O koumori
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Hello Mike, The Indiana Token Kai meets monthly, usually on the third Saturday of the month https://indianatoken...om/indiana-token-kai Although our December meeting will be our annual Christmas party, the meetings always have some nice Nihonto to look at and learn from, as well as friendly members eager to help people on their journey! We meet at the Morgan County Public Library in Martinsville. Feel free to reach out to us for assistance. Regards, Dan K.
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Best way to deal with rust spots
O koumori replied to Emil's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Over the years, I've developed the habit of lightly bumping the saya on a padded surface, koiguchi down, to dislodge any stray fibers or particles before re-sheathing the blade. Seems to work well! Dan K. -
Difficult to say without the sword in-hand. The danger of this rust in the hamon is that you don't know how deep it goes, leading to the danger of a fukure, maybe now or in the future. It is a weakened area, which you don't want in the hamon. You mentioned iaido, as does the auction description in several places. Is this your intent for this blade? Dan K
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69 + Started collecting 25 years ago Dan K.
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Is that the powdered deer antler? No, it's a brand of non-woven lens polishing cloth that is safe for Nihonto. Dan K
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Hi, I'm wondering if any members know when -or if- the NBTHK's "Japanese sword care and etiquette" document will be updated with the current thinking about NOT using uchiko? Exquisite Sword Characteristics - NBTHK American Branch (nbthk-ab2.org) Thanks, Dan K
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Sword Care/Maintenance: Isopropyl Alcohol
O koumori replied to Big Jimp's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Please remember that alcohol is hygroscopic - it absorbs water from the air. Keep the container tightly closed. Only use a little at a time, and immediately close the container after you dispense it. Use the moistened tissue right away; do not pre-moisten it and leave it sitting around before you use it. Dan K -
Sam, I've got an ubu mumei blade that was papered by NTHK-NPO to Den Oshu Hoju (Bunmei). It has the masame hada, as well as the open grain mentioned. Maybe another possibility? Dan K
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In my opinion, it's really nice! Dan K
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Hi Dan, While at the show, stop by my table- I'd be happy to meet you, discuss nihonto, and answer any questions you may have. I'll be there with other members of the Indiana Token Kai, a sword preservation and study group in your neighboring state. Best, Dan K
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In Sesko's 'Japanese Swordsmiths,' there appear to be three generations of smiths with this mei, starting in Oei Bizen. I have a small tanto with this mei. Dan K
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Anyone remember this book?🙂
O koumori replied to Matsunoki's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Yes, I got mine at Border's Books in Bloomington Indiana. First time I understood the distinction between tachi and katana. Dan K -
To my old eyes, it looks like the chiri on the bo-hi hi narrows down and disappears at the bottom of the nakago. Also, can't be sure, but perhaps the soe-hi narrows down faster than the bo-hi. Dan K
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Japanese Sword Restoration Parts & Supplies - Fred Lohman Company (Japanese-swords.com)
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Koto Soshu School Tanto/Wakizashi
O koumori replied to bigjohnshea's topic in Swords and Edged Weapons
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An arrow quiver with a clip to hold it on the obi? Dan K
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Hello David, Pending your decision on restoration, please oil the blade and keep it off of surfaces that can cause further damage, like coolers and tires. Just some friendly advice from a collector dedicated to preservation... Cheers, Dan K
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Looking for second opinions
O koumori replied to Cream Cheese's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Since you are in California, you may want to take it to the next SF sword show and ask some of the knowledgeable collectors / dealers. An inexpensive first option; much can be determined with the sword in-hand as opposed to photos. Dan K -
Interesting Pdf Articles And Links
O koumori replied to Brian's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
An electronic version was available at one time on disc, to be used in conjunction with the paper version of the books. It did not contain any pictures; it was provided to enable electronic searches of the documents. Dan K -
Hi Jeremy, You're welcome. Dan
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Jeremy, How did you finish the Oak? Any concerns with the tannins in the wood 'interacting' with the backside of the tsuba over time? Thanks, Dan
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Wonderful blade! Could we see the nakago?
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Don't use any dryer fabric softener sheets either.
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IMHO, If you are looking at for trends (eg. "easier" or "harder" to pass TB), you have to look at the dates of the Shinsa, not when blades are up for sale. Dan K
