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Have you compared it to the Ishiguro bunch? The Sasa leaves seem to be something I recollect from somewhere. John
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I can't reconcile the brassiness' of the hex tsuba, however the fact that shinchu is copper and zinc and yamagane is arsenous, lead or antimony with copper seems perfectly succinct, as in brass and bronze being different.. John
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I;d use it to beat game or rustle out varmints. It could even scare marten out of eaves. John
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Mito.vibe here. John
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16 smackers?? !! Super neat! John
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Good news about EMS
John A Stuart replied to Ken-Hawaii's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
I received a parcel from Wien in one week but still waiting over 3 months for some ground shipped things from S, China. Fluke or money talks? Got me. John -
If only, it would have been a deal of note. John
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Not a kantei point I would say, just what is seen fairly often for fitting tightly. Nothing irritates as much as that jingling sound of iron tsuba. John
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To oil Nakago or not, and if so how?
John A Stuart replied to Ooitame's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
No, for me. Incidental oil from handling and the handling itself abrading ever so slightly the surface is enough. I use no gloves as some do except certain tousogu. John -
Help to identify Ooka clan Mon
John A Stuart replied to Jesper's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
The family has a cadet branch in Iwatsuki also within Musashi-kuni that has a different kamon, sangai-bishi perhaps? Traditional family kamon is shippo shape. There was branches in Kamo, Hoi, Ichihar, Kazuza,, Omi and Koza in Sagami. Confusing yes? -
Attractive little piece. John
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Edo Period Corner Part II
John A Stuart replied to estcrh's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
It is strange that Japanese musketry, unlike other ancient practices maintaining tradition, use grams, fairly more modern, rather than fun. or momme. I could even see old Portuguese weights of oitava or escropolo used. The ball is weighed using the kan system as we see often, so why not the powder? John. -
Edo Period Corner Part II
John A Stuart replied to estcrh's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
80 grams? I measure my powder in grains. 80 grams is over 1200 grains of BP. Wow! John -
Edo Period Corner Part II
John A Stuart replied to estcrh's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
reminds me of a Kanabo or a Tetsubo. John -
活法 Katsunori maybe. John
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As a general arbitrary rule the FK for a shoto is slightly smaller than the daito. This is aesthetically more pleasing. Really though, why would the tsuka be smaller in circumference, length notwithstanding, compromising the grip even though one handed? I liken the reality of it as similar to shoes. You fit to the user.
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Oriental Symbolism Information Sought
John A Stuart replied to hddennis's topic in Other Japanese Arts
Iyt is hard to id the bird. The kingfisher was a symbol of heavenly beauty. The crane on the panel was longevity. John -
Darcy Brockbank
John A Stuart replied to Ted Tenold's topic in Sword Shows, Events, Community News and Legislation Issues
Damned awful news. Condolences to his family, friends and fellows. John -
Mino for me. John
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Good vid. John
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Very pleasing and a great subject theme. My avatar has a lotus. John