sweet...
those replicas... the blade IS stainless steel right?
I wonser how much will it cost to have it sharpen

^who said anything about display???

Penang eh? well got to ask my penang friend to get me one
thanks for the info mate

killing aura??? O_o
i have bladed nunchucks so i guess i'm pretty strong

just got back from katana hunting at centeral market and i was very disappointed. there were two shops (upper floor) that sells katana replica, the quality is HORRIBLE
the handle is made from solid white plastic. though it's wrapped in cloth trying to to look "real" but even a child will tell you that it's plastic. speaking of plastic, the sheath too is made from the very same cheap plastic (so cheap that i doubt that proton will use it in their cars). But they did a good job on the sheath by painting it black, and at first i thought it was wood until i look inside it.
furthermore, the gold trim is also a big disappointment. like those you'd find on RM10 toys sold at pasar malam.
lastly to comment was the blade. yes, it's stainless steel but it's no where the qulity of that in kltower4 pictures. it's so cheap that 'sekali pandang pun tiada selera.'
pretending to be interested, i ask for the price on those 'replica' and they gave me RM360 for a pair (same length) and display case best price. single katana is Rm250 before discount. I was like WTF!??! overcharging for cheap toys?
however i did saw an antique katana there on display. it's RM1700. according to the shop keeper, it's suppose to be the real deal. i didn't inspect that though since it's harta pusaka

actualy i'm more interested replica or actual 1st hand katana. aslong as it's never been used or owned before. having thoughts of owning an antique katana that beheaded countless war victims really give me the creeps.

Mingson, we are talking about REAL katana. not those in RO

Enigmatic,
there's shop selling katana in Petaling Street? Where about ? I was there on the same day i went katana hunting at Centeral Market, but i didn't notice any shops that sells weapons. is it some where hidded?

i really feel like swiping my visa...

eventhough your jedi mind trick work, they won't mail the items to any other place other than the address my visa is registered to

wel, they have mailed items to malaysia before so i don't think that i'll be a problem. they insisted on fed ex. maybe sometime next week when i have enough reserve for an interent purchase i may get one.

i'll keep that in mind, but it won't be so soon though. rather busy right now and still waitting the green light from my parents (you know the pantang larang lah).

ok here's the updates.
my parents finally gave the green light after days of "please" and me explaining to them the difference between a replica and a actual katana.

I'm getting myself a set of 3pcs set


and i can only piggyback one order only. the reason only one because i don't want to attract kastam's attention.

ed0gawa,
i can order only the Rurouni Kenshin: Katana Reverse Blade Sword for you. what's the reply from toys and joys?

i've cancled my order.
i've been exchanging e-mails with toys and joys for the past week and here's the conclution.
The cheapest courier with tracking is USD100 FedEx (1-9 working days)
Cheapest courier (without tracking) USD40 United States Postal Service (1-4 weeks)
spending RM380 on courier alone is crazy so i bail. I've calculated the landing cost and it's MUCH more expensive that those bought locally.

guess i'm back to square one

after soooooooo...... long, i've finally manage to get one for myself

it's a single handed katana (medium length). suppose to come in a matching pair, but the seller has one natural color, and the other black. both made from wood.

not easy bringing those stuff in bulk.
i'd recomend buying those stuff individually in small quantity to avoid any holdup at customs.

btw, i boutght mine from a flea market.

Rm160 after a lengthy bargian.

yeah, bought at amcorp mall flea market. he does sells chinese rapier too. cool looking but the sheath is leather, like those used for parang.