And if someone does come in the house, well... Hope for their sake they have long-term disability insurance at the very least.

So, he spent countless hours alone in the woods practicing his swordsmanship skills by cutting many pine trees. My first sword from TS and it will not be my last! The balde cut through them like a hot knife through butter!! But like I said I've only had it not even 24 hours. Where my other two swords have been bent when cutting a couple of bamboo stalks (about 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches wide) this one just slides right through and comes out on the other side the same way.

from Hirafuku.

He has high expectations and is very excited. They gave up teaching swordsmanship in 1614 when they fought in the Army of the West against Tokugawa Ieyasu in the Battle of Osaka, which they lost.


My next order will be for a new Tsuba to replace the current one. Nicely weighted and surprisingly sharp like dont F*@% around sharp. In 1592, Munisai died, although Tokitsu believes that the person who died at this time was really Hirata Takehito. This is the recent meaning of strategy. However, I have two small things to nitpick about. I love this sword, and I love Musashi for making such brilliant pieces of art. I'm very impressed , looks like it will last a long time if taken care of. Musashi was so happy with the achievements of his son. The Mimasaka graves are located in the precincts of Musashi Shrine. "The World's Greatest/Rudest Samurai • Puppet History". It would not slice paper out of the box, but now it slices cleanly through paper and will shave hair. Awesomly solid build strenght! It effortlessly sliced though every time and still held its original shape and its razor sharp edge. When one of the Samurai, who was just passing by named Arima Kihei challenged the local swordsman in their area. It came sharper than swords I've paid 200+ dollars for by other vendors.

This is a well balanced weapon, unlike other swords for this price from other vendors which are more like toys.

It was shorter than I was expecting but thats hardly cause for alarm. trueswords offers refunds, what other sites do that?

6. Go figure that the 1 part of the sword that is loose and raddles and clanks against the metal is the one piece labeled "Made in China". They divorced, as in the second theory, but Yoshiko took Musashi, who was 7 at the time, with her, and married Tasumi Masahisa. In short, the Way of the Ichi school is the spirit of winning, whatever the weapon and whatever its size. ESPECIALLY for the price! I will be added to a dozen or so swords we ose for the purpose.
I recieved the sword 5 days after placing my order. Trueswords is reliable if you call them email them they will contact you back withen 48 hour's.

4. In a state of aw. This was my first sword. IMHO, it's the best sword you can get for less than $100.
At $96 dollars shipped this weapon in a very good deal and compares well with swords thats others sell for twice the price. I can't see any sign that they are wrong, so I'm very happy for the money. Also, he seems to have had a rather straightforward approach to combat, with no additional frills or aesthetic considerations.
I am happy I'm this purchase. The sword is awesome. Musashi would officially become the retainer of the Hosokowa lords of Kumamoto in 1640.

Good job true swords the turn around and purchase were top notch. I am so extremely impressed with not only how fast my Musashi Miyamoto arrived, but also at how prefect it was. The Tachi Kazi (the sound of the blade cutting the air) is loud and distinct, and will help let you know if you're achieving proper blade edge alignment on your cuts.

At the age of twenty-one I went up to Kyōtō and fought duels with several adepts of the sword from famous schools, but I never lost. Ordered 2 of these. The hamon is incredible , the same' is better grade than some higher end swords . Excellent sword even though I'm no expert. It came pretty sharp, but not as sharp as I was hoping.

Musashi broke his previous habit of arriving late, and came to the temple hours early. SWEEEEEEEEEEET!

P.S.- i read a review somewhere on this sword and it said the tsuka pattern was not alternating but it really is. Sasaki Kojirō was known for wielding an oversized nodachi (Japanese greatsword) called a "washing pole" for its length, as well as being titled "three-shaku silver blade" (「三尺の白刃」). Answer surprisingly awsome! On the day of the duel against Miyamoto Musashi, Musashi arrived a few hours late — a psychological tactic that he was known for. The sword is sharp, not expertly sharpened sharp, but way sharp enough to kill or possibly remove a limb, so be advised. this sword is the lightest sword ive ever held. And a sword like this in your hands is beyond functional, its transmogrifying. This is my 13th sword. His paintings are characterized by skilled use of ink washes and an economy of brush stroke. Although the hamon isn't very prominent, the blade really is flexible! very happy with the quality and craftsmanship of this piece. Though that may just be how it's suppose to be, in which case I can't complain. I will deffinitly be buying more swords from T.S.

From further reading into the book, the idea of "weapons within strategy" as well as Musashi referring to the power of the writer may seem that the strategy that Musashi refers to does not exclusively reside within the domain of weaponry and duels, but within the realm of war and battles with many men: Just as one man can beat ten, so a hundred men can beat a thousand, and a thousand can beat ten thousand. Throughout the book, Musashi implies that the way of the Warrior, as well as the meaning of a "true strategist" is that of somebody who has made mastery of many art forms away from that of the sword, such as tea drinking (sadō), laboring, writing, and painting, as Musashi practiced throughout his life. The blade and fittings come together well, the blade doesn't rattle in it's furniture like most cheaply made "swords" at this price. this is my first sword I ordered this Thursday night got it Tuesday around 11am fast shipping love how it comes sharp right out of the box was able to cut thou a lot of 2 litter bottles without problems I will order more swords from here again as soon as I can, cant beat this sword for the price.

The only problems i could tell of was that the swords hits the inside of the saya. [21], The two-handed movements of temple drummers may have inspired him, although it could be that the technique was forged through Musashi's combat experience. In some region, Tetsujin-ryū changed the name to "Jichū-ryū" (時中流), "Heishin-ryū" (平信流), "Shinmei-ryū" (神明流). Seriously, how are they charging that low a price for that quality of a katana? Very sharp, all high quality materials. The differences and similarities of these unique art forms represent each culture.

I want to start off by saying, if buying a sword that you might want to use given an extreme circumstance (and I'll add you need some training to do so), you shouldn't go any lower than the $99 Musha/Musashi brand katanas.

You will not be disappointed with this one. This second scenario is laid out in an entry to the Tasumi family's genealogy.