who makes a good short sword?

[Loner]

Something in the likes of a wakizashi. I know Cold Steel makes one. Any other manufacturerer that won't break the bank?

[Jay Cunningham]

I think Hattori Hanzo might be your best bet.

[Spade]

I think Hattori Hanzo might be your best bet.

Good call but I thought he retired & only makes sushi

[Shihan]

What are you wanting to use it for? When you say wont break the bank please define limits? Is a wakizashi what you want?

[Buck]

SPQR made a fine short sword...

[QuickStrike]

Ever thought of a khukuri instead?

A little bit shorter than a short sword but I can chop pennies in half with it.

The ones from himalayan imports aren't that much either...

[Loner]

forgot about the kukri, I think this will fit the bill better. do you think hattori hanzo will make me a kukri?

[Bolt_Overide]

Ill take my hayes waki any day over anything else in that class.

[Lympago]

If your looking for something a little more modern, Junglee makes a short sword that goes for about 90 bucks with AUS8 stainless steel for the blade and a kraton handle.

http://www.knifeoutlet.com/shop/10Ex...uctCode=JU2000

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/st....html?s=ju2000




Entrek made a nice Tanto short sword a while back but discontinued them from what I can see. You could always get one on Ebay if you use it.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Entrek-Knives-Mas...ayphotohosting

[ToddG]

I know zippy about this stuff. However, I'm rooming with a guy at SHOT who is a knife freak and I can tell you from personal experience over the past three days that people at the big knife companies treat him as an expert and with great respect.

He recommends these three makers as high-end options:

Laci Szabo

Pat Crawford

Phill Hartsfield