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md02geist

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  1. Still looking, thank you
  2. Ken and Jean, Exactly what I was asking; where they fit in *during* the middle and late eras. I'm sorry if I didn't phrase it clearly! I can see where my comma would provide confusion. I was just looking to see if there was actually any use of the ken (or straight edged blades) in actual combat, campaigns, or the like in the middle and late eras or if they simply became entirely regulated to ceremonial and display purposes or what. For instance like I said we see ken made in the muromachi; I can only assume they were made for ceremonial blades, glorified wallhangers, or the like. Although many of them seem made good quality and ready for combat if necessary; I could only guess that is to show respect for the blade itself and for the smith to show off their abilities.
  3. "A straight two edged sword that was produced prior to the 10th century, and may be without differential hardening or folding." "Usually a tanto or wakizashi length religious or ceremonial blade, with a gentle leaf shape and point,[4] but some may be larger and can also refer to old pre-curve types of swords as above. Symmetrical and double edged." There is nothing contrary to what I just said in the link you provided. And I need to add that this isn't a random question I haven't done *any* research on whatsoever. I'm simply wondering if there is any use of them *outside* of the stated ceremonial or religious usage in middle or later period. We see ken made in the Muromachi for instance.
  4. Where do they fit in, in middle and later eras? Ceremonial stuff?
  5. I have a hard time believing that a warrior whose life would rely on his weapons would not know or have techniques on how to maintain them, up to and including sharpening blades. I'm sure there were toshigi and the like who went along with armies and invading forces but I don't think they would do a complete polish from head to toe every single time the blade got dull. Of course I'm just speculating and have nothing to back this up but in an era where they were conservative enough to make things like naginata naoshi etc, one would believe they would try to get the most use out of their swords as possible unless they were filthy rich and could just buy more.
  6. Those are so neat. Have always wanted to get one.
  7. Sadly I have no calipers to measure with just yet but I will attempt to approximate for you tomorrow.
  8. Also please forgive some of my really mediocre pictures. I have no professional camera or setup to display them better and I'm rather new at this.
  9. Thoughts? Perhaps Kanefusa Midare? I'm having a hard time placing this one as it's a fairly mixed hamon. The length also makes me think it could be either wakizashi or o-tanto. Talked to a few people about speculation on jidai and gotten very mixed replies. All input welcome.
  10. What are the rates on hozon, tokubetsu hozon submissions vs passes? Anyone know?
  11. md02geist

    Tsukamaki

    Yup I meant paper actually used for the wrap itself. What I am interested in is what materials were most popularly used in what eras and for what purpose. Example; when/why use leather instead of silk?
  12. md02geist

    Tsukamaki

    Thank you! I got interested when I found out at some point paper was actually used? How interesting.
  13. md02geist

    Tsukamaki

    I'm looking for a good source on researching materials used in tsukamaki; silk, leather, etc, and which time periods and areas we see them in, which was most / least popular etc etc. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Google searches have primarily drummed up modern iaito and such discussion. I do have the two PDF files of tsukamaki pictures from this site already, linked in a previous forum post.
  14. http://www.japanbullet.com/sport/authenticity-confirmed-for-long-lost-shimazu-masamune-sword Best I could find with a quick search. Click on the picture to enlarge somewhat.
  15. I'd say for the price that's good man, you could probably sell the koshirae if needed or if you weren't a fan of it and recover all your money or maybe even make a few bucks.
  16. This is a fantastic chance for people to grab that book. Awesome.
  17. What's up with this? Is this a rerelease or a mistake? https://www.amazon.com/Connoisseurs-Book-Japanese-Swords/dp/1568365810/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482975405&sr=8-1&keywords=connoisseur%27s+book+of+Japanese+swords
  18. I'd be in for a hardcover or maybe a limited.
  19. I am still looking, thank you.
  20. David it would be very helpful if you could post pictures here on the site, or at least links to a imageshack or similar.
  21. I h I hadn't considered an exact price range, it would truly depend on the blade. I've found a few on various dealer sites as well but nothing that has really grabbed me.
  22. Thank you, I saw that one. I appreciate you pointing it out to me however.
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