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Thanks for this info on an unknown subject for me I can see also the difference's between the two types This one an iron hook with a brass striking shaft and I think I can see some lathes 'lines'

Not sure were to put this I bought this today but have no real about it but this is what I do know: Jitte (sword breaker) Edo police weapon. Hook is called kagi It is quite heavy Can it be dated? There is a variation called a kabutowari (helmet breaker) so it would be nice to know the difference between the two types Surface damage?

This must be a copy/cast tsuba I hope someone proves me wrong

Thanks for all the replies and now I understand Fords comments This was a surprise: As far as I know, soldering and brazing are rarely used in TOSOGU making

I bought these just over ten years ago I was thinking about these menuki the other day and the comments made by Ford Hallam after seeing it in hand, stating the thin gold plating was a 'lost' process Anyone who knew Ford also knew he had a wicked sense of humour so what are the NMB members thoughts? Details but nothing confirmed School: Goto Circa 1700 Thin plate gold was used rather than gold leaf Gissha (Old oxcart for nobles) Shakudo and gold Size 32 x 14mm I'd welcome any comments

I thought they weren't shipping to the states

Mine arrive today - thanks

Spoke too soon. Duty = £41 which I was ok with

I've seen loads of tsuba boxes but this has the lip on the top rather than the bottom Is the covering thin bamboo or paper? Looks home made especially with the two pins

I received my tsuba a few minutes ago as stated: Scheduled delivery date - Wednesday, 13/05/2026. Updated yesterday to 14/05/26 Very well packed with the papers and box The tsuba was wrapped in tissue inside the box with a pillow (normally a no no) but in this case there was no damage 8 pages (what a pain for the auction house) with an interesting comment: This artworks are exempt from Reciprocal Tariffs' under chapter 99 Secondary Classification 9903.01.32, as informational materials. These goods are ART antiques and more than 100 years old. HS code: 9705100090 I was surprised that I didn't have to pay import duty A very nice Kanayama tsuba, good condition with a lovely patina, with papers, just so pleased I wish the best to other buyers from this auction and I hope you are as happy as me with your purchase

Tomorrow will be too soon but at least it is acknowledged Your shipment from IT0371 Mg Srl Czerny is on the way. Scheduled delivery date Wednesday, 13/05/2026 Must be a nightmare for the auction house Just wondering who to stab with my dangerous tsuba!!!!!!!!!

Interesting. I'll wait

I'll try - thanks

I still haven't received my tsuba which seems too long for me I've emailed a week ago but no reply and tried again today No tracking number Has anyone else outside the EU received their item?

I bought the shishi yesterday. The fine detail looks good

I originally had this as H 06031.0 but as far as I can see the kanji doesn't match

Thanks Colin but I can't determine who the smith is as there are no descriptions

I can't get enough information to pin this mei down to the correct Haynes number so I'd appreciate some help Haynes No.pdf

Thanks for sharing. A very nice video that shows the quality so well

Great tsuba

This is from the Birmingham Museum which I photographed quite a few years ago so I can't really comment

This the one Dale mentioned

Thanks Jean Lets see if there are any more comments and then I'll decide which term I will use

For my records I use the definition Kanagushi (tachi) Looking at this term again it looks like these alternatives are a better description a) Tachi Kanagushi b) Tachi Kanagu Shi Is a or b the most suitable definition?

I would have liked to buy the Onin tsuba but too much for me I won this one. Nice to recent papers #218