Hi there. I am a sword enthusiast, and have found several good buys here on eBay.The following is to serve as a guide to the person searching for an economical katana here on eBay. First off lets make...
There are two main factors that determine the quality of a knife blade: the amount of carbon in the steel and the heat treatment. Hardly any knives retailing for less than $100 are heat treated today...
AVOID CHINESE MADE FAKE JAPANESE SWORD AT ALL COST The simplest motivation for not getting caught in the trade of "Chinese-made fake Japanese swords" is to understand the simple fact that Japanese...
VINTAGE KNIFE COLLECTING AND SPOTTING REPAIRED OR PROBLEM KNIVES This guide is meant to be a brief outline for the novice collector of vintage pocket knives. I'll try to describe some of the more common...
Avoid UniqueBlade at all costs, I needed the item by Christmas, I sent the money prioirty mail and it arrived the 14th. The seller did not bother checking his PO Box until the 19th and did not bother to cash...
Case XX Knife Blades ---Three Quality Types of Steel We have sold Case XX Knife Knives, made by W.R. Case Sons Cutlery Company, on Ebay for four years. During that time, we have learned a lot of things...
When you are getting ready to buy a Japanese sword you really need to get to know your source, and it does not hurt to study a little history too. If you are content with a wall hanger that can be purchased...
This guide is intended as a reference for buying modern Japanese swords, as my knowledge of pre-modern and antique swords is limited. Buying a Japanese sword is complicated enough; buying one on eBay can...
The purpose of this guide is to help knife sellers get more money for their knives, and avoid the problems that arise when a buyer is dissappointed. It is impossible to cover everything every buyer may want to...
I gave buyers a few tips on what to look for when they are buying a straight razor, and now I'd like to share a little with the sellers. This is not so much for the guys who know straight razors, but rather...