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Kalahi Custom Blades Reviews and Testimonials
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RickD
San Diego, CA, USA
April 19, 2020
Kalahi Custom Blades provides fully functional swords, with an organic artisan build unrivaled in this industry.
I bought the Ginunting, then the Panabas. The visual of the beautiful crafted wood scabbards and handles, is very striking. Great weight and balance, you can feel the striking point as an extension of the body. Only when they are in your hand, will you realize the artistry that goes into these beautiful pieces of art and will handle any situation that may arise.
Kalahi is a rare Diamond in this Industry where you have Functionality, Artistry, backed by a Master Practitioner of FMA in PM Allan Fami.
I most certainly will be a return buyer!
Carlo S.
Massachusettes, USA
June 22, 2018
I received my Ginunting today and was happy about it. Good quality and great product. I am planning to order some more and will let you know once I have decided what for the quote.
Thank you very much and pleasure doing business with you.
Gerald Villaflores
San Francisco, California USA
July 24th 2017
Back in May of 2017 I messaged Kalahi Customs about ordering 2 ginunting blades. One Tactical Ginunting and one custom Ginunting knife with my initials. I planned to visit the Philippines and also planned to visit Kalahi Customs to pick up the blades. They were very helpful and responsive to every question I had regarding the blades.
When I finally visited the Philippines I planned to visit their shop in Caloocan. Sir Allan was very helpful in guiding me to their shop.
The blades I ordered came out flawless. The craftsmanship and detail of both blades are awesome. I will definitely come back to them for more blades.
In just a few weeks, Kalahi Custom Blades was able to create two working swords based on my initial designs. They did more than meet my expectations, but exceeded them. The quality of the wood was superb, as well as the laser engraving. The blade itself was of high quality steel. Customer service was fantastic, and shipping was fast and affordable. When the sword arrived, it was a beast to behold!
I am grateful for having found Kalahi Custom Blades, and honored to have a Philippine manufacture of such top quality make my "Sword of Light" a reality. Thank you. Maraming Salamat!
Darren G. Tibon
Stockton California, USA
December 3, 2013
My students gave me a sword and dagger set from this company i have to say it is probably one of the best quality sets i ever seen and now own thanks again to my students of Angels Disciples Stockton and affiliates and the fine workmanship of Kalahi Custom Blades!!!
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Paul Anthony Reynes
Cebu City Philippines , June 13, 2014
I bought their custom made bastard sword. Though It took longer than 3 weeks. It was worth the wait. Good steel and quality craftsmanship.
Negros Kali International,
May 7, 2014
Had
the opportunity to stumble KCB’s Facebook page while looking for swords
to train with, I already have an Espada y Daga set (purchased from a
different seller), but still wish to have more swords to use. As a first
time buyer, I do have doubts
if this company is legit, but based on their client’s reviews, I have
to take the risk. I sent them a picture of what sword that I liked and
have some little discussions concerning the product.
Initial Impressions
My
sword came a little bit late (honestly, but I shrug that off since this
is not their fault) Came in a tall cardboard box, wrapped in delivery
company’s packaging tape. Inside is my sword in cased in bubble wrap
plastic. What surprised me is the scabbard; they actually made me a
kamagong scabbard! From the agreed price, I wasn’t expecting one; I
thought I’m going to have the lame synthetic leather one.
Statistics
The
Blade: Pure 21 inches length of Carbon Steel Goodness, probably 1.5
inch width and the thickness? GOOD (Hey, I’m satisfied with my sword; I
don’t care about exact measurements if I’m smiling here) Miss Karen was
concerned that
It would be high maintenance, but they actually placed the fun in
cleaning, I could actually feel the dents of the hammer blows as my
cloth slides across the steel, I could actually do this all day. I
requested that this would be blunt, but KCB brought my expectations to
the extreme, unlike my first Espada y Daga set where as if they just
pass a metal file for a “fake” edge, KCB actually grinded the edge,
making other spectators to double-take a look at my weapon
Handle Length: 8 Inches (built for two-handed wielding) smooth kamagong handle with a heavy pommel
Guard/Quillon:
I didn’t mention this to Miss Karen when I ordered, but I should say it
is way thicker than my Espada y Daga’s which is a big plus
Scabbard:
Made from Kamagong, An inch longer than my blade. I can easily
unsheathe with little effort, but has a firm grip that whenever held
upside-down, the sword won’t loosely come off, comes with (leather?)
belt slot and handle flaps which is I have to say that the tacks are
really sturdy despite from continous locking-and-unlocking
Handling Characteristics
The
sword still has the Philippine Ginunting “Feel” to it despite the
modifications of handle length. The sword is heavy for someone like me
that has a small built, but I have been training with my Kamagong Baston
so that is of no concern.
Conclusions
Overall, I am Happy with my new “toy”, and been playing
with it for days. I can’t see why some of their customers are not
happy. It would even take me a while to think of migrating to a new
sword. And they would be expecting an order of a Daga to pair for this baby. I’m naming this sword Turtle Fang
The Bottom Line
I would recommend this to my Filipino Martial Arts Group (Negros Kali International) and even to FMA and sword enthusiasts.