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Gun Control & RKBA

Dial H For Hero

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4. I recently purchased my wakizashi from International Military Antiques. Highly recommended.

Reply to yagotme (Reply #3)

Thu Mar 17, 2022, 12:02 PM

Mar 2022

Genuine WW2 era military issue katanas start at around $1,000 for really rough ones. A decent one will likely set you back at least $2,000. You may wish to consider getting a Japanese M1899 cavalry saber instead. Still military issue in WW2, and a lot less expensive. A nice one can be had for $400 to $500.

As for hollow blades, that's the first I've heard of them.

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"Stash". yagotme Mar 2022 #1

I would presume that they were modern reproductions, as are 99% of such swords in private hands. Dial H For Hero Mar 2022 #2

Very nice!! yagotme Mar 2022 #3

I recently purchased my wakizashi from International Military Antiques. Highly recommended. Dial H For Hero Mar 2022 #4

Thanks for the info! yagotme Mar 2022 #5