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shinwa any good and who makes them?

by mike degrazia
(new york)

QUESTION: I was wondering if shinwa was any good, if youve tested them and who actually makes them. where does budk get them?

ANSWER:Hi Mike,

I've been asked that question a lot recently. ;-)

But the answer is, no - I haven't tested them and probably wont for the simple reason that BudK usually only seem to sell items with a very large markup - which means the bang for the $ isn't there...

And just looking at them, well - really doesn't inspire me with confidence if you know what I mean...

There are much better deals for the same money.

Hope this helps.

- Paul

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May 06, 2008
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BudK sells a couple Musashis, however
by: Jeremy

A couple of swords that budk sell appear to be Musashi blades, often with different names. The Zetsurin is called the Musha and the price is about what you'd pay on most web sites. The only thing is that budk puts a frosted K on the blade above the collar, not a big deal, I just don't like it. So not EVERYTHING that budk sells is pure junk... just most of it.

Feb 01, 2008
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Re: shinwa any good and who makes them
by: Anonymous

I agree with Paul on his evaluation of the product. I have never used these sword from BudK either, but I have used a number of products from BudK and tested them and 100% of the products failed to meet a required level of toughness and some were just poorly made and not worth looking at. They certainly mark up a great deal and you can usually do much better going through a source that cares more about the blades and less about the profit.

Feb 01, 2008
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again, a very diplomatic response
by: Anonymous

you really have a talent for working with people Paul

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