MikeIke447

Thank you all for your opinion I will continue the search for a blade that is worthy of its price tag. I appreciate each and every response thank you all for taking time to reply!

Do you think that the price range for this sword is right?

I cannot provide better pics the sword in question is this one https://www.aoijapan.com/katana-mumei-attributed-to-yamato-shizunbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-tokenkoshirae-nbthk-hozon-tosogu

So I stumbled on this beauty and wanted to know is it worth the 13k price tag that the dealer wants? The sword is unsigned these are all the specs below. Is it worth buying what is your opinion? Thank you! Kaji: Single silver Blade length: 2 shaku 3 sun 0 rin (69.6 cm) Warp: 5 minutes (1.5cm) Mekugi hole: 2 pieces Original width: 2.8cm Tip width: 1.64cm Layer: 0.5cm Sword weight: 625g Era: Nanbokucho period

Good to know I appreciate the answer!

Bjorn you have caught my attention with the Katana Koto - Omiya Den - Price Euro 9.916,00. https://www.nipponto.../detailomiyaden.html Would this be a good piece to add to a beginner’s collection? It looks absolutely beautiful! More importantly is it worth the money? I ask because all preconceived notions of what is worth it or not have been shattered.

Food for thought. I have decided to educate myself further on katanas with the hopes of soon buying one in the 25-30k range. Any suggestions on where to find a good source of info on what to avoid in katanas?

Out of curiosity what price range would not be "weird" for a good sword in your opinion?

Wow I'm shocked at what I'm hearing. I didn't think that was possible. I'm mainly looking for a katana with "wild" hamon like the ones above preferably with eye catching Koshirae but if that's not available then I'll happily go with one in Shirasaya only. Price range 10-18k

Damn why is there such a mark up then? And why is that blade better?

Ive also found this one below. What do you think about that one? Also the problem is is that I don't know where to start and what to look for and how it should look. https://world.seiyud...m/product/ka-020124/

Do you have a favorite site you buy from because I mainly have looked at those?

I'm glad I asked someone more knowledgeable. What should I look for in that price range?

Ahh I see here are the links if that helps any? https://www.token-ne...token/202312-59.html https://world.seiyud...m/product/ka-060423/

Do you have better suggestions?

These caught my eye honestly. I like their hamon.

What do you mean?

Hi, I'm very new to katanas and have a couple of questions. I'm in the market for Japanese katanas and my budget is around $15K but between the two swords which one is "better" in terms of condition and the quality? One has these dark spots and I don't know if thats shingane and it also has a small rust spot. Aside from that I cannot find any flaws/defects on either of the swords. If you see any could you point them out I'm very eager to learn. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated! * Pic 1&2 one sword then pics 3&4 is the other sword. . Pic 1 . Pic 2 Pic 3. * You can see the rust spot right above Pic 4 * Dark shadows/spots can be seen on the hamon here