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[Americankyzen22]

Wanted to know where to buy a  nihinto and possibly what budget without killing my bank?

[SteveM]

Hello Josh,

Browse the dealer section of this very site and you can find all the answers to your questions. I think all of the dealers here are respected and would be keen to answer any queries you have.

https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/forum/88-dealer-showcase/

[TheGermanBastard]

1 hour ago, Americankyzen22 said:

what budget without killing my bank?

 

Have to ask your wife

[Americankyzen22]

Lmao yeah Cant even buy car parts with out my lady getting upset haha.

 

[TheGermanBastard]

To be more serious, there is no ultimate answer as we don't know how much you feel comfortably spending nor what exactly you are looking for. However you can buy a decent Wakizashi from one of the recommended dealers like for example Ray Singer here at USD 2500 plus or a Katana at USD 4000 and up. You can also spend less but then the condition will likely not be perfect.

[vajo]

Josh what is the budget and what you want?

[NewB]

Best practice to me personally is narrow down at least era, school and state your budget, that way you won't get lost in the abyss of nihonto and sellers would know what to offer you.

 

J.

[Ken-Hawaii]

Josh, buy a couple of books, so you understand what these items are. That way, you'll get more for your money, too.

[DTM72]

Messaged you.

[matthewbrice]

Yes, you are always free to consider my listings.  www.StCroixBlades.com

 

Let me know if you have any questions.  I have so many more not listed yet, so I can likely fill any request.  
 

 

 

 

—Matt

 

 

[BjornLundin]

I thought this one was reasonable and show that there is a window for not so much money for an ok blade. It all depends on what you want. Period, Signature, Smith etc...

 

https://www.aoijapan.com/katana-mumei-yokoyama-suketada/