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Posted: 2/9/2022 5:08:54 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/9/2022 5:09:45 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/9/2022 6:00:57 PM EDT
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This is basically Cold Steel or worse quality?
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Posted: 2/9/2022 6:03:23 PM EDT
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Are you happy, sad, or indifferent that you used post 18k for this?
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Posted: 2/9/2022 6:08:25 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/9/2022 6:15:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This is basically Cold Steel or worse quality? They are ranked much higher in quality than cold steel. Cold steel is generally regarded as bottom barrel. Ronin is the typical answer for "what should I go buy." Kinda like here, they typical response to "whats the best daily carry" and folks answering with Glock G19. Sure, you can find some niche forges that no shit will give you the highest quality out there... but it will cost you 4 digits for a sword. Ronin Katana's scratch and dent sale is "famous" in blade circles for crazy good value. Even their normal price is a crazy good bang for the buck. Cold steel is not in the same ballpark as these guys. eta - Link was posted above to sword buys guide. |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 6:23:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Are you happy, sad, or indifferent that you used post 18k for this? I dont pay attention to my post count. But sure, I'm happy with 18k going to this. Would have been better if 18k went to Georgia losing to Bama. But not a big deal. It'll be another 40 years before georgia wins another football natty. |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 6:23:25 PM EDT
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"We specialize in Japanese katana for use in a dojo or backyard setting,..."
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Posted: 2/9/2022 6:26:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This is basically Cold Steel or worse quality? they have a solid reputation in the target cutting community. nothing to brag about, but safe and reliable cutters, with better handling characteristics than cold steel. IMO that wakizashi looks like a great value. Saya looks to include a koiguchi, which is a rarity at that price point. |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 7:28:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: they have a solid reputation in the target cutting community. nothing to brag about, but safe and reliable cutters, with better handling characteristics than cold steel. IMO that wakizashi looks like a great value. Saya looks to include a koiguchi, which is a rarity at that price point. I very much see them as the Glock equivalent of the sword world. |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 7:40:16 PM EDT
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I know zero about swords. Will this work in the zombie apocalypse or will they break.
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Posted: 2/9/2022 7:40:20 PM EDT
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What does one do with one of these swords beyond having it displayed on a mantle? What are cutting with it?
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Posted: 2/9/2022 7:48:12 PM EDT
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I have absolutely do not need one of these. I have zero experience with swords and would probably wind up hurting myself with it.
Which one should I buy? 
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Posted: 2/9/2022 8:20:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This is basically Cold Steel or worse quality? If they did it right, this is the real deal. I may have to get one of these. I know a guy who can furnish it correctly. Ronin Elite Bare Blade With Bo Hi (groove) Ronin Elite katana have been traditionally forged and laminated in the soshu kitae tradition (seven panel steel). This school was developed by the legendary Japanese smith Masamune, and combines panels of hard, medium, and soft steels. The core of the blade is formed from softer, more malleable steel giving it exceptional flexibility. A layer of slightly harder steel is bonded to each side of the core to add support. The last layers are a very hard steel bonded to the top, bottom, and both sides of the core forming the ha (cutting edge) mune (back edge) and shinogi-ji (blade flats). This form of laminar construction provided for a sword that could be sharpened to a razor edge due to the hardened steed used for the ha, but was extremely resilient to battle damage due to its softer more flexible core. Blade lamination: Soshu Kitae seven panel steel Steel: 1095/1060/1045 Tempering: Differentially hardened (clayed) and water quenched Rockwell Hardness: 62 edge / 40 spine |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 8:23:02 PM EDT
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Alright. You got me. Ordered this one
https://roninkatana.com/scratch-and-dent-dojo-pro-level-samurai-sword-9-o-katana/ |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 8:23:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What does one do with one of these swords beyond having it displayed on a mantle? What are cutting with it? If you're a drunk, trailer park idiot, usually yourself. Sometimes a friend. If you practice iaido, you draw and cut rolled tatami mats or zombies or home invaders. |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 8:24:30 PM EDT
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That $50 tanto looks tempting. I've spent more money on less functional blades.
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Posted: 2/9/2022 8:32:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have absolutely do not need one of these. I have zero experience with swords and would probably wind up hurting myself with it. Which one should I buy? I went with the Scratch and Dent RK Entry Level Samurai Sword #2 $118 docked. 
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Posted: 2/9/2022 8:33:27 PM EDT
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Will they behead a zombie?
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Posted: 2/9/2022 8:34:13 PM EDT
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Back in the great old days of the Amazon Clearance thread I ended up with a samurai sword. Supposedly of okay (better than Cold Steel). In true GD fashion I used it to extract revenge and regain honor against a banana tree.
I believe I posted pics. Most fun I ever had doing yardwork and the neighborhood suspicions was worth the purchase price. |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 8:35:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/9/2022 8:43:12 PM EDT
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They have meteorite katanas
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Posted: 2/9/2022 8:47:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That $50 tanto looks tempting. I've spent more money on less functional blades. Unless there is an Add to Cart button, it is sold.. I thought I missed it, I saw it the first time but no dice. There are 3 items left, there was like 44 when the OP posted. |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 8:50:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Unless there is an Add to Cart button, it is sold.. I thought I missed it, I saw it the first time but no dice. There are 3 items left, there was like 44 when the OP posted. There is still an add to cart box for me |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 8:55:03 PM EDT
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GD cost me money again.
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Posted: 2/9/2022 8:58:55 PM EDT
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Damn you OP!!!!!!!!
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Posted: 2/9/2022 9:02:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That $50 tanto looks tempting. I've spent more money on less functional blades. |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 9:04:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I bought one. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: That $50 tanto looks tempting. I've spent more money on less functional blades. |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 9:07:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Back in the great old days of the Amazon Clearance thread I ended up with a samurai sword. Supposedly of okay (better than Cold Steel). In true GD fashion I used it to extract revenge and regain honor against a banana tree. I believe I posted pics. Most fun I ever had doing yardwork and the neighborhood suspicions was worth the purchase price. I have one of those! It's great, for what I paid for it and it's sharp, but I think it's probably dubious quality for choping/killing stuff on the regular. Looks pretty cool, though. |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 9:11:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There is still an add to cart box for me Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Unless there is an Add to Cart button, it is sold.. I thought I missed it, I saw it the first time but no dice. There are 3 items left, there was like 44 when the OP posted. There is still an add to cart box for me Thanks for that. I guess the page is different on a phone versus a PC. On my phone most items had a button, but a few didn't. On my PC you have to hover to get the add button to appear. Another $60 toy..
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Posted: 2/9/2022 9:11:53 PM EDT
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I will have to purchase another /
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Posted: 2/9/2022 9:15:08 PM EDT
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 any Honzo's in there? maybe hocked? |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 9:15:35 PM EDT
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I bought a Pro Wakizashi Model #2
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Posted: 2/9/2022 9:28:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If they did it right, this is the real deal. I may have to get one of these. I know a guy who can furnish it correctly. Ronin Elite Bare Blade With Bo Hi (groove) Dammit, Ridgerunner...I already LARP in front of the bathroom mirror with my rifle. Sigh. Fuck. You talked me into it. ETA: Huh. Significantly lower than their other Bo Hi blades on sale...I wonder how bad it's damaged? |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 9:30:35 PM EDT
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Why not , I always wanted one.
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Posted: 2/9/2022 9:31:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://64.media.tumblr.com/74990c54975b3738772888568bea4949/tumblr_nf5mf8diHj1rtjybco1_500.gif any Honzo's in there? maybe hocked? Uh...While you're bullshitting... |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 9:31:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That $50 tanto looks tempting. I've spent more money on less functional blades. OP cost me $60. |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 9:34:12 PM EDT
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 First learn to use this... |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 9:41:31 PM EDT
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No pole arms….
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Posted: 2/9/2022 9:42:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Unless there is an Add to Cart button, it is sold.. I thought I missed it, I saw it the first time but no dice. There are 3 items left, there was like 44 when the OP posted. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: That $50 tanto looks tempting. I've spent more money on less functional blades. Unless there is an Add to Cart button, it is sold.. I thought I missed it, I saw it the first time but no dice. There are 3 items left, there was like 44 when the OP posted. I don't have to spend the money then. |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 9:55:07 PM EDT
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The owner really bent over backwards to make sure I was happy with my purchase. I recommend them as a good value for the price.
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Posted: 2/9/2022 9:59:27 PM EDT
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I hate the OP, I just spent more $$ on another blade...
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Posted: 2/9/2022 10:00:56 PM EDT
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I didn't know I needed a Tanto, till today.
Order #16931 |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 10:08:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OP cost me $60. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: That $50 tanto looks tempting. I've spent more money on less functional blades. OP cost me $60. Lol…trying to talk myself out of this one |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 10:17:48 PM EDT
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owned by a Texan and made in china "Japanese" sword. hard pass.
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Posted: 2/9/2022 10:26:24 PM EDT
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Ah damnit. Got a Dojo Pro 1060 Steel Tanto #1, have no idea what I'm going to do with it. Prob just tape it under a desk or something.
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Posted: 2/9/2022 10:38:07 PM EDT
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Good opportunity to get a real battle ready melee weapon guys.
I have a decent katana and would like to pick up a long sword. This one is very nice for the price. 1075 spring steel https://roninkatana.com/scratch-and-dent-two-handed-medieval-longsword-model-2/ |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 10:42:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They are ranked much higher in quality than cold steel. Cold steel is generally regarded as bottom barrel. Ronin is the typical answer for "what should I go buy." Kinda like here, they typical response to "whats the best daily carry" and folks answering with Glock G19. Sure, you can find some niche forges that no shit will give you the highest quality out there... but it will cost you 4 digits for a sword. Ronin Katana's scratch and dent sale is "famous" in blade circles for crazy good value. Even their normal price is a crazy good bang for the buck. Cold steel is not in the same ballpark as these guys. eta - Link was posted above to sword buys guide. Now I’m confused. You say they are high quality, then you say hey are like glock. Which is it, high quality, or like glock...thy can’t be both.  
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Posted: 2/9/2022 10:45:48 PM EDT
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Dojo Pro 1060 Steel Tanto #3 for me.
Order #16935 |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 11:02:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Now I’m confused. You say they are high quality, then you say hey are like glock. Which is it, high quality, or like glock...thy can’t be both. comparing it to the handgun spectrum... Garbage to high dollar hipoint, keltek, ruger, S&W, glock, sig, h&K However... Youre not going to beat glock from a reliability and " everyday workhorse" point of view. I think in the above spectrum, ronin katan is most comparable to a glock. Lots of youtube videos of people trying to break them. When it takes literally hammering the sword with a hammer or steal bar to finally break it... yeah, I'm sold. On review sites, at the normal price point, the dojo pros are "must buys." Same with their euro swords. But, its kinda late in the day already. So might not be many options left. From prior years, they sell out in a day or two. I picked up a dojo pro acouple years ago. It was crazy to me the quality of the sword at the pricepoint I got it. So I was specifically on the watch this year for the S&D sale. |
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