Mizuho_No_Densetsu

Hi Everyone, Mario here... I wanted to share something with you all because I don't know who else might appreciate it like I do. I purchased my first Nihonto, a couple years ago, and slowly have been working on collecting the fittings to complete the koshirae I plan to build. I found a tsuba that I like, and I also found a quality fuchi kashira set that I really, really like... But I've been struggling to find Menuki to bring it all together. Long story short, I gave up searching and I hired my wife to make some for me. Attached you'll see the wax carvings that will be used for the mold. Once received, we'll go ahead and complete this using mostly silver, and some gold to finish both pieces. Anyway, I just wanted to share, I'll also post pics once they are all done. If anyone else out there was having trouble finding specific fittings, making your own is always an option! -Mario

Ehhhhhh Karita-San!!! I'm so surprised to see you posting on this message board! (It's Mario, I purchased Shitahara-to and you sent it to shinsa for me almost two years ago! Congratulations on your web shop, and when I'm back in Tokyo I'll visit you and Shinobu-san! Thank you for everything! -Mario