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2007-04-10 11:25:48 · 3 answers · asked by Brendan 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
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2007-04-10 11:27:10 · update #1
Maybe... The best sword of this type that money can buy is probably a museum piece from the time of the Shogunate. That'll set you back seven to eight figures. For a modern replica, theirs looks awfully good. All of the terminology is correct, they claim that the sword is hand-made, and the guarantee is convincing.
On the other hand, if I were going to pay that sort of money for a sword, I'd want to meet and talk to the smith. I'd want to see examples of his work, and try a few test-cuts before I laid down the price of a new Harley (well, almost). For that price, you could buy a two dozen mediocre replicas and beat on them until they break.
2007-04-10 11:40:46 · answer #1 · answered by Aaron W 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Put simply it is not, I would venture to say that it is the second best sword ever created. The best sword ever created is the long bladed/handled chinese Gim, or tai chi sword. This sword can be wielded either single handed or double handed which gives it an advantage over the katana in range of motion. The katana must be wielded with two hands which restricts reach and range of motion, to give an example: the one-handed lunge of the Gim has a longer reach than the two-handed lunge of the Katana. the Gim is also lighter AND it has a double-sided blade, so it has a speed advantage over the katana. When you make a cut with a Katana you have to twist the sword to make a second cut which wastes time, uses extra energy, and also restircts motion even more. The Gim still has equal power, however because you can use two hands for powerful slices and thrusts when needed.
2016-03-18 07:20:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but you are taking hundreds of thousands or more, for an early sword by one of the masters, if you can even find one for sale. Sorry no one today compares. I collect coins and our coins today are junk, compared to the coins of the Greek City states and the large silver coins of Europe from the 1600's. Modern machines have taken the art out of most things. The days of classic coins as well as swords has passed. The look and feel is gone.
2007-04-10 16:00:31 · answer #3 · answered by Taiping 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋