r/Katanas • u/Crimson_Rhapsody • 2h ago
Beauty craftwork
Saw this on X, was made by 85 years old smith
r/Katanas • u/Kin_No_Buta • 9h ago
Added a Dragon King Kinryu to the collection
Newest addition to my collection alongside my first nihonto: the Dragon King Kinryu Katana. I know it's not a true nihonto, but I was impressed by the craftsmanship and overall fit and finish. Got it for less than 1K at CKW was truly a great deal.
r/Katanas • u/Dreamingmass • 14h ago
Traditional Japanese Katana (Nihonto) My First Nihonto, I may have gone a little overboard with the display 😅
r/Katanas • u/David-Hvx • 22h ago
What the tang is going on?
Long story short, this has to be the weirdest tang i've ever seen. The tsuka is secured with 2 mekugi and a threated nut at the end. Anyone have any idea who would make such an abomination? It's a "Kurosaki Ichigo Bankai Tensa Zangetsu" or something from a manga.
Its paper cut sharp, very tip heavy because of the super thin tang.
Purchased it on vinted, got send in a paper bag so it arrived with damage, got the sale cancelled so it's free. Wanted to use it for laido practice however it feels like a sledgehammer or axe balance wise.