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Post by kdadamse on Jul 18, 2021 2:18:59 GMT
Hello,
To preface, my knowledge of swords is fairly rudimentary. I'd like some input on a birthday gift for my husband. He loves katanas and has always wanted one, but has never owned one. I'm looking in the range of $1K - $3K, and am looking for advice on the highest quality katanas available for the price, as well as most reputable places to buy from.
Thank you!
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Post by skane on Jul 18, 2021 2:58:20 GMT
With a $3K budget, and you want the best for that price point, go with Evolution Blades Motohara. Price range is $1900 and up, mostly custom builds, and occasional stock swords. Orders are placed directly with the owner, just let him know what you're looking for. motoharablades.com/
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Post by shobutengu on Jul 18, 2021 15:01:25 GMT
With a $3K budget, and you want the best for that price point, go with Evolution Blades Motohara. Price range is $1900 and up, mostly custom builds, and occasional stock swords. Orders are placed directly with the owner, just let him know what you're looking for. motoharablades.com/This !!!
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Post by durinnmcfurren on Jul 18, 2021 16:07:44 GMT
Just be aware many custom builds can take quite some time, so if you are looking for a birthday present for, say, next month, keep that in mind! (I don't know how Motohara is, speedwise, but many high end European custom sword makers have a rather long wait for their builds)
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Post by skane on Jul 18, 2021 18:08:51 GMT
Just be aware many custom builds can take quite some time, so if you are looking for a birthday present for, say, next month, keep that in mind! (I don't know how Motohara is, speedwise, but many high end European custom sword makers have a rather long wait for their builds) Good point to consider. EB Motohara turnaround is ~8-10 weeks on customs.
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Post by durinnmcfurren on Jul 18, 2021 18:48:35 GMT
And 10 weeks for a custom sword is considered amazingly fast by most standards. Except Purna, for whom two weeks is more or less standard it seems!
Anyway yeah, if you need something in a hurry, you probably want something that is pre-made rather than customized.
OR, pay for the custom, and see if they will work with your husband directly - it won't be a surprise when it shows up, but that way he would be able to get exactly what he wants!
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Post by zsg1313 on Jul 18, 2021 18:58:06 GMT
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