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I live in Massachusetts, the young people I have spoken to, regarding Japanese swords and WWII, seem to be clueless about world history, and have no interest in WWII. I find that to be very sad. Maybe it is a reflection of the education or lack of education here in Massachusetts. As a side note, when my nice was in high school, I looked at her history book. There were only 2.5 pages on WWII. When I questioned her about her knowledge of Japanese swords, edged weapons and WWII, I felt like I was speaking in a foreign tongue.

Franco Thanks much for the info..... Cheers, Steve

Hi Paul I had a chance to watch your video, it was very informative. I wish there were more to watch. One thing, when I clicked on the link you provided, YouTube stated it did not exist. I did a search by typing in in the search bar, "Nihonto" to find your video. Cheers, Steve

Hi everyone I am looking a group to join to learn more about Japanese sword collecting. I live in Massachusetts, there was a group in the greater Boston area, but they are inactive. Does anyone know of any groups the exits or are going to be starting up in Massachusetts or Rhode Island? Also, I am looking for any shows in the northeast on swords. Thanks much Cheers, Steve

Thanks much........ Steve

I am new to collecting Japanese Swords and edged weapons. It is a little overwhelming, the about of knowledge needed to get going. I have bought my first sword, a marine landing force sword, and looking forward to expanding my collection. I do have some broad questions, what the difference is between a Tanto, Katana, Wakizashi, SHIN-GUNTO sword? What they were used for, and which ones were used in WWII. On a little different subject, I have some Japanese bayonets, the metal on the handles are a little rusty. What would you suggest to care for them? Thanks Steve