Introduction

[Motorgun]

My name is Mark and I'm new to the forum so I wanted to introduce myself. I am a novice in this area and am looking to invest a little in Japanese swords instead of the stock market. My first purchase was a blade by Hokke Nobufusa. After receiving it, I am hooked. I am now actively looking for an older, possibly Hizen blade. I really appreciate all the information and knowledge on this forum and hope to use it to avoid any costly mistakes.

[Clive Sinclaire]

Mark

Welcome to the NMB.

Hizen blades are a good place to start. There are many of them around, they are of superb quality generally speaking, there are many reference books on these Saga swords, and they don't generally cost too much, etc. etc - you can't go wrong on these Hizen-to!

Regards

Clive Sinclaire

[nagamaki - Franco]

FYI, http://www.hizento.net/index.php?page=book

[Peter Bleed]

Mark,

Let me add to the welcome. . . and add that you are lucky to have started with a blade by Hokke-sama. i had the honor of meeting him and visiting his forge. He was a fine person and important to the preservation of sword technology. He also provides an opportuniyt to say that Hizen swords from way donw south are hardly the only swords one might start collecting. Let your sword lead you to other swords of northern Japan. Whatever you end up with, enjoy!

Peter

[Motorgun]

Thanks to all for the warm welcome. I have already received some PM's pointing me to some excellent resource material. I can see I have a lot of reading and studying ahead.