Welcome to our web site Japanese swords and fittings has first magnetized my interest and captured my heart in 1998.  Ever since then it has become a part of my life.  Through these past years, I've met a handful of people who I am so thankful for, they've helped me understand and appreciate a small part of this vast field of swords and sword fittings.  I have no way near a small percentage of knowledge and experience, as the majority of experts and those who have taught me.  I do know how much enjoyment I experience through my growing appreciation and understanding of Japanese swords and sword fittings. In the past years I have accumulated a handful of items I am willing to part with.  I also wanted to meet and contact people who may have items they might not want to sell but would possibly trade.  So I've created a trade gallery that consists of items from my personal  collection that I don't want to sell  but am willing to trade( to ease the parting of pieces with new items I can enjoy). My overall purpose for this website is to meet new and existing collectors and to help enhance their collection as well as my own. Good luck to all of you in achieving the highest levels of enjoyment through collecting Japanese swords and sword fittings thank you for visiting Shakudo Ya.
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