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Shinsakutō (newly-made swords) / gendaitō (modern swords) nihontō run from about $5000 for a functional-grade iai blade, to ~$10,000 for a typical art-grade sword, up to ~$50,000 for work by the top mukansa (without contest) ranked smiths with full custom koshirae. I've studied and collected nihontō for about 16 years now so I always enjoy seeing genuine examples posted. I'm assuming your father knows the proper handling, but just FYI there are guides here and here. If so, I'm sure we would all be happy if you could post photos and details (e.g. Were they made in Japan? In that case due to the legal restrictions on blades they are by definition genuine nihontō (literally just "Japanese swords," but used by collectors to mean strictly real, traditionally-forged blades either antique or by a licensed smith). But I think you'd be happier in the end if you focused on learning first, spending money second. Just my feelings on the matter… obviously I can't stop you from buying what you want or doing what you will with it. Then you can both make a more informed choice as to what sword to get, and appreciate it all the more (and know its appropriate use that much more).įinally I should mention that eBudo can help you find a legitimate Japanese Sword Art (JSA) dojo if you want to practice cutting. But before you spend any money I'd strongly encourage you to hang out here, on Sword Forum International, myArmoury, SBG, the Nihonto Message Board, etc. For the two years I studied tameshigiri for Nakamura-ryū / Toyama-ryū, I saw at least two decent blades in the $XXX range take a set on a particularly bad cut (no big deal, they were bent back).Īnyway, there are resources in the sidebar (the wiki, the link to Sword Buyer's Guide, etc.) that can get you pointed in the right direction, as well as the ever-popular "Battle Ready" section of Kult of Athena. All cutting materials will affect the finish, of course and even some soft targets like tatami are dense enough to bend a real sword if your edge alignment and body mechanics are not correct.
There are plenty of cheap and more appropriate targets, from traditional Japanese tatami to pool noodles to plain old milk jugs full of water. But collectors of real swords generally consider such use to be abusive. Of course real swords will fare better at cutting things - including trees- and surviving the ordeal. Proper sword blades are too long and thin to allow for the high levels of chromium that a solid knife or axehead can comfortably include, so they rust that much faster. Sharpening a katana properly requires skill and practice… do you want to mess up your $XXX purchase through lack of training? Plus, live trees have all sorts of sap and stuff that is tough to clean off of a blade, and will discolor/corrode steel if not removed. Trees will inevitably blunt a blade, which is why axe sharpening services exist (seriously).
Let's start with the fact that no swords ever in history were intended to cut live trees (even small ones). Topics on the subject are not prohibited, but readers are encouraged to link to this topic explaining the official stance. We do not condone the modern-day use of swords as actual weapons.
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Finally, be aware that Reddit automatically shadow-blocks posts that link to your own materials too often as mods we have zero ability to stop this. Also, avoid posting many similar topics in a very short period (e.g. This isn't a classifieds list, but we do welcome makers, sellers, and teachers willing to engage with the community. You can promote your own works and services, as long as you identify them as such. Vote spamming is not just rude but dishonest. If you are tired of newbie questions, it is better to link wiki posts or old topics than to spread negativity. Debate is welcome, but don't demean others, and exercise tact regarding people's property.
FULL TANG BATTLE READY KATANA HOW TO
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