Thank you for the review. I appreciate you taking your time to give us a useful review of swords at this price point. **EDIT** I was finally able to finish the video. OUTSTANDING! You just helped me identify my son's first sword. Thank you for your thorough review and critique.
Have you ordered yet? Did they tell you PayPal their is locked and they need you to wire the money to their bank? That's what they told me today!!! 😐 I order on 3/21
@@ToxicityAssured actually yes! I just got the same email AFTER I received my swords. I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to pay them. I've never just done a transfer to a foreign business. Sounds suspect to me. Great sword for the price.
@@ToxicityAssured I heard back from Dragon swords after I told them I wouldn't be doing a wire transfer. I asked them to send me a return shipping label and I would return the swords to them since they couldn't get my payment from Paypal. They told me to keep the swords and they would get back to me with an alternate means of paying them. So far they have been friendly and I've received my swords. Interesting.
@@CJLiveFromTheOutdoors I talked to Zsey (related somehow to Dragon Sword) and he is hopeful something will be worked out soon. I really hope so!!!! You are a nice person, you could totally have free swords!
@@ToxicityAssured Thank you for the compliment. SInce Dragon Swords were quick to respond with their emails and then told me to keep the swords I will do a transfer to them (despite a $45 fee). The original Paypal charge did go through so I am working with them to get that back but I will be transferring the money to them in the next few days. All in all it was a hiccup but they have have proven to be responsive and decent. Also, I love their swords. I hope they can solve the paypal problem. A good 9260 spring steel sword at this price is a good deal (based on my beginner's level of knowledge).
Interesting information as always. In the future I hope you will do a video, based on your experience, on any practical differences between a 1095-DH blade a T10-DH blade. Cheers
It's pretty cool when swords this cheap look this good, and hold up so well. This almost looks like it could be used as a tameshigiri loaner for beginners. What do you think? The snapping wasn't surprising, seeing how flexible it is, which of course would be a worry if beginners are using it, but it seems to need serious abuse for that to become an issue.
Good sword overall, but mine was really not as well assembled as yours despite paying for the "hishigami pro": The habacki juts out along the spine and bites your finger unless you get it out of the way as you're doing noto, and unfortunately I can't adjust the habacki because all the fittings are glued in. The fuchi kashira knot is a little loose as well , and one of the hishigami panels is showing on my copy. The menuki aren't exactly in the right place -- they should fit squarely in the palm of your hand.
The Xu Furen Sword company from Longquan makes a great sword for the dollar. I have ordered four swords from them and have been very content (one is on the way, my Tang Dao). The Katana I bought from them for $108.00 is high carbon full tang and very tight ito and Tsuba. If you could review something from them, that would be great. I will tell them about you. Aloha
Incredible value for the money. If only it had a full 360 degree samegawa wrap instead of panels, and horn saya fittings. Then, it would be literally perfect.
Great video, thank you for your work. I'll enjoy the reviews very much. I personaly like the smaler wakizashi. Can you recommend my one for cuting. I'll Go with 1095 or T10. Thank you in advance. Greetings.
@Matthew Jensen, I ordered and received two of these swords but received and email from the company saying that their paypal was locked out and I need to wire them the money. This sounds sketchy to me. Have you done any other business with them? What were your experiences? Thanks. CJ
I heard that from another person too. I don't have any reason to believe you will not be sent a sword, however, I would no personally be comfortable with a wire transfer.
@@Matthew_Jensen thanks for the reply. I've already received the swords, but I too am uncomfortable with the wire transfer. I'd hate to have to send them back. I'll see what i can work out with them. 'll let you know how it plays out.
@@Matthew_Jensen I heard back from Dragon swords after I told them I wouldn't be doing a wire transfer. I asked them to send me a return shipping label and I would return the swords to them since they couldn't get my payment from Paypal. They told me to keep the swords and they would get back to me with an alternate means of paying them. So far they have been friendly and I've received my swords. Interesting.
@@CJLiveFromTheOutdoors If you already have the product and are please with it then I would not be bothered with a wire transfer. So long as you are happy and they cover the fee required to use the transfer service. The risk in transferring is that you don't have any power if things go wrong. If that is not a risk, then I would not mind doing a transfer.
@@Matthew_Jensen I agree. I am waiting on them to refund the paypal charge ( which went through and was charged to my credt card). Then I will do the wire transfer. THAT will still require a $45 fee... but I'm willing to pay that. I'm still getting two swords for a good price.
Hey, can I get your help, I want to buy the sword before the promotion ends. However, I’m not certain how I actually buy it. It says bank account transfer, but I don’t know how to do it. How do I actually by the sword? I live in the state of Missouri in the US.
Copy/Paste from my post earlier today: GOT A BIG UPDATE FROM DRAGON SWORD TODAY!!! THEY CAN'T TAKE PAYMENTS CURRENTLY!!! I bought two of their nicer katana on 3/21 with the upgraded handle option totaling a hefty $1,560 for both. The last week went so slow dreaming about new katanas. Well shit! Today I get an email their PayPal is permanently locked due to "selling weapons". They asked me to issue a refund request with PayPal and then directly wire $1,560 into their bank in China... Hmmm. Would you wire money into a foreign account? I would have zero recourse and be relying absolutely only on seller faith. I REALLY want the two swords because they seem higher quality than others can provide... but is it worth the bizarre and unusual payment process they are requesting? Taco, I'm about to scream!!!! WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS... I AM BEYOND SADDENED THIS IS HAPPENING.
@Matthew Jensen, did you get the "Ito Hishigami Pro" or the "Ito Hishigami"? Thanks again for your time. **EDIT** Disregard. I got my answer at :32 with "$30 better Ito something." Excellent! Thank you again. I may order two...
It'll be made of an evolution of S5 shock steel. And it will also slice through solid marble, without leaving the slightest blemish on the blade Because it will be a sword made with Devine Temper.
@@Matthew_Jensen do as you see fit my friend as long as you are true to yourself then all will be right ow and did you see my short response to you I made it to start some fun tom foolery and stupid shit but all in fun
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think there's actually two mekugi, not one? I might have misheard you though.
You are correct sir. Derp on my part.
🙃
Mine had one mekugi
Still can't wrap my head around how cheap and yet reliable those 9260-swords are. That's insane.
Thank you, Matthew, for the professional review.
I will be purchasing this sword soon!
A super cheap blade that stands up to THAT abuse!? I'm getting one
Thank you for your review, It would be cool to see a series of katana reviews for for cutting under $500
Cutting and testing swords with your daughter, that's priceless family time. Made for a cool ending to the vid
Thank you for the review. I appreciate you taking your time to give us a useful review of swords at this price point.
**EDIT**
I was finally able to finish the video. OUTSTANDING! You just helped me identify my son's first sword. Thank you for your thorough review and critique.
Have you ordered yet? Did they tell you PayPal their is locked and they need you to wire the money to their bank? That's what they told me today!!! 😐 I order on 3/21
@@ToxicityAssured actually yes! I just got the same email AFTER I received my swords. I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to pay them. I've never just done a transfer to a foreign business. Sounds suspect to me.
Great sword for the price.
@@ToxicityAssured I heard back from Dragon swords after I told them I wouldn't be doing a wire transfer. I asked them to send me a return shipping label and I would return the swords to them since they couldn't get my payment from Paypal. They told me to keep the swords and they would get back to me with an alternate means of paying them. So far they have been friendly and I've received my swords. Interesting.
@@CJLiveFromTheOutdoors I talked to Zsey (related somehow to Dragon Sword) and he is hopeful something will be worked out soon. I really hope so!!!! You are a nice person, you could totally have free swords!
@@ToxicityAssured Thank you for the compliment.
SInce Dragon Swords were quick to respond with their emails and then told me to keep the swords I will do a transfer to them (despite a $45 fee). The original Paypal charge did go through so I am working with them to get that back but I will be transferring the money to them in the next few days. All in all it was a hiccup but they have have proven to be responsive and decent. Also, I love their swords. I hope they can solve the paypal problem. A good 9260 spring steel sword at this price is a good deal (based on my beginner's level of knowledge).
That was a great and fair review, nice to see your Daughter cutting at the end...
Appreciate the amount of work and passion you put into these reviews. Super informative and enjoyable to watch. Thx!
$185 delivered to KY with the super-ito.
Did you pay through PayPal? I received my swords from them but was told I had to wire them the money because PayPal locked their account.
Same issue. They did give me a refund, but then set up another "don't say katana" PayPal account
Was yours the brown ito with 2 mekugi or black ito with one mekugi?
I love that you and one of your kids are chopping watter bottles together!!!!
Great review Matthew. This seems like a lot of value for a moderate use back yard cutter.
Interesting information as always.
In the future I hope you will do a video, based on your experience, on any practical differences between a 1095-DH blade a T10-DH blade.
Cheers
Good point. I'd be interested in that as well.
It's pretty cool when swords this cheap look this good, and hold up so well. This almost looks like it could be used as a tameshigiri loaner for beginners. What do you think? The snapping wasn't surprising, seeing how flexible it is, which of course would be a worry if beginners are using it, but it seems to need serious abuse for that to become an issue.
How do you think the 51crv4 version would hold up?
Good sword overall, but mine was really not as well assembled as yours despite paying for the "hishigami pro": The habacki juts out along the spine and bites your finger unless you get it out of the way as you're doing noto, and unfortunately I can't adjust the habacki because all the fittings are glued in. The fuchi kashira knot is a little loose as well , and one of the hishigami panels is showing on my copy. The menuki aren't exactly in the right place -- they should fit squarely in the palm of your hand.
Contender for sword of the year me thinks
The Xu Furen Sword company from Longquan makes a great sword for the dollar. I have ordered four swords from them and have been very content (one is on the way, my Tang Dao). The Katana I bought from them for $108.00 is high carbon full tang and very tight ito and Tsuba. If you could review something from them, that would be great. I will tell them about you. Aloha
Incredible value for the money. If only it had a full 360 degree samegawa wrap instead of panels, and horn saya fittings. Then, it would be literally perfect.
Was that the backside of your house at 14:21 min mark?! If it is, wowzers!
ronin katana entry level or 9260 dragon katana? 👀👀
I really like your videos. Have you made a video on how to sharpen a katana?
They have a $450.00 sword with the same saya. No Buffalo horn. Just a different color.
This would be a good sword for someone who is buying a katana for the first time
between this katana and the dojo pro #30 which one would you rather have
Great video,
thank you for your work. I'll enjoy the reviews very much. I personaly like the smaler wakizashi. Can you recommend my one for cuting. I'll Go with 1095 or T10.
Thank you in advance.
Greetings.
How do you think this sword hold up compared to the entry level Ronin katana?
It hurts to watch destructive tests,but great info and review!
Has any sword you have tested survived the croquet stick of doom?? The spine hit(?)
@Matthew Jensen, I ordered and received two of these swords but received and email from the company saying that their paypal was locked out and I need to wire them the money. This sounds sketchy to me. Have you done any other business with them? What were your experiences? Thanks. CJ
I heard that from another person too. I don't have any reason to believe you will not be sent a sword, however, I would no personally be comfortable with a wire transfer.
@@Matthew_Jensen thanks for the reply. I've already received the swords, but I too am uncomfortable with the wire transfer. I'd hate to have to send them back. I'll see what i can work out with them. 'll let you know how it plays out.
@@Matthew_Jensen I heard back from Dragon swords after I told them I wouldn't be doing a wire transfer. I asked them to send me a return shipping label and I would return the swords to them since they couldn't get my payment from Paypal. They told me to keep the swords and they would get back to me with an alternate means of paying them. So far they have been friendly and I've received my swords. Interesting.
@@CJLiveFromTheOutdoors If you already have the product and are please with it then I would not be bothered with a wire transfer. So long as you are happy and they cover the fee required to use the transfer service. The risk in transferring is that you don't have any power if things go wrong. If that is not a risk, then I would not mind doing a transfer.
@@Matthew_Jensen I agree. I am waiting on them to refund the paypal charge ( which went through and was charged to my credt card). Then I will do the wire transfer. THAT will still require a $45 fee... but I'm willing to pay that. I'm still getting two swords for a good price.
Hey, can I get your help, I want to buy the sword before the promotion ends. However, I’m not certain how I actually buy it. It says bank account transfer, but I don’t know how to do it. How do I actually by the sword? I live in the state of Missouri in the US.
Copy/Paste from my post earlier today:
GOT A BIG UPDATE FROM DRAGON SWORD TODAY!!! THEY CAN'T TAKE PAYMENTS CURRENTLY!!!
I bought two of their nicer katana on 3/21 with the upgraded handle option totaling a hefty $1,560 for both. The last week went so slow dreaming about new katanas. Well shit! Today I get an email their PayPal is permanently locked due to "selling weapons". They asked me to issue a refund request with PayPal and then directly wire $1,560 into their bank in China... Hmmm.
Would you wire money into a foreign account? I would have zero recourse and be relying absolutely only on seller faith. I REALLY want the two swords because they seem higher quality than others can provide... but is it worth the bizarre and unusual payment process they are requesting?
Taco, I'm about to scream!!!!
WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS... I AM BEYOND SADDENED THIS IS HAPPENING.
For the price, nice Habaki fit.
@Matthew Jensen, did you get the "Ito Hishigami Pro" or the "Ito Hishigami"?
Thanks again for your time.
**EDIT**
Disregard. I got my answer at :32 with "$30 better Ito something." Excellent!
Thank you again. I may order two...
I really hope you don't get a strike for having your daughter in the video. Good video.
I see you had a onna-musha assisting you in this video. 😉
Of your videos are there any where you indicate the meaning of all the Japanese terminology. I find it hard to tell what you are referring to at times
I don't think I have one but I can make one.
@@Matthew_Jensen if you could that would be appreciated, if its not too much trouble
Some day a sword will cut the croquet stick of doom and then it will replace it as the sword of doom.
It'll be made of an evolution of S5 shock steel.
And it will also slice through solid marble, without leaving the slightest blemish on the blade
Because it will be a sword made with Devine Temper.
You better not say anything negative about that matter else dragon swords going to hound you like they do everyone else
I will address that in the next one. I too have an S7 blade and feel it would be worth addressing their critiques in the next one.
@@Matthew_Jensen do as you see fit my friend as long as you are true to yourself then all will be right ow and did you see my short response to you I made it to start some fun tom foolery and stupid shit but all in fun
Do you have a link
@@Matthew_Jensen no but it's on my channel just go to the shorts it should be there I don't know how to send links through UA-cam on my phone
They have a $450.00 sword for Ito not as tight
I'm going to report this guy for cruelty to the poor tree of woe. SWAT incoming, federal tree crime.