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DavidLangdon
8th February 2001, 16:22
Does anyone know where it is possible to have a hand made Japanese Katana made for yourself and what kind of price would I be looking at if I were to have one made.

I'm not thinking of buying one soon, but probably in a couple of years. I just thought I'd start trying to find somewhere that could make me my own sword, therefore making it unique and I want to have it made properly by a proper Japanese swordsmith.

Thanks if anyone can advise me...

Dave

Devon Smith
8th February 2001, 17:21
try http://www.tozando.com looking in the Shinsakuto section under Swords.

I'm sure there are others around offering custom shinken as well.

Tetsutaka
8th February 2001, 17:31
Dragonfly Forge (http://www.dragonflyforge.com/)

Scott Irey
8th February 2001, 22:36
Try:

http://www.swordstore.com

We offer a variety of traditionally made Japanese swords.

Scott Irey

Joss
8th February 2001, 23:44
Well, there are plenty of stores out there. I would suggest you also go ask the same question on http://www.swordforum.com, on the Nihonto forum. I also suggest that you check Rich Stein's site at http://japanesesword.homestead.com/ - probably the most comprehensive site on Nihon-to's on the net, and he's got tons of links. Below are an additional few links for your enjoyment. Please note that I cannot recommend those businesses except Aoi ( just bought something from them - all went fine), but I like to check them out. I would **strongly** recommend that you buy a few books before buying anything...

Aoi Art: http://www.aoi-art.ab.psiweb.com/index.html (in Japan)

Fred Weissberg's store: http://www.nihonto.com/itemsaleswords.html

Alfred Tan's store: http://www.japanesesword.com/

http://www.samurai-arts.com/swd-catalog.html (v. small selection)

well-link.com/Swords/sword_home.html (in Japan, requires registration)

http://www.sanmei.com/tokugawa.html (in Japan, requires registration)

Cheers,

JD