Any recommendations for a real katana (traditionally made)

[u/More-Competition-603]

Looking for a traditionally made katana, i don't care so much about the type of steel as long as it's a quality katana but i would like a budget friendly katana, not a fake one that can be sold for like 30 quid. A proper katana, i wouldn't mind even a name of a company that sells good traditionally made katana's.

[u/Orion_7578]

You need to give more specifics like how much you want to spend and if it's for show or use

[u/More-Competition-603 → u/Orion_7578]

It would be more for use, but for show when not in use, I'd practise it at home after learning a bit from a teacher.

[u/Orion_7578 → u/More-Competition-603]

As most dojo won't let you use a sharp blade outside of cut training so if it for that I'd recommend a blade made out of spring steel/S7/S5 shock steel. If you want it for kata training then I recommend a dull blade with a bo-hi. I suggest going to a semi customized maker like Ryan sword, honbon, or even shadow dancer. You can pick out how long you want and the different pieces used to make it look cool/good for you ( just don't have them sharpen it and get the hishigami pro wrap upgrade so the ito it tight. I recommend using Ryan sword. I've have good luck with them and they have reasonable pricing on folded steel and customized swords. DM me if you have an questions. Also check out YouTube, some pretty good videos on using these builders

[u/More-Competition-603 → u/Orion_7578]

Thank you. i will certainly let you know if i have a question.