Jeimuzu

Thats a shame. I see an old Kaga Kiyomitsu Nihonto I have my eyes on but Ill drop you aline once Im set and ready to go buy a custom Nihonto. James Dundorf

The last Kiyomitsu sword that was made was 1948 from what my sources have told me. I would think that a Kiyomitsu smith would still be around. Their name and swords are high value when it comes to nihonto's. To think that a well known name just up and quit would be . If anything Yes I would just get it done but not sure on which swordsmith IF there is no Kiyomitsu smiths around anymore. James Dundorf

sorry guys. Its been awhile since Ive been on here. Yes Im a fan of the Shinsengumi. If Kiyomitsu still is around, then that is the smith I want it done. Yes I know if a katana is made in USA its not a Nihonto or in any other country. I do want my blade made of Tamahagane. James Dundorf

Well guys Ive recently got back into the sword (had minor setbacks in life lol). Since Im going to the Army this summer Ive decided I wanted to get a Nihonto. What I plan on getting is this listed: Blade length: 2.45 shaku W/ Bohi Hamon: Choji Sori: 1.5 Nakago length: 10in Tsuka Length: 11in Tsuka-ito: Black Silk Samegawa: Black Habaki: Yoji Saya: Tamenuri (Deep wine color) Kashirae: Traditional Handachi Koshirae Menuki: Pray Mantis You may say this sounds like a beautiful katana and your right. This is modeled after Okita Soujiro's Katana who is my hero/favorite swordsmen of all time. He is the one who got me so interested in swords, sword arts, and the history behind the Shinsengumi. Now you may or may not know but his sword was made from Kaga Kiyomitsu. I dont even know if Kiyomitsu is still around but if they are Ill pay any price for a nihonto from that smith. To me thats the only smith I want to forge my sword. My plan is to have him sign and date it, then on the other side...have him write In honor of Okita Soujiro Fujiwara no Kaneyoshi (1842-1868). Then if there is any room, Ill have him put in the Makoto sign. I know this all sounds SO pricey but to me, it sounds like an honorable thing to do and to have something of what was like his sword....it would just be amazing. :D

I myself dont know why its not gone. The Hamon is really nice. Blade seems to be in good condition. Seems for the price its a steal. If I had the money Id buy it in a heart beat.

Well I know quiet abit about the sword but I never really knew how many chips in a blade til it cant be used? Or can be classified as a Display sword in away. I myself have fell in love with these works of art and plan on buying some but I also want to know roughly how bad the chips are that make them like that. James Dundorf