What is the difference?

[mattbowen]

This may be a dumb question but what is the difference between the Bushido line of katanas and the Ryumon line? Are the both made by Ryumon? The reason I ask is that I have seen both brands offer a Raijin Katana and I was wondering if the Bushido line was made by Ryumon like Masahiro are.

Matt

[Mako]

Raijin is the ancient Japanese God of thunder and lightning so it's likely that different manufacturers have the same name for their own sword just like a few are called Bushido or Musashi etc but I expect Jason will be able to answer more definitively than me.

[mattbowen]

Mako; Thanks for the reply I was wondering if they were two different companies


Matt

[gypes37]

They are as far as i know.... Masahiro and Ryumon are the same company but a lot of these swords are usually made at the same forge as far i know.

[Justice]

This particular forge is very busy. Masahiro, Ryumon, Bushido, Last Legend Pro Series, Cheness, Oni Forge Hannaya series, I've seen about 20 different places selling similar style swords. Ryumon seems to be higher quality than Masahiro.

[mattbowen]

Justice, Gypes; Thanks for the reply. I was wondering if the Bushido line of Katana is made by Ryumon.
Thanks again
Matt

[Jason Moore]

No, the Bushido and Ryumon are totally different lines. (made at similar forges) It is like Cadillac and Chevy. (Both GM)

[mattbowen]

Jason; Thanks for the reply. Now which one is the Cadi and which one is the Chevy?

Matt

[Jason Moore]

LOL. A year again I would have said Bushido was the chevy, but some of the new bushido swords like the Blood Dragon (http://www.swordsofmight.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=444) and the Raijin Folded Katana (http://www.swordsofmight.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=435) are proving to make the Bushido line better. I would say for cutting and functionality I would go with Ryumon and for looks I would go with Bushido. I am not saying Bushido swords are not well built functional swords, it just depends on which ones you pick.

[Firehand10k]

I would say for cutting and functionality I would go with Ryumon and for looks I would go with Bushido.

Really? Now I really need to try a Ryumon. My Bushido Dragon is the best cutting kat I have.

[mattbowen]

Jason; Thanks, I like the looks of the Raijin but I am wanting to do some cutting with them. I was looking at the Ryumon Folded Dragon or one along that line. I am still undecided on just what type I want.

Thanks again

Matt

[Jason Moore]

The folded dragon is probably the best cutting sword at that price range. I have heard nothing but praises on the cutting ability of that sword. The con is the polish which is very dull and uneven.

[mattbowen]

Jason; Thanks for the reply, that is one of the swords I was looking at along with the Zodiak Katana.

Thanks again

Matt

[rick]

why a zinc tsuba; why not steel, iron or bronze

[Jason Moore]

Why do they make 80,000 different sword models? I guess everyone just likes different things.

[RedZorak]

Zinc is cheaper, and possibly easier to forge/mold, I think. Don't hold me to that, though.

[Yaso]

As fot the Bushido Raijin, I just want to let you know that while this sword is by know means the best cutter I own, it is without a doubt my favorite sword that I have ever owned.

It is beautiful, absolutely beautiful. The balance is nothing short of incredible as well. It is the lightest and most maneuverable blade I have ever handled. The only thing I can compare it to is the feel of a bokken. It feels too light to be a sword, but there is a tradeoff. When it comes to cutting, the lack of weight can translate into a lack of depth in whatever you cut. Make sure to cut your way through the target fast if you intend to make it all the way through.

[rick]

zinc is kinda brittle and does not take shock very well

[mattbowen]

Thanks Yaso;

I want to do some cutting, but I won't be doing alot of it.

Matt

[jwilliams]

Matt, I have the Ryumon Folded Dragon that I bought at SOM and it is a beautiful sword and probably one of the sharpest I have but the blade is a little light and you can feel it in a cut much like Yaso said about his Bushido. The Bushido is on my wish list.

[rick]

thats why I like my gen2 it's a real heavy weight

[mattbowen]

J; Thanks, I have both the folded Dragon and the Raijin on my wish list. The only problem is which one first.

[jwilliams]

The hada on the Raijin looks better in the pictures, it's pretty much invisible on the Dragon.

[mattbowen]

First off

Merry Christmas to all

J; Looking at the photos I agree, I was also looking at the Ryumon Zodiak Katana. I will be doing some light cutting but not alot. I bought the Masahiro Last Samurai and it is a little blade heavy but cuts nicley.

Jason; Would the "Ryumon Raijin Tsuba" fit on the Bushido Raijin Katana? and would you know how the Ryumon Zodiak Katana cut and is it on the same level of the Ryumon Dragon?

Thanks.

Matt

[Jason Moore]

First off

Merry Christmas to all

J; Looking at the photos I agree, I was also looking at the Ryumon Zodiak Katana. I will be doing some light cutting but not alot. I bought the Masahiro Last Samurai and it is a little blade heavy but cuts nicley.

Jason; Would the "Ryumon Raijin Tsuba" fit on the Bushido Raijin Katana? and would you know how the Ryumon Zodiak Katana cut and is it on the same level of the Ryumon Dragon?

Thanks.

Matt

That is a good question, but I really don't know. (As far as the tsuba fitting) You may have to do some slight fitting adjustments. The Zodiak is a really nice sword and cuts very well. I would say it is on par with the Dragon in most respects. (I actually think the blade is polished better)

[mattbowen]

Thanks Jason, I am thinking of going with the Zodiak for now (Birthday comming up).