Katanas and Tantos??
can you give me a site where i can find quality japanese weaponry. not that stainless steel stuff but actual folded carbon steel. and i would like to see more than just 5 or 6, a little choice.
ok first off, just because it is "folded" doesn't make it good.
heat treatment and differential hardening make it quality.
Here is some basic info for you:
1- on steel for japanese swords (including heat treatment):
http://swordforum.com/sfu/japanese/modern-steels.html
2- On proper tang:
http://swordforum.com/sfu/japanese/tangs.html
3- On tanto:
http://swordforum.com/sfu/japanese/americanized.html
4- More specifics on heat treatment:
http://swordforum.com/sfu/primer/heattreatment.html
Some places to search for quality are:
1- http://www.bugei.com/
(check the bugei article about "10 things to know about buying a sword" on thier site)
2- http://www.swordstore.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.cgi/04110.1.823921085236405149/apps/cart/docategory.html
The best thing to do is NOT buy a sword online. The best thing to do is to get your sword or iaito through your school. Your instructor may have a "discount" deal with certain swordsmiths. Either way, bieng able to look at work firsthand before ordering is very important.
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