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I can not wait to see this journey of yours unfold, as well as the finished product when you're through. I plan putting money into bare blades and doing the rest myself, or commissioning the work out to an experienced individual. It will be nice seeing what's instore for me. This is going to be...

Does anyone here partake in, or use acupuncture? What are your thoughts of it? "Background"... 8 yrs ago I had total reconstructive shoulder surgery. Since then I have lived with a daily pain level between 4-7, with a little ROM loss to go with it. Over the last several yrs I have noticed the...

Hell I still have a recommended book from verity to buy. :D But I am game. Sounds like a great time as well educational.

I am extremely pleased you posted your collection. It is obviously a very nice collection with every right to brag about it. I also hope we can have very candid discussion here about costs and what not. It helps people like me who know little to nothing about nihonto, learn about what to expect...

Obviously I don't do any sort of sword training as of yet. I still do some Bo work, as well as keep somewhat fresh on my Shotokan against the heavy bag type nemesis. And while this is great in terms of physical training and the cardio is excellent, I train to get more from it. Just like when it...

Jesus. Those are some "fine as a rare Scotch" blades brother. Maybe. One. Day.

I do not mean to sound rude here, so feel free to tell me to shut up if you do not desire to answer. Out of curiosity, how much does a Osafune Masamitsu Tachi, or a Jirozaemon (no) jo Katsumitsu O-Wakizashi go for? Seeing as how, if I am reading that right; the first is roughly 600 yrs old, and...

For some of you, if you can remember that far back. What was your first sword? I first found Ronin Katana back in early 2014, and made my first real sword purchase in March/April of that year. My first and only order was a Dojo Pro #18. Man that thing was gorgeous too. Razor sharp and sleek...

Appreciate the input. I was wanting to go this route first, simply to quench my thirst and get two quality blades in my hands before going after a few higher end pieces. And like Wajirou Ichisada said, one of each kind of thing. From experience, Ronin's come with quality Habuki, and Seppa. I...

I posed the question only because... I have read this very topic on a few other forums, and it usually becomes a name-calling tirade over who is right; the bo-hi or no-hi crowd. Silly seeing as how it's an opinion matter only. Like I said, I can take it or leave it, I am no big fan. But it...

Once I am done with school i'll have the money to start "seriously" collecting. I have thought about doing a wall in the living room like a traditional Japanese house wall. You know the "paper-look with squared wood framing" look. And hang three of four blades as "decoration".

Pretty generally sound positions from the both of you. Personally, unless I see a blade with a bo-hi that just really turns my head, i'm not a fan... and not because of supposed blade strength, or lighter blade, etc. An additional ounce or two either way isn't going to affect me one way or...

To Bo-hi, or to No-hi, that is the question. When looking to buy or order a custom, or production katana, do you prefer a Bo-hi or No-hi blade?

That is a collection worthy of drooling over. I am particularly fond of that Hanwei - Shinto Katana. You and I will be definitely be talking when it is time for me to start making a katana(s) order.

Awesome post verity, it's always fun to read such an informative thread.

Welcome brother, good to see you make your way over. Looking forward to reading anything you decide to post up.

Nice. My son has been taking Tang Soo Do for 4 yrs now, he should be reaching his 1st degree in December. There may be an issue because of an injury at the end of this past school year that may delay him until june but we're hoping that doesn't happen. He's also been doing Judo and Jujitsu for...

Another awesome addition to the small member base so far. Welcome to the forum, looking forward to reading your contributions.

My finace thinks I am nuts and doesn't understand why I love movies like this. But... I'm currently trying to finish The 47 Ronin circa 1941 on youtube. It is a long movie (roughly 3:45:00), and it is in black and white w/ subtitles. But it is a damn good movie, just not very conducive to sleep...

Good to see ya over here brother, hope to see you stick around and make this a continuous stop.