I am looking to invest in a "real" Katana and Wakizashi (Daisho set).
It will be displayed when I am not using it, so it must be moderately decorated, but much more importantly this is a defensive weapon and a tool of enlightenment and practice. I plan to USE this sword, daily, and defend myself with it if necessary. I want the real deal.
So, where do I get the real deal?
I don't really need any wonder steel or anything, what I need is handling performance. I don't need a hand folded sword or anything, unless it realy enhances the handling performance somehow. I believe that a modern steel would work fine without paying some one to hand fold the steel and such.
It much exhibit true balance, a real fighting sword that I will not regret down the road wasting my money on. I have learned a fair amount of sword use, but will be learning more, so as I progress I don't want to outgrow it and later regard it as garbage because it is poorly designed. So, it needs the balance etc of the real deal. It needs to BE the real deal.
My budget was originally no more than $3000 for the Katana. Although I would prefer to spend more like $1500 if possible.
I want a Daisho, so I would really like to get the set for $4000 and certainly no more than $5000, but would prefer to spend half that on the set.
As I said, minimal decoration is needed, just enough to make it look decent around the house, but performance is what I need.
Any pointers or advice is appreciated, and any forums or websites to explore this further.
The only people I know of so far that offer decent "Samurai" swords is Bugei. But, I suspect that they are just the most popular on the market because they advertise so much, but that there may be better if I go with a lesser known brand.
Thanks!
jdthaddeus@hotmail.com
It will be displayed when I am not using it, so it must be moderately decorated, but much more importantly this is a defensive weapon and a tool of enlightenment and practice. I plan to USE this sword, daily, and defend myself with it if necessary. I want the real deal.
So, where do I get the real deal?
I don't really need any wonder steel or anything, what I need is handling performance. I don't need a hand folded sword or anything, unless it realy enhances the handling performance somehow. I believe that a modern steel would work fine without paying some one to hand fold the steel and such.
It much exhibit true balance, a real fighting sword that I will not regret down the road wasting my money on. I have learned a fair amount of sword use, but will be learning more, so as I progress I don't want to outgrow it and later regard it as garbage because it is poorly designed. So, it needs the balance etc of the real deal. It needs to BE the real deal.
My budget was originally no more than $3000 for the Katana. Although I would prefer to spend more like $1500 if possible.
I want a Daisho, so I would really like to get the set for $4000 and certainly no more than $5000, but would prefer to spend half that on the set.
As I said, minimal decoration is needed, just enough to make it look decent around the house, but performance is what I need.
Any pointers or advice is appreciated, and any forums or websites to explore this further.
The only people I know of so far that offer decent "Samurai" swords is Bugei. But, I suspect that they are just the most popular on the market because they advertise so much, but that there may be better if I go with a lesser known brand.
Thanks!
jdthaddeus@hotmail.com
