Sunday, November 6, 2011

Buying katana in japan?

Question:


I have money put away for an authentic katana. i'm traveling to japan in a year and I have had zero luck in finding a smith or even a place to buy traditionally made katana in mainland japan. I've studied Iaido for some time now and I want a sword to have as decoration and as an adequate weapon for training and cutting. thanks for your time

Answer:


actually a true katana may NOT be sold and in fact are illegal to own privately now except as museum pieces.

all you can get are semi decent reproductions that will not hold an edge.

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