This is a beautiful and unique sword. It is robust yet well balanced . The fit and finish is superb and it is very sharp. Well designed by Loren Graves , it exhibits the dynamic qualities of a good Japanese sword. No saya included.
This Elite was a factory second. That said it has some of the crispest lines I've ever seen , production or custom. Unfortunately I chipped this one on a metal pole while cutting hanging meat. I ran over the spot with a belt sander to smooth it out to prevent cracking, but didn't take it all the way out. Chip is well within the hamon. This is a great opportunity to see this blade cheap or to pick up an Elite for head to head destructive tests with other brands :roll:
Gorgeous sword. In fact aesthetically one of the nicest swords I've owned . Never have bonded with it dynamically . Blade had tiny nick from a nail in a cutting stand , and a mark from same. Happened first day I got her. Could easily polish out , but I like the scars... new owner can easily restore to perfect .
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