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    Tsuba line

    ROKUJURO replied to BIG's topic in Tosogu

    TSURUTA-SAN is thrifty with his descriptions of TSUBA motives, but MATSUMOTO is probably not correct. I don't see a fan but a nicely decorated GEISHA's comb.
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    Looks a bit like KANEYASU ( 兼 保 ) but seems to have more strokes in the second KANJI. Generally, NAKAGO photos should be well focused, taken directly from above, with the light from the side, and taken with a dark background. Tip should point upwards. You will have to wait for the experts.
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    David, sorry for your aquarium! Did you try to make TSUBA photos with a dark background? Usually this enhances the contrast.
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    Zachary, welcome to the NMB forum! I have seen TSUBA (no plural "s") mounted as key-hole covers, so that is another possibility. To get an eye for quality, you could also check the renowned Japanese dealers of TOSOGU/TSUBA who are easily accessible for you. You will find some addresses under NIHONTO INFO/Links in the upmost line on this site.
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    Alex, I am sure you meant to write MEI.
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    Tsuba with dragon

    ROKUJURO replied to sc72's topic in Tosogu

    STE (what is your first name please?), you posted an image of an obviously cast TSUBA. What do youz want to know?
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    It should be SHINGANE ("soft" steel, which is not a correct term. Most often, it is non-hardenable iron)
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    Well done, I like it!
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    These WARE may not be visible on a newly forged blade but can occur after a few polishes. Not beautiful. Maybe it is tolerated on historically important blades. I wouldn't take to war.
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    First help is to kill the guest who caused the stain. Just as a prevention measure.
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    I thought so. The MEI looks like 行 道 to me, so a standard 'MICHI'.
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    Bruce, the smith's name might be YUKIMICHI, but the photo is at an angle which is not helpful for reading. I am sure the experts can read all of it, even the single KANJI on the URA. If you have the possibility, please make photos of the NAKAGO on a dark background, directly from above, with the light from the side.
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    Could be SADAMASA, February 1943
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    Dale, the NAKAGO-ANA of the horseshoe TSUBA is indeed exaggerated!
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    Welcome on board Jan! Good start into the NIHONTO world! We would love to see photos. You made a nice RAMEN bowl, looks really good! Stoneware? Have fun here! All the best, Jean Collin
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    Richard, this is indeed a non-Japanese attempt to make a blade, may that come from India, Pakistan or China (or elsewhere). The MEI is gibberish and does not have the meaning of a Japanese name. Comparing this with authentic items will show you immediately the huge differences.
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    You have to see them in hand, of course. But just from the pictures, it is really difficult to guess their age. And they are not really cheap-cheap.
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    Looks more like a tiger on an OJIME to me.
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    Trevor, very special questions! Have you considered to ask the related restorers directly? One of them is David Thatcher: https://davidthatcher.co.uk/
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    Brian (good to have your name so we can address you in a polite way), in the upmost line (click NIHONTO INFO) you can find links to our trusted dealers .
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    Additionally, the inscription on the blade is upside-down. This would not be seen on a Japanese sword. Clearly a bad fake, made to deceive potential buyers.
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    Looks like SADATSUGU (second KANJI with a doubt), made in Juli 1944. Photos of the NAKAGO and blade should always be shown tip-upwards. Taken on a dark background, directly from above, light from the side, presented as cut-out, so not much of the background is seen.
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    Good close-up photos are really needed to get an idea of the KIZU. Even small hairline cracks can make a difference in case they go through. Take photos on a dark background for a good contrast, light from the side to avoid reflection, tip-upwards for all NAKAGO photos ! When using oil, take care that no oil ends up in the SAYA ! 'Naganese' = NAGASA ?
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    Howard, perhaps try in the "WANT TO BUY" section?
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    Roland, usually, military TSUBA are not signed, so I think it may be older than the blade. If you want to show pictures of it, we could perhaps say more.
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