A.J. Bryant
12th February 2004, 14:29
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http://www.geocities.com/indybudokan/sword1.jpg
Bob Elder (U.S. Toyama-ryu shibucho) Designed Tameshigiri Katana for sale:
BLADE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Blade Length: 28.5
- Tsuka Length: 10.5
- Width at Kissaki: 1.5
- Width at Habaki: 1.25
- Width of Mune: 0.25
- Hammon Style: Notare (Wavy)
- Sori Style: 1” Tori (Middle)
FITTINGS:
- Tsuka Ito: Black Silk
- Tsuba: Hawk Perched on Tree
- Fuchi/Kashira: Mon
- Menuki: Demons
GENERAL COMMENTS:
This sword is a custom design by Bob Elder sensei, shibucho of the U.S. Toyama-ryu Federation. The sword is forged by Hanwei (Paul Chen) to Elder sensei’s specifications and designed specifically for tameshigiri (cutting).
The blade itself is forged from carbon steel and tempered in the traditional manner, giving it a beautiful notare hammon. Overall, it’s a stout blade with deep 1” tori-sori that cuts like a laser-beam (most swords seen today have koshi-sori, or, deeper towards the tsuka). It completely dwarfs production swords like the Hanwei PPK or the Shinto, etc.
Its overall balance is good and slightly oriented toward the tip. The tsuka is nicely carved with the traditional hour-glass shape typically not seen in Hanwei swords. The tsuka also follows the curvature of the blade quite nicely, another aspect not typically seen with Hanwei swords.
PICTURES:
Sword #1 (http://www.geocities.com/indybudokan/sword1.jpg)
Sword w/ PPK (http://www.geocities.com/indybudokan/withppk.jpg)
Sword w/ PPK (Close-up) (http://www.geocities.com/indybudokan/withppkclose.jpg)
Hamon #1 (http://www.geocities.com/indybudokan/hammon1.jpg)
Hamon Close-up (http://www.geocities.com/indybudokan/hammonclose.jpg)
Kissaki (http://www.geocities.com/indybudokan/kissaki.jpg)
Tsuka & Fittings #1 (http://www.geocities.com/indybudokan/tsubakashira.jpg)
Tsuka & Fittings #2 (www.geocities.com/indybudokan/tsukafuchi.jpg)
This sword was purchased three months ago new, directly through East Coast Martial Arts Supplies (Bob Elder’s company) and has been used to cut Mugen Dachi tatame omote one time. Asking price is $750, including bag, cleaning kit and free shipping anywhere in the U.S.
Personal checks, money orders and PayPal accepted
Email (indybudokan@yahoo.com) with any questions
http://www.geocities.com/indybudokan/sword1.jpg
Bob Elder (U.S. Toyama-ryu shibucho) Designed Tameshigiri Katana for sale:
BLADE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Blade Length: 28.5
- Tsuka Length: 10.5
- Width at Kissaki: 1.5
- Width at Habaki: 1.25
- Width of Mune: 0.25
- Hammon Style: Notare (Wavy)
- Sori Style: 1” Tori (Middle)
FITTINGS:
- Tsuka Ito: Black Silk
- Tsuba: Hawk Perched on Tree
- Fuchi/Kashira: Mon
- Menuki: Demons
GENERAL COMMENTS:
This sword is a custom design by Bob Elder sensei, shibucho of the U.S. Toyama-ryu Federation. The sword is forged by Hanwei (Paul Chen) to Elder sensei’s specifications and designed specifically for tameshigiri (cutting).
The blade itself is forged from carbon steel and tempered in the traditional manner, giving it a beautiful notare hammon. Overall, it’s a stout blade with deep 1” tori-sori that cuts like a laser-beam (most swords seen today have koshi-sori, or, deeper towards the tsuka). It completely dwarfs production swords like the Hanwei PPK or the Shinto, etc.
Its overall balance is good and slightly oriented toward the tip. The tsuka is nicely carved with the traditional hour-glass shape typically not seen in Hanwei swords. The tsuka also follows the curvature of the blade quite nicely, another aspect not typically seen with Hanwei swords.
PICTURES:
Sword #1 (http://www.geocities.com/indybudokan/sword1.jpg)
Sword w/ PPK (http://www.geocities.com/indybudokan/withppk.jpg)
Sword w/ PPK (Close-up) (http://www.geocities.com/indybudokan/withppkclose.jpg)
Hamon #1 (http://www.geocities.com/indybudokan/hammon1.jpg)
Hamon Close-up (http://www.geocities.com/indybudokan/hammonclose.jpg)
Kissaki (http://www.geocities.com/indybudokan/kissaki.jpg)
Tsuka & Fittings #1 (http://www.geocities.com/indybudokan/tsubakashira.jpg)
Tsuka & Fittings #2 (www.geocities.com/indybudokan/tsukafuchi.jpg)
This sword was purchased three months ago new, directly through East Coast Martial Arts Supplies (Bob Elder’s company) and has been used to cut Mugen Dachi tatame omote one time. Asking price is $750, including bag, cleaning kit and free shipping anywhere in the U.S.
Personal checks, money orders and PayPal accepted
Email (indybudokan@yahoo.com) with any questions