Customer review for Butterfly Petr Korbel

External Review for Butterfly Petr Korbel on February 16, 2021

I played for several years with my trusty Primorac OFF- blade but decided to upgrade to something a little faster. Went for the Japanese Korbel OFF blade. I specifically opted for a lighter blade, as I like the agility and control it provides over sheer power. My Korbel is 85.8 grams with Tenergy 05 FX 2.1 on both sides. At first I though I made a huge mistake - it sounded a bit hollow and I felt some vibrations through the handle. My Primorac is an old one - from the early 2000s, a European version, I guess I got lucky with that blade.

However, after two sessions I got accustomed to the Kobel and now think it's a superior blade. Yeah, it does sound a bit hollow, but it's faster and offers more control. All in all, very solid blade. Bear in mind that Japanese Korbels have smaller handles and larger heads, and tend to be head-heavy. If you want a faster Korbel, opt for a 90+ gram blade, as the wood is denser and stiffer.

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