LastSamurai Posted February 26 Report Posted February 26 Hello, recently I parted with my antique nihonto mostly due to financial reasons. As much as I (and everyone around me) loved admiring that sword over the years, I could not force myself to risk doing even a kata with it, as the blade was more than 450 years old... Thus it was only a decoration for my home, albeit a great one. Although I already used a good half of what I received from the sale for pressing non-sword expenses, I could probably utilize the remaining funds to acquire a mint condition gendaito/shinsakuto. One that I can admire, but also use for at mostly kata practice. My budget tops (and I mean tops) at around 3500 Euro, shipped to me inside EU. I will only consider buying from within the Union, cause I don't have the nerves to deal with all the hassle of imports. I know that might be a rather limited budget for the sword I'm looking for, but here in the forum I've seen some very nice swords sell for around the price, so you never know. No shirasaya-only. I am interested solely in a blade with koshirae that does not exhibit any flaws or damage, even if amended. If you have anything to offer in that aspect, please contact me via PM. Thanks! Quote
LastSamurai Posted March 18 Author Report Posted March 18 I am also interested in gunto, if kept in pristine condition both blade and koshirae, and has all the bells and whistles (locks, tassels, etc.) Quote
Winchester Posted March 23 Report Posted March 23 What is a good budget for gendaito? $2,000 - $3,750? I will let you know if I hear of something. Ray Singer has a few on his website. Quote
LastSamurai Posted March 24 Author Report Posted March 24 Hi Winchester, I didn't know that Ray Singer has a website. Good thing is to know that, maybe for the next time. Could you please provide me with the link? Either here for someone who might not know (like me), or in private if you prefer. Yesterday I bought a gendaito from Peter. He is a very nice and patient person. This topic is now obsolete and might be closed/locked, if that's the practice. Quote
Brian Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 This is Ray's dealer section, which will also give you a link to his website https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/forum/121-swordsofjapancom/ Quote
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