r/SWORDS • u/Mintberrycrash • 11h ago

Is this any good?

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I like the shape and the "tactical" handle is different but i like it.

How is the build Quality?

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u/French_Chemistry 10h ago

The handle looks really uncomfortable

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u/Mintberrycrash 9h ago

I own a cheap "tactikal Hawk" with the same and I quite Like it. Maybe its different on a sword.

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u/Sword_Enjoyer I like big swords and I cannot lie. 11h ago edited 11h ago

Honshu tend to have strong, but heavy blades. They don't have much of any distal taper so they're more forward heavy than they should be, but they're also strong and can stand up to abuse. The weight is less of a problem if you're using both hands but they're still heavier than a sword of comparable size should ideally be.

Warning about the pommel though, they're threaded on with a little threaded rod section at the end of the (otherwise rather robust) tang so if you are abusive with it it's most likely to break there. The threaded section can be rewelded on and reinforced if that happens, but it's something to know. Mine hasn't broken off but I also don't abuse or torture test my swords as a rule and only cut reasonable targets.

Lots of people don't like the tactical hard plastic grips but you can remove them and make your own if it bothers you.

It will also come with the Honshu logo etched or laser engraved on the bottom of the blade on one side (as pictured). If that doesn't bother you then it's fine. If you think it looks tacky (like I do) you can remove it by sanding and polishing that area of the blade.

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u/Alternative-Menu2188 3h ago

I just don’t like threaded pommels,I know the pro/con argument but I personally don’t like-stopped me buying many a Rapier-I found the sword interesting but the thread has vetoed that Sorry for any spg I am unashamedly at a stag party 🤣

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u/CarterPFly 4h ago

I have one. In a recent cutting session on water bottles me and a friend found the Honshu broadsword to be an excellent cutter. Its a tad bit on the heavy side but it handles well. I find the handle to be very comfortable.

All in all yea, get one, if you've an interest in a tactical, modern styled, sword that is based on historic design (as in not a fantasy blade) this is a good buy.

Some pics of mine when I got it:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SWORDS/s/Xw0jCIfJDc

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u/Mintberrycrash 3h ago

Thank you very much :-)

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u/Important-Spread3100 1h ago

Looks like some serious hot spots