Hi everyone,
Its my pleasure to have the opportunity to learn from you folks with "cutting edge knowledge."
Since I was a small child I wanted to "chop" stuff in the worst way with swords. (a-la Ninja Turtles). Having absolutely no knowledge of swords, types of swords, materials used, constructions techniques, proper use, components,display technique, use technique, furniture or cultural significance like most Americans, I would show my friends my super impressive 440 stainless decorative sword that would strike fear in...ok...no it was certainly Tangless, in hind sight extremely dangerous to even think about swinging around.
As I got older and the world became a place of consequence, mixed with an opportunity to study in Japan in my college years I started to learn about the exotic culture of Japan that produced the BEST swords ever. I read some books and watched some videos and I eventually purchased a Cheness Cultery Oniyuri Shinobigata Katana. 9260 Springsteel ko-Katana(?). Of which "chops" well.
I slowly became aware of the respect the sword should command and respect swords in Japan commanded from those that made and used them. I was almost horrified that I ever thought the 440 sword was ever cool. I have entertained taking the plunge on a Maurimachi Period Sword. Yet I feel there is so much more to learn. A good friend and fellow ancient coin collector is also a collector of medieval swords and serves as my mentor, and possibly future dealer is I ever can muster the gall to buy one of his swords, he has a very neat Shikkake Mumei (Koto period) with 18th century furniture and a 19th century polish and an older signed blade from the 1300s with 1400s furniture polished in the 17th century. All very tempting.
Thanks in advance for all your help.
Nathan aka Swordnoob
Its my pleasure to have the opportunity to learn from you folks with "cutting edge knowledge."
Since I was a small child I wanted to "chop" stuff in the worst way with swords. (a-la Ninja Turtles). Having absolutely no knowledge of swords, types of swords, materials used, constructions techniques, proper use, components,display technique, use technique, furniture or cultural significance like most Americans, I would show my friends my super impressive 440 stainless decorative sword that would strike fear in...ok...no it was certainly Tangless, in hind sight extremely dangerous to even think about swinging around.
As I got older and the world became a place of consequence, mixed with an opportunity to study in Japan in my college years I started to learn about the exotic culture of Japan that produced the BEST swords ever. I read some books and watched some videos and I eventually purchased a Cheness Cultery Oniyuri Shinobigata Katana. 9260 Springsteel ko-Katana(?). Of which "chops" well.
I slowly became aware of the respect the sword should command and respect swords in Japan commanded from those that made and used them. I was almost horrified that I ever thought the 440 sword was ever cool. I have entertained taking the plunge on a Maurimachi Period Sword. Yet I feel there is so much more to learn. A good friend and fellow ancient coin collector is also a collector of medieval swords and serves as my mentor, and possibly future dealer is I ever can muster the gall to buy one of his swords, he has a very neat Shikkake Mumei (Koto period) with 18th century furniture and a 19th century polish and an older signed blade from the 1300s with 1400s furniture polished in the 17th century. All very tempting.
Thanks in advance for all your help.
Nathan aka Swordnoob
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