First katana.
Jan 20, 2011 10:21:47 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2011 10:21:47 GMT
Hi,
As I mentioned in my introduction post I'm new to collecting swords.
I have a history of non-armed martial arts and collecting pocket knives. I have reasonably strenght in my body and arms and while not very big have a broad build. I think I prefer big and heavy blades, but because I have no experience this could be wrong, they just "seem" right for me.
My plan is to start out with a few katana untill I get a feel for them, and then later to venture into Euro swords. I'd like to take it step by step and learn about each piece/type I get before moving on.
After reading almost all of the reviews and a lot of helpfull posts I decided that I will start with something really cheap, just to get the hang of it. I want something that I can take apart and put back together multiple times without fear of ruining a good sword, and something I can cut with in the backyard that would not leave me feelign guilty for bad cuts and ant damage in the learning process.
As far as I can tell from reviews and posts, the Musashi Bamboo seems like a good starting katana ;
www.kultofathena.com/product.asp ... +Blue+Saya
Personally I do have a preference for this one, based on looks alone ;
www.kultofathena.com/product.asp ... ior+Katana
So do any of you have any tips or ideas? Is there a big difference between both swords? I am completely wrong and should buy something else?
Thanks for the help!
Flor
As I mentioned in my introduction post I'm new to collecting swords.
I have a history of non-armed martial arts and collecting pocket knives. I have reasonably strenght in my body and arms and while not very big have a broad build. I think I prefer big and heavy blades, but because I have no experience this could be wrong, they just "seem" right for me.
My plan is to start out with a few katana untill I get a feel for them, and then later to venture into Euro swords. I'd like to take it step by step and learn about each piece/type I get before moving on.
After reading almost all of the reviews and a lot of helpfull posts I decided that I will start with something really cheap, just to get the hang of it. I want something that I can take apart and put back together multiple times without fear of ruining a good sword, and something I can cut with in the backyard that would not leave me feelign guilty for bad cuts and ant damage in the learning process.
As far as I can tell from reviews and posts, the Musashi Bamboo seems like a good starting katana ;
www.kultofathena.com/product.asp ... +Blue+Saya
Personally I do have a preference for this one, based on looks alone ;
www.kultofathena.com/product.asp ... ior+Katana
So do any of you have any tips or ideas? Is there a big difference between both swords? I am completely wrong and should buy something else?
Thanks for the help!
Flor
