Review: Ronin Elite Tang Dao (Chinese sword, 7th - 9th century)

** Specifications ** Overall length: 100 cm (39.37 in) Blade length: 72 cm (28.35 in) Blade thickness: 7 mm near the handle, tapering down to 5.5 mm near the point Point of balance: 15 cm (5.9 in) from the handle Weight: 1075 g (2 lbs 6 oz) Blade material: Folded and differentially hardened 1095 high carbon steel Handle wrap: Ray skin Construction: Pinned Price: 875 USD ** Pros / Cons ** Sturdy assembly, tight fit Beautiful decorations, flawless finish Very sharp edge Light weight but enough blade presence for powerful cuts Abrasive, unpleasant handle texture Jarring hand shock from hard blade impacts Blade tends to bend from rough use (common drawback of differential hardening) ** Where to find it ** http://roninkatana.com/ronin-elite-ji... Ronin Katana on Kult of Athena: http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult... ******************************************************************************** My favorite online store for buying swords (worldwide shipping): http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult... Channel-related shirts and stuff: http://skallagrim.spreadshirt.com/ Some recommended knife makers on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1qjwMNL Want to help fund future videos?   / skallagrim   My Facebook page:   / skallagrimyt