Buying and selling by collectors is allowed and encouraged on this list.
Discussion is often technical but all levels of experience are welcomed.
This list has been established for longer and traffic tends to be higher. Buying and selling on the list is not allowed. Discussion is wide-ranging and at all levels and there is much information regularly posted about Japanese blades, their history and their makers. There is a fairly heavy American emphasis though the list has many subscribers worldwide. Members also receive a monthly Journal.