kansuke
ahh gottcha, thank you.What I meant is that "sensei" would come after the name, not before.
I did ask and he has swords made for him in Japan, but they start at 5,000Is Kimura not the kind of guy you'd feel comfortable asking? because that would be my first choice.
thasnks Lucas adn jdhowland for all your help. I just wasnt sure if Paul made a good blade or a cheap one. I was nervous that they are made in China. I really like the bugei blades but there is a Paul chen dealer in NY where you can actually hold see and feel the swords so you get a better idea what your buying then then ordering online. thanks so much.