Hi all,
Happy New Year from sunny Nottingham!
I've been lurking for a while getting a feel for how things work and making use of all the incredible knowledge collected here. New year, new board software - better get around to introducing myself
My interest in nihonto goes back nearly 30 years, but with a very large gap in the middle where it lay dormant. In the late 80s & early 90s I was a frequent visitor to Liverpool Militaria (for those that remember it) and built up a very modest sword collection. Unfortunately this was sold to fund my time at university, and after that I was too broke to afford anything. By the time I had any money to spare I'd discovered fast cars and proceeded to waste all my money there :D However, after a responding to a question about Japanese swords in the off-topic section of a motoring forum, the old interest came surging back and I (probably unwisely) found what seemed an interesting sword on eBay and bought it. Whether it was a good purchase remains to be seen. I'd planned to research it in depth and get some good photos taken over the Christmas break, but my wife had other ideas on how we'd spend the time (at least the new guest room is now all sorted!). Once I can get some decent photos taken I'll post them for you to comment on.
I look forward to learning more from you guys and hope one day to be able to help in turn.
Cheers,
Pete
