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Hi, Depends what 'good condition' stands for you. If you want perfect Hadori polish or Koshirae then 2k$ is enough for Wakizashi but not for Katana. I'm talking here about antiques. Again, all depends on condition. Also, with that budget I won't be aiming on prestigious smiths work. Can you be more precise on what Katana do you have in mind? History period, Koshirae, smith, polish? Maybe an example of Katana you saw and wish for?

Found this guard in the British Museum - - the balls of some people! https://www.britishm...object/C_2003-0909-2 [an Irishman's idea of a tsuba]

Thanks for that insight, my friend, stating "suggesting that some tsuba of this type at least were cast". Oh no! Here we go again! Just kidding!! With respect, Dan

Hi jean, It's lighter and more silver in the hand than my pics show. Previous owner said it was shibuichi not shakudo.

I found this signature on a museum site but the translation only says "Umetada" It looks to have a lot more to say than that? On a Yamagane or Sentoku guard? Any help would be great.

On one Japanese site I visited there was a photo of some fragments of stone molds with this chrysanthemum design, suggesting that some tsuba of this type at least were cast.

A few examples of prints on display.

Recently I have been working with Ted Tenold (Legacy Arts) in offering high quality nihonto prints on canvas. Ted worked closely in partnership with Darcy, and some of the images will be recognizable as swords and fittings that were offered on Yuhindo in the past. Others are a swords that Ted and I worked together on more recently. Please see below for a list of prints that are presently available. The dimensions of these prints vary, and in the coming days I will update the gallery to include dimensions for each. https://swordsofjapa...supplies/art-prints/ Please note that the prices presently shown include US domestic shipping for a fully stretched canvas. I will calculate International shipment on a case-by-case basis, please reach out to me directly with any questions and I would be happy to discuss further. Best regards, Ray

These Saotome threads always end up with a size discussion Did have one once, not so big as you guys (sounds well) Surprisingly heavy, got the impression ok for a battlefield,

I have what appears to be a Kinai tsuba that was a family heirloom and was damaged in a fire caused by an earthquake. That's all I could really get out of Google translate. Would someone be kind enough to provide a line-by-line translation of the top and bottom of the lid? Top Bottom Tsuba Many thanks in advance Damon

Hi Luc, thanks. Meanwhile I have some doubts about the reputation of the seller in question. PS: also messaged you on facebook as I was also referred to you by someone else.

Sold for $2751 !

Is that "manhole cover" type tsuba hand forged or cast!! Ha, ha, ha, ha, etc. Just having some fun! With respect, Dan

Even if that is a repetion, that is an NBTHK's matter, I think.

Yves, this is indeed a certificate issued by the NKBKHK. The advantage here is that the judges names are on the certificate, so their reputation stand or fall with their judgement. Commercial parties can’t be a judge. You can find more info on our Japanese Armor Society website, the western branch of the NKBKHK: https://www.Japanese...orsociety.com/shinsa

Glad it helped.

Playing with these giant tsuba might cause a real stink! Manhole covers

Meanwhile someone strongly warned me against this seller.

Hi Phil, can you please show photos of the mounts? You say it was surrendered on Borneo, is there supporting documents or a story about the circumstances of surrender?

How long to make this? [from 2013]

One of the artisans at Osafune looked at it for a while and then declared, "It would take me six months of hard work to make one of these!

I did wonder what happened to the other three? I might be able to use my wife's hat box? Piers I like the fine nature of the spokes on yours, very elegant.

Moriyama san, yes, thanks, but actually the year is already specified as 2022 in the middle of the number (04202209)? Is this not a repetition? What you say makes sense and also it indeed takes around 3 months for certificate issuance (submit in September and get the paper in December 2022).

Thanks guys!!! My bad, I keeping thinking this is Reiwa 5… but I haven’t been out much this year officially. I went to the bank in March and on one form I wrote Reiwa 5… Hey, it’s Reiwa 6!!!!!!

The colour does not seem typical for SHIBUICHI. Looks more like SHAKUDO.