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ro Offline Corwyn

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Anything worth buying?
on: August 18, 2014, 01:36:11 PM
Hi guys,

Found this guy who is selling off his collection. I don't know much about either katanas, tantos or folding knives. Do you think any of these is worth buying? I kinda fancy 1,2,3 and 6. I know all are probably Chinese, but I was wondering if they might be decent China (Tekut, Ganzo, Enlan, Cold Steel) or just Stainless Steel China junk.


Prices:
1. 12 E
2. 9 E
3. 10 E
5. 12 E
6. 10 E
7. 8 E
8. 3 E
9. 11 E
10. 2 E
11. 4 E

http://www.tocmai.ro/cutite-sabii-18512905.html
« Last Edit: August 18, 2014, 01:48:05 PM by Corwyn »
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Re: Anything worth buying?
Reply #1 on: August 19, 2014, 07:08:12 AM
Nothing looks familiar (known brand), though the antler one, no9, looks intersting. They all look like really low end knives, and some look used, a lot, too.

It al depends on the price, but I would not buy any. As for the swords, I assume they will be just cheap and dagerous to the user.

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Re: Anything worth buying?
Reply #2 on: August 19, 2014, 02:00:56 PM
You were right mate. I received some detail photos.
1 and 2 were "Stainless Steel" and 3 and 6 were "Smith & Wesson"... hm.. what should I use my pennies on instead (they are burning a hole in my pocket)... Minichamp, Dime or SigLite  :P
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Re: Anything worth buying?
Reply #3 on: August 19, 2014, 02:25:23 PM
I picked up one like or similar to number six recently. I think it was a S&W. Came in a box with other stuff but I haven't checked it out yet. I can look it over tomorrow after work if you want my opinion on it.

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Re: Anything worth buying?
Reply #4 on: August 19, 2014, 03:08:23 PM
Corwyn...you are asking us on what to spend your money on? You are doomed.  :D

How much coins are we talking about here? May I suggest a Musashi Katana. Musashi produces some of the nicest "real" Katanas for a real cheap price. They are entry level Katanas...but are real swords and users. Some models even feature a real Hamon for less than 100 bucks. Very good value for money...and they come razor sharp and are made from carbon steel and well tempered. A real steal in the Katana field.

Umm...and if you ever feel the need to do some backyard cutting...

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Re: Anything worth buying?
Reply #5 on: August 19, 2014, 05:05:48 PM
Damn you, you evil, evil enabler..  :drool:
This is just what I wanted and 80-100 $ is really not that much (might have to persuade Santa Bunny to get me one).
Now where can I get one of these in the EU? I highly doubt customs would be too happy to let this pass through...

PS: Chako, you know you're the example I give when people tell me I have too many multitools  :P
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Re: Anything worth buying?
Reply #6 on: August 19, 2014, 05:16:31 PM
I bought mine here in the US. Don't know if they will ship to your part of the world...but worth a try.

http://www.kultofathena.com/musashi.asp

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Note: Their cheaper ones have simulated etched Hamon...so be careful. Nothing like the real one on my Tomoe.
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Re: Anything worth buying?
Reply #7 on: August 19, 2014, 05:57:49 PM
Hm... so cheaper than their own website http://www.musashiswords.com/

It doesn't say any special customs stuff for Romania.. either it's fine to send here or they never heard of Romania  :P

The whole fake Hamon thing is confusing:
So uneven wavey edge is real?
http://www.kultofathena.com/images/SS784_6_l.jpg

And even wavey edge is artificial?
http://www.kultofathena.com/images/SS9191_6_l.jpg

I like the Tomoe one, but I prefer full tsubas (so many of my nails nails flew away during kendo practice). Which of the full tsuba ones might be a good replacement? (preferably with the smallest, least visible CHINA tang possible).  ;)

le edit: it says on the description, doh!
« Last Edit: August 19, 2014, 06:11:29 PM by Corwyn »
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Re: Anything worth buying?
Reply #8 on: August 19, 2014, 06:43:52 PM
I went for the Tomoe because I was rather curious about all the good things I have read and seen online, and it was the cheapest with a real hamon. I wasn't expecting much...but it is well worth what I paid for it and more I think.

The problem with Cult of Athena...the swords are so popular most are out of stock.  :think:

Edit: Based on their website, maybe the Tomoe is now discontinued.  :think:
« Last Edit: August 19, 2014, 06:46:47 PM by Chako »
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Reply #9 on: August 19, 2014, 06:48:10 PM
If I ever try to order one of these, they'd stop at Customs...

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Re: Anything worth buying?
Reply #10 on: August 20, 2014, 09:36:58 AM
Hi Corwyn, sorry to bother but I noticed that you didn't list number 4. I agree they all look cheap but #4 interests me. Do you by chance know anything about it? I haven't ever seen one quite like it. If it helps any, I do recognize several of the others as very low end blades and likely not worth your money. Thanks in advance.

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Reply #11 on: August 20, 2014, 09:40:08 AM
Nr. 4 had already been sold at the time I saw the ad  :(
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Reply #12 on: August 20, 2014, 09:46:12 AM
Very well, thank you Sir for the prompt response. Take care.

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Reply #13 on: October 06, 2014, 02:53:53 AM
second time I've said this today, but the Sanrenmu 710 is a better deal than all of these :)

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=321542522888

Very high value chinese knives

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