Let's buy a Katana!

Akavir · (#1 (**permalink**))

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!

jpdrag0n · (#2 (**permalink**))

Thunda · (#3 (**permalink**))

Use google, it's your friend dude.

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

mtnbkr01201 · (#4 (**permalink**))

I too am contemplating buying a Katana as I think they are one of the most beautiful of all the swords

, 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 +.

Suki · (#5 (**permalink**))

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

Hatredcopter · (#6 (**permalink**))

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.

Kmurry · (#7 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Hatredcopter

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.

phishn37 · (#8 (**permalink**))

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 ~ !

Kmurry · (#9 (**permalink**))

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.

jpdrag0n · (#10 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Kmurry

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