Originally Posted by
thebigspendur
Well I'll tell you why. Unlike the usual European or U.S based manufacturers including the old line companies the products were manufactured in a factory and semi-mass produced environment. Most of the japanese products are made by a single family or one person who does everything the old fashioned way and the production is limited to one item at a time and its not released until its done right. The Japanese are fanatical when it comes to QC and fewer and fewer of these items are being produced each year and those that are left can't even begin to keep up with the demand. There are still several individuals who will make a true samaurai sword for you to the original specifications oramentation and all if your willing to wait about 3 years and have a spare 30 grand or so if you keep the ornamentation to a minimum!