I want to buy a steel katana (a replica of the Sakai family sword from GOT, to be precise). I've seen a few sites offering them, and Katanzo seems to be the only reputable one. Is it recommended? Unfortunately, I can't find anything on Trustpilot. Otherwise, I would be grateful for recommendations from other sites.
It is well known that samurai were actually ONLY right-handed, as the sword was always carried on the left side to avoid arguments caused by swords clashing while walking. I wonder, though, whether left-handed people could also become samurai back then, even though being left-handed was considered a kind of "disability." Above all, this question…
I inherited a collection of swords and daggers from an estate and now I have no idea how to sell them. The swords are made of metal, some are quite large, and they all belong in the decorative category. Classified ads and Facebook Marketplace don't work, and I'm not sure about eBay. Where can I…
Hey guys, I've been thinking about buying a katana (it would be my first). I've come across various numbers for the steel types. The katana that catches my eye is made of 1070 steel. Can anyone tell me what these numbers mean and what I should look for when buying one?
Or does anyone know a good steel or a good brand?
Has anyone ever ordered a katana from Etsy? It's meant to be a wall decoration, and the beautifully patterned swords, in particular, only come from Hong Kong. Does anyone have any experience with this? Obviously, import fees and customs duties are always charged. Will that be added to the bill, or do I have to…
Good morning, I'm a huge fan of katanas and wanted to know if you can buy traditional katanas, or samurai swords, in Japan. And if you can import them to Switzerland.
Hi, I just watched Kill Bill Vol. 1 and saw the bride slice a guy in half with a katana from head to toe in one fell swoop. I'm curious if something like that is possible? Some say it's possible, others say not. Regards
I wondered why many samurai carried two swords.
Hey guys, I recently bought a katana, and every time I put it in the sheath/saya, it gets dirty. As far as I know, there's wax in the saya? I'm not sure. Is this really necessary or can it be removed somehow?
Hey guys, I'd like to get a katana. And yes, I know. Real katanas cost 20-30k, and of course I don't want one. I'd like to have it as a decoration. I was thinking about €100-200. My current choice is a "hand-forged" "samurai sword replica," if you can call it that. I now have a…