shinwa black knight damascus

Tip #1: If BudK sells it, you probably don't want to buy it.

Tip #2: If you're friend isn't willing to shell out decent money for a known functional sword, he will probably be disappointed every time.

Tip #3: Join the SBG Sword Forum. The basis of the forum is finding swords that are available to those with minimal budgets.
 
Tip #4 If you buy a 130 dollar sword you will get a 130 dollar sword.
 
I cast another vote for "don't buy it." Have your friend save up for a Hanwei sword or something similar - much better and usable. The Hanwei's may not be as cool looking to your friend (although I think they are) and will cost significantly more, but they will definitely be better quality and will last for years.



- Mark
 
It's very hard (although not impossible) to find a quality sword for $130. It is impossible to find a quality damascus sword for $130.
You don't say what you want the sword for. If you want to hang it on the wall, then it's just a matter of your tastes. If it's for anything besides that, I don't recommend it.

- Chris
 
"Heat treated black finish" Mwahahahahahahaha!

Avoid BudK at all costs. If they do happen to have a quality knife in their catalog, you can bet it'll be priced at full retail.
 
he mainly wants it for practicing iajutsu (spelling) and will probably use it for nothing more than cutting sapplings
 
Odin37 said:
he mainly wants it for practicing iaijutsu (spelling) and will probably use it for nothing more than cutting sapplings
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If he does not have a teacher, he will be practicing badly....if he does have a qualified teacher, he should follow that teacher's recommendation.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
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