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  1. John A Stuart
    As in 偏? I edited this as I missed the whole question. Yes I was thinking 氵The only one close using 弓 is 張. John
  2. John A Stuart
    Something like Shomin? 章泯 John
  3. John A Stuart
    You know I just ignored the 'ichi' kanji. So considering it, it may be; 藤利彫 一 Fujitoshi Chouichi in total. As to the 彫 kanji, what else could it be? John
  4. John A Stuart
    Yes, 藤利彫 engraved by Fujitoshi. John
  5. John A Stuart
    Probably at this point Ken. I bet that will change. Have you heard about the 3-D printing of skin and liver tissue? Print me a new heart, or liver, some lungs, it's coming. John
  6. John A Stuart
    Be prepared for the many requests if this works out well. A new company; 'Tsunagi Enterprises'. There are many martial arts groups that would love plastic replicas for practice based on actual weapons. John
  7. John A Stuart
    I saw a booth that had I think 32 or 36 cameras in it that took simultaneous pics for 3-D modeling. Pretty damn accurate. John
  8. John A Stuart
    Oh, yes it is. They are printing metals now. Super expensive and still being tweaked. Last Tech Expo had one there. Totally functioning parts production. Powdered metals on the molecular level. John
  9. John A Stuart
    It would take all the fun out of it and it is that which does not fit the normal data file that makes it a riddle sometimes. John
  10. John A Stuart
    Longer offsets the thinner wouldn't it? The ME of a longer beam making apparent weight greater at the Tsuka? Longer would assist in lance-like use from a horse though. The Taduna thing; Yabusame ride with no hands, but, to do that using a sword seems unlikely, I agree. As to Ashigaru and Tachi; few would be able to afford them at that status. What were the battlefield tactics re. swords at this time? I suspect not at all as depicted in Chanbara. John
  11. John A Stuart
    I wonder how cavalry used the Tachi in melee? Was it used as a Yari or lance, en pointe? or slashing and sweeping? I have used a sword, large and heavy afoot and it is tiring quickly. Now consider the relative body size difference. The elongated Kissaki, for Tsuki? seems probable rather then Kiriwaza. One handed? No. Two handed afoot for individual combat? It's not clear is it? John
  12. John A Stuart
    Are you referring to aging in the Wabi Sabi sense? If so aging contributes to a things beauty, however, the form must retain the original artistic integrity as well. There is a line, subjectively and objectively. John
  13. John A Stuart
    Every bell and whistle! John
  14. John A Stuart
    Lovely. Great results from polish. John
  15. John A Stuart
    Maybe Yoshinao 吉 直 John
  16. John A Stuart
    A loss for NMB, a voice of import gone and a friend long distance. Please convey my condolences to his family and friends Jean, and to you in your sadness. John
  17. John A Stuart
    Maybe Tomoyoshi 友義 John
  18. John A Stuart
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Su_Shi
  19. John A Stuart
    The phrase さぐり花桐図 does indeed mention 'drawing of paulownia flower. John
  20. John A Stuart
    You are fine. The name tagged on, plus being above your avatar is enough for us to know to whom we talk. John
  21. John A Stuart
    https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/18980/lot/82/ http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/22815/lot/82/
  22. John A Stuart
    Fine Nanako Richard. John
  23. John A Stuart
    As above with scroll sawblade, but, reciprocating saw blades are longer. Make a hook and keep working at it. Your will is stronger than paper's integrity. Haaa! John
  24. John A Stuart
    Not just possibly, assuredly. John
  25. John A Stuart
    The town is, 府中 whereas the kanji 末​ is also 'Fu". That is why I don't credit it. There were not too many large towns in Aki at that time which would have supported a smith. John
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