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Hi BaZza Thanks a lot for your opinion.Sounds silly..may i know if yakitoshi bad or good for a katana? What cause yakiotoshi? Re-harden? Best rdgs Teo

Hi Brian.. Thanks a lot for your fast respond. Looks like you are not 100% sure that its a nihonto but showato, may i know why? Btw...the seller looking for near US$2,000 for this one. Best rdgs Teo

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My first introduction to nihonto was last summer when I visited Japan for holiday.I was 'hypnotize' by 'pattern on' the blade where I don't know what it called at that time(hamon and hada). Long story short...I spend almost 2 months to search/read anything about nihonto and I think Iam ready for my first nihonto now even thou I never handle any katana/nihonto yet. There is one nihonto for sale that I need your opinion,critic,advice or suggestion before I pull my triger.Highly appreciate for any advice and suggestion from any members here.... Here is information from the seller: BLADE: Shinshinto katana with mei: Yoshimasa Come from Edo era(circa.1860) Mei: Ura Yoshimasa Material: tamahagane Hamon: gunome Hada: itame/muji Blade type: Shinogi Zukuri Sori: 1.7cm Boshi: O maru Old polish: 90-95% KOSHIRAE: All original Japan made Tsuba: brass Fitting: alloy Tsuka: original Edo era Menuki: Takeda mon Best rdgs Teo Here are the pictures

Hi Steve Thanks for your warm welcome... Teo

Hi Alex..thanks a lot for your warm welcome. Yes...i do have one nihonto in my 'radar' and will post here soon so i can get opinion,critic,advice or sugestion from all members here before i make decision to buy it or not. Sorry for my 'bad English' and have a nice weekend.... Teo

Hi..new member from Indonesia.In love with nihonto when visited Tokyo last summer.Now into market for my first nihonto and hope can get the right one with guideence from members here. From Teo