Newbie question

Battara · 9th March 2018, 12:01 AM

Glad you're with us too. I'm sure some of our nihonto people will give you better advice than I.

A few things I have learned:

Study, study, study - knowledge is power and research can help you find what you like, and then you will also be less likely to get screwed.
Go to reputable dealers with good reputations. You can take a piece back if you discover that something is wrong with it.
Talk to knowledgeble people or even join a nihonto society. They know the ins and outs, and who the good players are.

I hope this helps. It sure has helped me avoid some very ugly losses. I am still not ready for getting into nihonto - yet (still studying)

Now if you aren't ready for nihonto but are looking for gunto and kai-gunto stuff, I still say the same thing. There are fakes on the market in both nihonto and gunto/kai-gunto stuff out of China.

9th March 2018, 12:01 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Glad you're with us too. I'm sure some of our nihonto people will give you better advice than I. A few things I have learned: Study, study, study - knowledge is power and research can help you find what you like, and then you will also be less likely to get screwed. Go to reputable dealers with good reputations. You can take a piece back if you discover that something is wrong with it. Talk to knowledgeble people or even join a nihonto society. They know the ins and outs, and who the good players are. I hope this helps. It sure has helped me avoid some very ugly losses. I am still not ready for getting into nihonto - yet (still studying) Now if you aren't ready for nihonto but are looking for gunto and kai-gunto stuff, I still say the same thing. There are fakes on the market in both nihonto and gunto/kai-gunto stuff out of China.