Japanese swords

thomas · Dec 19, 2002, 18:28

Nihonto, the Japanese sword.

Mainichi featured the following article in their J-craftsmen series a while ago:

The Japanese sword -- cutting-edge technology

=> http://mdn.mainichi.co.jp/features/c...series/08.html

Other resources:

Japanese Sword Index

Nihonto.com

Ikkyudo.com

It's also biz: the sword below sells for US$ 2.800!

Nihonto mugs, caps mouse-pads or wallclocks for true aficionados? Right here

=> http://www.cafeshops.com/nihonto

Malaika · Mar 1, 2005, 05:10

That's a interesting sword, uhmmm is it shown in pieces? or like how it looks like before it is made into a sword?

anyways I have a friend who has a wooden sword and a real sword, but it isn't sharpened.

Though it is illegal to have a sword? do you have to have a permit or something like that?

I mean I want a nice kodachi and a katana(?) oh and also a wooden sword, I think those are very nice.

gokarosama · Mar 1, 2005, 22:37

http://members5.boardhost.com/Nihon-To/

It is perfectly legal to own a sword, if it is registered in your name. Like a gun in the US. The picture above is simply a bare blade with its shirasaya and koshirae (respective mountings for storage and display.)

Malaika · Mar 3, 2005, 03:26

Originally Posted by gokarosama

http://members5.boardhost.com/Nihon-To/

It is perfectly legal to own a sword, if it is registered in your name. Like a gun in the US. The picture above is simply a bare blade with its shirasaya and koshirae (respective mountings for storage and display.)

oh okay, well I have another question, what happens if like I am giving a sword as a gift?

I mean do I go and get it registered under my name as soon as I am given it?

because my friend said that he was going to make me a "real" sword, and I know that it takes alot of "hard" work to make a sword, but anyways he is going to make me one.

ironron · Jan 24, 2008, 02:02

I bought my firsrt japanese sword. a shin gunto in 1964. for 9 pounds english money.
Wish i still had it.!!

AroundTheWorld · Jun 25, 2008, 14:13

In my opinion, the nihonto is the most beautiful type of artwork to come out of Japan, and my favorite style of art.

Emoni · Jun 28, 2008, 06:34

Nice thread with some decent information here. At first I thought it was going to be one of those "I want to walk through Japan with a Katana!" threads again.

Dec 19, 2002, 18:28	#1
thomas Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Mar 14, 2002 Posts: 4,209	Japanese swords Nihonto, the Japanese sword. Mainichi featured the following article in their J-craftsmen series a while ago: The Japanese sword -- cutting-edge technology => http://mdn.mainichi.co.jp/features/c...series/08.html Other resources: Japanese Sword Index Nihonto.com Ikkyudo.com It's also biz: the sword below sells for US$ 2.800! Nihonto mugs, caps mouse-pads or wallclocks for true aficionados? Right here => http://www.cafeshops.com/nihonto __________________ Remember what the dormouse said, feed your head, feed your head!

Mar 1, 2005, 05:10	#2
Malaika Chibi Chibi Join Date: Feb 10, 2005 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Age: 23 Posts: 65	That's a interesting sword, uhmmm is it shown in pieces? or like how it looks like before it is made into a sword? anyways I have a friend who has a wooden sword and a real sword, but it isn't sharpened. Though it is illegal to have a sword? do you have to have a permit or something like that? I mean I want a nice kodachi and a katana(?) oh and also a wooden sword, I think those are very nice. __________________ ~[Inuyasha x Kagome]~

Mar 3, 2005, 03:26	#4
Malaika Chibi Chibi Join Date: Feb 10, 2005 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Age: 23 Posts: 65	Originally Posted by gokarosama http://members5.boardhost.com/Nihon-To/ It is perfectly legal to own a sword, if it is registered in your name. Like a gun in the US. The picture above is simply a bare blade with its shirasaya and koshirae (respective mountings for storage and display.) oh okay, well I have another question, what happens if like I am giving a sword as a gift? I mean do I go and get it registered under my name as soon as I am given it? because my friend said that he was going to make me a "real" sword, and I know that it takes alot of "hard" work to make a sword, but anyways he is going to make me one.

Jun 28, 2008, 06:34	#7
Emoni The sinister Dr. Quake! Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Tokyo Age: 29 Posts: 1,407	Nice thread with some decent information here. At first I thought it was going to be one of those "I want to walk through Japan with a Katana!" threads again. __________________ -Emoni "Been there, done that, came back, going again."

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gokarosama gokarosama Join Date: Mar 1, 2005 Posts: 44	http://members5.boardhost.com/Nihon-To/ It is perfectly legal to own a sword, if it is registered in your name. Like a gun in the US. The picture above is simply a bare blade with its shirasaya and koshirae (respective mountings for storage and display.)

Jan 24, 2008, 02:02	#5
ironron Junior Member Join Date: Jan 23, 2008 Posts: 4	I bought my firsrt japanese sword. a shin gunto in 1964. for 9 pounds english money. Wish i still had it.!!

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AroundTheWorld Devourer of Souls Join Date: Jun 25, 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 20 Posts: 61	In my opinion, the nihonto is the most beautiful type of artwork to come out of Japan, and my favorite style of art.

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