History_Geek Posted October 8, 2023 Report Posted October 8, 2023 First got my hands on my first nihonto, all thanks to Nick over at Nihontoart.com. Nick is a definitely trustworthy seller who answered all of my questions. He was quick with sending my item and even gave me a cleaning kit for free. I haven’t had the chance to take good photos of my Odachi but here is the link to it. https://nihontoart.c...original-edo-mounts/ it is definitely an amazing feeling to get my first nihonto. 5 1 Quote
Nobody Posted October 8, 2023 Report Posted October 8, 2023 I think I cannot handle such a long katana. How to draw a long katana: (Watch from 2:30 - ) (1) ＃39【長い刀の抜き方】日本刀専門店 銀座長州屋 - YouTube 3 1 Quote
mywei Posted October 8, 2023 Report Posted October 8, 2023 I wonder what its weight is - 1.5kg at least? Quote
History_Geek Posted October 8, 2023 Author Report Posted October 8, 2023 12 minutes ago, Nobody said: I think I cannot handle such a long katana. How to draw a long katana: (Watch from 2:30 - ) (1) ＃39【長い刀の抜き方】日本刀専門店 銀座長州屋 - YouTube Wow! He did that with ease! Thanks for the video! Quote
History_Geek Posted October 8, 2023 Author Report Posted October 8, 2023 10 minutes ago, mywei said: I wonder what its weight is - 1.5kg at least? Oh yes, or at least 2kg. Definitely a big boy haha Quote
Alex A Posted October 8, 2023 Report Posted October 8, 2023 Rare! Be careful, don't stub the point on something. Stating the obvious, but if your not used to handling swords, its easily done. Like it, 1 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted October 8, 2023 Report Posted October 8, 2023 What a remarkable sword, congratulations. One can only hope that you have high ceilings... 1 1 Quote
Nobody Posted October 8, 2023 Report Posted October 8, 2023 How to draw a long katana part 2 3 1 Quote
drbvac Posted October 8, 2023 Report Posted October 8, 2023 I have known and purchased swords from Nick for over 15 years and he is the best. His blades are all unique and while maybe not the big names are certainly of a quality not seen very often and all are papered. It is a pleasure to deal with him and his access to Nihonto during his annual trips to Japan is amazing and you can be assured of something of top quality, rare and beautiful pieces. Highly recommend him and if you ARE looking for something special let him know - for example - see the amazing Muramasa on his website Nihontoart.com ! 4 Quote
Baba Yaga Posted October 8, 2023 Report Posted October 8, 2023 I wonder what the original length was? Quote
History_Geek Posted October 8, 2023 Author Report Posted October 8, 2023 4 hours ago, PNSSHOGUN said: What a remarkable sword, congratulations. One can only hope that you have high ceilings... Haha that’s what my wife was worried about too! But thank God it’s high enough. Quote
Mark S. Posted October 9, 2023 Report Posted October 9, 2023 Very interesting choice for a ‘first’, but unique and very well done. Seems you took the advice to study first and know what & why you want what you want. Very well done indeed. 1 Quote
Jon Posted October 9, 2023 Report Posted October 9, 2023 On 10/8/2023 at 3:31 PM, History_Geek said: that’s what my wife was worried about too! But thank God it’s high enough. I did smack a hole in my kitchen ceiling with my Bokken…my wife was really not happy with me….lucky I don’t wave my Nihonto around in the same way….. 1 Quote
Tengu1957 Posted October 9, 2023 Report Posted October 9, 2023 Great sword !!!!! Nick is a great person to do business with always has very interesting items. 1 Quote
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