Michael Nihonto Posted November 19 Report Posted November 19 I am excited to read up on all the things in this forum. I have a few katanas currently but no Nihonto. I am traveling to Japan November of 2025 and hope to buy my first one. I have been researching as much as can to try and find the best place to buy one. My budget will be 9-12K USD. So far all I know is I would like it to be Tokubetsu Hozon and older than 1850. I am still researching smiths. While I have no intention for selling I hope that I could flip it for what I paid should I need to. I am looking forward to learning more! Cheers! Quote
nulldevice Posted November 19 Report Posted November 19 Welcome! Depending on your visit to Japan, you should look at attending Dai Token Ichi. It's the largest swordshow in the world and is held annually around the beginning of November in Tokyo. I just got back and it was a wonderful experience! Best of luck on your nihonto study! Quote
Michael Nihonto Posted November 19 Author Report Posted November 19 I have been reading about that and it seems like that would be a good place to find my treasure. I have to convince that family that is a good time to go Quote
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