Martin P

I was able to Meet this gentlemen several times around 2003-2005. Yoshindo would makes some swords at my friend's shop. I never was there when he was making them, but was able to see some of the blades. In 2006 I was able to watch a Demo of him creating the hamon. I chatted with him a bit afterward, but at the time all I knew was what my friend told me that he was a master sword smith and what his cheap swords sold for, which about made me choke. Anywas I wish I knew more then. I still don't know anything now.LOL Martin

HI All, I know very little about Japanese swords. I did get to watch a master sword smith from Japan put the hamon on one of his swords at the 2006 ABANA conference. Anyway I recently began my trip down this rabbit hole looking at Navel 1883 sword and found this website. I have been reading it and there is an overwhelming amount of info. I really think what you all are doing is worth putting in $30 even without the raffle. I am sorry that I don't have more knowledge to make an educate guess. Best Regards Martin