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I recently bought my first Nihonto. It is a Wakizashi in shirasaya, and I was curious how I would go about fitting a koshirae? I assume buying parts won’t really work, would it need to be sent out to have everything made? Just curious and trying to learn as much as I can. Thanks

Thank you everyone who has reached out and given advice. I was able to reach an agreement with Mark Jones on a Wakizashi. Looks to be a great starting blade and I’m looking forward to studying it and learning everything I can. Thank you again!!

Hey, thanks so much for offering. That Wakizashi looks really nice. Love that Hamon. I am up in central WI. If you ever want to chat shoot me a email at patmorel15@gmail.com I’m still learning as much as I can.

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Really appreciate all the advice! Can’t describe how hard it is to wait. With so many variables I can see how it takes decades to learn and still won’t know everything. I think I’ll start by finding something that appeals to me then research it before spending any money. Keeping my eyes peeled.

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I have taken a look at about 3 pages so far of the sales page. I’ll have to take a look at the commercial website.

Hey Chris, I wish I had a more definitive answer for your questions. Truely, I probably need to read and research more about the schools and styles of each. My plan was try and find something in that price point these was signed, maybe in old polish that I could research. Was keeping my fingers crossed for something with a nice Hamon design as it might get my wife a little more interested. Then once in it I could spend time researching as much history on the blade as I could. I would prefer something a little longer over 13” in length. I also would not mind sending one out for Polish as well. Sad to say I’m really just looking for real, signed and between the 500-1500 mark. There are a few listings on eBay but I am very hesitant to trust ebay. I went to the show in Chicago but could only stay Friday night for about an hour. Wish I could have went Saturday might have been able to snag one. I did see one with papers for 600 but just didn’t pull the trigger. I attached a photo of it. I can’t remember the seller and I misplaced his card.

Hello, I am very new and am just starting my journey of knowledge. I’m hoping to buy my first Nihonto to assist me in my learning and to admire. I currently do not have a preference for a katana or Wakizashi but would like something authentic possibly with papers. Being that this would be my first purchase I’d like to stay between $500- $1500. If you have something you would be willing to sell please let me know. email: patmorel15@gmail.com Thank you for this great page!!