tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30113303.post5354093648366040412..comments2007-03-08T15:00:41.667-06:00Generation 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09247767133001702169noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30113303.post-76216685823118005202007-03-08T15:00:00.000-06:002007-03-08T15:00:00.000-06:00A Word from Mr. Hank Reinhardt:<BR/><BR/>I have had people question me regarding the affiliation with Generation 2 swords, since I never carried any Filipino made swords at MRL. The answer is very simple. The swords we looked at were case hardened and not fully tempered. Case hardening is where the surface of the steel is treated with carbon. The metal is heated up and soaked, and then quenched. This leaves a hard edge, but the interior of the sword is soft. After being sharpened a few times, the hard portion is worn away, and only soft metal remains. More importantly, the body of the sword is not tempered. <BR/><BR/>However the Gen 2 swords are fully heated treated (tempered) all the way through. The swords I have looked at have all be a good quality sword, made with good steel and capable of being used. In reality they are better than the original, since the metal and the heat treating more consistent than sword makers were able to get in the past.<BR/> <BR/><BR/>So what you get are good quality swords at an affordable price.<BR/><BR/>In addition, the fit and finish that I have seen is better than a large majority of swords from other sources.<BR/><BR/>The swords, and the sword prices, should speak for themselves, and they do.<BR/> <BR/>Sincerely,<BR/> Hank ReinhardtGeneration 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/09247767133001702169noreply@blogger.com