Aug 23, 2010 · I’m making a non-traditional katana-style sword from CPM 3V and my priority is to make the blade as STRONG as possible. For strength and cutting power, I’m planning on a extra-wide 2” blade. I’m wondering if I should start with a 2” wide piece of bar stock and create the curve in the blade by...

Jan 4, 2002 · The katana is vastly overhyped. Don't get me wrong I like katana as much as the next guy, I think they are beautiful and they certainly are a good sword design. However this idea that they are better then any other sword type is the purest yishvish. Traditional katana are differentially heat treated with the edge being harder then the spine.

Oct 6, 2000 · Howard Clark L6 Bainite katana (consisting of blade and copper habaki; length of the blade is about 28-29 inches). For sale at US$3,800 This is the price that I paid when I pre-ordered it. Blade is ready to be shipped directly from Howard's workshop. Unfortunately I have no photos as the blade is not in my possession.

Aug 27, 2014 · Well since you're askin', the best one of those that I've ever seen and held was made by Dan Keffeler. Made like a proper, real katana, but had a titanium guard and hardware, and a blood-chilling blade made from very high-end steel. It was a custom-made blade though, not a mass-production piece.

Jan 31, 2002 · I don't think I can recommend a katana just as tough as a CS sword because theirs are the toughest you'll find for that price. But if you were to handle a historical katana, the word tough would not come to mind. They are stiff, hard edged, but they are also fine, sometimes delicate, cutting machines.

Mar 13, 2005 · The edge on a katana and most swords is hard, so it holds a good edge. It will chip, and dull with impact of another blade. THe ideal way is simply to cut them down before they can make a cut. If necessary, the flat or back of the blade is supposed to be used. This is what happens when you block edge-to-edge.

May 3, 2005 · The estimate I gave is for 10mm silk "katana" ito. Some of the leather cord comes in narrower sizes and would take more turns. I accidentally bought some narrow leather for my tantos, but ended up getting the 10mm silk because it looks better to me.

Jul 12, 2011 · Hey everyone, I was thinking of getting a custom large wakizashi or small katana and looking at different steels. Out of 8670, 5160, or A2 what would you recommend for a very shock resistant blade? I am thinking 5160 would probably be most shock resistant/toughest, followed by A2, followed by 8670.

Jan 6, 1999 · XLR or 1/4” TS cable doesn’t make much difference for short distance line out. What matters is the output level of the signal from the source (Katana) going into the destination (audio interface). I tried this myself this morning, out of curiosity. Same result as you. The Line Out signal is very weak, probably -10dB.

Jan 16, 2009 · I purchased this Howard Clark Shobu Zukuri L6 Bainite Katana directly for Arizona Custom Knives in 2017. Please click the link below to go to the original Arizona Custom Knives sale page. I negotiated the final sales price to $5495.00 at that time. Beautiful sword! I am selling for my cost of $5495.00 plus shipping and insurance.