Thanks for your input...
Konnichiwa Jock-san and Steve-san,
Many thanks for the input you have provided me with so far on this topic. Like yourself, Steve-san, I was quite astounded by the pricing of these Katana. I would be very interested as well, Jock-san, to hear your assesment of one of the Masahiro blades if you decide to purchase one. Keep me posted too...
Ogenki de,
Michael Gennan Alexanian
General Manager & Head Instructor
United States Tamiya Ryu Iaijutsu
Michigan Honbu Dojo
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