![]() The basic entry level Ryujin blades are made by blue collar workers, the elite Ryujin – apprentices of the Masters. Obviously as we have already noted, the main difference between each line are the blades. So essentially which one you choose depends on how traditional you want the actual cutting blade to be. Using the exact same fitting options as Forge Direct, the ONLY difference between Forge Direct and Project X is the blade. The end result, a very lively blade with lots of activity and interplay between the lamination and hamon. ![]() ![]() So how nicely it turns out depends on who makes it and the corresponding price paid – so its no real surprise, you get what you pay for.Īs noted, only Project X Japanese does not use a maru laminate T10 blade but instead is made from a complex tri steel 7 layer lamination known as Soshu Kitae – with hard 1095 carbon steel edges, spine and sides, a core of shock resistant 1045 carbon steel sandwiched between two more layers of tough 1060 carbon steel and capped of at the mune with 1095 (we said it was complex)! But look at what happens when the same steel is worked by the Master Smiths from Forge Direct: Not bad considering the sub $300 price tag, and that mostly comes down to the qualities T10 has mentioned earlier. The basic Ryujin Polish when photographed from just the right angle looks something like this: But it also LOOKS great – the hamon is always prominent, though how prominent, its style and how well polished depends on which custom line you go with. Here is some of the earliest testing I did that showed just how tough this stuff can be:Īdditionally, T10 takes and holds a very keen edge – making it tough but also capable of very precise cutting. You can see this testing in our review of the Ryujin line here and the SBG custom line here – but to cut a long story short, this steel holds up much better than any other steel type when it comes to a traditional blade, most of which are not really all that strong – but T10 just works really well for a dual tempered blade. In terms of strength, we have tested T10 tool steel swords on a large variety of targets, from saplings, super thick bamboo, pork leg bone and meat, to metal poles, 55 gallon steel drums and in every case the blades have held up incredibly well. But it also tends to produce a very prominent hamon temper line that when polished to perfection is very crisp and attractive. Why? Simply because I have found over the years that T10 tool steel is very strong for a differentially hardened traditional style blade. The amount of blade polish, the style of hamon and the overall quality will vary depending on the brand and sword selected – but this steel is our go to choice for our entry level and mid to high level offerings. Only the elite Project X blades are not made with from differentially hardened T10 tool steel. One common feature on our custom Katana lines since the beginning has been the frequent use of T10 tool steel. So without any further ado, lets get started. everything else you need to know to be able to make the most informed choice possible as to which line best suits your own unique needs and requirements.a general comparison as well as pros and cons of each line and.what to expect from each custom Katana line.In this article we will take a detailed look at: In the meantime, let’s do some comparison between the different lines available.Įach line has a lot in common, but also many critical differences. SIDE-NOTE: We also used to offer the SBG Custom Katana from 2008, but for now and indefinitely this product is on hold. Master Smith forged, complex laminate (Soshu kitae: 1095/1060/1045 carbon steel layers) Custom Katana (price range $1800) ![]() Master Smith forged, high performance T10 Tool Steel Custom Katana (price range $729-$1222) Click on any of the links below for the full run down.īasic entry level T10 Tool Steel blades with basic entry level fittings (price range $239-559)įORGE DIRECT CUSTOM KATANA (and Wakizashi) At the SBG Sword Store we offer three different brands and three different levels of customized katana.
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