/r/Katanas

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A place for people to discuss their love of the Japanese sword and its arts. All are welcome

(Sometimes we even discuss swords that are not from Hanbon.)

A place discuss, examine, and appreciate Japanese swords and swordsmanship.

For identification of Nihonto (antique Japanese swords), post to /r/SWORDS here on reddit, or on the Nihonto Message Board online. Both places are filled with experts who are more than happy to help.

Please be kind and courteous.

WHERE TO BUY ONLINE:

http://www.aoijapan.com/ - Sells antique Japanese swords, for very serious collectors and formally trained experts.

http://kultofathena.com/ - Sells a wide variety of quality Japanese swords across several price ranges.

http://www.handmadesword.com/ - Fair swords at fair prices.

http://www.trueswords.com/ - Home to Musashi Swords, very good for those completely new to katana.

http://www.swordnarmory.com - Sells Munetoshi swords, great for mid-grade swords.

http://stores.ebay.com/huaweiswords - Great swords for both cheap swords to learn on and high quality swords for martial arts. They also accept commissions for swords at decent prices.

/r/Katanas

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Customization

Dose anyone know anyway to add more character to my katana, as of now its fully black and would like to know if theres any way i could add more details or like something similar

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2024/12/01
08:59 UTC

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Katana Kauf Ghost of tsushima

Ich möchte mir ein Katana kaufen, um genau zu sein das von Jin sakai, habe nun 2 shops im blick die das Katana mit T10 stahl verkaufen dazu gehört Katana Deutschland und Katanaschwert de, welches der beiden wäre empfehlenswerter?

18 Comments
2024/12/01
01:52 UTC

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Strength training

I don't know how many of you practice but still, this might be a good tip.

Ok so I recently got back into serious practice after being away for a while, and in place of a tsuburito I got a five kg iron club. What I do is practice Kihon, im at seven seven sets of ten reps. This thing is hard on the arms but harder on the wrists, so be careful. But going back to a steel sword after using it and it feels like it's made of bamboo.

So far I can recommend to make it routine.

3 Comments
2024/12/01
00:16 UTC

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my first Katana

Hello, im new to owning a katana as I got my first one today 11/29/24 from a co worker. when he handed it to me after a little bit I looked at it. the edge was flat, it was a stainless steel katana and it moves in the sheath small amount enough to hear it when I would imitate walking with it. (Question 1, how do i sharpen the edge. Question 2, How do I sharpen steel If at all?)

3 Comments
2024/11/30
05:50 UTC

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Help in buying a katana

Hello, I've been on reddit for a moment trying to figure out where I can buy a katan of good quality and won't get scammed. On a post I just saw in my same situation someone replied they should ask you, so here I am. So far the websites I've found are: HanBon Forged Japanese Samurai Sword Real Dragon Katana T10 Steel Full Tang Battle Ready Blade Very Sharp

Iron Tiger Forge - Imperial Cloud Dragon Katana -1050 Differentially-Hardened Katana - Kult of Athena

War Horse Katana by Dragon King

Ronin katana entry level model samurai sword #25. Hand forged 1045 steel samurai sword for sale

Special Deals — Tozando International

please let me know if these are good places to buy from and if there is anywhere else you would better recommend. Thank you!

6 Comments
2024/11/30
05:34 UTC

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Some pretty Nihonto from a recent Tokyo visit

3 Comments
2024/11/30
02:16 UTC

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Considering buying a tanto from SBG

I've always wanted a tanto, and I want the first one to be good. I was going to ask yall if SBGs tanto is good. https://sbg-sword-store.sword-buyers-guide.com/product1067.html It looks pretty good and I'm just making sure here.

6 Comments
2024/11/29
20:39 UTC

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Final HBF for the year

This is the Ghost of Tsushima 1060 Carbon steel daisho set. No swords till next year

1 Comment
2024/11/29
20:09 UTC

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Some more help needed. Could someone help me translating this signature.

1 Comment
2024/11/29
16:04 UTC

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Some of you may remember the messed up Katana i brought, i finally finished fixing it up!

3 Comments
2024/11/28
20:31 UTC

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First Katana — Dull, Cool Design

Hey, I'm looking into getting a Katana to do sword tricks with and for decoration. I need it to be completely dull (not sharp), but also high quality. Preferably some nice art too. I'm flexible with colors, but I really like white. Any ideas? Amazon is where I'm looking.

4 Comments
2024/11/28
16:20 UTC

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A katana for my cosplay photoshoot

Hi guys, I was looking at hanbonforge to order a katana for my Muichiro Tokito cosplay but It seems they don't ship to my country, are there any reliable sites where I can find this katana in high quality which ships worldwide?

7 Comments
2024/11/28
16:13 UTC

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Place/Website to get a real forged Katana that’s not from china

So I’ve been collecting swords for a while but every katana I got has been from china or something, so any sites or good places to get a genuine katana from would be very appreciated

7 Comments
2024/11/28
07:12 UTC

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Anyone have good experience with hanbon?

So I’m looking to maybe treat myself to a new sword this Xmas but I’m pretty picky and have specific specks I want made. I find it kind of hard looking at all the made swords offered by most brands and looked at what hanbon forge offers in my budget (max $300) With that being said what is everyone’s opinion with their custom made swords by them? How’s the finish on ito? Does it hold up well when practice cutting? Does it disassemble easily for maintenance? Thanks in advance.

23 Comments
2024/11/27
23:38 UTC

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Hanbon Forge Help

So, I don’t know anything about swords, but as christmas is coming up I want to get my brother one of Zoro’s katanas from One Piece (his favourite anime). I’m based in Australia and at first I was going to go through katanaswordart but I saw that it was overpriced and unreliable (?) anyway, I wanted to know if :

  1. Will it even be delivered? With Australia Customs and that I’m not sure if it’ll be held upon arrival or what

  2. If you have one and live in AUS, how long was the delivery for you?

  3. Is this sword okay for just display?

Please comment if you can help! I’ve never bought anything like this and don’t want to be dissatisfied. Also if you have any recs please lmk too! Ill attach a pic of the blade I’m looking at for reference. Tysm

8 Comments
2024/11/27
12:57 UTC

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Can anyone tell me about the sword smith that made this wakizashi?

I have been trying to research his name to find out more about the history of the sword however I cannot find anything on him.

2 Comments
2024/11/27
09:36 UTC

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