I am interested in buying a nihoto katana, I have wanted to start a collection for 10+ years and this year is going to be the year I think. I have found a beautiful piece from the samurai museum in Japan for about £4500 gbp. It is an authentic nihoto katana from the early edo period, made by "Jyumyo" and given the "Hozon" certification by NBTHK.
Any advice from other collectors?