Let's buy a Katana!
 

Hell everyone. In a weak or two I am going to buy a Katana, just because it is so Beautiful:) Who else is going to buy a Katana soon and who can give me some advise with choosing a Katana?

Herzlichen Dank!:vsign:

...:rolleyes:

Use google, it's your friend dude.


AND since when a katana is a japanese game or videogame? :rolleyes:

I too am contemplating buying a Katana as I think they are one of the most beautiful of all the swords :rheart: , however, what I don't want is stainless steel, mine has to be hand pounded of folded metal, and they are by far not inexpensive.
A real nice Katana can go for a grand +.

Ohhh I want a katana sooo bad!! Made by Hattori Hanzō! *.*

Those so-called 'Hanzo' swords are all Chinese knockoffs. You cannot buy a real katana sword without putting down at least several hundred dollars minimum (and thats only for an Iaido-quality beginner's sword). The real cheap ones you see on a lot of sword websites are machine-made, Chinese wallhangers. Wallhanger meaning they are only fit for hanging on a wall - you don't want to swing one of those, as they can easily break free from the tsuka. If all you want is a decoration, go for it. If you want to buy a real Japanese sword, you have to do a lot of research and save up some money - they aren't cheap at all.

Awhile back I went to a trade show of sorts for Japanese sword collectors. There were people there who had swords worth several tens of thousands of dollars, all hand-folded and forged by blacksmiths in Japan. Pretty amazing stuff.

Wow, sounds great. I too think that the Katana is the most beautiful of all swords. Are there any websites for other sword collectors? And where can you start to research a swordmaker? I would not mind having a REAL katana for my collection, I have 3 wall hangers now that look nice but a real one would be the front of my collection.

Wow, that's cool that you're getting one ~ ! I would buy one, if I had lots and lots of money to spend on something I didn't need, or if I had any vauge idea of how to use them or fight with them ~ !

Kendo is a good marshal art to learn about using the katana, I would like to take it, but here where I live there aren't any masters teaching it.

haha tulsa. yeah good luck finding a kendo instructor in ur area. wooo

Like the phone?


ahaha! Just kidding.

I've no advice, I'm just telling a funny joke!

Persoanlly, I wouldn't care, but they are pretty. And if you're going just for looks, get the prettiest one!

Well, it was just a thought. I keep my eyes open for a dojo. But where would I get in touch with other people that like swords like I do?

I is going to find one soon! But right now I'm buying a recipe book, bento box, and some food!

Just FYI, Kendo doesn't really teach you how to use a real sword. Kendo is fencing with bamboo swords, and the techniques and movements used in it are, for the most part, not applicable to that of real swordplay. I know this because I've been in kendo for several years (quit awhile back though because of the hours of the classes).

On the other hand, there are other martial arts, Kenjutsu, Shinkendo, and Iaido, all which have to do with using a real sword. Dojos for these martial arts are much more difficult to find in the US than a Kendo dojo, but they do exist - I've visited a few in the past just to see what they were like.

Also, Kendo is an ungodly expensive martial art. Hopefully you find a dojo which is cheap (run by a university or something like that), because just the equipment costs can be painful. A full set of BEGINNER'S armor runs around $300 minimum. A good shinai (bamboo sword) runs around $50. Equipment has to be replaced somewhat often, as they get worn out.

Lastly, Kendo is also one of the hardest martial arts I've ever been involved with. Just a few short rounds of sparring can really take the wind out of you until you learn to properly control breathing and such. It takes years and years to build up your speed and technique. The turnover rate in Kendo is pretty harsh - in the classes that I was in, only about 30-40% of the people there continued kendo after they bought their armor.

There are kendo resources on the internet dedicated to finding dojos, just use google and you'll see all sorts of stuff. Hope this information helps!

Man katanas are awsome I just got one for my b-day.

Thanks for the info. I'll check it out.

Nice!
 

Kendo looks to be great fun...... mabey a little painful though.

That is exactly what I want it for :D so Hanzo's will do it for me. Woooah Mark, post a pic of yours!! >.<

Like OMFG!? Isn't that really fucking expensive?

Hi
If you ever get a chance, you should take a picture of your new Katana and show us, I'd like to see it. :D

Yeah, I know. I couldn't find another section that fit with it. Is it really important then?

Oriental Swords

offcourse you can make it as expensive as you like...

So you want a katana.. you could buy a cheap replica, a iaido sword or a real sword. Replicas are crap don't waste a couple of bucks for a crappy, chinese-made wallhanger. Real swords cost far too much and have some problems, so settle for a iaido sword.
They are well-made, require no special care and can be used in practice. Buy one from this website, Kendo, Iaido, Katana, Aikido and all other Budo Online Store - Tozando Online Shopping
You can get a nice sword for $300 or $500.

About the "problems" of real swords.. every real sword, after it's been drawn, has to be properly cleaned. It it isn't cleaned with a special powder, it will oxidate soon. What's more, real swords must be handled only by expert users, they're really dangerous, and since they're considered as weapons, in certain countries you have to get a permit before you get your sword.
I know two people who use real swords in iaido training. They paid their swords around $9000 and $5000.

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Swords stop being fun after a few weeks and you realize you've lost your money when they don't really do anything.

I spose sure if you have a nice display room for them but then you don't and just want it to have it because it's cool... chances are you'll feel some kind of regret from it's stagnant behavior.

I bought a friend of mine a display katana for christmas one year though.

im sorry

I dont know anything about it :cool:

so , i dont have some advices for u ,,,:o

I wish nice trip for u :vsign:

I love thise type of sword :rheart: it's too cool :eek: but i don't know nothing about the use XD sorry

Did they paint the sheath of WW2 katana's?
 

Hi everyone,:)

I have a question about katana's of WW2.
I just wonder, did they paint the sheath? And if they did, with what kind of paint did they paint it?

I would really really appreciate it if someone could tell me. To me, it's really important...

Thanks!!! :vsign: