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cliftonk113

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  1. Thank you Brian, I am slowly finding out what i need to find out, it is taking me some time perhaps now that i rembered google translate, i might be able to move a lil quicker through the echelon ladders. i have been looking through many fantastic blades most i am finding are from the Showa Showa period and late to some early Edo period's hopping to find something slightly older in the 1200-1300's time line. as for the one i am getting done in honor of my mother, i have done some investigation and have chosen to have it done by the KASHIMA sisters of Usagiya forge, thats if there willing to accepet my commission on this Shinsakuto piece. time will tell. I must say in 1 day of reading this communities forums. i have learnt more about Japanese swords then i have in 10years, granted this has alot to do with the fact i live in a very small town in canada and are libaries and book stores dont carry anything on this topic what so ever. and i never knew where to start looking. but much love to david and brian for there fantastic advice. *oh and the orders placed with DSA have been cancled. __________ Cliff
  2. Oh thank you very much David, I will go check those 2 sites out right away. I am still very much wanting to learn as much as i can on this subject. and look forward to scouring through the forums at a much deeper level then what i am permitted to do today. _______ Cliff
  3. sorry i had forgoten to mention that when i say historical and artistic i am still wanting this to very much be an authentic weapon. one which i can train with and gain an intimate knowledge of. not just some piece of art. And if Nihonto refers to authentic real Japanese swords, like my understanding leads me to belive. then i have indeed found the right place, now i just need to learn. _______ Cliff
  4. Hi David, Thanks for the response and the heads up, But i am a lil confused and lack of understanding which is why i joined on to here, but I was under the understanding that the word Shinken was derived from the word Shinsakuto both of which mean "true sword or real sword", now i may be wrong on this and i probally am wrong. i have spent more time buying, training and using then i have actually studying the history and smithing asspects behind them. and if i understand correctly "Nihonto" refers to a all Japanese swords Includes ken, naginata, yari, tachi, katana, wakizashi and tanto made through a specific forging technique. and of which are quite historical and artistic. like i said my understanding is probally way off. but that is why i am here. is to learn. So please anyone feel free to point me in the dirrection of some reading materials where i can learn the clear deffinetion between them. Thank you in advance. __________ Cliff
  5. Hello, My name is Cliff. i am in my late 20's and I reside in Canada. And have been a collector of swords and knives for several years now. But the Katana is one area that captures me more then any other. I have been searching for several years now, trying to locate an informative site. that could help me in locating rather beautiful pieces for my collection, and that can help me in locating living shinsakuto swordsmith as well as authentic swordsmiths who can produce the real deal. now I just recently commissioned a piece being done hand forged and clay tempered, by Akio Hattori himself, who is working with *deleted* out of Quebec,CA. As a memorial piece for my mothers recent passing, which will be etched on the blade in Japanese characters, "The strength of my mother, is that of a thousand men standing behind me." and will also feature a "Standing Crane" etched in to the blade, the Ito, Saya, and Ray skin, will all be white. I am hoping it comes out to be an outstanding piece.(i will post pictures once i get the piece in my hand), I am sure it will be both eligant and very much usable since i already own a knights sword made by DSA, But I am looking for katana's that will be real outstanding quality pieces, not just for cutting and practice but also to be show worthy, historical treasures. And to learn as much as I can about these sacred blades as I can. that all being said the older the better. *Just a side note* I have 2 other Akio Hattori Katana's on order, but they were not made by Akio personally but rather by his students. I will post photos of these also to show there quality. you can find a video on youtube showing demonstration of there ability link is here( *deleted* ) Well thats just a short little bit about myself and what i am hopping to learn and find in this community. *And yes I to am sick of the huge flood of cheap chinese made replica's that is flooding the sword collecting market these days* ________________ Cliff
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