04-20-2021, 05:08 PM
Ryujin and Sam Sung are exceptional forges operating in China. My first sword 1045 steel, no edge, athame was from Musashi brands, which was also Sam Sung. They have only improved their efficiency ratios since. It was priced at 50 USD in 2014 something.
The polish job they do is superior to Cheness, which has double the price due to the 9260 silicon spring steel and skilled tempering process.
Apocalypse Swords by Gus Trim is also another interesting designer and smith.
I have never used a Cold Steel blade, but they are made for the European upper body strength and tend to be blade heavy and easier to leverage at the tip. Sorta like a mace. Could use a lot of lightening. Cheness blades are the same way. Sam Sung's blades are designed to be more for how light it would have been to save on metal costs.
The polish job they do is superior to Cheness, which has double the price due to the 9260 silicon spring steel and skilled tempering process.
Apocalypse Swords by Gus Trim is also another interesting designer and smith.
I have never used a Cold Steel blade, but they are made for the European upper body strength and tend to be blade heavy and easier to leverage at the tip. Sorta like a mace. Could use a lot of lightening. Cheness blades are the same way. Sam Sung's blades are designed to be more for how light it would have been to save on metal costs.
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