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It's true, but in your forum for example, there is a section for sale announcements... I wish you had not misunderstood my words, I have the utmost respect for the Italian forum! Andrea

Yes, I know! In fact I am also registered in the forum INTK - Italian Association of Japanese sword (for more than one year), a forum attended by great experts of the Japanese sword, but unfortunately they don't like make assessments of economic... It's their choice but I personally feel that it's very important to speak also about prices, especially for beginners like me, who risk to spend money in the wrong way! Andrea

"The blade will find you" Yeah, I like it!!! :D Andrea

Many thanks Jorgensen ! And thanks to all of you for the advice! Unfortunately, the desire to own a Nihonto can lead to make mistakes .. Andrea

Thanks for the compliment for my English, I hope I don't make write errors! I will look to buy these books! However, if you are interested, the book that I mentioned is also available in English. There are many detailed images and is also suitable for beginners! This is the link (http://www.spadegiapponesi.com/eng/index.html) Andrea

Well! Thanks for the advice! I have a book in Italian (because I'm Italian) very interesting, is called Nippontò (author Sergio Magotti). Do you know? Andrea

I apologize for not signing, I forgot. Is true, it is'nt possible to have both a good blade and a nice koshirae at that price. Thanks for your answer! Andrea

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Hi! In my previous post I showed a tanto I was unsure whether to buy or not. I'm curious to know what you think of another one that I had been proposed. It is a tanto koto. In my opinion it has a hada very nice but the blade looks tired. I do not know if the koshirae is part of the same period. The price was 650 euro These is the photos.

I had not visited the forum well and I think it's really well organized, I've also seen there are sections for buying and selling! Thank you again for your valuable advice, I'll read the multiple threads trying to learn a little more! Andrea

Ok you have been very kind! I must admit that it is very difficult to find channels to buy. Do you have any advice for me on this?

First of all thanks for your answers! For the price, I say clearly, is 650 euro. This is the most I can spend for a blade. And I thought it would be a good deal considering the price, but since I'm not sure, I decided to ask you before buy the blade. So you do not advise me to buy?

Hello everyone! My name is Andrea and I'm new to this forum. I would like to ask for your help and take advantage of your patience. I'm going to buy a tanto shinto but I am a beginner and I would like to have your opinion. These are the photos. Thanks Andrea