I was thinking about getting a Japanese sword, and didn't want to spend a pile of money so I was looking at the samurai swords at CAS Iberia and saw the Paul Chen swords. I was thinking about getting the Golden Oriole I think it runs around $600. But i found it at 888knivesrus for around $425. Anyway are these good swords for the money? I want a "user" sword although it will probably only cut air, but somebody out there must have one of these or similar and is this a decent sword that can be taken apart and maybe change the tsuba if need be? Please could someone help me out here. I would love to buy a Wally Hayes or Scott Slobodian sword but $$$$$, so if any one has any suggestions or info it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
