I'm New here and got my first Nihonto

[jahova]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Masanaga-Jo-Saku-Wakizashi-NBTHK-Japanese-Sword-Antique-1624-Katana-Nihonto-/191305801467?nma=true&si=urHAuH3%252FwmxolVlV60Y3bC86lQI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

Hello from Colorado,

I know it not the greatest idea to buy from ebay, but I feel I found a pretty good Wakizashi.

Trevor S

[bigjohnshea]

Welcome to the amazing world of Nihonto!

 

I agree this is a solid purchase from a well respected dealer, and not at all a terrible price. It's certainly a damn sight better than my first Nihonto purchases. :-)

 

What made you like this particular blade?

 

Cheers,

[NihontoSeeker]

Hello Trevor

Make a few more posts so we can pm you.

Reuben

NihontoSeeker

[Nickupero]

Welcome Trevor, I tip my hat to you, solid purchase especially what you paid for it.

The fact that it has hozon is a safe way to go especially when you're new to the game. Enjoy it!

[echizento]

Hello and Welcome,

 

This is a very nice blade for your first purchase.

[Marius]

Buying from Danny Massey (http://www.nihontocraft.com) is always a good idea. Well done

[Adam M]

Welcome, a fine first purchase indeed

[Art Torano]

Trevor,

 

If you do your homework, E-bay does have some nuggets now and again.

 

Good Job,

 

Art Torano

[jahova]

  bigjohnshea said:

Welcome to the amazing world of Nihonto!

 

I agree this is a solid purchase from a well respected dealer, and not at all a terrible price. It's certainly a damn sight better than my first Nihonto purchases. :-)

 

What made you like this particular blade?

 

Cheers,

My interest in graded sword smiths and the quality of the pics. :D

[bigjohnshea]

It is amazing how good photos can really sell things online. :-)

 

Are there any other reasons you liked this particular blade? It's style? The era it was made in? The smith himself?

 

I always make an effort to research the swords I'm interested in. Usually if it's just another beautiful sword that won't do it for me. If there's a story behind it, or some details of it that are uniquely beautiful to me, then I get hooked. :-)

 

Enjoy your blade.

Cheers,