I just want one for show actually. I think they look really neat so I wouldn't really need to worry about that too much haha. I heard you can get a good copy of one and it's very hard to tell the difference. If I ever become rich then I'd like to buy a good Japanese made one cause they're awesome.

You said competition, so you're one of those sword fighty people? lol I'd sooo love to learn that. I've seen really talented people on TV and I'm very envious of them lol