History_Geek

Haha that’s what my wife was worried about too! But thank God it’s high enough.

Oh yes, or at least 2kg. Definitely a big boy haha

Wow! He did that with ease! Thanks for the video!

First got my hands on my first nihonto, all thanks to Nick over at Nihontoart.com. Nick is a definitely trustworthy seller who answered all of my questions. He was quick with sending my item and even gave me a cleaning kit for free. I haven’t had the chance to take good photos of my Odachi but here is the link to it. https://nihontoart.c...original-edo-mounts/ it is definitely an amazing feeling to get my first nihonto.

Thanks David, I will check out that website!

Thanks for the recommendation!

thank you for this! I will definitely look into it.

I just landed back to CA from Japan but thank you for all of the responses. Definitely taking everything to heart. I love how you guys are so passionate and knowledgeable about this and I admire that. I hope to get there one day. I appreciate you guys dropping knowledge on me so I won’t be taken advantage of. Last thing I’d want is for you guys to think I’m some douche who doesn’t take this seriously. I know what it feels like to have someone who doesn’t take a hobby of mine seriously.

Yes I have a lot of learning to do. I ordered some books to start reading and researching on. I am nowhere close to buying anything at the moment, and asking you guys for help has definitely been a great learning experience for me as well. I will be on the look out for sword shows so I can attend and learn.

Really? Can you clarify and let me know what’s not adding up for you? And this is why I’m nowhere closed to purchasing this, and wanted to reach out to you guys first for help. thank you.

Another question, the crest on the Saya, is that the crest of the school? Or just for decoration. nvm, did my research and found out about the crest.

Really? I don’t speak Japanese or anything but is there any way you can show me that on the certificate so I can learn? If not, I can just try to use Google translator. Nvm, I looked at the English translated version they sent me and I see that it said, “Katana”. Should I question the shop on why they called it a Tachi instead of a katana? do you have any book recommendations for me? thank you!

Thank you for all of the replies and for your inputs. I definitely appreciate it! What I love about this Tachi is definitely the amazing quality that it’s in, especially for a 700 plus years old sword. I also love how old the sword is. what I love about the Tachi is that it was pretty much the main weapon that was used before the katana took over. I also love knights and European history and to me, samurai who used the Tachi on horseback back then were pretty much the knights of Japan. I don’t know about the school and that is where I have to do more research on. If you guys have any books or sites where I can study on the different schools, I’d appreciate it. what am I a little hesitant on with this Tachi are: We believe the Tsuba (handguard), Fuchi Kashira (Pommel), Menuki and Saya (scabbard) are from the late Edo period (Approximately 150 years old or older). And, we believe the Tsuka Ito is newer than that. this was from the samurai museum when I asked them if all of the sword is original. For an old sword, I feel like it would be hard to have all of the original parts, but I could be wrong and this is where I’d need your help. the price is definitely high, but that is where I need to do more comparison research. I have done it but haven’t been able to find a lot to compare the prices.

Greetings Everyone! I have always loved Japanese culture history, especially samurai and their weapons and armors. I have always wanted a collection of my own. I’ve been in Japan the past 2 weeks (flying back today), and after visiting a couple of sword shops, I think I’m ready to start my collection with my first sword. I’ve been in contact with the manager from Samurai Museum. They seem like a legit business that sell authentic items. I just wish they still had a physical location so I could’ve seen the items in person. I came across this beautiful NBTHK Juyo Token Tachi on their website, and can’t stop thinking about it. Their manager said he would sell it for me for $42,500; a discount from the current listed price. I have a great paying job and when it comes to investment, I don’t mind paying for items that would go up over time. what do you guys think about this item and Samurai Museum in general as a business? I will post the direct link to the item and the additional pictures and videos they sent me on Google drive. I’m a noob and have been doing my research and will continue to do more, but before consider buying this sword, I’m coming to you guys for help. is it a good investment? Long term goal is to have an amazing private collections of samurai items that I can pass down to my kids and their kids and etc. thank you and I apologize if I posted this in the wrong group! https://www.samuraim...o-token-certificate/ https://drive.google...HbrP6d37?usp=sharing

Greetings Everyone, My name is Vu and I’m from the Bay Area in California. Currently in Japan right now for vacation but will fly back Monday (been here for almost 2 weeks). I love history but especially the samurai culture and history. Always wanted to own an antique samurai tachi or katana. Being over here in Japan and seeing them in person just makes me want one even more. visited Japan Sword and Ginza Seiyudo on this trip, and both stores seem legit. Wanted to check out the Samurai Museum but they no longer have a physical store. Been communicating with them about some swords via email and they seem legit. if anyone has purchased anything from any of the three shops I mentioned (especially Samurai Museum), can you PM me so I can get your take on their business? Sorry for the long introduction but I’m excited to be here. I’m a noob and still have a lot to learn and would appreciate it if people on here can guide me through this exciting new journey.