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 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.

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.

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 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.

Sep 9, 2001 · The grip of the katana is perfectly designed for traditional two handed use, but in one handed use, suffers greatly in comparison to the saber grip. Yes, the thumb can be placed on the tsuba for a certain amount of control, but by and large I think it's safe to say that the katana makes almost as poor of a saber as a saber does a katana.

Apr 2, 2004 · Howard Clark L6 Bainite Superkatana for sale! This is a one-of-a-kind blade in the rare and incredibly difficult to forge KATA-KIRIHA-ZUKURI katana sugata. Blade is as received from Howard, unpolished and unmounted. Price is $3,800. Will accept partial trades for Szabo...

Feb 22, 2020 · I waited almost a year for this piece. The maker allowed me to choose the Stingray skin and pattern from a huge variety. This is the first sword I ever had commissioned. Prices include domestic shipping and insurance. PayPal, Cash app or Zelle. Please PM any questions or offers. Dropbox link...

Dec 11, 2009 · 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.

Feb 27, 2000 · This a sole-authorship katana by Michael Bell of Dragonfly forge. the blade is 27 1/2" of his steel cable damascus. An overall length of 40". Unlike many of his newer swords this one is a complete sole-authorship piece-he made the fitings, scabbard, lacquered the scabbard, polished the blade.