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Today I recieved a rather unique present, a sword to put on my shelves, however this one is suposed to be battle ready and what not, so I thought I would ask you guys a couple questions.
Considering I've never held a sword other that a couple of these stainless steel ones, I am not sure if is good or bad. It is awfully heavy, when I've heard these swords (folded steel katana) are surprisingly light. Also, the edge is not -that- sharp, so I wondered if there is any way to sharpen it without screwing up the edge.
Halp plz?
Some stuff I found about the blade. If is good or not I have no idea
Hand forged and folded high carbon steel blade
Folded 10 times creating 1024 layers.
EDIT
Upon further examination I found out this:
The blade goes all the way into the handle and is secured by two wood pegs. It also has a name written down in the part that goes inside the handle (I think the maker's signature), and the whole sword can be disassembled. There is no visible hamon but the whole sword has a "wavy" texture and shows what seems to be a very faint grain here and there (much like wood). Also, I realized the sword is really sharp in the upper third of the blade and it turns dull as it reaches the handle. I guess this means it doesn't need any more sharpening?
The sword in question is this one, just with a black handle and sageo www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ7G9A…
Considering I've never held a sword other that a couple of these stainless steel ones, I am not sure if is good or bad. It is awfully heavy, when I've heard these swords (folded steel katana) are surprisingly light. Also, the edge is not -that- sharp, so I wondered if there is any way to sharpen it without screwing up the edge.
Halp plz?
Some stuff I found about the blade. If is good or not I have no idea
Hand forged and folded high carbon steel blade
Folded 10 times creating 1024 layers.
EDIT
Upon further examination I found out this:
The blade goes all the way into the handle and is secured by two wood pegs. It also has a name written down in the part that goes inside the handle (I think the maker's signature), and the whole sword can be disassembled. There is no visible hamon but the whole sword has a "wavy" texture and shows what seems to be a very faint grain here and there (much like wood). Also, I realized the sword is really sharp in the upper third of the blade and it turns dull as it reaches the handle. I guess this means it doesn't need any more sharpening?
The sword in question is this one, just with a black handle and sageo www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ7G9A…
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Sorry to add a comment to such an old journal, but it does happen to be one of a handful of things I feel truly competent enough to answer.
On the sword itself, as a gift and a showpiece it is fine. However, I would never consider anything battle-ready unless the wielder were comfortable holding it. You described it as being "Awfully heavy" which indicates at a passing glance that though you may understand the style, the blade simply isn't suitable to your build.
Could you use it? Yes. Absolutely. Would a lighter blade be more suitable? Most likely. Hold the handle of the blade in one hand, extend your arm straight out from your chest, keep the blade level and steady. Hold it for ten seconds. If you find yourself straining, be wary. The weight of that blade will inhibit your movements in combat. While it remains dangerous, your attacks are slowed - leaving you vulnerable.
You can remedy this, of course, if you're willing to do the work necessary to train your upper body to handle the weight and balance of that weapon, though it would be much easier to you to pick a shorter or lighter blade for practice and protection.
[Just for the record, I've always preferred drywall hammers.]
On the sword itself, as a gift and a showpiece it is fine. However, I would never consider anything battle-ready unless the wielder were comfortable holding it. You described it as being "Awfully heavy" which indicates at a passing glance that though you may understand the style, the blade simply isn't suitable to your build.
Could you use it? Yes. Absolutely. Would a lighter blade be more suitable? Most likely. Hold the handle of the blade in one hand, extend your arm straight out from your chest, keep the blade level and steady. Hold it for ten seconds. If you find yourself straining, be wary. The weight of that blade will inhibit your movements in combat. While it remains dangerous, your attacks are slowed - leaving you vulnerable.
You can remedy this, of course, if you're willing to do the work necessary to train your upper body to handle the weight and balance of that weapon, though it would be much easier to you to pick a shorter or lighter blade for practice and protection.
[Just for the record, I've always preferred drywall hammers.]