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Great link John - much better than mine I'd be surprised if Justin can't find one here Justin if these appeal select a couple and add the link to the NMB if you want any more guidance

Like Matt I think it best to find a wakizashi as they are better value than a katana as everyone wants a 'Samurai sword' Also better unsigned (mumei) as it is what it is. Signed it may try to be more than it is There was a post a year or so ago called 'I like mumei' which would be worth a read If you can see one in hand hold it point up at arms length and does the form look right as your eyes are your guide. Shape should be flowing with no disruptions to the form Put in a request on the NMB Wanted section I've bought from 'Hintendo' on eBay in the past. No bargains but usually an honest price This is an example https://www.ebay.co....c:g:XmEAAOSwc21kjxcQ I'd prefer one a little older - images are not good. He would accept an offer Just a bought: If other NMB members used this as an example of why they would or would not buy this wakizashi from Hintendo it would be a guide for you If you see on one eBay show the images/description on the NMB and ask for advice Good luck

That's interesting about Soten exhibition but wonder what it relates too

I think you should take all your items to the SF show as it will be a wonderful display When you get back you can them offer them on the NMB

Makes sense I think 1750ish and maker unknown Hopefully someone may see something similar

I have described it as two boxes

I found this Stirrups and Masashino grass. The Stirrups of Musashi refers to a book reporting the Great fire of Meireki in 1657 (according to "Tsuba - Kodōgu Gadai Jiten" by Numata Kenji). Part of the description says that from *ancient times Abumi were made for the aristocracy in the Musashi area. Shows good linear tekkotsu on the rim

Hi Chris I agree it is shown as Soten but it's nothing like the Soten examples I've seen before Mine wasn't in that auction but another one I own is P200 T533 I don't expect you have the selling price for this tsuba I had this on the NMB some time ago as I had no idea for the design A translation describes it thus: Stirrups and Masashino grass so that was something new but no idea about Masahino grass

Many thanks So Mid Muromachi 1410 - 1490 Late Muromachi 1490 - 1568 No school stated Any guesses on school and date? I suppose it should now go onto the tosogu page

Hi to our French NMB members Can someone translate this tsuba identity label?

Hi Malcolm Just had a read and as you say it would take a lot of guidance and study It was interesting to see the hand and finger movements we have seen in a few martial art films

Isn't it easier with google translate? If you say it has been translated we can make some allowances

I don't think anyone knew about the funeral until it was too late I too have looked after his table whilst he had a look round At the fair last Sunday I was going to show him these

Thanks Manuel. I bear it in mind about a commission

Very nice Manuel I was drawn to the flowing lines Ford Hallam's first success was in this class Do you do commissions?

Thanks for the links and I'll check them out

I thought I had some images of differing wrap styles but maybe just in my imagination or an obscure book With Colins reply I don't think I'd be able to find a more definite answer I worked out the scale from the link supplied but I assume my maths (yes it should have an 's') makes the denticles minute but they are a great match Are we looking at circa 1850 or much later?

Is this a difficult one?

Chris has just let me know that T424 is in fact a sago palm

I thought it would be easier to start a new post as the 1st anjd 2nd PDF's have been merged into one PDF containing 134 tsuba. The images have been enlarged, improved and all follow a standard format For those that have already downloaded the PDF's I would suggest you download the newer version Tsuba sale PDF https://www.dropbox.com/s/qgqb7ufnjivwogo/Third tsuba sale June 2023.pdf?dl=0 I've shown below my tsuba book link https://www.lulu.com...t_audience_rating=00 FYI My books sales made to the following countries Arabia, Australia, Belgium, Britain, Canada, China, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands New Zealand, Poland, Russia South Africa and Sweden and the United States of America The most sales going to the USA and follwed by sales to the UK Still waiting for my first sale to Japan! Thanks for looking Grev

A friend would like to sell this Kinai tsuba £150 + shipping In good condition I don't know the size but I can ask

I recently bought this from Higo-san (Chris) He bought it because of the style/wrapping as did I. I'd like to find out a bit more about if anyone can help The wrapping is unusual and very well done and something I've not seen before The 'sharks skin' is also unusual as instead of the normal nodes this has scales that look like sharks teeth Fuchi is nice nanako and the kashira is plain Any idea what would be suitable menuki to use if I decide to add them

I'm sorry to say that I missed this post. I've bought many tsuba etc from Peter and regarded him as a friend who I've known since the late 1970's Sadly missed

So glad you like it and letting me know you have received the tsuba No matter how I try to take a decent image 90% of the time the buyer says it is better in hand Be nice if you can add your comments to my post as may help with other buyers Grev

I will be at the fair tomorrow but only taking a few tsuba, a WW1 parade sword and a few fitting If you are going please introduce yourself. Always nice to put a face to a name Grev