Best source for ito, menuki, and ray skin

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Hey,

I've searched quite a bit on the net, and I'm not sure what companies offering menuki and silk ito are legit. Many have cheezy websites, which worries me a bit.

Where do you buy your japanese knife/sword supplies? I'm looking for economical and quality sources.

Thanks in advance...:)

Brook
 
Try Fred Lohman in Portland Oregon. Not to sure about economical. he does have authentic supplies though.
 
Mike at shadow of leaves; www.shadowofleaves.com has everything that you need. He is basicly an importer for namikawa and has pretty much everything that they have. You have to order through e mail or online though because mike is very hard of hearing. I have ordered from him several times and always got good service. you can pay through pay pal.
 
I've used both Fred Lohman and Shadow of Leaves and can recommend both. Sometimes one has something and the other doesn't or just differrent.

Matt
 
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