Authentic Samurai Sword Buying Guide

If you've every thought about buying a new samurai sword (I'm talking about a real samurai sword that you can really use for cutting exercises, not just to hang on the wall) you've probably have several questions. There's a plenty out there to choose from but there are a few key things to look for in a quality blade. The most important thing is that you get a blade that has been forged using traditional construction methods and had authentic parts. Take the Thaitsuki Nihonto swords, they're forged using a 400 year old family method, are you can normally find them for under $1000, however people are realizing more and more that they are very high quality swords, so their prices probably won't stay low for very long. Here are a few qualities to look for in a quality sa View the rest of this article