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  1. John A Stuart
    Indeed called a Tsurumaki. John
  2. John A Stuart
    I thought it might be the first kanji for a different wau of saying Fuchu a town in Aki (Geishu) and of the Takahachi bunch, but, not feeling good about it. John
  3. John A Stuart
    My daughter took this pic today in the tower. We have talked about this present to James I before. John
  4. John A Stuart
    I have 25/25 vision. It is close-up that needs magnification, distance is fine. For swords my reading glasses are enough to really be satisfied. For detailed metal craft, my 10x loupe is good. John
  5. John A Stuart
    The glasses I use for reading are 3x. In fact to read these posts use them. Necessary these days. John
  6. John A Stuart
    That is Senshu H 08151.0 Modern artist.
  7. John A Stuart
    I've seen a couple of these over the years. None as artful as this however. John
  8. John A Stuart
    It may be a Chinese type 19 based on the Nambu type 14. Check the Chinese version. John
  9. John A Stuart
    Mine for comparison. John http://www.johnstuart.biz/new_page_4.htm
  10. John A Stuart
    It is signed Jakushi isn't it Stephen? John
  11. John A Stuart
    When we hear the word 'Deshi' we think 'pupil', yes it can be 'disciple' or a 'follower'. A grammarian may explain how this works. I think one does not even have to be a direct student of, in this case, Myouju to use the term to show adherence to the style, Kenjougo usage. That is a huge Tsuba and is that size not something made for display of ability? or indeed as an Houno to a shrine. Similar and opposite were miniature furniture made by apprentices as show pieces before becoming journeymen. John
  12. John A Stuart
    A pic illustrating the rice bail soramenuki referenced earlier. John
  13. John A Stuart
    You did all right if the price was good. Too bad one is a singleton. John
  14. John A Stuart
    Ah, 子弟 written the traditional right left direction. Deshi, I overlooked that. John
  15. John A Stuart
    It is Umetada Myoju with a date. I think. 埋忠明壽 I tried quickly to figure that out but hadn't any luck. John
  16. John A Stuart
    Drug paraphenelia are prohibited. Opium pipes have been seen on the market. How they got here ??? Perhaps if documented it would be alright. I would specifically inquire with US customs and get a permit if possible. Here are gen regs. https://www.iamovers.org/files/newimages/member/shippers/united_states.pdf
  17. John A Stuart
    My Mihara katana has these showing at places in the bohi. Totally unimportant in the structure of the sword, but, drive me bonkers. I just can't get my eyes to stop straying towards them, even though the sword itself otherwise is flawless. John
  18. John A Stuart
    You could call the menuki of the Uchigatana, Katana etc., Soramenuki, 'sora' meaning 'fake'. I think, Menuki actually refers more to the pierced hole itself, which we call Mekugiana now. The terminology has evolved. I wonder why the Nakago had to be notched? There was no actual rivet in the ornamental rice bale Menuki of the swords' mentioned by Joly was there? John
  19. John A Stuart
    Did that not refer to wooden bladed swords? Anyhow, below 2 shaku were allowed to common folk when travelling, no? Not Ainu, a tool and definitely minge. John
  20. John A Stuart
    There is a yokote Barry, just about gone to the bad treatment. John
  21. John A Stuart
    The head really pops, without being cumbersome. John
  22. John A Stuart
    I have one modern one just to place in my case for completeness. I have used one before with loose tobacco and it was harsh, very harsh. I see them used to hold cigarrettes occasionally. Use would be almost a ritual, packing, lighting, smoking, tapping out the wattle, repeat. John
  23. John A Stuart
    It looks like Kakitsu 嘉吉 to me as well. John
  24. John A Stuart
    The yakiire has to be done in one step, so two smiths would not do it, even putting clay on one side and another smith on the other would be far out. There is no physical flaw and would have been serviceable as it is, so, I think it is just how it turned out, nothing complicated. John
  25. John A Stuart
    I do not think focusing on the two character signature is proof of anything on wakizashi. Many smiths sign so on short swords that had daimei on tachi/ katana. John
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