Are Shikoto swords good?

The blade was very nice on mine, no rust and very straight, edge is also good. Out of the box it can cut paper, but not super cleanly – sharp enough for most cutting, but you may want to sharpen it a bit more if you are a serious cutter.

Where are Shikoto swords made?

Longquan mountains
Shikoto blades are privately made by United’s master swordsmiths in the Longquan mountains.

Are Sokojikara swords any good?

“It just doesn’t get any better than the Sokojikara Clay Tempered Bamboo Katana. You are getting 28 1/3” of sheer beauty and power in a blade. The process of clay tempering this T10 carbon steel blade gives it the strength and flexibility, which is the hallmark of a high-quality sword.

Where are Shinwa swords made?

China
Shinwa is a well-known, reliable, quality sword manufacturer that uses genuine handcrafting to create their blades, they are not machined. While the little booklet that comes with the Shinwa katana talks about Japanese this and Japanese that, keep in mind that it is still made in China.

Can you fight with a shirasaya?

There is no tsuba, or guard, and the handle is not wrapped as combat weapons are. This makes the blade impractical for use in combat because the person who wields the sword will not have adequate hand protection. Because shirasaya scabbards can be used with any blade, they are popular for many styles.

Did Samurai use Shirasaya?

The Japanese Shirasaya The shirasaya was custom made to fit a blade for the purpose of storage or transportation. Many samurai were passed down blades from their ancestors and when not in war they would be undressed and put away for safe keeping.

What hamon is real?

Real hamon is the product of differential hardening. This is the process where the blade is quenched so that the edge is harder than the spine or body of the blade. The spine of the blade is coated with a clay mixture, then heated and quenched.