![]() ![]() I think a better question would be how reliable is their temper process? Anyone can make a 1045 carbon steel sword and technically yes its battle ready and actual katana quality (even lower cost 1045 carbon steel hand forged katanas these days are better than what a lot of katanas that existed say in ancient dynasties) But the right question is probably - "How reliable is the quality of these swords" because they are ALL going to be battle ready and better than just a display. ![]() This is not a helpful answer because their katanas are listed as between 10 carbon steel which is all considered high carbon and they advertise genuine ray skin (which naturally feels plastic like and hard). I can tell you that minikatanas actually does sell genuine carbon katanas, when they say 1045, it actually can be expected to be 1045 steel, however i cannot speak to the quality and skill of tempering, just because you have carbon steel does not mean its going to be a good sword, many a maker cools the blade incorrectly or does not use the right temps and the 1045 carbon blade can be brittle. I think when someone says is this "Authentic Carbon steel" they are referring to the fact that a lot of chinese manufacturers will sell and advertise their stainless steel swords as "high carbon" when in fact they are not. (The higher the carbon is not always better, you also want to take into consideration the tempering method, the quality of the maker, reliability, flexibility, etc. Carbon steel/high carbon steel is anything 1045 (45% carbon) or higher up to 1095 or also 5260 or 9260 which are both 60 percent carbon. So this is actually a long talked about topic, back in the day (like last few decades) katanas were mostly stainless steel which is good for nothing but display (example being the old QVC commercial fail from long ago). Topics on the subject are not prohibited, but readers are encouraged to link to this topic explaining the official stance. We do not condone the modern-day use of swords as actual weapons. Finally, be aware that Reddit automatically shadow-blocks posts that link to your own materials too often as mods we have zero ability to stop this. Also, avoid posting many similar topics in a very short period (e.g. This isn't a classifieds list, but we do welcome makers, sellers, and teachers willing to engage with the community. You can promote your own works and services, as long as you identify them as such. Vote spamming is not just rude but dishonest. If you are tired of newbie questions, it is better to link wiki posts or old topics than to spread negativity. ![]() Debate is welcome, but don't demean others, and exercise tact regarding people's property. Real swords, decorative, historical, fantasy humor, social, ID requests, shopping help, art all sword-related topics are welcome (we are not very strict about topicality)! Please check out the wiki! How to use (#s)īe civil. A subreddit for enthusiasts, practitioners, collectors, and investigators of swords (and related historical weapons). ![]()
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