RobertM

Thanks guys, 2011 it is then..seems a long way away.

Hi all, I purchased this mumei tanto a few years ago, i really like it and was wondering if it was worth getting it papered at the next UK Shina (sorry to hear the sad news that it wont be this year) Are there any benefits to papering a mumei blade? Sorry for the amature question. Apart from the fact that the blade is probably late shinshinto i dont really know much more about it. thanks Robert M

I agree with Stephen, i would be more than happy to donate a bit to make this happen. Rob M

Hi all, does anyone have any details on a artist who singed Bishu ju masayoshi thanks

thanks guys Robert M

Would a small increase in the submition fees cover the missing 90 slots? just a thought... robert M

Hi all, I recieved this tsuba as a present, however i suspect it was purchased from a known seller who has been the topic of some conversation on this messageboard. My main concern with the tsuba is on the inside of the rim and carvings, running down the middle is a faint line. Does this mean the tsuba has been cast? Forgive my amateur question as its the first tsuba ive ever held in my hand. Sorry for the poor photo's. Description given was Owari copper tsuba, late edo period. Many thanks Rob M Edit Admin - pics resized from huge to just big

I would consider this Robert M

Thanks guys, excellent info!

Hi all, Just wondering if there is any reference material available on the actual contstruction of tsuba? Isee many step by step photos of sword construction, just wondering if the same applies to fittings? Many thanks Rob M

I have been wondering if a Shira Saya is essential for a newly polished blade? Surely in days gone by, when purchasing a sword the customer would not have also recieved a shira-saya with the mounted blade? Rob M

Thank you for your assistance. :D

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Hi, Wonder if anyone could help with the translation of this scroll. is anyone able to tell the significance of the hat? thanks in advance Rob M

What do you make of this?

Hi Dick, Do you mind if i enquire as to which polisher you are using? Not to many of them in our part of the world. thanks Rob M

Thanks guys!!

Hi, Please can anyone assist with this one? thanks Rob M

Hi all, I know very little about Tsuba's but something about this one just doesnt seem right. Opinions would be welcomed (ps i dont own the tsuba) thanks Rob M

Hi guys, Any ideas when the next UK Shinsa will be? I know i just missed one a few months ago thanks Rob M

Thanks for all the imput guys. To be honest i havent dediced what to do with the blade. I cant help but feel a polish would enhance the blade and bring out the hada, but as you mention it will remove steel that will never come back and the financial implications involved.

Ive been pondering on this one for a while now. I have a nice mounted shin-shinto tanto in good but old polish (perhaps 80%. The question is should i get a "touch" up polish to enhance the blade? I can fully appreciate it the way it is but cant help but think what a beauty it would be in full polish. Im based in the UK so i guess my choices are faily limited? thanks Rob M

Hi all, I wonder if i can ask your opinions on this tsuba, my knowledge of fittings are extreamly limited/non existant http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/sho ... 0&format=0 thanks

Thank you all for you help. Robert M

Would it be possbile to get an english translation? An online translation tool reads it as: 瑞気、堂に満る air, in hall full 如意寺を訪ねて Visiting the 如 mind temple 千紫萬紅 Thousand purple 萬 crimson Am i right in reading that the artists name is either Masaharu or Shoji? many thanks for your assistance robert M