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I do too! Do you think the tip of the blade has been reshaped? This is the one I am considering the most.

Also, I am STILL waiting on my return for the first sword guys. Should have it tomorrow. I am trying to avoid that whole problem again as well. Buy I did learn alot just having that blade in hand. Even though I returned it. It was much different than viewing them on a screen. And also, there aren't many things I have spent this much money on. I recently got a new job. Paying well. And I'd like to get myself something nice I've always wanted. So I don't want to jump the gun. But I am eager to purchase.

This is exatly how I ma approaching it. I am trying to pick something that appeals to me personally. But doesnt jave some major flaw i personally will hate. But I am also trying to buy intelligently. Not for profit. But just so I CAN sell it later on if I want. Also. Half the fun really is choosing and researching them all. Seeing what's there.

I just want to make sure I get a blade I can actually resell if I want.

Just making sure I pick whats right for me at my price rang. And that I understand what I am buying. I'd hate to spend the cash to only find something better the very next week.

I am reading that 2nd generation Nanki Shigekuni was active esrly to mid 1600s? Idk how i got this font btw lol

That was very informative, Klee. Thank you.

I messaged them. That one is nice and in koshirae with signed Tsuba! What do you mean by reshaped? Boshi is the hamon correct? It is early edo which isn't exactly what I wanted. I appreciate all the help by the way!

No. Not at all. So far, this is the best thing I have been shown next to one Canadiansm gentlemen's Wakizashi.

This is actually right up my alley! I wanted a long wakizashi. But a one hand katana is even better. Too bad its in Japan and it will cost me a leg to bring it over. It is amazing though.

Ill take something other than a Hizen. As long as I like the blade. I can deak with minor flaws for the right blade and price. Could go as high as $2400 atm.

Correction. I meant to say, Hizen, blades. But am open to either if anyone has anything available.

I am looking to buy my first Nihonto. Looking for a papered, hopefully signed, Muromachi period katana or possibly wakizashi. In full polish with little, preferably, no flaws. My price range is around $2,000. I could go a bit higher. In Koshirae would be nice but I may be asking to much for a papered Katana in Koshirae at this price range. I am really a fan of Bizen blades. I enjoy tight grain patterns and well presenting hamon. But I am open to things. I am still in the looking and learning phase. Already returned one blade that was badly represented and am currently waiting on my return. So I am not in a big rush.

Who is offering this sword. I cannot seem to find it.

I live in the midwest. We have ALL the extremes. I use 2 dehumidifers in the spring and summer.

As long as the blade is oiled every few weeks, kept in low humidity and out of UV light it should be good right?

I would definately prefer in koshirae but if I found the right blade I would take it in shirasaya. I am a fan of the Hizen schools as another gentlmen mentioned in these coments. I love the little tight grain. I know people decribe it as "rice grain". But it reminds me of a fine layer of oily soap suds on top of water.

I really would like to shop in the US if possible. At least avoid $300+ in import fees.

I may actually want a katana instead. I am in the looking and learning phase.

Im looking. But remaining patient. I already got taken on one blade and returned it. Currently waiting on a refund. There wasn't a way to know the issue until i had it in hand. But i should have taken the shadyness by the seller as a hint prior to purchase

What is the validity on green papered NBTHK sword? This a particular sword I like. The grain pattern, the hamon, the lenth, etc. But the price seems low. Is that due to it having older, untrusted certification? I am really looking into buying my first nihonto. I have $2000, maybe a bit more atm. Preferably a longer, papered wakizashi from the muromachi period, without major flaws, if possible. I could go Edo if I liked the blade and maker enough. That is why I considered this one.

I returned it. But now I have a little over $2000-2400 to spend on, preferably, a papered Muromachi Wakizashi. Any suggestions?

Accepts returns. Thanks for the info.