Tadite

I'm 31. I've always been attracted to Japanese swords from a early age some of my first memories are spending hours in the Met looking at the arms and army exhibits. The extreme level of complexity and the need for some serious study kept me on the sidelines of collecting till only recently (at 29). It was only after visiting Japan for a month or two and seeing some incredible displays that I decided that even though I'm a amateur it was time to get to an example for learning purposes. I think the gods of amateur sword lovers smiled on me as I was lucky enough to buy my first sword from Sokendo. It is a small wakizashi, papered, from the edo period. Perfect for someone who wants to learn. I'm working my way through Nagayamas' The Connoisseur's Book of Japanese Swords and I hope to get to a show one of these days. San Fransisco is the next one?