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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2011 5:14:58 GMT
Is there a list of store fronts in the US which have decent selections in inventory so that I can handle some of these swords before I buy them?
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Aug 16, 2011 5:31:03 GMT
Depends on where you live. I know for a fact that Kult of Athena, one of the most respected vendors has a store that you can visit, but they're in Chicago. Other than them, I don't know that there are any vendors that have showrooms.
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Post by Hiroshi on Aug 17, 2011 17:54:40 GMT
nihon zashi also has a store in tampa bay if your in fl.
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Post by chuckinohio on Aug 18, 2011 13:30:09 GMT
Museum Replicas Limited has a store in Georgia.
Cecil Clark Knife Company in Newport Kentucky has some inventory you can handle.
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Post by Elheru Aran on Aug 18, 2011 15:52:54 GMT
Smoky Mountain Knife Works is this big-ass knife store in Sevierville, TN. They've got a (small) selection of functional swords, mainly Hanwei kats, I think; haven't been in over a year though. The great majority of their swords are SLO's. They do have a decent selection of books though, and I found a Christian Henry Tobler volume there once; not sure which one it was, but I remember wishing like heck I could afford it at the time!
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Post by Sneakypete on Aug 18, 2011 18:52:03 GMT
Ned, if you're anywhere near the Chicago area, check out Kult of Athena in Elgin. Everything that's on the website is on-hand at the store, and they'll let you handle em to your heart's content; they're good sports like that. I live in Virginia, but most of my family is in Chi, I always make a point to hit KoA whenever I'm in town.
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Post by THEOWL on Aug 22, 2011 19:50:17 GMT
I work at a storefront in Southern California. 3,600 sq feet with Hanwei, Musashi, Valiant, DSA, etc.
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Post by Hiroshi on Aug 25, 2011 3:57:04 GMT
Bet thats an awesome job, what company/vendor to you work for?
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Post by THEOWL on Aug 25, 2011 19:06:25 GMT
I don't work for any vendor. I work for the store that sells stuff from many vendors.
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Post by Hiroshi on Aug 25, 2011 22:39:06 GMT
So... what store do you work for?
also, FYI, there is a guy on the japanese sword page looking for stores in LA, are you near there?
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Post by GtotheRook on Aug 26, 2011 2:37:02 GMT
SwordNArmory in Pomona, California. Fully stocked store/warehouse w/ Hanwei, ColdSteel, Musashi and Munetoshi Swords, their own forge. Google magic for directions and ask for Greg. Walk ins always encouraged, they will help you w/ whatever you need. Rook
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Post by THEOWL on Aug 26, 2011 17:14:41 GMT
The name of the store is Grommet Collectibles. We're in Moreno Valley. It's about 50 miles East of LA.
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