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Originally Posted by Robert_RedBeard Well, I tested teh new sword.
Let's call it Phase One Testing.
I took some foam pipe insulators. Kinda like pool noodles but much cheaper.
I mopunt them on a broom stick. Just the end of the broomstick into the end of the foam tube.
Then I cut slowly. As in not full speed. This way I can see how it cuts when I cut right. You can kinda tell by how it cuts throught he foam.
My best sword so far took a pretty good swing to cut the tubes clean.
This new one cut them clean first time every time. Very little power otehr than the motion of the sword was needed.
I also bent it a bit and released it. Did some stabbing into 2x4's and slapping it broadside along a 2x4.
Nothing has hurt it so far.
I am encouraged. Though it still needs some mods. New handle and decorations for one. It is a little loose. That is totally fixable.
I like. It shall dispatch many a pumpkin, faithfully. |
What doe's this sword look like, do you have a pic. Usually bud k posts their ites online. I am simply curious. HOw is it put together, is it pinned, or the old rat tail design?
I remember going out and cutting down trees with a reproduction Tachi made by UC a long long time ago, two of them actually. Had I known what I do now, never would have. never had a problem with the blades though, although this may have to do with my proper cutting technique more then it did the metal. However, they never bent, broke, or had any such problem, though they were a 420 stainless. This hd something to do with the fact that they were properly heat treated. The steel is important, however proper heat treatment is much more important really.
I know the full tang sword you talkind about earlier, owned it myself once. Tangs that thick are great, except that the grip is too smooth, and often too thick to allow wrapping it, which would just add to the thickness problem. Also they always come with an aluminum scabbrd, whch is a dumb idea.
There are quitwe a few versions, generally the best ones tend to be mae in china, imagine that. UC makes one, but the heat treatment is kind of spotty/ Also, the full tang is nice, but make's the balance point a little to low for my taste.
Part of me still wishes I had my shop, but making custom made swords never paid well. Have a lot of free time hjere in china, wish I had somewhere I could work. Theres and old man down the road who runs a forge, might have a word or two with him about that. He lready makes decent blades, so should not be a problem.
Glad the sword is working out for you, let me know about the tang, construction, and a pic if you got it, then I can tell you who or where made it. Take care.