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https://giheiya.com/wp/product/02-1437/ Here is a pretty big, and beefy Hira Zukuri, if you really wanna go that route. I'd still suggest getting a modern mono steel sword to start with. Cheers

Barrett, Sorry if I somehow missed this, but what is your level of cutting experience, and are you currently practicing any JSA? Cheers

Barrett, I am a TSKSR student, and I have two lovely Shinsakuto, one Gendatio, and a fantastic Motohara from EB. I bought the Moto specifically for cutting, as I have no desire to damage my Nihonto. Most, if not all the guys who practice tameshigiri regularly, will tell you to get a modern mono steel sword, especially when you're starting out. +1 for Spirit of the Sword, it is a fantastic book. Cheers

Wonderful to hear EMS is resuming shipments. I had ordered an Iaito from Nosyudo spring of last year, it was ready by early summer, but with EMS down I had to wait forever. Finally bit the bullet right before the holidays and paid to have them FedEx it. Cheers, Ryan

All, Thanks for the great info. I think I am going to start with a copy of Connoisseur’s and go from there. Have a wonderful week. Cheers

Hey all, I am sure this topic has been covered numerous times, but I cannot find anything while using the search bar. So what would you all recommend as some good starter books? Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions. Cheers

Hello all, I am a new member from Northern California. My reason for being here might get me roasted by some of you, as I am a martial arts practitioner. I Just want to learn more about Nipponto, even if my end goal for them might be a bit different than some of yours. Cheers

+1 for Kelly, I am using him right now for an export and he has been a class act since my first email to him.

^^^ This ^^^ I have a Gendaito from Mike (Komonjo) and my Sensei has nothing but good things to say about my decision. Cheers

^^^ I believe this is correct. ^^^ I live in California and I have been paying tax on everything from Ebay, whether it be from California or not.

I ended up snagging this for my buddy who's a tattooer and into large scale Japanese pieces