Want to let all know my intention is not lessen a very successful company that has made many very happy with their products, but to speak of the short comings of the swords in particular that I was able to hold and use, don't think it's a testimony to the company or all their products, I'm sure a resolution will be coming and will keep all updated...thankyou

@DRHOLY12

Жыл бұрын

Where would you recommend I buy an authentic Japanese katana?

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

Ebay or some third party sellers, that are selling authentic Nihanto from days past...Japan does have artisans producing genuine pieces but they are difficult to get and can be in the 10 thousands range.. if that's what your asking for....but replicas are made in China that are very well done...from companies like Huawai or skyjiro, Zsey is also a fantastic brand...all from 500 to over 1k...all for premium quality...but you can get good pieces from 300 and up from other makes...this is a difficult question to answer in this forum, hope this helps a bit

Well, I went from from knowing practically "nothing" about a Katana, to knowing quite a bit MORE after watching this video, I say this was time well spent! Now, I can always look back at this video for reference, when I go and purchase a Katana! Excellent video Joe...

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Very happy you got something from all my rambling on, lol...I do have videos out for recommendations for first time buyers, and why I have a passion for sword craft, your support and views are very much appreciated Jorge.

It’s a rare kind of person that’s prepared to share their hard-earned knowledge with people they’ve never laid eyes on. Prepared also, moreover, to put up with the mean-spiritedness that sometimes attends upon their uploads. Thank you.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

A very thoughtful comment friend very much appreciated and its my pleasure, hope to see you again

You've done the sword community a great service with this video brother. A very honest thorough review. Thank you for taking one for the team Joe samurai!

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely buddy, glad to be of service, I will always speak my mind even if it's in my limited level of expertise...much appreciated Karl old boy

Awesome review Joe! And realy honest and informative!! Thank you brother🙏🏻

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated my friend...thank you

This was a fantastically informative video Joe! I would have never know the details to look at or watch for without seeing this! I learned a great deal brother and I appreciate ya taking the time to get this in-depth on it. I enjoyed it my friend! 🙂🇺🇸🔥⚔️🔪👍👍

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I never responded to this message was held for some stupid reason, appreciate the support for my videos friend

Hey Brother great job. Overall comprehensive review. At the end of the day we can only test what's in our hands I thought you covered everything thoroughly I thought this was a very very well done thought out video great job my brother!

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother Scab!!!

I love the aftermath of the flying cuts. The pieces sound like they're going to war in the background

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Love the sound of Tatami being cut too, natural sound FXs..hahaha

@DonnieBAllDay

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 the smashing against the fence sounds were the best

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay Hahah...I would hardly call that a smash against any fences...a light nick is more like it, and if they are as super tough as was noted, that deformation and multiple chips should not have happen...my brother..lol...the heat tempering completely missed the mark...terribly made blade bro

@DonnieBAllDay

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 no, I meant the sound of the cut pieces flying off camera and smashing into shit. Haha! It sounds like you got people breaching doors to get the bad guys!

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😀😀😀👊👊👊👊👍👍👍

Amazing video, watched every second of it

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

Andres, much appreciated glad you enjoyed it

Your knowledge really saved my tail on buying a great katana. Thank you very much for the time.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, glad I could help

Been using this channel more and more as I get into Japanese swords. Such honesty and openness about the topic which I absolutely appreciate. I have a few TK pieces and they've been awesome. I agree they do tend to market more towards a non-traditional, unconventional approach to katana, sometimes emphasizing the aesthetic package. One thing I do give them credit for is they have a good selection of wakizashi and tantos, which I feel like get overlooked sometimes. Honestly, I prefer those to actual katana, I just like my blades comfortably one handed.

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated so glad your getting something out of my ramblings...😀...a big selection they do have, and we'll put in the comments 👍👍

Very informative! I could see your frustration. I did learn a lot from the video how ever. Excellent Joe! Now I wonder how my Cheness stacks up?

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Grugga, I'll keep you all in the loop of how they handle this

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

We will have to see about your sword...lol

Interesting review and explanation, thank you 😎👍

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Brother

Looking to buy a ninjato sword as an amateur and found this. Extremely thorough and educational. Not exactly what I searched for, but I now know what to look for in some stores and their products. Thanks! I subbed just in case I don't find a ninjato review in your channel library and you need an idea for a video!

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Bryce thanks so much for the Sub, glad you found the vid. I will look into that for you and reply back this evening, much appreciated

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

I would say shop for a ninjato at Swords of Northshire.com they are pretty reliable company, they make good usable products, I have dealt with them

@u4goturchange

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 Thanks so much! I really appreciate the help!

Hey man just found your channel and you have yourself a new subscriber. Keep it up friend💚🦊

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

Many kind thanks Alex, see ya around the tube my friend

That’s crazy. I know Donnie B likes true katana but I guess that’s what makes youtube great people have different opinions and you can make your decision on purchasing an item off of different reviews rather they are good or bad. Great job man! Always enjoy your videos! Great detail and very informative! Awesome production value as well! Hey so what manufacture would you recommend around 300 to $400 range that is worth the money in your opinion?

@utubepunk

2 жыл бұрын

Probably Swords of Northshire? Matthew Jensen had a video addressing that price range, but it's a few years old now.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

You always have to respect everyone's choices as it means something different to each individual, but I felt it was my job to be honest in my aquired knowledge on the subject even if it's limited....But Thank you Pete for the compliments There are many sword options its not an easy question to answer here, contact me, I can talk ypu through it

@pistolpete4991

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 cool brotha! Will do!

I agree with you on the fact that they make some of them too fancy. I went there and it took me a long time to find a sword that was really just plain and simple but still sleek and beautiful. I prefer my swords to be as traditional as possible, I find that there is real beauty in that

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

Yes we'll said friend, agreed

I’m 40 minutes in,and gotta say I know you’re bummed out about your swords,but this was HANDS DOWN your best and most passionate review!!!! Jensen worthy I think! Love the long,thorough,reviews dude! If it’s any consolation,I feel much better about my$400 laminated Ryansword!thanks for that

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

I strive to make my mentor Jensen proud..lol...it was passionate cause I was so disappointed and pissed off, and want others to be informed of what they could be dealing with...yes when you have a sword in that price range that checks the boxes well, you feel good about it...much appreciated Jay Byrd my friend 😀

@samuraibyrd

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 hey brother I’m disappointed and pissed right along with ya.awesome review though.

Your awesome Samurai Joe! Im still saving funds for a sword…once I get something together I will contact you for your advice brother! Peace out ✌🏼⚔️

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Sure KC whenever your ready...thanks...peace and respect my friend

Thank you Joe for all the information you provided on the Katanas. I am curious is there any company you recommend for a novice that would like to learn but looking for the 100 to 200 range starter sword. Something that is aligned and balanced well. Rather than say the term that is outdated I will say it is sharp. Also do you have a book for a beginner to use as an introduction to terminology, geometry, and use? I really appreciate you taking the time to do the video and I stayed all the way to the end as I know it affects the analytics plus I was very interested and appreciative of you taking all that time. To me it didn't seem long. Thank you sir I greatly appreciate your honesty and if I was there I would have my left hand flat with my right fist up to it and bow to show respect. Wisdom over power will always win the day.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Rick that was truly magnificent 👌 thank you brother...Ronin RK series katana 1045 steel, well made starter beater swords about 130.00USD at sbg store...would be a good place to look..Google karana terminology you'll find much of what you need or Amazon has books on that topic...happy hunting let me know if you find a sword and need my opinion on it, be glad to help!!!

Hey Joe, thanks for the "sacrifice" on TrueKatana, it just confirms what the numerous alarm bells on their website already were hinting. I gave JKOO a shot in the end, I'm currently waiting 2 pieces from them and one from Huawei, all due in October hopefully (ordered in May). From JKOO there will be a $440 T10 katana with cosmetic polish and a $230 jian in 9260 with samegawa handle. From Huawei a $519 custom piece (HW531 but with regular sori, got lucky as it went up to $599 now). I was undecided about JKOO but your videos made me think it was worth a try.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

I sincerely hope you are happy with your jkoo swords, it sounds like a good piece and at that price you can demand an excellent fit, finish and blade...hope it all works out to your liking....thankyou my friend 😀

@rmcswords

2 жыл бұрын

I was supposed to receive two custom from jkoo this week but they had a accident at their forge and all customs are on delay

@utubepunk

2 жыл бұрын

Good post.

@Driftxcess1

2 жыл бұрын

@@rmcswords wait what for real? Oh man. I just placed an order with them couple weeks back. Oh well I figured it would be a long wait anyway.

Only a min 17 in and I am just like you. I just got my first and only katana. A Katana made in 2000 in Fukuoka Japan, by the Komiya Family, who's been making swords since 1786! Komikya Kunitada is the Smith. His blades are renowned for cutting, strength and sharpness in Japan. Took me 3 years to make it happen. Bucket list item ☑️. Boyhood dream ☑️. I still have to get a katana stand! I kinda went backwards, went for the gold first, and now I need a boken and a Iaido sword, as I would like to learn the ways to properly handle katana, but I am only ever using this grail sword If my LIFE depends on it!! I probably have more to say, but I'm so pumped right now, I had to pause it just to blurt this out like a kid on Christmas LOL. 🙏 Sounds like your from Staten Island originally like myself, but maybe Brooklyn? MAYBE long island. Maybe Jersey haha. Anyway I'm upstate. Now let me check out your video! 😂💪🙏

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Jason for watching, so you have a genuine Nihanto, you are very fortunate and you should be very proud to own such a grand heritage piece

Subbed brother. 💪👍

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Jason so much appreciated my friend, great to meet you.

Can you please review other sites as well. Any site you'd recommend?

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

Depends on what your looking for, a real sword? wall hanger? budget your working with? I have many different manufacturers of swords reviewed on my channel, Hanwei is safe sword manufacturers of fair to great quality, Ronin katana is also a great starting sword site, check out kult of Athena site for many swords of different makes for sale

Grabs some 🍿. This gonna be gud!

hi Joe, thanks for this great video, sir your opinion means very much to me

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Dan, not looking to show the company as a bad company but to highlight 2 swords in particular, that I was able to handle and use

quick question, i sometimes watch japanese dojo videos where they cut tatami and many of the katanas i see are much wider, do you know why this is? i would really like one of those but the closest thing i could find was the hanwei practical xl.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

unless you go to a custom sword shop...yes the practical xl is one of widest katana on the market....but very hard to find in stock...make for powerful tatami cutters and bamboo

Honestly this was a very interesting video. I am a complete newb when it comes to katanas and I really wanted a replica of a katana from my favourite anime. The only website I could find that wasn’t aliexpress or wish was true katana and to be completely honest their website hooked me right away and I bought it lol. Haven’t got it yet and I don’t plan on using it for more then anything other then display. Maybe one day when I have learned more and understand the true art of katanas I will absolutely look else where

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Great plan my friend 👏

Thank you for all the info, I was going to order a sword from them but now I will find a more reputable source

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

If you shop there for a cheap starter sword it should serve your needs for cutting but just don't expect a well crafted sword many options on market for many price ranges...glad and hope it helped

@ape16583

Жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 I have around 240 dollars to spend so I can get anything around there really, I just trust if I buy from somewhere like sbg or true swords I will get a better made weapon

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

Try to find a Ronin RK series starter katana, I think it's about 200 bucks has been a pretty tough well made sword that can be used for cutting...the ronin dojo pro is better at around 350.00

I got my katana from true katana, and i was pretty happy with what i got, the only problem i can feel is that the habaki clicks when you pinch it and move it slightly to the left and right, but other than that, i feel like i got pretty lucky with the quality

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

Well that is good for sure, I can only speak of the swords in hand, overall the biggest gripe was how they were priced, if these swords were in the 200 range some of the issues would be expected, but the maring of the blade and faulty heat treatment should not happen even on budget katana. They just felt like quick production releases with no individual care or QC put into them, the swords should not have been sold as they were. But yes I'm aware that many people are content with their products as they are a busy company, I personally just look to have companies do better in their QC.

@alexanderphilips1101

Жыл бұрын

​@@JoeSteel1 I found that Mini Katana has basically the same style swords for a lot better quality, although I had already bought my true katana when I found them 😂

Very interesting Video,you a Lot about swords,which swords would you recommend under 200$?

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

The historical replication of very exciting medieval times where bladed weapons where the most important edc a person needed for survival everyday, is what I like most, have been infatuated with swords and blades from a young age. To be able to recommend a purchase on this platform can be very long winded answers as there are many questions before a recommendation can be made depending in what a person wants a sword for, real use or just as a wall hanger, one suggestion would be Ronin katana line in the sub 200 range, I believe it's the RK series...well built and can stand up to real practice cutting...thanks for watching...I do have a buyers guide video in my catalog somewhere

My good sir great content I’m doing my research bc I thinking about buying one imma nerd with a lot of$$ n can u plz tell me where u got I think U said Jkoo sword correct me if I’m wrong from?thank u

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Sinoswords. com is one place I use for katana and custom projects, I recently put out a live video about purchasing katana please find it in my catalog of videos ....thankyou friend

I bought a tanto from them. Pretty thing but that’s it, nice review

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, again it depends on what your looking for if they are a fit or not...but flaws like that should never be present regardless....much appreciated if you would sub the channel if you are not...peace my friend

For someone looking to spend around the $400-$600 dollar range, but is still learning about the quality of blades, do you have any recommendations of companies to order from?

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Kieran, thanks for the question, it's funny I have gotten this same question about 5 times this week, if you read some of the comments of others that have asked that question I have tried to answer it...im actually gonna make a video regarding these questions and note them on the video...there are many questions to ask before a real recommendation can be made....for a quick recommendation go with Hanwei in that price range they offer nice, well built swords, and if in stock can be shipped quickly, try Kultofathena.com or SBG STORE amount others...thanks and please subscribe for more content to get you more informed

@crimefamace

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 that’s some great information. I was literally looking at one of the katanas in your video from TrueKatana and decided to look for review videos. You have saved me from making a terrible decision and wasting a decent chunk of change. Blessings my guy!

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure glad It was of some help to you...happy hunting

Would you say a Katana/Tanto pair for $600 is a good entry for a first buyer? I really fell in love with Ghost of Tsushima and a Katana website has a replica kit in T10 steel in stock, and I’m SOO tempted 😂 I’m just nervous I’d be buying some mall ninja crap since it’s a video game replica, but I don’t know 😅

@JoeSteel1

8 күн бұрын

Can't know if it's legit or not without knowing exactly where your looking to buy from

You just saved me some money.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

My direction was not to bash any company but to point the shortcoming of the particular pieces I was able to hold and use...im sure the company will attempt to correct it and I will keep all informed with that....some are generally happy with their products

@rustyknifelover4463

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 Sample size two and both underwhelming. I realize that you aren't trying to bash them, but spending your hard earned money and getting an inferior product will drive a person away from a hobby.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

understood Rusty

I ordered a 9260 blade & custom saya from JKOO/Sinosword a year ago or so. Overall I was happy with it, but there were some issues which shouldn't have been issues, especially with how clear I was in the email about what I wanted & didn't want. It irked me, but I guess it could've gone worse.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

I always say Jkoo has its flaws in QC. but overall make a very good sword...they stand behind their mistakes as well which is a bonus

Awesome review Joe and I was wondering if u can recommend me some good company's for a good katana I want to buy one but am not sure witch company should I buy a katana from.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Cesar honestly it's a very long answer, depends on what your looking for, what you want it for and many other questions, but some legit places are, Kult of Athena, SBG sword store, or sword and Armoury, have reliable brands, hope that helps

@cesarchavez8221

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 thank u I am thinking of having a sword for cuting and practicing with the katana and I want to study the samurai and the history of the katana for in the future I can buy a katana for me and ik what am buying

فيديو جميل جدا استمر 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

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Hello where would you recommend buying a sword Fram? around the 299.99 to 1,000 price point Am looking for a sword for a display for the most part but I would like the sword to be able to cut light and hard targets as well Thank you Jonko

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Skyjiro katana, very good fit n finish, look classic, and are made to cut very well, or some high end hanwei katana, you can find something good in that price range, obviously in the 500 to 1000 price point better overall sword, thanks for stopping by friend

Ok, before it even starts, what a mind f$#k! Haha! You're standing in front of that table and the white strip from the corner of the eye made it look like the brown parts on the sides and you were wearing Daisy Dukes!! Haha! I was so happy it was a table!

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂I gotta look at that...you kill me D. 🤣🤣🤣🤣👊👊👊👊

@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

DUDE!!

@DonnieBAllDay

2 жыл бұрын

@@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors Yup, you saw it. Haha

Great video. Any idea what type of steel thier Damascus steel is? Theres no details on the website?

@JoeSteel1

8 ай бұрын

Beats me man....everything is very vague on their site

@babyreps365

8 ай бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 ok thanks wall hanger cheap display katana nothing more

@JoeSteel1

8 ай бұрын

@babyreps365 Well I wouldn't say they are strictly wall hangers....they sell real swords that can cut...but I think they are volume driven factory...that cut corners in quality, and over hype and under deliver...But for most there stuff is fine...people who understand quality and tradition will have issues with there products

Lol @ that pool noodle bob & weave at 20:48

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

😆😆

I was going to order something from them but now i don't trust them at all. Do you know any good shop that's sells katanas in 500$-1000$ price range? Some shop that have high quality products?

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

SOOOO many options, try High end Katana from Skyjiro katana direct, ( 600 to 800 price are fine)or shop at Kult of Athena website, they carry many brands and alot more reliable than you know who, Z-sey Katana is also higher end, or Huawei Katana makes really fine swords, some of the best, just a long wait in the 400 to 900 range...Cloudhammer steel works makes some good swords in the 300 to 900ish range with some good steels available...I have reviewed these above mentioned in my video catalog in its own playlist, good hunting Dude and thanks for watching

I bought a japanese officer replica from them that said battle ready, then it came with a paper that said it was for display only. I tried to pull the handle off to see what the tang looked like and couldnt get it off. It has a nut on the bottom and two plugs and lots of wood filler inside. Not to sure what to make of it.

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

Oh man oh man...hope you didn't pay alot for it...looks like a display sword not meant for real use

@adamweaver6351

Жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 It said full tang battle ready and it was over $100 dollars. Hopefully this will warn others who wan to to buy from them.

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

I've been saying it while still trying to be courteous to the company but this company caters to fantasy and wall hangers, and any high price ones are simply not made well and not worth the asking price for them...but most buy just for the look of owning one as Gordy as most of them are..sorry to hear your bad experiences

K so what is the go to modern site or area one could purchase a sword where its real in everyway lol?

@JoeSteel1

10 күн бұрын

Never said that they don't sell real swords they just over charged for the swords I had in hand and make them something they are not in their advertising of them...If these fell into the 200 price point then I would not been so harsh but even though they were poorly executed, but they are REAL swords that DO cut....Where to buy,,,A million places...try RVA KATANA .com try Kult of Athena >COM...thanks so much for watching, I just don't want this video interpreted into something I didn't intend it to be. Peace and good day to you!!!!

I'm I'm the 300 - 400$ range. I want a Katana that I can actually use and is of good quality. Not China made. Any recommendations?

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

to be honest most of all katana recreation is done in China, but not to say at all that they are all bad, there are some very reputable companies that produce high quality handmade swords, too long to discuss here, look at my video catalog for a buyers guide video that explains much about good sword companies I've tested....Hanwei or Ronin katana are safe bets in that price range depending on what you want them for

Damn sword snob! Haha

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

😛😛😛😛😛😛😛🤟🤟🤟

I really appreciate your honest review of True Katana. It pains me to read "battle ready" as well. I say this with the utmost respect as I know you are very passionate about Japanese swords themselves and you have taken the time to educate yourself and you have a deep and abiding respect for the craft of the sword: if there is any opportunity for you to study under a sensei in traditional ryuha, please take it...I think your passion and respect for the history and tradition of the Japanese sword would make you a good student and it would help you to learn how to hold the sword properly and how to do tameshigiri properly. I am not here to critique those things but it just an observation from someone who has studied formally under a sensei for nearly two decades as well as someone enjoys your channel.

@JoeSteel1

3 ай бұрын

I appreciate your etiquette, yes I wish i am aware, I have improved my form since then, but I would love to be able to train in a dojo, not many round here and they are too expensive to afford, but I would like to at some point, I thank you for your support

I just ordered a katana from them in 1060 carbon steel with a clay temper. Was on sale then I got a discount code, I paid like 260 was originally 330

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

Awesome best of luck with it, 260 is a normal price for 1060 steel, have fun

@410cultivar

Жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 just came. It's perfect. But different lol It's two pin instead of one. I prefer 2 but wasn't expecting it lol. Actually has menukii which I didn't notice in the pic. Blade has not one imperfection I can see. But I didn't throw a laser on it lol The wrap isn't bad, but the steing is freyed a bit. And it fits in the Saya is definitely cheap quality but the sword goes in like it should, and dosnt fall out when I shake it upside down. So idk if I lucked out, or what, but you and a couple other KZread guys had me nervous

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

@@410cultivar My complaint was what they charged for the 2 swords I received and how terrible and worth the asking price they were, they are a busy company and many shop their stuff, but the true practioner or true Enthusiast would look at them as fantasy swords

Thanks for your honest review I'm just sad you got junk from them.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you gotta take one for the team my friend...thanks Poppa

@hitchedpoppavsr9808

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 yep it keeps me from spending hard earned cash on crap. I have always wanted a katana but never pulled the trigger. I'm always worried I will get what you got. Maybe some day,have a blessed day my friend.

“The Chinese writings could have been telling me to F myself”…..man that was hilarious and unexpected given the serous tone kept through the video until that point 🤣🤣

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

I totally forgot about that...yes after this vid. that's probably what was said...😄😄😄 thanks for watching

Was about to buy my first sword from them until I saw this video. So for 400, if not from truekatana, where should I buy without sacrifice quality. Best bang for ur buck if u will

@JoeSteel1

15 күн бұрын

That is always a very difficult question to give a straight answer to...without needing to ask you 25 questions first....I can give you many many options, but without knowing what you want it for, wall hanger, actual use, it's hard to...one particular company I'm reviewing right now where the review will be out soon....in Romance of Men katana...for 350.00 EBI katana is great looking, well made and cuts well....or go to RVA katana. com speak to John and he will put you in a great first sword, tell him Joe from JS Bladecraft sent you, he sells many brands out of Virginia

Something dropped from the handle it seems at 16:03 when you beat on it to test it..

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't surprise me..😀 gonna have to go and look at that...thanks for watching and pointing that out..

@theaumguy1621

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 you're welcome, I already had the feeling that the katanas from true katana seem to be somehow cheap and flashy, but to see someone testing them for real is really great, so thank you :D

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, hey they can cut and do sword like things for many peeps, main premise is many of theor models are over priced, and over promise what they really are, thanks for joining my ride

Where would you recommend buying a decent and sharp katana. Howard Clark’s swords are 8-20k and that seems a bit extreme for somebody just wanting a decent and sharp katana not a collector

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Any American made Katana will run you from 5 to 10 and over, you gotta go with Chinese made, look for something in the 200 to 300 range, look up Kult of Athena, brand names to shop are Hanwai or Ronin are 2 safe sword manufacturers, and yes they will be sharp, hope that helps, there are many others but that is a start...thanks for watching

What katana making site would you recommend for as a all around stop shop to buy from 200 range and up as an increasing opportunity. I am a enthusiast and would like to start shopping and using want to start as a good entry lvl then work way up to a work of art. I don't just want a "sword" I want a well made katana at a good price. Ty for ur feedback if possible.

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

Hanwei or Ronin katana, are great shops, especially if you want stock items and get them quick...for custom put together swords, Hanbon Forge, Sinoswords or swords of northshire all good quality with in that price range....

@JoseGarcia-xu2ws

Жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 awsome ty very much. Enjoyed the knowledge.

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

No problemo

I saw one I was interested in and it said 1095 steel but then in description 1045 and again in specs 1095 ????? I passed lol

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

Where at true katana? yea its a very misleading website

@samaelmartinus3273

Жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 yes last night in fact.

My friend has one of these, and I go over to his house to cut all sorts of things like that bamboo and stuff, his is super sharp so maybe you got a lemon or something

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

My gripe was the asking price of these these pieces, does not warrent the Sub level quality I received, I can only speak of the individual swords I have in hand. I'm glad your friend is content with his sword. thank you for watching, and as a side note, True Katana did stand behind my purchase and did refund me for the swords, which shows excellent customer service. Be so kind to subscribe to my channel if you are not.

Which would you rather cut with a cold steel katana or a true katana?

@utubepunk

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. I predict Cold Steel.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Well if anything a cold steel katana can do well is to cut, there over built...but not the best katana...true katana pieces I got could have been so much better if they were done with more care, and not rushed out the door 3 weeks from order to door

@garenkinoguhyt7088

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 i had considered buying one of cold steels chisa katanas in the warrior series a few years back

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Its very split as some really like the warrior series and some hate the clubish clunky feel of them

I just ordered mine, It was listed as IN STOCK on Etsy and on their own web site. But after I bought it they said it was OUT OF STOCK and that it had to be shipped from China. My delivery on my receipt says it will be delivered by the 12th. So if its not here on the 13th then Ill cancel/ refund it or I will have my bank reverse the charge. I hate being scammed. The sites still list it as IN STOCK.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

yea I've seen that happen, the manufacturer may go out of the stock, and takes a bit to filter our to 3rd party sellers, we'll good luck I sincerely hope you are happy with them, or get a refund if possible, thanks for watching dude

what is the name of the book you just showed.?

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

See my other comment and thanks for watching Ed.

If somebody want a true katana. He has to go to Japan and buy a 30.000 dollar katana forged by a Master smith, then you have a true katana, of course most of the People include me, can’t never ever afford that much money so you have to go to shops like true katana, I feel bad for you brother that you got such horrible swords , thank you for your honest review brother I love your videos, stay safe brother joe I love you ❤️

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

True but you can find some on market not old for about 5k...many thanks friend. love and respect

Will they deliver it to your house if you didn't pay but pressed check out and put you address? I accidentally did it since I wanted to see the shipping cost.. i hope it won't since I ain't got the money for it rn and idk what to do

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

My friend I'm not sure, I wish you could give you an answer, I would email them to be sure

@Rhydon.

Жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 I emailed them and they canceled my order.. thank god

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

excellent glad to hear

Very nice review Joe. I had not heard of True Katana but it is obvious they are just another Chinese vendor cranking out over priced wall hangers. It’s a little unfortunate that more people don’t realize how easy it is to get nihonto from Japan. My main sword I use in Iaido was made by a Mukansa ranked smith in Japan and I was able to get it for $4k. That said I appreciate what you are doing, I was once in my early 20’s and wanted a sword so bad I would have shelled out a few hundred just to have one. Its a disease!

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Not a disease or an afliction...but a passion my friend....I feel you!!!

What’s the sword at @38:10?

@JoeSteel1

9 ай бұрын

Not sure dude, don't think they had names, one was a Shinogi Zukuri geometric in a synthetic leather or ray skin saya & the thinner blade was a Unokubi Zukuri blade

Are you on Instagram or any other social media? One of my subs asked me to reach out to you but I don't see any contact information.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

What's up my friend...I am on Instagram Steel forged in fire and obviously you see my youtube page, I also have blade show I do with Scab at Choirboyz Cutlery Blade Talk with Scab & Joe look for my Instagram and request to follow well talk buddy

@RedwolfEDC

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 I sent you a request

I got one of their more expensive t10 swords ..fittings are garbage but the blade is pretty good

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

No I wouldn't call them garbage, their just very plain and not embellished, like others but the casts are clean and done well, but yes other than the Saya fit and finish the value is,all in the blade...thanks for watching Peter

Joe, great video. You underestimate yourself. You know quite a bit about Japanese kantana. A friend of mine bought one of their True Katana $800 models. Not impressive. Same issues. Pretty looking sword from far, but performance and close details not good. Try Tozando . Thank you for a great video 🙏🏼. And love your Jesus statue in the back yard 😊 I am an iaido practitioner for 25 years, but no cutting experience. Only kendo and Iaido.

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

Oh Man Budo, 25 years, I wish I thought to start that long ago, i would be kick ass by now, Much respect to you, and many thanks, Im glad this video landed well, never meant to bash the company at all but I can't ignore the quality to price issue of these specific swords in hand, BUT they were very kind to get me a refund on them, Thanks for being on board on my channel, my friend

what katana company would you recommend that is reasonably cheap and ships to Australia

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Custom or stock swords?

@nathanael733

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 stock

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Kult of Athena, sbg sword store are two big online sword stores that are reputable and have a huge collection

I want to buy a good quality Japanese tanto knife but don’t want to get scammed of my money and buy some cheaply made crap, could you help by suggesting a website?

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

do you want to customize it? I would recommend, sinoswords.com or swordsofnorthshire.com, I've used them both many times, good companies and quality made...thankyou and welcome to my channel Sir

Amazing video my friend. Sucks about the poor quality.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt, felt I had a duty to get this out their with the sample size of my individual 2 swords

32:04 oh god there's so many impurities on this one, is this supposed to be a $300 blade?

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

I believe both those swords are in the 400 usd range at retail, which is laughable, thanks for watching

Sword#1 ; I have the same fittings on a cheap wakizashi. Fittings like they’re made of dye cast nock off hot wheels metal,lol.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

yea I could bend it by hand

@samuraibyrd

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 freakin unacceptable man, but the video is so good I’ve watched 3 times today,lol

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣I just don't want to convey that the company is all bad...people have been content with them...I got 2 pieces that I can speak for only

@samuraibyrd

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 well it spoke volumes to me,brother,thanks

I have a Katana coming from JKOO but with things the way things are I know I will not see it till sometime next year and I am looking at other swords are the any places in the USA where I can find good swords?Thanks.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Kultofathena.com if they are in stock you could get them in a week sbg sword store as well

@kygent508

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 Thanks,I think when ever it is shipped it may sit off shore for months.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

no not really I just got 2 swords from them took about 2 weeks from when it was tracked

@kygent508

2 жыл бұрын

Got message from JKOO said blade for my Katana was no good and they was redoing it and may order another sword from SON to see their work.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

You know what that's good that they are choosing to redo cause it's been noticed that it's not up to par rather than sending to customer and leaving them un happy, always better to wait for a well made product, Yes SON is a great choice to try, I was fairly content with dealing with them and love their katana, have many reviews and cutting demonstrations of them

So would anyone recommend true katana for demon slayer katanas?

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

Only advise I can give you is know what your buying and why you desire it, is it a wall hanger, do you personally like the look of the line then go for it....if your looking to use or practice with it for the joy of Tamashagiri, then I would say buy with caution as there are other options out there in the 200 to 300 that would serve you well...It depends who the buyer is and what they need and like before I can recommend the company....me personally colored blades and over embellishments denotes the tradition of the katana....hope this helps

So odd. Mine came sharp. I'm a katana novice and my cuts were easy.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Brother I had trouble cutting through paper cleanly, I could touch the edge side to side without harm...extremely sharp as what they say, mine were not

When I see the term "battle ready" I always assume that means "not completely blunt or dull; I think some companies just use it to distinguish between cosplay/reenactment type swords from something that has any kind of edge/point. That being said I don't like that term either. Now let's talk about the term "tactical"....hahahaha

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

hahah..tactical term could be a whole other show...thanks CC.

sorry.just saw the title of the book in a close up.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I was just going to say that, really well done book, I recommend it....

It’s not a horrible looking sword, but in my experience any katana that has hand painted saya with a dragon or a saya with some kind of artistic rendition usually sucks. Doing these arty things takes time and money and that takes away from the overall quality of the sword. Looking at the sword, it’s polish is very basic almost looks like they polished the blade and gave it the bare minimum in the etching bath. I really hate the “cosmetic polish”, I saw it done in China from a video and it’s just a stone polish in which the hamon is gray and the rest of the nagasa is a white color (I’ve seen this on a few Japanese swords, but it’s not regarded as a nice polish in Japan), however for a Chinese katana it does the job. My Ronin Katana had that cosmetic polish, and I paid to have the blade polished to 30,000 grit stones and I did the etching myself resulting in a high-end hybrid polish. I remember when the Ronin back in 2012-2014 was regarded as the best production sword you could buy, however it was the opposite as this sword in that all the money/effort was spent on the blade. How times have changed lol. Still a great sword though…😎.

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

On the contrary I wish you would look at my jkoo hira Zukuri sword with Cosmetic polish it's absolutely stunning, Cosmetic is not Grey, I don't know what shit they did with this true katana but believe me it's not Cosmetic polish, when it's done well its very beautiful

What are some good online sites for good katanas

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Sinoswords com, swordsofnorthshire.com for custom built, kultofathena.com for general sales the list can go on for a page, just not sure what your looking for friend swords and Armoury for munetushi brand....depends on what you want the Katana for...for keepsake, real cutting use, training and such, and what your budget would be

@WarMonkeyOG

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 decent quality katanas for a novice collector. Thanks man

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

@@WarMonkeyOG If you can stick with my channel got some really good quality offerings coming from Skyjiro, Huawai ....in the 400 to 700 price range that's the price range for moderate to high quality....although some of the custom built forges I wrote can give great quality in the 300 to 400 range.. its a hard question to answer in the realm of this forum, watch my video catalog for specific forges and makes

@WarMonkeyOG

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 great I’ll check em out

Lots of deal-breakers on both of them. Painfully obvious that they did not put any love into them. And the loose ito, chips, and set after a single mat is unacceptable. Not to mention all the cosmetic flaws. Hopefully 2 things come from this video, 1. You save somebody new from getting a bad sword from them. And 2. Hopefully truekatana sees this and tightens up their manufacturing and QC processes.

@rmcswords

2 жыл бұрын

I did a lot of research before I bought any swords and these guys were always on the don’t buy from list

@erichusayn

2 жыл бұрын

@@rmcswords right. Any place that sells acid dyed blades throws up a red flag. Not to mention the lack of slecs.

@rmcswords

2 жыл бұрын

@@erichusayn all them bling looking swords should tell you no too lol

@erichusayn

2 жыл бұрын

@@rmcswords that too. They're just everywhere. Checked them out after Donnies video and was immediately like "nope" lol.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Replying for analytics notice that I didn't

I was wary of these guys when I checked out their site a while back, but holy crap. For $300 you could do soooo much better. I think they shopped the trainee-made components from the forge, or the straight-up seconds. I think those spots on the blade are corrosion they tried to quickly steel-wool over. And here I was feeling sad over some micro-chipping I just did to the edge of one of my super-cheap swords during a blade-on-blade parrying test, but yours took much worse from a "soft" target. And yeah, that "ray skin" is definitely fake.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Michael thanks for your comments I respect and admire your opinions greatly, these where just poorly made "swords" I think they are trying to be too many things to too many people, and don't Excell and any one thing

Joe, did True Katana finally do you right?

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Yes They did the right thing, the customer support for their products is strong, I already gave one the swords away and will give out the other on my next milestone sub count...thank you my friend

@jorgefernandez6407

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 excellent!!! Great to hear! More often than not, it doesn't work that way of which I'm sure, you already know...

I don't know anything about swords honestly Joe but the lack of consistency and poor build quality are definitely concerning with a $400 price tag.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Was disappointed yes, but they refunded the full cost, so customer service was excellent, that's the important part of it.

I'm noticing that most all of your cuts from left to right are clean while the right to left cuts are not. When I cut I noticed there's a forehand and backhand feel. When your dominant hand is palm down the shoulders and elbows flow smoothly but on the backhand side there's tension and joints feel tight. Switching my grip helped but it still seems like there's a dominant side and an awkward side. I was mashing all my backhand cuts until I accentuated the drawing motion. As soon as I stopped swinging it like a baseball bat or axe and more like a long knife my backhand cuts became clean slices and not mashed potatoes. The edge is almost indestructible when slicing but can easily get rounded or chipped when hit headon. Blades bending is often due to lack of draw. All the force in one area and the blade tries to wrap around what it's hitting. Any deviation from perpendicular and it bends. Any draw will spread the impact preventing wrapping or breaking. Even strikes at angles won't bend if there is sufficient draw. Instead of chopping tatami mats I practiced on some invasive sawgrass and got endless chopping till I had to resharpen and finally got blisters. A couple hours of cutting really shows what works and gets you sweaty and sore. I started focusing on the back of the handle where small movements result in big tip movements all moving around the pivot point effortlessly. Combined with the draw meant everything was chasing the handle backwards but the tip was flying out almost like cracking a whip.

@JoeSteel1

10 ай бұрын

Damm Jeff, what a detailed and well thought out comment 👏....Thanks for taking the time to do so...I won't disagree with your methods as being without much training or practice back then, I'm not in the place to do so, I would say my week side seen improvement since that video...but by all means would never call myself a professional, I try my best to demonstrate to the best of my abilities, but regardless, I still stand behind the premise that overall those swords were not worth the price tag or credibility at all...thank you kindly for sharing your experiences 😀

That's a bummer that the swords you got wasn't done right. Especially for almost 400, my hanbon unokibu zukuri was less than that,and sharp.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching buddy, yes that is what it is, you get lemons every once in a while, I'm sure the company will try to right the situation

@gargoylesblade

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 yeah hopefully they will, if they care about there customers. Just a tip,when cutting relax you look to tense, and hold the katana with a hand shake grip and you'll notice an improvement in handling.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Cool beans brother thanks for the pointers

@gargoylesblade

2 жыл бұрын

Any time

watching you try to hit that pool noodle was absolutely adorable. Looks like your first time ever being around a blade.

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

Not quite bud..and thanks for watching

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

By the way I love all the demonstrations on your channel of your great cutting skills...😄😄😄😄

"Battle Ready" is a give away that its a Chinese sword company. A lot of Chinese sword companies that makes Chinese 'Jian' Or ' Katana' seems to use same exact terms to sell their products..to attract nerdy kids maybe? I mean.. these Katanas are beautiful but the blades are usually factory made ,only the sheeth and other parts are maybe hand made. I'm not a expert but for couple hundred bucks for these katanas are not a bad purchase I'd say ! If you just wanna play around with it. I've heard from a Japanese KZreadr that also practice Iaido, that if you wanna buy real Japanese Katana from Japan that made by well known sword smith is kinda difficult it seems.. If you purchase it from any Katana shops from Japan or from their websites, after you've done transaction they're not gonna send your Katana right away! Bc you need to do some procedures to own that sword. Like, send applications form to head company for ownership and purchase, and you need some paperwork along with it ...so I've heard!

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

It is very difficult to purchase or do business with Japan when it comes to katana, as they have many laws in place that started after world War II, There are many Chinese forges that make very well made swords its when the big corporations get involved and price them and market them wrong, my message is to the buyer of a 400 range katana and not getting what was sold to them when there are many more options from reputable forges, if these two katana where 150 to 200 I would not have been so harsh, as they were at least priced according to what they are....thanks for watching

after watching this, I think I might just purchase a wooden bokken for practice from true katana

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea,

The Chinese word “萬” “龍” at 30:47 is mean “ten thousand”“dragon”, and the rest of the words is just so random that I don’t think It makes any sense putting those on the saya 😅. Such as “舌 tongue” “里 inside” . I have the same feelings and thought of it’s kinda disrespectful how these replica katana company market themselves as real katana, when the actual real ones are actually built by fully handmade and take months to refine. I have no opinion for them to sell with such low quality along with the cheaper price compare to a real katana, but I just hope that they can at least titled it as “replica katana” 🙂 and yes the term battle ready is just stupid 🤣

@JoeSteel1

Ай бұрын

Thank you kindly for verification on all that....I don't mind replica, as many are made fantastic today, and it keeps the historic tradition alive for generations, but they need to be priced for what you are getting....thanks for watching

I bought three of them from truekatana, two of them I wasn't happy about. The first one I bought from them had a rat tail welded to the tang. Second one was okay but the third one the blade was twisted and tried to get them to replace it, no response. Thank goodness for PayPal for helping me to get my money back. Before I filed the complaint with PayPal, truekatana reached out to me, willing to give me 30% off on my next purchase. That was the last time I had dealt business with truekatana. Their swords are good for beater purposes and demo tests, but the craftsmanship is not there.

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

First of all many thanks for the view and sharing your experience....I can only speak for the pieces I had a chance to use and preview and I was not seeing the price matching the product, was of very low quality craftsmanship and judging from the site, they cater more to the masses who just want the katana for the display cool factor, the serious collector, enthusiasts and users should look elsewhere...thanks again and sorry and not surprised for your experience

@Anonymous-wd1os

Жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 yeah this was a over a year, now. Today, I'm mainly dabble with swordbuyersguide, ronin katana, Kult of Athena, even budk before I buy from truekatana again.

My brother bought me a sword from truekatana (we are both katana enthusaists) as a wedding gift, and I unfortunately have the same problem with the koiguchi. Unfortunately, when I contacted customer service, they responded with the excuse that they are apparently "making the scabbards tighter as a response to customers who complained about them being too lose and injuring themselves" - failing to even use the right terminology about their own product, and contradicting their own advertising as a blade that is in fact meant to be used. Additionally, the sword I received fails to cut anything, and really just feels and handles like a metal baseball bat. All of this in my mind has basically just painted truekatana as a decorative sword website, which I suppose is fine in it's own right, I mean I love the way my sword looks on its stand, but that's about as far as utility goes... Customer service: 3/10 Product quality (for its price tag): 2/10 Aesthetic: 7/10

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Joshua, you pretty much summed up my outlook on the company and their products to the tee, Astecthic(some of them) look good but for what they charge in the 300 to 400 simply is not worth the tag compared to what else you can get on the Chinese market, you should be entitled to a refund if you wish. Sorry you had a bad experience, I know how that sucks, please be so kind to subscribe if you are not, got some quality pieces coming hopefully this month or next month

All that blade damage from mats and noodles?,…I “might” get that sort of thing from cutting inch & 1/2 thick green wood saplings!,…you poor man😞

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

just a bad heat treatment on the blade...could tell cause it had a slight bend as well

Don t wawe with katana this way you will cut your ear off... Be cautious,katana cut must go from forehead,beginers train this way...

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

Yea I know just having fun....was trying to see how the tsuka held up...thanks for your concern and the comments

I don't know I don't know anything about katanas or a lot of the things you're talking about but I found your website or your channel because I want to learn about them I've been trying to buy some but I don't want to waste money on fake swords so the only thing I care about is how good the steel is that what they look like but will I get bang for my buck but I went to their website and they do have the geometries in the lanes of the swords and the width how much they weigh how long the tang is how long the blade is how long the handle is so I don't know what you're talking about

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

You are right that there site is very vague on the details, it was a major gripe i had as I searched their site as well. there swords can cut and perform, but so many issues in fit and finish, quality of the product, it's more of novice site for those who want over embellished wall hangers. what can I advise on Lost Sol? And thank you for watching

@lostsol7777

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 honestly I'm on a budget and I don't mind buying a cheap katana or Tonto or maybe even a wakizashi or how ever u spell it for my first one but I do want it to last just in case it's a while before I buy another one but what I want is an actual functional medium size sword for me which I'm 5'6 with an arm span of 24 in. I want a katana because you know it's a katana but I've been fighting back and forth with just a small sword which is why I was looking into the tontos 21 to 30 in 32 in is fine for me so wakizashi seems ok but I'm on a budget as well and yes it's going to be for apocalyptic times if that helps with anything

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Because you don't have the experience of buying a sword yet, I would advice going to a company that is reputable good solid sword. Ronin Katana, has an RK line in the Sub 200 range, and a better DoJo pro line in the 200 to 300 range last I checked, get a blade length of 27 to 28" for your height, they are well built swords that are made to function and perform, depending on your budget. If you are not looking to do much practice cutting if at all the RK line is fine, but I advice you to practice and research how to use it for safety reasons and for an emergency, and also learn how to maintain the blade. Hanwei katana is also a very safe shop for quality built swords....I can give more options, but not to overwhelming you, these two are great options for a first purchase, see Kult of Athena and Ronin katana or sbg sword store for deals and stock...good luck

@lostsol7777

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 I really do appreciate your advice and I promise you I will take my time to look them up I do agree with you I will be learning how to practice it which is why I'm not worried about my first one being cheap but I do want it to last and I will keep my blade maintained everyday out of respect for the weapon because I do believe Japanese respected their weapons and so I will try my best to pride myself and keeping it cleaned and maintained my problem is probably sharpening it I'm not very well as sharpening but again I will look up these companies and do some research on them before I do make a choice there was a couple from true katanas that seemed decent enough that had true homon and good steel from what I could tell anyways what do you know about Manganese steel

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

I would personally keep away from it, also not a true hamon, Mag steel if done well can be ok, but there are prominent on gimmick swords. stick to 1045 to 1060 high carbon, the best in a general price range is 1095 and T10 steel differently hardened with true hamon clay tempered is best for Katana. Hanwei also has some good proprietary carbon steel, spring steel is also good but they are through hardening with no true hamon...all these questions are not easy short answers trying my best to give best advice in this forum

I'll never deal with truekatana again. They sent me a wakizashi with a defect and said it's "impossible" that they shipped it like that. Looks like some sort of chemical spill on the blade. They tried to say it was caused by "spraying it with fire" whatever that means. Like I decided to "spray fire" on a brand new $200 sword? It looks nothing like fire damage. Now I have to deal with my bank to try and get my money back. Plus it's not "razor sharp" in the least as they describe. The $50 flea market sword I got years ago is sharper. These also ship from China where they're made which I understand based on the prices, so don't think you're getting an authentic Japanese sword from this company and be prepared for them to blame you if something's wrong with it.

@JoeSteel1

Жыл бұрын

By no means are you getting an authentic Japanese sword, and haven't spent enough time on there site to see if they advertise it that way...I had some very disturbing burned on residue on my blade as well, in the 400 range I would expect a much better made sword, I'm sure peeps are happy with their products as they are a big distributor but I think it's marketing is to the casual user or someone who who wants a fantasy driven wall hanger.

@skittlesnacks

Жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 Yeah I realize you're not getting top quality for the price. But my defect definitely deserves the option to return, which this company isn't giving me. I'm playing hardball with them now. It really is a shame they make customers resort to this. I'd never, ever recommend truekatana to anyone under any circumstance. And I'll continue my social media campaign to alert fellow collectors.

I'm going to avoid True Katana now. So where can we get a BETTER QUALITY katana for about $200? Thank you for the review.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

It all depends on what you want a katana for friend, for aseptic purposes, for use, and what quality your looking for, for a quality built piece that can actually be used, I would say 300 range from hanwei to start, shop Kult of Athena, True Katana swords can cut and be used just don't see the prices in the 400 stand for quality they advertise, but 200 ones for simple display are fine, depends the quality level you require, hope this helps

Can you send it back? I've never heard of this company until now. When I first heard the name, I thought it was a legit, made in Japan katana. Thanks to your review, I'll be avoiding'em. Edit: Holy crap, they have ZERO quality control. Sucks they sent you such a lousy sword.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Lousy swords..plural..lol...waiting on that...there good for some but not for people who expect quality when they use their swords....thanks my friend

@utubepunk

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 Right. Meant swords. So if you can't send it back... destruction test when? 😁

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

@@utubepunk It would then be 2x6 time ...fun fun fun...lol

I will share this video with everyone I possibly can!! Hands down one of the best reviews of what to expect from that Company.

@AgouraSteve

2 жыл бұрын

I even watched all 50 minutes of this ;)

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly Steve my intention was not to bash the company as they are taking steps to resolve it...it was a sample size of two swords I'm not condemning the whole company for it...many people are fine with their swords...yes they were not good, but let's see how they act there after...the swords can cut and preform but have a lack of quality control ...but I appreciate your wanting to share...just keep all the above in mind please

@AgouraSteve

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeSteel1 I understand that. I saw your pinned comment. I’m a little biased about them. I feel like they charge double for most of their swords for what you get. Their designs are unique, but I’ve not liked them for a long time as I feel they have price gouged several guys I know, and it bothers me. So I am glad to see some examples of the quality, in addition to the price gouging. It’s not a reflection on you. Your review pointed out the positives and the negatives, and laid out facts. It was an unbiased review, and any Company willing to resolve issues, and make things right is respectable for good customer service. Like I said. I dislike their prices. They have 1045 Musha like swords with some added embellishments and the price… that’s what gets to me personally.

Hanbon Forge - If somebody's looking for competitive price and quality in the sub $300 market. But two things as far as these swords go: Thing 1. Seems to me that TK is trying to be too much of too many things to too many people. Thing 2. Maybe you discovered the reasons why those particular swords were part of the sale.

@JoeSteel1

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for your comments Michael, these swords after the sale went back to regular price, on normal racks, so there weren't made just for sale but I see your point