Ask Your Sword Questions...
"And Help Build the Sword Buyers Guide FAQ!"
Got some sword questions?
Maybe you are not sure what sword best suits your individual requirements? Perhaps you have questions about a sword you have seen somewhere online, or are simply looking for an answer that you cannot find on SBG (or anywhere else)...?
Well, if so – you have definitely come to the right page! :-)
Simply ask your sword questions using the form below, and not only will you get an detailed and helpful answer (usually within 24 to 48 hours tops) – but your question will also help many other sword enthusiasts who are wondering the same thing as each question and its answer is published at the bottom of the form! (who knows, you might even find the answer there already!).
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Q & A with other SBG Visitors
Click below to see questions (and my answers) from other SBG visitors...
Sword review of Darksword Armory's "The Guardian"
QUESTION: My question is simply if you will be doing a review on Darksword Armory's "The Guardian." I'm asking this because I've been looking for a ...
chikara katana
QUESTION: Well since your review on the chikara katana really made me wanna buy it I ordered it from global gear. So when I did and when my payment finally ...
kaze vs. tenchi
QUESTION: I have read both the kaze katana and the tenchi katana reviews and cant tell the difference... The kaze katana has a differentially hardened ...
Kawashima swords??
QUESTION: Swords of might has a new line of swords from kawashima swords, can u tell me anything about the brand? Right now my favorite brands are musashi ...
I would to use a picture from your site for the cover of my Novella
QUESTION: I have written a novella that I have published on a bi-weekly podcast. I now am trying to find what kind of art I want for the cover and since ...
9260 bend resistance
QUESTION: I have a Musashi Bamboo Katana that, I'm embarrassed to admit, I dropped the other day (it just slipped out of my hands). I guess it landed ...
Qi Jian
QUESTION: I am seriously looking at buying this sword, I tried searching the forum but didn't find anything related to the Qi Jian and the search function ...
Medieval Long Sword Knight's Sword Chivalry Good or Bad?
QUESTION: I was cruising ebay when I saw it. It was about $40 bucks without shipping and i thought it looked awesome. but of course looks can be decieving....
Stainless Steel Blades
QUESTION: I bought a cheap $15 sword out of a magazine. I new I couldn't expect too much from it as it being a stainless steel blade. But magazine said ...
how do you know if the sword is real?
QUESTION: I want to buy a light wood shirasaya wakizashi, and i found a good site, but i want to make sure that what i'm buying is real, and not a replica ...
original spartan sword
QUESTION: Don't want replicant; or copy; want original; where do I get one; money no object!
ANSWER: Sothebys or other respected auction houses ...
Your thoughts about the Bushido Fuji katana and the site as well.
QUESTION: Hey I'm thinking about buying the Bushido Fuji Katana from the site: www.masterofswords.eu its put under the section: functional katana's and ...
Musashi Dragon Katana
QUESTION: I was wondering if the low end Musashi Dragon (Tatsu) katana could be disassembled? The menuki on the unit are both placed in the same side....
Best Katana available and edge damage
ANSWER: I'm sorry to bother you but I discovered you yesterday and couldn't help in asking.
Which are the best manufacturers for both Katanas and ...
is www.handmadesword.com a reputable company?
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 ...
A recent purchase
QUESTION: I recently bought a Generation 2 BWT Ninja sword from swordsofvalor.com and had some issues with the blade. I had some preconceived notions ...
Flared longsword
QUESTION: I have been considering buying the flared longsword from Windlass steelcrafts. I am wondering what you know about this particular sword. If ...
more of an interest rather then question
QUESTION: I'm Ben im a fellow aussie i live in wollongong NSW, and i have recently takin up studying bushido and entering the way of the sword, i practice ...
Sword repair, looking for parts
QUESTION: I purchased a sword from you about a year ago for my son. since then, I have acquired several more. I am in need of mekugi. (Handle pins.) From ...
THE RIGHT SIZE KATANA
QUESTION: I'M CONSIDERING PURCHASING A FUNCTIONAL KATANA. THE BLADES OF THE ONES I'VE BEEN ABLE TO HANDLE (27"-29") BIND WHEN DRAWN FROM THE SAYA AT ...
sword carrying in public
QUESTION: Is it possible that I can by law carry a sword around in public for protection means? If so what about concealed swords? (such as cane swords)...
shinwa any good and who makes them?
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'...
quality of shinwa swords
QUESTION: I recently have been looking for a good japanese katana, and have found several that look to be good quality, made from a company called shinwa....
Plain blade with unique guard
QUESTION: I collect a number of swords. They aren't replicas but I have come across a very odd sword. It has no markings and if it did they seem to have ...
quality and sharpness of kris cutlery 29 26 katanas
QUESTION: I was wondering if anyone knows of the quality of the Kris cutlery 26II and 29II katanas? sharpness? And is softness a problem?
Also...
About ...
how wavy can a spine be?
QUESTION: Hello Paul & friends, we bought the Teigoku katana & the Teikoku wakazashi set from swords of might (sold seperately, not as a set per say)...
Tomahawk Katanas
QUESTION: Has anyone heard of the Tomahawk Trading Company? I've noticed a lot of their products on trueswords.com and their costs rival those of musashi ...
Kashira on Tenchi
Hi Paul, I've ordered my tenchi a while back and I noticed everything was perfect except for the kashira (buttcap) of the handle. I was examining it ...
best sword for the buck
QUESTION: A couple of months ago I purchased a tenchi and kaze katana and I got to say, these two katana's were really worth the money. I want to know ...
Ryan Swords
QUESTION: Anyone know anything about this guy?
Typical, "too good to be true" prices. A lot of time and money go into his auction descriptions, including ...
T10 compared with 1095
QUESTION: I have just purchased a katana made of T10 steel, that has been clay tempered to a hardness of 58 - 60 HRC. I purchased this from a guy in ...
Steel Vs Steel?
QUESTION: How would a traditional Katana stand up to plate or chain maile? I have seen demonstrations of traditional English broadswords and even roman ...
Final Fantasy blades??
QUESTION: I would like to collect swords such as the ones used in Final Fantasy games. However, I would like to know if anyone knows a good source for ...
sword buyers guide store shipping
QUESTION: How long will it take on average for one of your swords from your shop take to ship to Maryland in the United States? Thanks.
ANSWER: Hi ...
Which Cheness Sword?
Hi, as a beginner in Kata practising I want to buy my first sword. I really like Cheness and wonder which sword will be the best to start kata practising ...
Newbie - Musashi or KC???
QUESTION: I see good remarks on several of the Musashi swords and just saw a Kris Cutlery 25II on sale.
I have budget of around $130-150 so the ...
Just a Comment
I wanted to thank you for putting out a no nonsense guide to swords. I have been asked many questions about the best none expensive cutters and practice ...
your opinions please
to any interested party........what are your opinions of this sword (with reference to what we like to do here)........i believe it to be from dynasty ...
PC Hanwei place to buy
This isn't really a question as it is a small update.
The sword mentioned on this page I bought it a while ago for a cheaper price. Not sure if you ...
Bushido 'Wind Dragon' Limits
QUESTION: Well, my question is a simple one. How far can I take my 'Wind Dragon' sword? What I am trying to say is, what is the limit of this jewel?...
Sword Breakage
QUESTION: I have a high carbon steel katana. I have broke it cutting carton paper block. Without telling the producer and blaming them (as they will ...
In your personal opinion, best maintenace & repair tools?
QUESTION: We have not written in a litle while due to all the broken computers we have had to fix.......i could not leave the house for 11 days in a ...
Making a choice about getting my first katana.
QUESTION: I'm Stefan and I live in the netherlands. I have never owned a sword in my life but I have always been a great fan of katana's.
Luckily ...
I´m wavering between the Norman and the Norseman Sword (both made by Valiant Armoury). Which one would you prefer?
QUESTION: Hi there! ;-)
I´m all enthusiastic about buying my first real sword, but I´m still not quite sure which one to choose. Well, you need to ...
Kris Cutlery: Mono or Folded
QUESTION: I've been through your site many times and have asked you about a certain edge geometry a while back. Anyway to "cut to the chase" as it were,...
Is Ritter Steel a good company?
QUESTION: I'm thinking of buying a rosewood shirasaya & wakizashi made by Ritter Steel. I believe it's an American company however they say their swords ...
Musashi Yasha Katana
QUESTION: Am I wrong or did Musashi Swords just discontue the yasha since your review? Because before you reviewed it, it was the last item in their ...
Roman sword
QUESTION: My question is how to buy the roman sword, actually I'm not so good in this thing I'm beginner, Can someone help to me easier, I like o buy ...
Tweleth Centry sword from Gen 2 deal or dud?
QUESTION: I had read your updated review of the William Marshell sword by CAS-Hanwei. With the reliablity concerns brought up I have been looking for ...
Damascus katanas
QUESTION: So I'm looking at buying a katana, and ive seen a lot of places on the net advertising Demascus katanas... are these any good? and also they ...
have you heard of this company
QUESTION: I was looking up katana swords and saw an web page for this company swordsoftheeast. I was wondering if you had heard anything about them or ...
gengswords
QUESTION: hi my name is ryan i live in New Zealand and want to now if u have heard of gengsword becouse i just bought one and i think you would intrested ...
South Africa
QUESTION: I am looking for a place to buy replica swords in South Africa.
I am looking for Anime inspired swords in particular as well as the Kensei ...
Your personal opinion of the 300 Sword
QUESTION: My friends and I at Plasma Productions - an amature, non-profit filmmaking company deticated to making low budget films) is in the pre-production ...
How much weaker does a bo-hi make a sword?
QUESTION: Right now I'm planning on buying a tenchi and I'm trying do decide whether or not to have it with bo-hi. I understand that the bo-hi makes ...
sharp vs sgc
QUESTION: I have a pretty sharp katana already. I am thinking about geting a sgc cheness katana but I have heard rumors saying that it is not that sharp....
cutting beach mats and goza
QUESTION: Are these 2 items supposed to be soaked in water before cutting exercises?
Thanks, Kit
ANSWER: Hi Kit,
Absolutely! I've seen some ...
Filipino weapons
Hi there, have you checked this site before? Traditional Filipino Weapons.com
They have a lot of filipino sword collections, but a bit pricey. Do ...
my first samurai sword
QUESTION: I have just recived my first sword from japaneseswords4samurai.com and paid $1,199.00 for it.
It is ment to be hand forged, heat treated,...
can a chenness cut through a phone book ???
QUESTION: I have seen that a cold steel gross messer can cut through a phone book i was wondering if a chenness shura or a kaze could do it also i think ...
Ibelin scabbard
QUESTION: I have purchased Ibelin sword from the movie "Kingdom of Heaven" made my Windlass. I also want the scabard that I see has been discontinued....
Cheness fittings.
Hey Paul, love this site, I come here and your forum when I need it, and I am very happy someone is taking their own time to find the answers to questions ...
Brown Ito Kaze Ko?
QUESTION: Is cheness going to wrap the kaze ko katana in brown cord anytime soon? I want it to match my full size kaze.
ANSWER: Actually, unfortunately ...
QUESTION ABOUT THE COLD STEEL HAND AND A HALF SWORD
QUESTION: I had a question about the quality of the cold steel hand and a half sword. It looks good and has a length that works with me at 42" (I stand ...
Hybrid Polish for Katana...
QUESTION: This site got me wondering many different things. Is this form of polishing (time, process) the way to go if I wanted my sword absolutely ...
Oniyuri bo-hi
QUESTION: I'm thinking about buying a Cheness Oniyuri, but am wondering if I should buy it with or without the bo-hi. I hear that the bo-hi would stiffen ...
Chain Mail Cutters
QUESTION: First off, I love your site. You give a lot of background info on a ton of swords I've pondered over at one time or another, and have really ...
Samurai sword Rituals & ceremonies
QUESTION: While watching the great film "Three Outlaw Samurai" (and we have seen this procedure in many other films as well...Ronin-Gai, Hunter in the ...
Game swords
QUESTION: You put a lot of care and detail into your analysis of Movie and TV swords, I was just wondering if you were planning to do the same of Video ...
Kingofswords.com- Any good?
QUESTION: Hi Paul! I got another question for you. This will be my third one. Hope I'm not a bother, just trying to help you build your FAQ's. :-) Anyways,...
Sword gauntlets
QUESTION: I'm interested in finding some Indian sword gauntlets, A weapon used to devastating effect by the Mughals back in the day. I look around the ...
Fixing a Loose Saya
QUESTION: Over periods of sheathing and un-sheathing katanas, the saya sometimes become very loose. Like if you were to tip the sword over to where the ...
having some one sharpen my musashi
QUESTION: I have been doing a little cutting with my musashi and it has gotten a little dull and the tip ever so slightly blunted. Where is a good place ...
TESTED KATANAS
QUESTION: Have you heard of and have you tested the swords from The Shinwa company???
ANSWER: Hi Mark, nice to hear from you - hope you and your ...
masahiro swords
QUESTION: Have you ever heard anything about masahiro swords and if so would you recommend them?
ANSWER: The QC on Masahiro swords is all over the ...
Long Term Storage in leather wrapped wooden scabbard
QUESTION: I've seen on several sites the warning about not storing in a leather scabbard but that storing in wood is ok, so, stupid question for today;...
Where to find a good dueling saber?
QUESTION: I've looked nearly everywhere and I've yet to find definite evidence of a battle ready dueling saber (pob 3-5in) instead of cavalry sabers ...
parts availability for cheaper naginatas
QUESTION: Does anyone know where we might pick up scabbards for a tom anderson master cutlery TA-76 (modern naginata) & a master cutlery JL-069 (naginata ...
Cutting Beach Mats
QUESTION: When using beach mats as a cutting target, do you have to soak them like tatami omote?
ANSWER: Yes indeed, though you can soak them for ...
Quality of Shinwa swords?
QUESTION: I have seen Shinwa katanas on several online stores. They sell for $159.00 to $279.00. They claim to be fully functional (high carbon steel,...
laws of buying a sword
QUESTION: : Ok I want to buy a sword at a mall in Oregon and the only problem is I'm under 18. Do i need a concealed weapons permit to carry it to my ...
Zhui Feng Forge
QUESTIONS: First of all, very good site you have. I've learned a lot here! I have two questions;
I just saw a very cheap Katana. It's around 230USD....
Looking for longer tsuka katana
QUESTION: I'm a martial artist working on a 2nd degree black belt in the Korean style of Tang Soo Do. Until now I have only studied with Kendo type ...
Where can I buy a Japanese sword.
QUESTION: I want a samurai sword that is Japanese made, I do not want a knock off and I want a good quality sword. I have visited a website who sells ...
About the Musashi Rosewood Shirasaya
QUESTION: I have the Musashi Rosewood Shirasaya and after cutting some water bottles, buddy bottels, milk jugs, cardboard and some small sticks a decent ...
Which Chinese Jian to get?
QUESTION: I have to tell you first that your site is awesome! You really got me looking at the "Cold Steel Gim" but I also like the Paul Chen "Qi Jian"...
A Mystery Dagger
QUESTION: I bought this dagger somewhere in the vicinity of 2000-2001 when I was still in high school, more or less on a whim (I am not a collector in ...
false advertising?
1) My original email complaint:
Order ID : 11688588
"So, ......i am disappointed......who am i disappointed with?....in order of severity,...
Wipe blood from sword
QUESTION: Why do soilders wipe the blood from their sword after battle? For example, Peter in The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
ANSWER: Hi ...
is that rust???
QUESTION: Well a few days ago i bought a hiryuu katana ($60musashi) so today i go out to cut some leaves of the bushes so my sword get all nasty so i ...
Double edge katana
QUESTION: I buy the Kaze katana and i'm very happy to this katana i love to train myself with it, but i search a double edge katana at good price (aproximetaly ...
Tenchi Katana
QUESTION: First off, let me say that you have been the best of the best at answering all kinds of questions that relate to swords. I don't think there ...
is the shinwa brand a trusted sword brand
QUESTION: I saw a katana on a web site that is $289 that is made by the shinwa name and the sword supposedly is made of damascus steel and I wanted to ...
Napoleon period war swords or sabres
QUESTION: I have seen in the web very few places where you can buy real carbon steel swords from Napoleon's period. Most of the places seem to be focused ...
Sword Sale in Australia
QUESTION: Hi paul,
Why don't you keep stock of the swords you sell here in australia, that way, fans in australia canbuy direct from u. For example,...
Paul Chen Classic series Vs. elite series
QUESTION: I was just pondering what the difference beteen the Paul Chen tiger series and tiger elite series?
As far as I can tell the tiger elite ...
1095 damascus-steel
QUESTION: Do you know about HCS 1095 damascus-steel? I couldn't find information anywhere.
ANSWER: It's just a relatively hard, high carbon content ...
Your contact info
QUESTION: Hi Paul. How can I contact you (to compliment your great website). I can't find an email address anywhere on this website. I assume that's ...
Best Authentic Japanese Swords out there...
QUESTION: Hello, i wanted to know if you could give me a list of the top authentic japanese sword makers in the world today 1,000.00 and up. Combat ready ...
Cutting Tatami mats
QUESTION: I have had no prior experience or lessons with cutting tatami mats. I read on some web sites that I should 100% not cut them with no experience....
Swords of Might - Any good?
QUESTION: Is swords of might a good site? I was looking at their stuff and they seemed to have good katanas.
ANSWER: Short answer - yes. :-)
I'...
Buying my 1st BEATER =D dont want to spend too much
ANSWER: I'm looking for a functional beater for under $150. Does not have to cut through steel or trees but I wouldnt want it to give away with light ...
s.o.m. nagamaki?
QUESTION: I have 2 questions one is have you heard anything about the swordsofmight.com (the $200 one)handmade nagamaki katana now I have done lots of ...
bizarre name brand assembly procedure
hi, my friend ....listen to this!
Ryumon Dragon Folded Tanto Features:
Hand forged HCS 1065 high carbon steel blade
Hand sharpened and differentially ...
Are there sword shops in Minneapolis, MN?
QUESTION: I would like to buy a sword that I can see and hold first. Are there any sword shops in the Minneapolis area?
ANSWER: Hi Steve,
Unfortunately,...
sword sharpness
QUESTION: When you are a sword collector, does the said sword have to be sharp. Because in my opinion, if it is not sharp, then you are collecting something ...
Thaitsuki Nihonto
QUESTION: I just heard about Thaitsuki Nihonto and asked myself, if it's really possible to get a traditional japanese katana for a price less then 1000$...
Did I buy a real sword?
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QUESTION: I was recently on vacation, and in a small gift shop, which specialized in weaponry, I saw it. A katana, with a blade made of clay tempered ...
Review of Windlass Sword of Noavara (500850)
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QUESTION: Thanks to your site I now have a Gen2 Templar sword on its way.
I'm also finding myself drawn to the Windlass Sword of Noavara, but I've ...
Kaze Ko or Tenchi Ko?
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QUESTION: I'm pretty short and drawing / wielding a standard size katana doesn't feel natural to me and so I was looking in to the Ko-Katana range from ...
Master of Swords (.eu)
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A few weeks ago, I ordered a sword from a dutch company, www.masterofswords.eu. A very nice site, which I had been browsing for some time before placing ...
WHERE ARE MEKUGI???
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QUESTION: Hey, I recently removed the damaged mekugi from a sword I bought from handmadesword.com (good place from my experience), and soon found myself ...
Is Sword Forum International Dead?
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QUESTION: I'm just curious, do people still go/post there? I haven't for years...and I was going to make a new account, but the security checks have ...
Who makes G-Series Swords (of Global Gear)?
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QUESTION: Well, at least the "Shadow Katana" (http://www.globalgear.com.au/prod3385.htm) is known to be made in China.
"This Blade has been custom ...
blood groove
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QUESTION: hey im sure you have already answered this before but i was wondering what is the blood groove on swords actually used for? is it cosmetic ...
Eastern sword+western martial art=acceptable?
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QUESTION: Hello there, Paul.
A while ago,I purchased a functional Katana.I prefer the japanese longsword over the western one because the blade is ...
rust on the sword
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QUESTION: Is there any practical impact on the sword if it got rust on the blade or tang? thanks.
ANSWER: On the tang, not really. Generally speaking,...
Hanwei Dark Sentinel QUALITY?
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QUESTION: Have you ever seen/used/heard anything about the Hanwei Dark Sentinel sword. I have seen it at several places and am considering buying it....
missed digest
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QUESTION: Dear Paul,
First of all I really enjoy your website, it is really good especially for someone so fascinated with swords. Wouldn't want to ...
Odinblades
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QUESTION: In referring to you sister site SMG,you have several sword manufactures listed for review.I would like to know if you could include one other?...
Korea swords and cutting
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QUESTION: Hello Sir
I am a 3rd degree black belt in TKD. I started training in 1998. I have had a little practice in the use on the Katana but have ...
Ryumon Dragon vs SGC Yamakami 9260
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QUESTIONS: Hi Paul
With great reviews it is sometimes hard to compare, would you say the the Ryumon Dragon cuts as well as the SGC Yamakami ...
A few questions about the Practical Elite and thinking about buying a new sword
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QUESTION: Hi Paul,
First off, I would like to say amazing job on the website. It's really great to see a site that is both helpful and presented in ...
i want your opinion
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QUESTION: i'm looking to buy my first sword and i have 2 swords in mind and i want to know what do you tink of those 2 brands. the first one is the Bushido ...
identity crisis
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QUESTION: hey Paul, how are you? just read the review for the ryumon dragon and i was so entralled we rushed out into the internet and bought one .............we ...
Wish to Study Swords
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QUESTION: Hi, before asking this I went through all the questions before asking so you don't have to repeat yourself.
I have always been interested ...
Gen 2 Roman Gladius, not right?
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QUESTION: Paul, I have been reading the information about swords on your site, and realized that I have been buying pieces of crap for the last few years....
the mystery of the tsuba?
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QUESTION: o.k. just a quick question. what is the half moon shaped thing that seems to be so prevalent on numerous tsubas? some one said it was for a ...
sword origin
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QUESTION: What sword is made with the tip at a 45 degree angle down? What ia the country of origin?
ANSWER: Hi Yamar,
These are a modern design,...
Gift Voucher Code
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QUESTION: I am interested in buying a Hanwei Ninja-to sword from Kult of Athena , as directed by your site and noted that there is a spot for a voucher ...
Last Legend Shinryu Review
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I think someone said they'd like to see a review of Last Legend Pro, well I have a Last Legend Shinryu. I love it .. the only downers are the brushed looking ...
real damassteel katana
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QUESTION: How is it possible to be sure that a katana is made of real damassteel, not fake etched damas? I mean, I want to know how, not how much damas ...
ryan sword
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QUESTION: I was wanting your opinion of this site and this sword specifically:
http://www.ryansword.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&...
customation
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QUESTION: I drew up a sword and I was wondering if it is possible to make it, if so then what price am i looking at. Thank you for your time i hope to ...
hanzo sword bride rampage autographed version
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QUESTION: Are the hanzo swords (bride rampage) even as good as a musashi sword or a hanwai paul chen practical katana are they price quality good and ...
Windlass Steelcrafts Oakeshott Xiia
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QUESTION: I am looking at buying and Oakeshott type Xiia longsword from Windlass Steelcrafts. Is there anything you can tell me about this sword and ...
retalers, and steel
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QUESTION: Hey, I was woundering what your thought of global gear and I mean there personally line of chinese made swords.
Secondly I practice iaido ...
Is this a good katana?
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Hejsan! (the swedish way to say Hi)
I know that it is hard to just look at a website and say if a katana is "good" or "bad", but you know more ...
Review age
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QUESTION: I just wanted to know why you can't submit a review until you are 18 years old.
ANSWER: Hi Josh,
Unfortunately it is for legal reasons....
Not a question, just a comment
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Paul:
Thank you for a wonderful website, wish I had found it sooner. You are providing a wonderful service to us samurai wannabees.
James
PAUL'...
Cold Steel Shamshir Questions
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QUESTION: Hello, I plan on purchasing a Cold Steel Shamshir this summer for my birthday (a gift to myself :D) and I just wanted to clarify a few things....
Carbon and stainless?
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QUESTION: You have said that stainless steel, once longer than a foot, becomes very brittle. I was wondering if it would be possible to make a some what ...
Just a Thank You
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Hi Paul,
What a great site! It has helped so much. I bought one horrible 'Wallace' sword and then decided I am never going to buy a sword without finding ...
Humble requests for listening to me whine and polishing advice (regarding Kaze)
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QUESTION: Hi Paul,
Before i say anything, i make 3 sincere concessions:
1) You are by far the MOST honest salesperson with t' BEST customer service ...
Is oiling the sword blade a must in the case of it not being used much?
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QUESTION: Stupid question, I know. I have been a more or less casual sword collector with only stainless steel wallhangers and such. Several months ago ...
Want a Korean sword
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QUESTION: I am looking for a Korean sword that is affordable and sharp. Imported from Korea perfered.
ANSWER: Try these guys:
Martial Arts Swords ...
black smudges on my windlass
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QUESTION: My Windlass Towton sword gets black smudges and finger prints all over it every time I touch it--and I mean BLACK! In fact, the darn thing ...
New product from Quebec Canada
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QUESTION: Paul have you ever heard of Calimacil? They are a latex foam sword company which I believe sell cream of the crop practice swords. I have heard ...
Musashi swords!
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QUESTION: Hi! LOVE your site! I bought a musashi zetsurin sword from swordsofmight! your site really helped! unfortunately since i live in canada i have ...
Masahiro
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QUESTION: What can you tell me about Masahiro, and the Masahiro katana's? Because there is little information about Masahiro.
I hope you can help ...
Secret Agent Sword
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QUESTION: If you have seen the sword you might have thought, "Hmm doesn't look to alfully bad, lets check out the price." BOM BOM BOOOOM people begin ...
Best Scottish Basket Hilt Sword
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QUESTION: Would anyone recommend a particular Scottish Basket Hilt Sword above all others that fit into the $200.00-$400.00 range? I've been looking ...
straw tamishigiri
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QUESTION: Would u have any idea how to make straw tamishigiri targets? Thanks.
ANSWER: Hi Ben,
I've never actually done it - though bear in mind ...
I need a Scabard
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QUESTION: About a year ago I purchased a Generation 2 Pro Ranger Sword. My first real sword, and I am very happy with the sword itself. However, the ...
Looking for cheap Khopesh
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QUESTION: I read your material about the Khopesh and can't afford the Deepeeka sword. Can you give me info on where I can find the cheap wallhangers....
Which sword?
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QUESTION: I'm interested in purchasing a new sword to replace my current cheap sword and ive come down to two swords but can not decide
and figured ...
SBG Forum Login Problems
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QUESTION: Sorry Paul, but this is currently the only way I am able to contact you about an issue with logging in to SBG Forum. At home, I am set to ...
Can't decide on what to buy???
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QUESTION: I've got a problem,I can't decide what sword to buy,1. Musashi Elite Series Wind Katana from trueswords 2.Paul chan pratical ninja from swordsdirect?...
Sword company details
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QUESTION: Hey Paul, It's been some time since I have spoken to you. First of all congratulations on you successfully ongoing site.
Recently I have ...
Question about swords from handmadesword.com
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QUESTION: Thank you for your time in taking this email and putting on such an awesome website. I have learned much from the time I spent on this there....
Cheness O Katana vs Cold Steel O Katana
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QUESTION: Cold Steel's is bigger, more beefy.
Cheness' is better looking, handles better/lighter.
But how are the edge retention abilities ...
Sword sharpening.
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QUESTION: Hey Guys! I was just reading your sharpening section and I think I'm going to get an accusharp . I would hand sharpen but I'm a relative beginner ...
sword replacement
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