Japan is known for its blades, whether merely to cook or to cut human bone and anything in a Samurai's way. I have watched countless black and white samurai movies and used only a few cutting blades, while also holding a wooden practice sword in a shop. Still, I know that many people are fascinated by swords of Japan and the Japanese knifes.
I was at the fish market in Tokyo when I asked about Japanese and European knives in broken Japanese to a knife salesman. Unbeknownst to me, the other gaikogujin was not merely a tourist but filming a documentary on knifes and a blade smithing master. I learned the useful lesson that European quality blades are made to be sturdy and not break, while Japanese blades are made to cut and always cut effortlessly. This can lead to problems of lost fingers and cleaner cuts etc. Still Carter adamantly championed the Japanese blade smithing tradition and had plenty of recommendations for documentaries on the subject and of course his knife set present for a quick demonstration. I suddenly had my general question answered and a flyer to learn to be a smithy or at least take some intensive courses on blade making. I recommend him, as a friendly, knowledgeable and dam impressive blade master with Japanese and American master licensing. Check out his website and his documentaries on Japanese blades here.
http://www.cartercutlery.com/
Naturally Kendo and Samuari swords are a favorite of old and young alike. It seems that the wealthy collect ancient swords that cost as much as expensive cars or cheap houses around $150,000. The shop Tozando even sells the Samurai armor and whole get up of Samurai family. Each family displays the ancient armor in their shrine, which is very prized by the family and those that acquire them. The staff has excellent relations with foreign clients with English speaking staff and owner. It is impressive just to look at the blades, yet only the expensive ones look like art work. So as you walk along the Kamo or through Kyoto, you can think of all those Samurai's dueling and leaving countless historic monuments and bodies cleanly cut by a superb sword. The best option for Samurai swords is Tozando, which has even some reasonable blades for the kitchen and pocket knifes, which cost around $100.
http://tozando.com/international/shopping.html
I recommend these blades, as I use just one sharp and perfect blade. You do have to keep them dry and wash them right away, as they rust. Still, I am impressed with their durability, sharpness, and balanced feel. Now I just need to earn enough to afford some real knives and eventually a samurai sword.
Have you every wanted to buy Japanese knives or a samurai sword? Do you have any experience buying these swords or blades? I am impressed to say the least, yet would love to find something within my price range. Still, you must pay for quality, so enjoy the reward of earning more by buying a Japanese quality blade or samurai sword.
I was at the fish market in Tokyo when I asked about Japanese and European knives in broken Japanese to a knife salesman. Unbeknownst to me, the other gaikogujin was not merely a tourist but filming a documentary on knifes and a blade smithing master. I learned the useful lesson that European quality blades are made to be sturdy and not break, while Japanese blades are made to cut and always cut effortlessly. This can lead to problems of lost fingers and cleaner cuts etc. Still Carter adamantly championed the Japanese blade smithing tradition and had plenty of recommendations for documentaries on the subject and of course his knife set present for a quick demonstration. I suddenly had my general question answered and a flyer to learn to be a smithy or at least take some intensive courses on blade making. I recommend him, as a friendly, knowledgeable and dam impressive blade master with Japanese and American master licensing. Check out his website and his documentaries on Japanese blades here.
http://www.cartercutlery.com/
Naturally Kendo and Samuari swords are a favorite of old and young alike. It seems that the wealthy collect ancient swords that cost as much as expensive cars or cheap houses around $150,000. The shop Tozando even sells the Samurai armor and whole get up of Samurai family. Each family displays the ancient armor in their shrine, which is very prized by the family and those that acquire them. The staff has excellent relations with foreign clients with English speaking staff and owner. It is impressive just to look at the blades, yet only the expensive ones look like art work. So as you walk along the Kamo or through Kyoto, you can think of all those Samurai's dueling and leaving countless historic monuments and bodies cleanly cut by a superb sword. The best option for Samurai swords is Tozando, which has even some reasonable blades for the kitchen and pocket knifes, which cost around $100.
http://tozando.com/international/shopping.html
I recommend these blades, as I use just one sharp and perfect blade. You do have to keep them dry and wash them right away, as they rust. Still, I am impressed with their durability, sharpness, and balanced feel. Now I just need to earn enough to afford some real knives and eventually a samurai sword.
Have you every wanted to buy Japanese knives or a samurai sword? Do you have any experience buying these swords or blades? I am impressed to say the least, yet would love to find something within my price range. Still, you must pay for quality, so enjoy the reward of earning more by buying a Japanese quality blade or samurai sword.
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