Has anyone tried each of the three obvious Donic alternatives for the popular koto-alc-ayous-kiri-ayous-alc-koto blades?
I understand that aramid is not EXACTLY the same as Arylate, but I don't think the difference would be that great anyway...anyway, the difference in the trees where the wood comes from would probably make just as much difference!
Also, a note that I am not interested in the Chinese clones....
Anyway, what are your thoughts about these blades? I am interested in the Zhou Yu 3, as no one has said anything about it...
Thanks!
- Ovtcharov True Carbon- Pricey, but seems really good. No description on whether carbon is woven with arylate or some other alternative
- Baum Esprit- No one seems to like it, as the whole thing seems cheap and bad quality... Aramid carbon used instead of ALC, else everything is roughly the same
- Zhou Yu 3- New blade, seems to be only available in Japan, apparently made in Japan, no reviews. As above, Aramid carbon instead of arylate carbon.
I understand that aramid is not EXACTLY the same as Arylate, but I don't think the difference would be that great anyway...anyway, the difference in the trees where the wood comes from would probably make just as much difference!
Also, a note that I am not interested in the Chinese clones....
Anyway, what are your thoughts about these blades? I am interested in the Zhou Yu 3, as no one has said anything about it...
Thanks!