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J Reid

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  1. When having a sword custom made sori, just like blade length, and weight is usually determined by the swordsmans body type, reach, and martial technique. Of course we know that the largest change in history was deep sori to shallow sori and this was mostly due to the transition from tachi to buke zukuri mountings. So in response to your question.. my theory would be that the type and position of sori was more of a personal thing as oppose to fashion. Of course there is also the smiths/schools preference (which would lean on fashion). Just thinking out loud here.
  2. I agree with you Chris in regards to the hada. I provided an example where the hada is not as "triangular" and looks to be more masame. I am concerned overall with the chiseling "quality" of the mei though. If this sword was brought to an American NTHK-NPO panel, the cost would be manageable, and it would be worth an educated look before any removal on signature was considered. EDIT: I second that, Lee Bray..
  3. http://www.nihonto.ca/gassan-sadayoshi/
  4. Oh okay.. Well it looks like a nice piece. The head things creep me out though haha. But yeah.. Nice helmet.
  5. What everyone is saying is that this sword does not display ayasugi hada (which is a gassan school trademark) and therefore the mei is now suspect. The sword does not look over polished. Is it a nice sword? ..well yeah sure. Is the signature legit? Probably not. Did you score big time? Not so much. For 4k- many good swords can be had. Don't waste money on shinsa until you do more research on the blade itself (not the signature) and if you decide to have the sword judged- get the signature removed before hand. ****IMHO****
  6. out of curiosity.. where did you purchase that replica?
  7. Could be a less popular generation. I can't find that webpage with all the generations and their tell tale mei differences.. I will post later when I remember haha.. EDIT: and the old paper shenanigans.. EDIT 2: The blade in the first link looks okay I guess.. Or at least warrants some more research, however, it has what looks like unopened blisters and some other kizu..
  8. As a fan and collector of shinto echizen blades, I commend your purchase. I think you will enjoy your takahisa very much!
  9. You are going to be bombarded for this last post haha... amateur polishing is extremely frowned upon in the community.. Basically, do not ever attempt to polish the sword or any sword. If one day when you are more knowledgeable on the topic and you decide you want to learn some basic polishing skills- dont tell anybody here. Haha. Also practice on junk blades or repros/ chinese stuff... As for your desire to restore in general.. completely normal for your first blade. Read the FAQ and you'll discover most noobs feel this way but that you should probably just sit on it.. P.s. this package is generally in good antique condition overall.
  10. Yes.. I just drooled a little. An overall stunning piece! Thanks for sharing.
  11. "This time last year there was very little on the topic of Roush in writing and people were still in the dark" Poor workmanship and stealing swords are 2 completely different things.
  12. Actually these threads and issues weren't brought up and recorded until recently.. This time last year there was very little on the topic of Roush in writing and people were still in the dark.. The complaints now being brought up are from people who shipped off their swords to him time ago.
  13. I wouldn't pay half as much as the seller is asking for that blade. The pitting in the ha is not only a terrible eye sore, but it looks burnt or something. A low quality piece. Ken is also spot on with the knowledge factor. You have much to learn young grasshopper. Put the fire out in your pocket. Buy some books and keep looking.. There are better deals to find in or around your price range anyways.. These are just a few I pulled up really quick for you from just 1 of the many reliable dealers out there. Don't do ebay until you're weathered enough to spot a legit bargain. http://www.aoijapan.com/wakizashi-tanba ... t-reliable <--- (worth removing signature imo) http://www.aoijapan.com/wakizashi-mumei ... shi-ryokai http://www.aoijapan.com/wakizashi-kane-suriage http://www.aoijapan.com/wakizashi-mumei-naokatsu
  14. Ask Bob Benson for his new email.. or go through Bob.. Tirado does most of his woodwork.
  15. I can second that Tirado charges $450.. Had 2 done recently.. Get better!
  16. I'm pretty sure that's just the picture/lighting making the yasurimei look softer. If you look closer to the nakago jiri the file marks look sharper again, IMO. I can agree with being cautious.. I guess I'm just sold on this one. Haha
  17. All the examples, including the suspect mei, dirk has so kindly provided show a few consistencies with specific turns, angles, and visible depth on strokes. Overall though- no example is identical. So inconsistencies shouldn't deter what our (or at least my) gut screams .. Shoshin..
  18. 100% shoshin. Probably already been scooped up, cleaned up, and resold by now though.
  19. The colour of the patina inside the crevices of this mei differs from the rest of the nakago.. hinting it was added much later... by someone without an artistic hand or the right chisel.. IMHO..
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