Katana Wanted

[kissakai]

Hi

I may be too early yet to add this post but I get excited when thinking of buying a katana so I’m just testing the water.

 

Replies are better via my email although I will read any PM’s:

grev.cooke@ntlworld.com

 

At the moment my budget is £3.5k ($5.2k). This would include all fees including P&P and import duty

I will be selling 2 more swords so this could go up to £5k (7.5k) but I don’t expect the extra money for a couple of months yet

 

General requirements

Ubu

Japanese polish

No damage or reshaping

Pre 1800

With koshirae rather than bare or shirasaya

It doesn't need to be signed but papers are a real bonus or the guarantee that it would 'paper'

I prefer a slender form rather than a heavy sword

 

I live just outside Coventry (central England) and buying in the UK would beneficial

 

Please note that I will seek advice on any katana I'm interested in from NMB members via a PM or an actual post with descriptions and images

This for me is a massive financial undertaking so I need to be cautious

 

 

Grev UK

 

[Jiro49]

I would consider taking advantage of the GBP to JPY current rate!

 

But im in the states and have no idea what the VAT would be?

 

Best of luck!

[kissakai]

Still

Awaiting to sell a couple more swords but my budget now stands at £4,000

 

 

Grev UK

[Brian]

Congrats on doing things the right way. I'm confident you will find the right sword.