[geeks] sword questions

[Phil Stracchino]

On Mon, May 17, 2004 at 10:36:58AM -0400, Kurt Huhn wrote:
> I know there are sword geeks here, and I have some questions - actually
> just looking for guidance.
> 
> I am in the market for a useable katana.  By useable, I mean
> something that's not going to fall apart should I decide to slice a
> watermellon with it.  Something that's not going to fail if I get stupid
> and take out my frustrations one a burlap bag full of potatos. 
> Something that isn't going to snap if I whack a 2x4 with it.
> 
> I can't spend $1000 on this.  In fact, $500 is too expensive. 
> Lets face it, I'm not going to get into a swordfight any time soon. 
> This isn't feudal Japan, and I'm not some gaijin ronin.
> 
> Comments, thoughts, suggestions?  Anyone seen Paul Chen practical stuff?
>  Anyone have a Cold Steel katana?

I don't think anyone will dispute that Cold Steel stuff is functional.
I personally don't think it's very pretty, and Lyn Thompson seems to me
to come across as a bit of an egotistical asshole, but there's no
arguing the serviceability of his blades.


The Chen stuff looks extremely sweet.  I'd love to have one.


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