![]() ![]() The result is typically “very sharp” with a small secondary bevel and a bit of an “apple seed” profile. Our sharpening service will provide a good serviceable edge on the blade. Consider this as a general guideline only. The Edge ratings in particular are somewhat subjective and each blade can vary. This info is provided to give you a good idea of the product being presented, the one you receive may vary from the specific one we took measurements of. Please note: Due to the hand made nature of these items, all specs should be considered as approximates. ![]() However for reasons we won’t get into here, this is not the case. A common misconception is that swords should all be “razor sharp”. Moderately Sharp is close, but may need to be touched up to get the best performance. Possible values could be “Rebated” meaning the edge is intentionally thickened for safety, “Blunt” meaning the edge is fairly thick with little to no taper, ‘Unsharpened” which would taper to the edge but stop short of having any real cutting ability, “Slightly Sharp, Moderately Sharp, Sharp, or Very Sharp” Sharp or Very Sharp are considered good for cutting swords. The “Edge” spec will tell you about how sharp a blade is. A very high POB will result in a sword that feels heavier than it actually is and is difficult to wield. In general, a low POB results in good point control well suited to a thrusting blade, while a higher POB adds impact to a cleaving blade. ![]() A POB of 3”- 5” usually results in a well balanced sword, but does depend on the type of sword. In practice however, there are many reasons why you may not want this for a particular sword. In theory a sword with a POB of 0” is perfectly balanced. A number of 0” would balance exactly at the guard, while a negative number will have a POB in the hilt itself. It refers to the point on the blade where the sword achieves a perfect balance. stands for Point Of Balance, this is measured in inches from the hilt down the blade. The much loved MKI features are still in place with this model down to the weight, design and custom 12’’ speaker that made the original so popular.P.O.B. We’re very excited about the MKII, in fact, we were hoping to be able to fit a pun in and say that the new models are a ‘double-edged sword’ but the truth is they are really impressive and great value for money regardless of whether you’re practising at home or on tour. This may be one for the stage guitarists but still, very cool indeed! This will enable you to run stereo effects such as chorus and delay. Stereo ExpandĪgain only exclusive to the 100-watt models, the stereo expand function allows you to link two Katana MKII amps together with a single cable in stereo. Power Amp InĪll Katana models will now be able to take high-end multi-effects and modellers via the dedicated ‘power amp in’. Aside from your ‘standard modulations’ you’ll also have access to octave and pitch-shifting effects. You now have access to 65 effects, an increase on the 55 available on the MK1. This will set you back around $90 but a worthwhile investment. Control with GA-FC Foot ControllerĮxclusive to the 100-watt models, the amps features can be fully controlled with the GA-FC. Throw your pedalboard away! The MKII includes new dual effects pots to give you individual control of each effect, as well as on/off options. The 5 new amp sounds are designed to give a greater variation in tone whilst still remaining thick sounding: Each sound provides a different sonic character and can be easily switched between making it even more flexible for those players who jump between styles. Variation ButtonĪn additional 5 new amp sounds (on top of those featured in the MKI). The new editor allows you greater control over your built in effects and features in the MKII. Staying true to the aspects players loved in the MKI, Boss have rather cleverly added new features whilst leaving the basics untouched, even down to the look and lightweight of the original. ![]() The question is – is the MKII all that different to MKI?īoss certainly made an impact with the first series, and it’s clear they’ve built on this foundation with the second. ![]()
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