I ended up sharpening the blade with a SOG knife sharpener and I was pleasantly surprised by the results. Out of the box the Cheness Nagasa wasn't as sharp as my Hanwei and I was a bit disappointed. I was too afraid I would mess up that sword so I wanted more of a beater sword. I initially bought this sword to replace a more expensive Hanwei sword I used for tameshigiri.
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Please note, as to be expected issues like cracked blades, broken handles, etc are of course subject to our standard warranties and return policies. If a highly refined sword is what you are after, you will either need to be prepared to perform these refinements yourself or should purchase a higher end sword from a different manufacturer. However, these are not the features we strive for and should not be expected of the sword out of the box. After receiving the sword, you can adjust the components, add a high-grit diamond paste polish, deburr the blade to slice paper, polish the components, etc. The issues can all be addressed by the end user if they so choose. But for those of you who don't mind a rough and ready sword, or who wish to take it to a higher level, you will find these blades to be extremely long lasting, tough and worth every penny.
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You will almost certainly need to make some adjustments or even a complete DIY overhaul (we have many free tutorials on how to do this right here on the main SBG website). In short, you should not expect an art sword or something perfect out of the box.
Please read this article about Cheness Cutlery to ensure you completely understand what to expect before you purchase. The bottom peg is made of brass, the top, bamboo which results in an overall stronger design and was recommended by a senior Japanese JSA Sensei.
Mekugi pegs are angled by design to create a wedge and optimize the double mekugi configuration.Habaki, Seppa, Fuchigashira, etc are free floating and pinched into place by friction forces like a traditional Katana, but some minor adjustments may be necessary out of the box. The cotton ito wrap is tight enough for use, but is not going to be as tight as silk or leather.With only a little work however, it is quite possible to sharpen it to any degree desired. It WILL cut tatami mats or bamboo or other targets that were traditionally used to simulate human limbs. It will not slice paper or shave hair off your arm.
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There are numerous other manufacturers and individual smiths in the industry that serve those needs ( click here for our full selection of Japanese swords). Their goal is and always has been to simply offer an affordable entry level practice sword to beginners in iaido and iaijutsu and when first released in 2005 truly revolutionized the sword market for until that time, there were few to no entry level Katana.Ĭheness swords were never meant to be collectors pieces, display pieces, or art sword quality. MUST READ NOTE REGARDING CHENESS CUTLERY SWORDSĬheness Cutlery Swords are designed by Martial Artists for Martial Artists. A rare opportunity for a larger sized iai practitioner to pick up a longer sword without the expense of going custom, as well as just a great all round and super tough Dojo cutter for serious tameshigiri, the 30" Nagasa represents tremendous value for money. While it may not be the most agile sword, it makes up for it by the sheer unstoppable force it can generate. Made from the revolutionary 9260 Spring Steel this beast of a sword is fully capable of delivering truly awe inspiring cuts. With a blade a full two inches longer than your standard production Katana, the 30" Nagasa 9260 Spring Steel Katana was designed with Westerners over 6' tall in mind, especially those who enjoy their heavy duty cutting!
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