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My nihonto book collection is growing. In addition to the usual generic classics I had before making my purchase, I've now acquired these since they are Bizen-specific and have received them: Osafune Chōshi - General Bizen Sword History Osafune Chōshi - 2 Vol Research Ed (this is the big mutha) Nihonto Koza - Vol IX - Koto Part III - Bizen I'll be busy the rest of this year going through them :D

Absolutely no, I can see when someone knows or don't know. You are far from being in this case. I have no reason to be modest. I know my limits, and you have a very long way to go before you reach them. Am I clear enough?

Hi everyone Just wanted to bring this up because i am tired of getting negative comments from a troll who thinks it funny to to criticize my threads I had this issue from another member a while back but haven’t heard anything lately I get rid of one troll and here’s comes a another one Maybe I don’t have thick skin but I don’t need this crap I thought the idea of the forum was to share information not criticism ! Enough of my complaints I appreciate the help from others and wish everyone the very best and keeping alive the history of Japanese swords Steve

Thank you for posting that. I geeked out on reading it. I had not known Fred W. had such an article tucked away on his site.

One of the better replicas, Polish?, posted on this Gunboards thread. Attempting to be a Gifu stamped Nagoya blade. Unusual to see one in the 70000 number range. These are usually seen in 30000-50000.

I think everyone here knows you VERY well too Jacques. Personally I'm veering more towards provocative at this point. I meant it in exactly the way Bobby says. No one said the traits are unique to Shintogo but the similarities in forging style of that Awataguchi Nobukuni tanto and an archetypical Shintogo produced tanto suggest that there had been some influence in swordmaking technology, through contact with Nobukuni or any of his close associates. Historical references put them in the same region of Japan at the same time. So you're discounting any influence by the Awataguchi school? And why is it pointless to attempt to understand and test hypotheses on the origins and influences on Shintogo's swordmaking. No one will truly know of course since there are no contemporary historical documents to consult, but that still shouldn't prevent discussion on the subject.

This sword is now SOLD.

I don't think Lewis wrote that in the sense that you mean (I'm starting to know him quite well). If that is indeed the case, it's completely pointless. Now, you're right about one thing: I shouldn't have responded to you.

I'd go with Kirill and Trystan on this. Among many things, the tsuba is all wrong. It should be shaped like this: Not Japanese made. However if the guy is certain on the history, it was likely made, like Trystan said.

hi Steve, I think I might be interested on the (SOLD) let me do a bit more research, but I think that might be ok.

Jacques, where did you see a claim that these traits were exclusive to Shinto Kunimitsu? He said "commonly found," which is correct. Is this a language issue. or are you just being provocative? It's guess you are right: it's pointless to fight human stupidity...

I’ve already thought about this more than once. I agree that at the present time we have very favorable conditions for purchasing tosogu. https://nihonto.com/nakai-koshirae/ I’ve already cited this article as an example before - it shows very clearly that for each option, such as nanako, inlay with specific metals, additional carving - there was a substantial surcharge for every request. Now, however, the work can cost less than the price of the metal itself, simply because demand for these items is low. But if we ask someone to recreate something comparable to the work of a great master, as Ford Hallam did, the price would really surprise us and would most likely be higher than that of an Edo-period piece.

John, that is absolutely true. And if we talk about gold content and today's price of it, we should also look at the making of TSUBA. Assuming you could find TSUBASHI capable of producing TSUBA in the work-quality range of your above pictured nice TSUBA, what would they charge you? In this context, gold remains a small factor, I think.

Yes I know It's ordered and I have the tracking number

Exactly. Shipping to UK would be 50 euro

Then I'm not surprised they sent back the payment, because it simply was too little.

Thank goodness they don't make gold lips or you wouldn't be able to use a straw!

Yes , one is in army mounts

No. 10 sold

3 gorgeous examples in perfect polish, each exemplifying the deki characteristic of the makers style and their School. I especially love the Yukimitsu with its fine chikei and kinsuji and that midare-utsuri on the Sanenaga is exactly what you hope to see on a koto Bizen Osafune blade. I would be proud to have any of these in my collection.

Hmmm… let’s see what we’ve got here… Nope, I reckon you could win this, Dale!

But UGLY goes clear to the bone! - Dorothy Parker

I’ve got several teeth I could pull out and buy a food processor instead.

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Perfectly captured utsuri