Katana Handmade

Where online can I find an authentic handmade katana in the $5000-$15000 price range.?

The sword is for a christmas gift so I believe cutsom made options are out of the question. I am unable to find high-quality swords online.

http://www.insolco.com/japan-sword/pages/frameset.html

please be careful, make sure it is papered (has hozon)
the above is the only reliable source I know of. Good luck.
I bought mine from them.

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