As I mentioned in another thread, I want a rebated Katana to play with..So far, I've found two:
Valentine armoury's rebated aluminum katana
And Alchem's katana
Has anybody here played with weapons from either maker? If so, which would you suggest?
Which of these would YOU recommend?
got links? I would assume they are around the 200-300$ price range. For about that much, if I recall correctly (I dont really like katanas so I dont pay them much mind) you can get a much better Paul Chen Practical or Practical Plus Katana. The Plus version may be a little more than that though.
The Practical Plus: http://www.casiberia.com/cas_website/pr ... ?id=SH2073
The Practical:
http://www.casiberia.com/cas_website/pr ... ?id=SH1070
From what Ive heard these seem to be the kinda favorites for the entry level katanaphiles. You mention rebated...I'd assume you mean to spar with it then. I'd exercise some caution as katanas werent really built to withstand lots of blade abuse. But if you want to practice cutting form and the such these seem to work well.
The Practical Plus: http://www.casiberia.com/cas_website/pr ... ?id=SH2073
The Practical:
http://www.casiberia.com/cas_website/pr ... ?id=SH1070
From what Ive heard these seem to be the kinda favorites for the entry level katanaphiles. You mention rebated...I'd assume you mean to spar with it then. I'd exercise some caution as katanas werent really built to withstand lots of blade abuse. But if you want to practice cutting form and the such these seem to work well.
Okay, here's the links:
http://www.alcheminc.com/saber.html
http://www.varmouries.com/weapons/practice.html
If I go for the Valentine Armoury's katana, I'm definately going to spring for the cord wrap on the handle to make it look better..
So which would you guys suggest? As for the Practical Katana, I recall reading the results of a test where it was compared to two other weapons- the golden oriole and a Kris Cutlery katana..The practical Katana turned out to have a plastic habaki (the collar at the base of the blade), and thus did not stand up well to hard use. I don't know if they have since remedied this problem.
http://www.alcheminc.com/saber.html
http://www.varmouries.com/weapons/practice.html
If I go for the Valentine Armoury's katana, I'm definately going to spring for the cord wrap on the handle to make it look better..
So which would you guys suggest? As for the Practical Katana, I recall reading the results of a test where it was compared to two other weapons- the golden oriole and a Kris Cutlery katana..The practical Katana turned out to have a plastic habaki (the collar at the base of the blade), and thus did not stand up well to hard use. I don't know if they have since remedied this problem.
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I can not speak for other producers, but I do know some people whom have had bad experience in purchasing weapons from valentine. Things such as "new" weapons which show damage and welding from being put back together after failure, poor craftmanship in certain areas etc.
This is not from personal experience as I have not purchased from him myself, these are things I have been told from others who have purchased from him in the past.
Good luck with your purchase.
This is not from personal experience as I have not purchased from him myself, these are things I have been told from others who have purchased from him in the past.
Good luck with your purchase.
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Well, if you are concerned about a plastic habaki, why are you looking at an aluminum blade? I think I don't really get it, so what are you planning on using this for?
I have to say that the Valentine sword is not a very pretty piece of work. It is an interesting idea and probably great for the sort of practice that he is selling it for, but if you are looking for a non-cutting weapon that looks sort of like a katana, why not just get a bokken? If you want a real sword, get a real sword.
-Patrick
I have to say that the Valentine sword is not a very pretty piece of work. It is an interesting idea and probably great for the sort of practice that he is selling it for, but if you are looking for a non-cutting weapon that looks sort of like a katana, why not just get a bokken? If you want a real sword, get a real sword.
-Patrick