Has anyone ever purchased a katana from handmadeswords.com?

Question

Is this a reliable site with good service?(no scam)

please answer only if you know

Answer 1

I've heard both ways, more on the side that its not a good place, though I have not bought anything from there so I cannot form a truely reliable opinion.

I have moved and cannot bring my swords with me, as I am living in the student housing. I'm 28 btw. I have a katana and wakizashi that I've had for about 8 years each and they are in mint condition. They've basically been sitting in the wall stand in their bags for that time, though they are both fully functional. That means they are good for Iai and tameshigiri, (drawing, and cutting).

I am willing to sell them as a pair, with the stand for $1000 USD. I know that it may seem like a lot or not enough. I have owned these swords for a long time thus the not so much, and they are both quite real and of excellent quality why at least $1000. All they are doing now is what they've been doing, and I want them to get some good use, after all that's what they're for.

I have pictures ready if you want email me in here and I'll send you them.