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1. Darcy Brockbank 1 2 3

   By Ted Tenold, March 1, 2022
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   • mas4t0
   • July 23, 2022

2. The Japanese Sword Video Magazine 1 2

   By Ford Hallam, September 9, 2013
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   • Brian
   • May 21, 2016

3. European Trademark On The Word "nihonto" And Pending For "katana" 1 2

   By Brian, May 25, 2018
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   • raynor
   • November 2, 2018

4. Importing a Sword into the UK - Advice, Tips and the Process when Items are Seized.

   By Lareon, June 24, 2022
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   • Matsunoki
   • July 2, 2025

5. The Celestial Departure of Guido Schiller... R.I.P.

   By Keichodo, October 17, 2025
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   • zanilu
   • October 26, 2025

6. Sword Display 1 2 3 4 7

   By Chishiki, January 27, 2009
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   • Lareon
   • May 19, 2025

7. Jersey shinsa show 1 2 3

   By Bungo, September 3, 2006
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   • cisco-san
   • October 6, 2009

8. UK Sword Ban 1 2 3

   By Brian, August 7, 2006
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   • Jean
   • December 4, 2008

9. Royal Mail (UK) banning all bladed items from 22nd April 2024 1 2 3 4 7

   By pcfarrar, February 1, 2024
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   • Brian
   • October 15, 2024

10. Samurai Art Expo Utrecht 1 2 3 4 5

    By paulb, February 21, 2018
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    • myochin
    • March 20, 2019

11. NBTHK Tsuba publication June 2014 1 2 3 4

    By Bugyotsuji, July 4, 2014
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    • Bugyotsuji
    • August 4, 2015

12. Dai Tôken Ichi 2013 photos 1 2

    By Guido, November 2, 2013
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    • Brian
    • November 15, 2013

13. UK Import Issue - Border force Seizure and Court Case 1 2 3 4 5

    By Lareon, February 24, 2022
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    • Rawa
    • August 26, 2025

14. ebay UK banning "samurai" swords 1 2 3

    By pcfarrar, April 2, 2008
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    • paulb
    • July 23, 2009

15. Notice from Kazushige Tsuruta 1 2 3

    By BIG, November 23, 2014
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    • seattle1
    • December 10, 2014

16. NTHK-NPO 2011 UK Shinsa 1 2 3

    By pcfarrar, November 23, 2009
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    • Kevin
    • January 3, 2011

17. shipping swords from japan 1 2

    By peterqu, July 22, 2009
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    • rudybro
    • March 1, 2011

18. 2012 Tampa Japanese Sword Show 1 2

    By Ted Tenold, May 25, 2011
    • 50 replies
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    • Toryu2020
    • August 2, 2012

19. Appeal For Help Funding Purchase Of Sanchomo 1 2 3 4 5

    By Bugyotsuji, November 26, 2018
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    • Bugyotsuji
    • July 19, 2021

20. Las Vegas Sword Show Jan 26-27, 2024 1 2 3 4 6

    By Mark, July 20, 2023
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    • DTM72
    • January 30, 2024

21. Dai Token Ichi 1 2 3

    By raiden, October 4, 2013
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    • DirkO
    • November 7, 2013

22. GINZA CHOSHUYA WEB MAGAZINE 1 2

    By Ichi, February 6, 2008
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    • Pete Klein
    • February 21, 2008

23. Photos and Video from San Francisco Token-Kai 2021 1 2

    By Kaigunto230, August 11, 2021
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    • ChuckJ
    • October 30, 2021

24. Tampa 2014 report 1 2 3

    By Grey Doffin, February 24, 2014
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    • Curran
    • March 1, 2014

25. December issue of Living National Treasures

    By sencho, December 21, 2006
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    • sencho
    • February 28, 2007