Hey, to everyone that posted I want to say thanks.
Also, when I said that I wanted to start a collection, what I meant was, is that yes, I do want to have a small collection of certai ntypes of blades, i.e. katanas, and such.
But also I want to find a good beginners blade for when I study the sword arts of japan. I want to find soemthing that is durable, and be usable in practice if I were to use it in a practice situation in a Dojo, under a sensei.
To every man there comes a in his lifetime that special moment when he is figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing unique to him and fitted to his talent; what a tragedy if that moment finds him unprepared or unqualified for the work which would be his finest hour.
Sir Winston Churchill
Matthew Gehrke