Katana
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solarpower44
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Thank you and it’s razor sharp, just in case someone is wondering..
ohen cepel
Ultimate Member
Very nice indeed!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really thought I was going to click on another post with a modern blade in it. This was a real surprise and that is a great blade.
I really thought I was going to click on another post with a modern blade in it. This was a real surprise and that is a great blade.
ever since the Kailash blades I , too have been looking into Katana swords. Kailash claims they can make one out of 5160. The ones like yours are so damn expensive. Saw blades from 1700's and 1800's for like 13k or more. I love the great pedigree and the different houses. I am looking into ones that are modern but built in certain styles. The ones with the clay tempering and the many hamon patterns.
http://www.ksky.ne.jp/~sumie99/hamonpatterns.html
Be careful if you decide to read into the different periods and styles. I spent a whole night until 5:30AM . I was not disappointed and not unhappy I got no sleep. Then I got into how and what happened to the original Damascus recipe, etc. No sleep for two days. lolol.
WORTH EVERY MINUTE!!!!!
http://www.ksky.ne.jp/~sumie99/hamonpatterns.html
Be careful if you decide to read into the different periods and styles. I spent a whole night until 5:30AM . I was not disappointed and not unhappy I got no sleep. Then I got into how and what happened to the original Damascus recipe, etc. No sleep for two days. lolol.
WORTH EVERY MINUTE!!!!!
INMY01TA
Ultimate Member
- Dec 29, 2008
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I have one I bought off Amazon. Clay tempered T10 steel supposedly. It’s all the katana I need.
solarpower44
Active Member
The price range greatly. Here is a link to an auction site in japan that has a large number of swords for sale. Www.aoijapan.com
solarpower44
Active Member
I have one I bought off Amazon. Clay tempered T10 steel supposedly. It’s all the katana I need.
Looks like a great practice sword. I am actually looking for one that I can use for lai practice
solarpower44
Active Member
I know what you mean. It’s very fascinating history of forging and tempering in different era, providence and schools
INMY01TA
Ultimate Member
- Dec 29, 2008
- 5,827
If you wanna buy it let me know..
Impress ive blades. I have wanted one for years, nothing like feeling 500 years of history in your hands. I have been shifting my collection from guns to blades lately...………..I have missed out on several nice EDO period blades recently at pricey but reasonable prices.
I need to learn a LOT more before I jump in.
I need to learn a LOT more before I jump in.
Absolutely gorgeous katana! I am very fascinated by Nihonto but know absolutely zero about this area of collecting.
This week I received a tanto from a coworker who had inherited it from his grandfather but had zero interest in it. It’s signed Bishu-Ju Yasumitsu and looks quite old. I posted it on Nihonto Message Boards and the replies thus far have suggested it is Koto period which to me is extremely exciting. Just have to decide if I want to shell out the coin for a good full polish on it now.
This week I received a tanto from a coworker who had inherited it from his grandfather but had zero interest in it. It’s signed Bishu-Ju Yasumitsu and looks quite old. I posted it on Nihonto Message Boards and the replies thus far have suggested it is Koto period which to me is extremely exciting. Just have to decide if I want to shell out the coin for a good full polish on it now.
Each and every katana made 30 to 600 hundred years ago are truly masterpieces as well. You know the saying, The Kanata is the soul of the samuri
Speaking of Katana's what are everyone's thoughts on the various certifications out there.
The changes in levels and different organizations are really confusing. I passed on a edo Hozon signed blade a while back and regret it.
https://www.japaneseswordindex.com/origami.htm
The changes in levels and different organizations are really confusing. I passed on a edo Hozon signed blade a while back and regret it.
https://www.japaneseswordindex.com/origami.htm
solarpower44
Active Member
Full polish is expensive but basic polish is enough to see the beauty of the blade and it’s cheap. The last time I had it done it was only $200 at aoijapan
solarpower44
Active Member
From what I understand older NBTHK shinsa prior to 1980were not done well and often incorrectly assessed by less qualified individuals. Thus many with the older certifications were resubmitted for newer certificates I think if a sword has nbthk Hozon ,Tokubetsu Hozon,or Juyo it should be solid
solarpower44
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I need to warn you that Nihonto is an expensive hobby and very addicting
I can imagine I have been reading and thinking about it for years, just now tossing around wading in. Even then it will basically be the kiddie pool.
Mag Dump
Active Member
With your interest in Japanese swords, you should consider training with them. Learning to use them properly will take your passion to the next level.
I trained with this group for a few years and the knowledge and skill of the senior folks is world class. Link: http://www.capitalareabudokai.org/index.php?page=4
Folks there also know a lot about collecting. A deep pool of varied knowledge there.
Train safe and good luck!
