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Posted: 3/13/2017 10:20:50 AM EDT
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Wakazashi is smaller than katana
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Posted: 3/13/2017 10:29:40 AM EDT
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And more to the point.. who would be some suggested suppliers/ builders of these things? I see Amazon has some as well as about a million various websites.
Trying to separate the chaff from the wheat. |
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Posted: 3/13/2017 10:38:05 AM EDT
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How much do you want to spend? I am selling this one. Big ol 28" head chopper from the late 1800's early 1900's.
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Posted: 3/13/2017 10:48:04 AM EDT
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I would say under 1000.00ish (or more depending)
Obviously something hand crafted will be more than something factory made. I can be swayed either direction. Love a work of art but it does not have to be made by Hattori Hanzo Not that I plan to or have any aspirations to actually go twacking anyone/thing with it.. I would want it to be more than just a show piece. |
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Posted: 3/13/2017 2:11:28 PM EDT
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https://www.zombietools.net/
I have one of their tools/short sword. I can say it is robust to say the least.. |
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Posted: 3/13/2017 4:43:26 PM EDT
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Busse has a couple variants
The Rat waki and the rucki |
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Posted: 3/13/2017 8:11:48 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/13/2017 8:31:35 PM EDT
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Ben Tendick This guy makes a Wakizashi. I have a couple of his Kwaikens and they are beautiful. Those are really neat knives. On my list now. Thanks. Jerk. 
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Posted: 3/14/2017 8:25:26 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/14/2017 1:49:48 PM EDT
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I'll just drop this in here You guys are killin me with all of this cool shit. I just ordered one of these. . Looks perfect to throw on an outdoor bag and is fairly "cheap".
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Posted: 3/14/2017 4:18:14 PM EDT
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Glad I could help! I couldn't justify the cost right now or I would have one too
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Posted: 3/18/2017 11:28:19 AM EDT
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I think the RAT Waki is the best deal on the market when they're making them. The biggest problem is the smaller runs that drive up the aftermarket pricing.
My prized (non-Waki) possession is the Szabo Bushsword from Blackcloud Knives (no longer in the business). I saw this piece in Tactical Knives magazines years ago and contact the maker Ernie Mayer...it's not an investment as I've used it several times as a machete, it's simply an amazing "long knife". Lastly, the Hanwei Banshee is a great value for a short sword that I would highly recommend. ROCK6 |
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Posted: 3/18/2017 3:47:49 PM EDT
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Wakazashi is smaller than katana The Wakazashi is better suited to the modern man. Let's be honest, most of us weren't exactly raised with athlecism.... The Wakazashi is also better indoors. .... And a would seriously ruin a bad Guy's day 
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Posted: 3/26/2017 4:22:06 PM EDT
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How much do you want to spend? I am selling this one. Big ol 28" head chopper from the late 1800's early 1900's. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/DEG169/sword/whole.jpg |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 8:45:09 PM EDT
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I'll just drop this in here |
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Posted: 4/4/2017 2:06:27 AM EDT
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mcswoods on Bladeforums makes a mean cutlass...
Production one I'd go for the Cold Steel 1917 cutlass or saber |
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Posted: 4/7/2017 7:14:38 PM EDT
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I would say under 1000.00ish (or more depending) Obviously something hand crafted will be more than something factory made. I can be swayed either direction. Love a work of art but it does not have to be made by Hattori Hanzo Not that I plan to or have any aspirations to actually go twacking anyone/thing with it.. I would want it to be more than just a show piece. Kult Of Athena - swords, axes, maces, flails, and other medieval weapons If you want something made by sword smith Check out Viktor Berbekucz. His website shows mostly blunts but he will do sharps. His Hungarian sabers are really nice. His prices are really good for the quality you get.Bebrbekucz Viktor honlapja |
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Posted: 4/10/2017 7:16:54 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/2/2017 7:41:59 PM EDT
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Bumping this.....
I'm looking for a real samurai type sword. In the the 39" range for $1K or under. Preferably something I can use & not sit on a shelf. And something the steel is not going to snap or dent with use. |
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Posted: 5/2/2017 7:48:31 PM EDT
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Bumping this..... I'm looking for a real samurai type sword. In the the 39" range for $1K or under. Preferably something I can use & not sit on a shelf. And something the steel is not going to snap or dent with use. |
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Posted: 5/2/2017 7:52:09 PM EDT
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Zombie tools d'capitan sabre, or the cold steel 1917 sabre
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Posted: 5/2/2017 10:13:39 PM EDT
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What does something like that go for? Just curious. |
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Posted: 5/2/2017 10:24:25 PM EDT
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Busse has a couple variants The Rat waki and the rucki |
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Posted: 5/15/2017 8:44:14 PM EDT
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This is the Busse Combat Ruck Force One, unfortunately it was a very limited run and I haven't seen any for sale on the secondary but it's a little smaller than what you're after. I would highly suggest it's big brother the Busse Ak47.
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Posted: 5/16/2017 12:07:24 AM EDT
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Here are some sellers, click on the links:
Japanese swords Japanese swords Nihonto Antiques If I had the money and I wanted a new genuine Samurai sword (not the fake, BS made by companies in China or other low budget cheap copies), then I would have one commissioned by a real Japanese sword smith in Japan. Check the link below. If I had the money I'd have done this a long time ago. Commissioning a Japanese sword |
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Posted: 5/16/2017 12:19:08 AM EDT
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Bumping this..... I'm looking for a real samurai type sword. In the the 39" range for $1K or under. Preferably something I can use & not sit on a shelf. And something the steel is not going to snap or dent with use. Click the link for commissioning a real Japanese samurai sword. Actually forget it. It'll cost you a lot more than $1,000 and take 6 months to several years to get one made. The Japanese Sword |
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Posted: 6/8/2017 9:34:21 PM EDT
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I bought a Zombietools one...should have it next month. It will work for my needs.
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Posted: 6/8/2017 9:54:08 PM EDT
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Ben Tendick This guy makes a Wakizashi. I have a couple of his Kwaikens and they are beautiful. One of Ben's larger blades is on my bucket list. |
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