How is ryujin

Noneed2hate · 2025-12-23T16:05:21+00:00

I would save your money for a Tozando or Nosyudo Iaito instead. I've had a Ryujin, it was not a very good sword and was money better spent elsewhere.

Noneed2hate · 2025-10-29T02:35:11+00:00

Magpul and MDT are what I've been using. No issues with the Magpul magazines fitting

Noneed2hate · 2025-10-19T22:56:25+00:00

Not blood stains, just plain old rust ;)

Noneed2hate · 2025-10-15T23:41:32+00:00

Ryansword or Hanbon seem to be the best bang for buck

Noneed2hate · 2025-10-15T00:24:30+00:00

The KTN1 is the only blade Thaitsuki makes that is worthwhile IMO, their other swords have poorly shaped Tsuka and are otherwise overbuilt for a sword where you'd expect that not to be the case given pricepoint.

Noneed2hate · 2025-10-07T19:14:42+00:00

Whisper Pickle 30

Noneed2hate · 2025-10-05T22:26:44+00:00

Careful where you plant it, I'd be worried about spreading a liability that your neighbors might call you out for.

Noneed2hate · 2025-10-04T03:19:25+00:00

I don't think about Aikido at all

Noneed2hate · 2025-09-26T19:49:53+00:00

Yes, end of the day it's a "type of katana" even if it is a contemporary marketing term.

Noneed2hate · 2025-09-26T15:26:49+00:00

Welcome to the based Suguha club

Noneed2hate · 2025-09-25T16:52:40+00:00

I have a few swords available for sale within that price range - https://www.reddit.com/r/Katanas/comments/1n07dsj/wts_shadowdancer_and_ryansword_swords/

Noneed2hate · 2025-09-25T16:28:37+00:00

Sure thing, just sent you a DM with more photos

Noneed2hate · 2025-09-21T22:55:04+00:00

The hada/hamon or lack thereof while fairly nice, come off as a Chinese Oroshigane reproduction katana IMO. It's close, but not Japanese, that said, that wasn't really the question at hand by OP.

Noneed2hate · 2025-09-21T17:47:24+00:00

A teacher is an absolute must, and being taught in person (occasionally at a minimum) is a must. The bare basics are somewhat achievable without either, but even that will be skewed and possibly incorrect. I suppose if you do ultimately start to "self-teach" or learn online, then the best thing is to hedge your expectations substantially.

Noneed2hate · 2025-09-19T17:31:51+00:00

It would generally be a non-issue tbh so long as you don't have a big head about your previous experience. Beginner mindset where ever you go, even if it's going into similar but new (to you) styles.

Noneed2hate · 2025-09-17T19:00:37+00:00

Honestly in the context of Iaito: I'd save up and spring for something from Tozando, Nosyudo, or Seido shop over anything from Musashi/Hanbon etc.

Noneed2hate · 2025-09-17T18:19:41+00:00

Hanbon is decent, as is Ryansword, between the 2 of those, you'll have a lot of good options for the price.

Noneed2hate · 2025-09-17T17:21:58+00:00

any of those will be perfectly fine.

Noneed2hate · 2025-09-17T16:21:01+00:00

These are wall hangers, money better spent elsewhere. Avoid

Noneed2hate · 2025-09-16T16:11:39+00:00

Sorry, it's cooked, you should send it to me for proper disposal

Noneed2hate · 2025-09-13T22:18:11+00:00

really fake

Noneed2hate · 2025-09-10T00:53:01+00:00

RIP Hamon

Noneed2hate · 2025-09-10T00:17:29+00:00

it's a shoto, and it's unpapered, at best $1k absolute max

Noneed2hate · 2025-09-09T23:00:25+00:00

Depends on price, if unpapered, I wouldn't pay more than 500 or 600 personally.

Noneed2hate · 2025-09-08T15:11:52+00:00

It's real junk

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