment :). So yes, know what you are doing and be safe. Hearing the CLANG with the form and actually applying your art is very fun.
senxo 3 years ago
Stage steel, I think, is only good to use once trained, though. A person can still easily be injured or killed with stage steel.[/legally required obvious comment]
I do like stage combat weapons, though. I need to get me some.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
A buddy of mine competed in tournaments with full armor medieval style. There was also a chapter that competed with Japanese armor and weapons. The entire weapon is dull even the tip. Thank you for repeating what I said about being trained and safe. Sword application is just like any martial art and it is simulation. When I train in hand to hand application with a partner we come in with weight and make contact and increase power as we get stronger. In anything you do go at a pace but improve
senxo 3 years ago
Hmm...trick question. Haha.
Some smurai, yes...though it would not be my choice for a battlefield weapon. It is rather thin. Something Keith Larman calls "Tired right out of the box".
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Call me Kevin. ^_^
First and formost, I don't condone anything "full contact" with swords. As for the abilities of the sword itself, not half bad. Especially for the price. The tsuka is removable. Honestly, though...aside from the marriage part (XD), your suggestion to yourself would probably be for the best. You don't have to save up for something like Bugei, but do save up. It's always best to buy and maintain one better sword than replacing five lesser swords.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
None of those are genuine samurai sword.
Real ones are not that cheap.
allgoo19 3 years ago
...LMAO. "Kambun Shinto" mean anything to you? How about the fact that the Bugei Bamboo doubles the price of some old Nihonto? XD
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Buying, selling of authentic Nihon-to is prohibited by the government since the end of the WWII. It's permitted to sell, buy as a collectible but you need a license.
It's not authentic if: you saw the ads, you bought it online, made in anywhere other than Japan.
If you had a chance and probably you won't be able to, talk to the real collector.
Even if it's made in Japan, mass produced ones like gun-to are worthless to collectors.
allgoo19 3 years ago
...Where are you getting this stuff? Kambun Shinto obviously IS meaningless too you. Too bad. Your argument just lost some weight. I am personal friends with professional togishi and nihonto collectors. I am personal friends with people who sell nihonto AS A PROFESSION. I have handled some of their Juyo blades (Know what Juyo means?). I have owned Koto and Shinto blades that have come from...guess where? Online. I guess if someone sells a Gassan Sadayoshi on ebay it automatically becomes fake.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Another point...what about Iaidoka who choose to use American or Chinese made blades at Tai Kai who outperform some of the people using nihonto? What about Rick Barret's blades that sell for multiple thousands of dollars? Mass produced gunto still hold some value for collectors of militaria, even if they are not accepted in Japan for papering. For martial artists, too.
...Someone once said. "If you had a chance and probably you won't be able to, talk to the real collector."
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Hyoujinsama:
Anybody can put a label on their violin says "Stradivarius" and sell it $100.- that doesn't mean it's a real Stradivarius. Show it to the people, buy, sell it all the time and they can find out easily.
Your best bet is to go to a legitimate sword exhibition and show your swords to the expert. You'll be disappointed.
What I have heard, even a kitchen knife made by a sword smith can cost thousands of dollars. Again, you don't see those ads.
allgoo19 3 years ago
This was fun at first, but now it's just...anyway. Look, I have been to shows. I have operated my own sword sales company in the past. I have studied the Japanese swords for years (Kantei included.) I know how to read the activities of the steel, I understand how to ID schools and smiths. I can check for gimei, welded and altered nakago, fatal and serious flaws. I know the difference between chemical rust and true patination, as well as active and inactive rust and what it means for a nakago.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
I can estimate relatively accurately what period a blade is from by glancing at the sugata. I can tell by looking when a military-mounted blade is machine made, oil quenched, water quenched sunobe construction, traditionally made, or ancestral. I can tell the difference between forged and cast koshirae. Monosteel and laminated metal tsuba. Etcetera etcetera. Point is, I know what's going on with internet sword sales, and there are a LOT of high quality pieces floating around online.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
What I'm trying to say is, "Don't preach false information to me. I'm not as stupid as you want me to think I am." I don't mean to be particularly condecending about this...but it's getting annoying. I think you need to take your own advice and go to a show and talk to someone who really knows what they are talking about. OR...I could teach you about it.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Hyoujinsama:
How about:
1) showing the certificate of each sword
2) showing the photo of engraved name in each sword
3) name of those brand names and the company location?
There aren't many sword smith left in Japan. It won't be hard to find out.
allgoo19 3 years ago
... ... ...Are you that dense?
1) Papering costs a lot of money and swords will be rejected by the NBTHK unless they are in decent polish. The USA does not require paperwork.
2) Look at the Valentines video. It shows the mei on a koto blade purchased online. The Kambun shinto is mumei...Like THOUSANDS of other nihonto.
3)Brands? So traditional Japanese swords have brand names now? XD
Your argument is lacking in substance.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Next you're gonna want me to chop through a Buick to prove they're real samurai swords, aren't you?
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Hyoujisama:
Here's your quote in your info "I only own a few swords from a couple of brands."
So I asked you the brand names.
So, basically you are saying you can't show any proof?
allgoo19 3 years ago
Still here, huh? And you want proof of what? I thought this discussion was about the nihonto. Are you changing the subject, now, since you have no ammo for the original argument? Anyone with half a brain in their head knows that the identification is in the workmanship. I have to say, I don't respect you. Show me some proof to back up your claims, and I will show you how wrong you are. ^_^
(To everyone else. Don't feed the trolls. I'm just doing this to keep myself occupied. ^_~)
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
And I guess I should say, since you have run from the nihonto argument to production swords with your tail between your legs, turn the volume on. I tell what each and every sword is. If you want verification, do some of the research you keep trying to tell me to do. I mean, you obviously have a computer. Use it. ^_^
Ain't the internet great?
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Hyoujinsama:
It's not a big deal, just showing some authenticity of the swords, is it?
As far as the brand names are concerned, yes they do have brand names. Like Stradivarius, the brand names are also the names of the crafts man who made them. Can you name one or two famous historical brand names?
allgoo19 3 years ago
It is if you are asking for information that just DOESN"T WORK THAT WAY. ^_^ You obviously have very little understanding of how nihonto work. Do you understand the difference between school, smith, and BRAND? Apparently not.
The Kambun Shinto is Hizen Tadayoshi (Attrib), 5th generation. The Koto blade is Shitoku period, Bishu/Bizen Osafune. Smith's name was lost by suriage.
Do you want me to list off a bunch of schools and smiths that you are calling "brands"?
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
...If you contacted the NBTHK and asked them about nihonto "brand names", they'd probably chuckle and send you home.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Hyoujinsama:
Why don't you show the close up of those swords, specially the part close to the tsuba.
They should have engrave on it.
allgoo19 3 years ago
I don't show serious closeups for two reasons. My camera can't handle it, and this is just giving examples of blades. Kinda funny how you're still ignoring the video of the koto waki.
"specially the part close to the tsuba. They should have engrave on it."
...Do you realize how rediculous you sound? Are you talking aout the habaki, the fuchi, or the nakago? Do you even know what those terms mean?
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Hyoujinsama:
Per your request, I watched the whole video. I felt like I wasted my time. Is this a joke? The most expensive sword is $1500.-? Cheapest one at $150.-?
Consider this. Did you know it'll take a master sword smith and a few apprentice and they have to work for a few weeks, more like a month to make one sowrd? And the price is $1500.-?
No wonder you can't show the engraving. And that was also a trick question. The engraving is inside the tsuka. You didn't know. ^_^
allgoo19 3 years ago
I'm calling it like it is right now.
You
are
a
waste
of
my
time.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
You obviously have no idea what is going on right now, and you refuse to listen. I have already told you that most of these are production pieces (Which also have your oh-so-precious "engravings".). You don't seem to be smart enough to tell the difference, so I can see why you keep getting confused here. You also seem to understand words like tsuba and tsuka, but you apparently lack the understanding of the other words I am saying. I guess I should have dumbed it down.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Nakago is "tang". You know. That metal thing inside the tsuka that bears your "engravings"? That is more commonly known as a mei. You with me so far? Most production swords, and all COUNTERFEITS have them. Nihonto...you know. Japanese made swords? They don't always have mei. Have I lost you, yet? Now, do you know what Google is? Type in "Nihonto for sale". This will clear up a lot of your issues. Ooh! Even better idea! Look up "NBTHK" and e-mail them about good places to buy online!
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Let me explain the NBTHK to you. Nippon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai. It's the Japanese association for the preservation of art swords. They'll probably get mad at you, too...but it's worth a shot. Back to mei. Ever heard of "Gimei"? How about "Mumei"? Look them up. Don't expect me to do all of this footwork for you, kid. Now, look at e-bay again. Type in NBTHK or NTHK and see how many PAPERED swords show up.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
If you really want to see production sword mei (Remember? I keep telling you that most of these are production. Just in case you forgot, AGAIN.), then that can be arranged.
I've wasted enough time on you. Provide me some sources to back up your claims, or go away and try to prove how smart you are to someone who hasn't studied this for so long.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Hyoujinsama:
There are other sites on the net showing swords ranging $20,000.- and upward. Even then, I question some of them authenticity except the ones showing the certificate.
The ones you have are toys. If you don't like it I'll give them "Replica", far from authentic swords. In other words, those are "Fake". What's the point of comparing one fake to another?
Don't give your viewers an impression that you are showing the real thing.
allgoo19 3 years ago
You know, you're the kind of person that sword snobs make fun of when there's nothing else to do. Do you really think all "real" swords go through their entire existence with papers? That is why the NBTHK holds shinsa. You know...to paper the masterpieces that don't have them to begin with? ^_~ Smart making is good.
Also, if you're such the authority on nihonto, you must know how so many thousands of swords were taken by the US government at the end of WWII and were abused and/or sold off.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
You did know that, right? I mean, of course you did. You just know so much about it.
Another thing. I have told you time and time again, most of these are production pieces. You tell me not to mislead my viewers into thinking that they are nihonto, but I have outright said many times that these are modern production pieces. Clean your ears out and let the wind in between them fly free.
You fail to comprehend ANYTHING I'm saying, and you STILL ignore my questioning you on basic terminology.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
So, these are toys? I guess Big Tony Alvarez only "plays with toys", too, huh? Tell that to his face and he'll probably dodan you in two with his "toy". You not only have no understanding of nihonto, you have no understanding of the martial arts.
You show me an utter lack of reading skills, listening skills, comprehension skills, martial education, and research ability.
I hereby brand you as "stupid" and I block you, repeatedly, as you refuse to learn. Now, go away.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
This was by far the funniest "debate" i have ever read,my hat is off to you Kev, you have a lot of patience, i would probably go look for this guy and set him on fire LOL.
Revan9729 2 years ago
Don´t underestimate NEW swords. The steel used today is far superior to old steel , and tecniques have improved since then. Of course you can never achive the same beauty as old swords with new tecniques, and swords become more artistic when made after traditions. But you CAN create superior swords in terms of cutting ability. SOME new swords can outmatch old ones. And one more thing most ''mortal'' people don´t have 20000$ to spend on one sword when you can get good swords for way less.
Trollhammaren33 2 years ago
you do have a point there, but the old swords got there strength from there structure, so i say make it out of new steel, with old tec.
parkhurstw 2 years ago
Toys? kevins "toys" would cut you in half in a single slice. i know because i have some and have tested them on real corpses "not human of course" these "toys" are made of higher quality steel than the original nihonto. they aren't as pretty or artsy. but they WILL KILL YOUR DUMB ASS. toys dont kill. real swords do. as kevin pointed out your lack of knowledge is embarrassing. go talk about anime to some middle school girls.
xxwes997xx 2 years ago
Then, please stop wasting your time with this fool and spend it practicing...
Chefdrock1 2 years ago
allgooie,
I think you are missing the point that any sword of decent manufacture in the properly trained hands is deadly. I believe in quality of craftsmanship, but that does not have to mean high price. One needs a sword that is with in ones realm of financial reality that will do the job. In all the time you have spent here spouting your drivel, my boken would have knotted your head several times...
Chefdrock1 2 years ago
Entry level, as in a starter sword. Not a bad thing. It's like...some people can race a Honda Civic, and others a Lamborghini.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
how good would you say a sword with 1045 high carbon steel blade be?
volchec 3 years ago