Mark C

Thanks Everyone, I have learnt a lot regarding this tsuba. On the subject of ducks, could the other shape be a Diving duck? I only say this as I have read that normally they are in pairs and on my tsuba I only have one complete duck on each side plus one of each shape?. Regards

Thanks Dale and Mauro, Tsuba does have a fukurin and is non magnetic. I have looked at the inside of the Nakago ana and can see evidence of three layers so i would say construction is sanmai. Opposite side below:

Hi All, This tsuba is from my latest sword buy, Would be nice to try and identify it. As I know very little regarding tsuba, Could I please ask for a little help? Material - soft (Copper?) Width - 2.5" Height - 2 7/8" Subject - I believe it is a heron over waves with sea shells. The nanako isn't the best I've seen. Thanks in advance.

Hi Perry, Nice looking sword. Can I ask who is doing the wrap please? I.ve had all matching themes and some that don't match at all, I think it as Jean says, Us westerners do not always know or understand.

John, Can Recommend Mike Hickman-Smith, Brilliant craftsman. Regards

Brilliant, Thank you Thomas Regards

Hi All, I have already got the mei, mekugi ana, sori and nagasa but am struggling to get what is written in the classification box (circle in blue) which normally says if it is a tanto, wakizashi etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated Regards Mark C

I will be there to give you a hand.

Hi All, Slightly clearer picture. All the best

Thank You Steve, Much appreciated. Have not got many books on tsuba but found Ichiryu and Choshu Tomoyoshi on the web, Which this obviously is not. Again, Thanks All the best

Hi Everyone, I have purchased this tsuba along with matching fuchi & kashira for a display project. I think the mei is Tomoyoshi and would like to know what others think please. There also seems to be the start of another kanji which is obliterated by old rust. Many thanks in advance

Went into the shop once years ago and was treated like a piece of sh1t, never been back since. Regards

You take off the lower fittings from the saya and slide the ashi down the saya (It will require some force) but as John has said there is every chance you will ruin the paint finish on the saya Regards

Excellent shooting, Wish I could group like that at 25 yrds

Hi Lee, Birmingham Arms fair is coming up (20th November) and there are various dealers in attendance: Japanese warriors Peter York JC Militaria Liverpool Militaria, Doesn't stall any more but Bill normally attends and will bring anything you fancy a look at with him. Plus at least a couple more who's name I don't know. Regards