Beginner here!

[Crusader7781]

Howdy y'all, names crusader! I may have missed where to put it but I didn't seem an introduction area so I'll put it here. I'm a newbie wanting to get into collecting nihontos, and so I figured I'd join here! I know a bit about the blades and I'm still reading up on them, and I'm slowly saving for my first antique, which I'm hoping to eventually get a edo period or earlier blade. I hope we can get along and God bless.

[Bruce Pennington]

Welcome Preferably!   You just missed the Introductions forum, found here:

 

Here at NMB, we differ from most online forums and require a minimum of a real first name.  We like talking to real people! 

[Crusader7781]

4 hours ago, Bruce Pennington said:

Welcome Preferably!   You just missed the Introductions forum, found here:

 

Here at NMB, we differ from most online forums and require a minimum of a real first name.  We like talking to real people! 

Hey thanks! Sorry about the name not included and if it's understandable if I can't say cause of it. I will however not reveal my real life name, as the Internet is a dangerous place! If I can't stay still, so be it and I wish y'all the best God bless.

[Bugyotsuji]

Possibly you did not read Bruce's advice above. Or do you only have one name? Take a deep breath and slow down, it's a long road ahead!

[Brian]

We only require a first name. Pretty sure yours isn't unique enough to identify you?

[Scogg]

There's really no danger in sharing your first name. If it were, i'd be in some serious peril having social media accounts and a Linkedin.

The Nihonto community is smaller than most "collector communities". On this website people buy and sell items, join local clubs, chat and meet up at regional events.

It's a personable hobby, and it will benefit you in the long run to be yourself and not just "anonymous crusader"

Just my two cents, and with all due respect.
All the best, and welcome to the forum!
-Sam

 

[Bruce Pennington]

11 hours ago, Crusader7781 said:

Hey thanks! Sorry about the name not included and if it's understandable if I can't say cause of it. I will however not reveal my real life name, as the Internet is a dangerous place! If I can't stay still, so be it and I wish y'all the best God bless.

 
You realize you could just post any first name, doesn’t really have to be yours.  No one would know the difference.

[robinalexander]

I'm really feeling a Monty Python moment  ..... but I'm going to leave it alone.

 

Instead, welcome Crusader 

 

Nope ...trying ..... but it's taking a lot of strength to leave this alone ...........

 

 

[Crusader7781]

On 6/28/2024 at 1:47 PM, Brian said:

We only require a first name. Pretty sure yours isn't unique enough to identify you?

Fine, but only because you're a fellow Brian spelled right.

[Bruce Pennington]

My youngest brother was a Brian.

[robinalexander]

 

Sri guys (no willpower) ...  For all the fantastic Brians in the world 

 

 

[Bazza]

I've known a Brian or twenty in my 80 years of existence...  No shame in the name...

 

BaZZa.