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is www.handmadesword.com a reputable company?

by mike DeGrazia
(p.v. n.y. u.s.a.)

shinwa 1060 emperor

shinwa 1060 emperor

QUESTION: hi, is www.handmadesword.com a reputable company? they have some awsome stuff but i am scared to get ripped off, and what do you think about tozando? also shinwa is made by masahiro, i have one (emperor) I bought for $85 us from bud k (first sword i bought before i found you guys at sbg), its 1060 mono, cuts well, super sharp. well balanced. very sturdy. sorry no footage yet. just a pic. thanks.

ANSWER:Hi Mike,

I've never had any dealings with handmadesword.com (and to be honest, am not really interested to do so - selling their hand made Gunto swords for $17,000 - when the real market price would be more like $750, well - that just doesn't inspire confidence...)

However, from what I hear, their low end swords are average quality - nothing special, nothing terrible - many would say 'typical Chinatana'...

Hope this helps.

- Paul

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Oct 19, 2008
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starstarstar 		Nothing to complain about...
by: Dean

I have done business with Handmadesword.com and I am happy with my purchase thus far. Though the sword that I bought was only several hundred dollars, and you get what you pay for, it is a lovely sword and quite sharp. It does have all the flaws you would expect from a sword in this price range, but since I am not planning on getting in a duel with anything tougher then a bottle or mat, I am not too worried.

Final Verdict- A good enough sword for a fair enough price. Good looking and sharp, but don't expect perfection.
Aug 04, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		mekugi quick fix
by: mike d

hey just a thought for a quick fix , you could use a chopstick for the peg. just cut it to length then bam! now your cooking! thanks for the reply!
Aug 03, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		So far so good...
by: Stryker

I have done business with handmadesword.com months ago and I am satisfied with their product (I purchased a daisho there). They do have some good 1095 carbon steel swords for about $300 (the $10,000 swords ARE insanely priced o_O), and they were very helpful when questioned via email. My swords from there are made from 1045 steel but they seem to be priced lower than most places. I don't cut with mine, but they hold up quite well. The only flaw was my mistake of taking out the mekugi (which were damaged), and now I'm stuck with having to find mekugi! I wish they sold those pegs as well....

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