Ebay is a good place to get a real sword!
by Adam Sanchez
(Albuquerque)
I always look on ebay for any good deals and im about to tell you about my previous winning bid. I won a customized Hanwei Pratical Katana fitted with a customized brass Habaki, a Tuska with a bamboo designed Fuchi and what looks to be a sunset with lilly pads on the Kashira. It also has a iron Menuki that is in the design of a snake. The Ito is covered by extremly tight cotton that covers real ray skin. An antiqued Tsuba came attached to the blade but in the bid I also recieved a bamboo Tsuba to match the Fuchi. It came with the manufactures blade and saya. I paid only $150 for this awesome sword! I've seen a similar sword for about $230 while searching the net. With the new fittings I think this is a great price and I am extremly happy with it. So as long as you make sure the seller isnt a scammer, you can easly strike gold and get a great deal like me!