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Good to know I appreciate the answer!

Bjorn you have caught my attention with the Katana Koto - Omiya Den - Price Euro 9.916,00. https://www.nipponto.../detailomiyaden.html Would this be a good piece to add to a beginner’s collection? It looks absolutely beautiful! More importantly is it worth the money? I ask because all preconceived notions of what is worth it or not have been shattered.

Food for thought. I have decided to educate myself further on katanas with the hopes of soon buying one in the 25-30k range. Any suggestions on where to find a good source of info on what to avoid in katanas?

Out of curiosity what price range would not be "weird" for a good sword in your opinion?

Wow I'm shocked at what I'm hearing. I didn't think that was possible. I'm mainly looking for a katana with "wild" hamon like the ones above preferably with eye catching Koshirae but if that's not available then I'll happily go with one in Shirasaya only. Price range 10-18k

Damn why is there such a mark up then? And why is that blade better?

Ive also found this one below. What do you think about that one? Also the problem is is that I don't know where to start and what to look for and how it should look. https://world.seiyud...m/product/ka-020124/

Do you have a favorite site you buy from because I mainly have looked at those?

I'm glad I asked someone more knowledgeable. What should I look for in that price range?

Ahh I see here are the links if that helps any? https://www.token-ne...token/202312-59.html https://world.seiyud...m/product/ka-060423/

Do you have better suggestions?

These caught my eye honestly. I like their hamon.

What do you mean?

Hi, I'm very new to katanas and have a couple of questions. I'm in the market for Japanese katanas and my budget is around $15K but between the two swords which one is "better" in terms of condition and the quality? One has these dark spots and I don't know if thats shingane and it also has a small rust spot. Aside from that I cannot find any flaws/defects on either of the swords. If you see any could you point them out I'm very eager to learn. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated! * Pic 1&2 one sword then pics 3&4 is the other sword. . Pic 1 . Pic 2 Pic 3. * You can see the rust spot right above Pic 4 * Dark shadows/spots can be seen on the hamon here