[geeks] sword questions

[Bill Bradford]

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Bill

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?
> 
> -- 
> Kurt                 "I believe that pipe smoking contributes to a 
> kurt at k-huhn.com       somewhat calm and objective judgement in all 
>                       human affairs." 
>                                                    -- Albert Einstein
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bill bradford
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