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The image is a bit too blurred for me to see

Marc There's already some recommendations above

If you look at more swords that is not old for a katana

I loved the waves and it wasn't straight away I saw that the sukashi where boats. A very nice tsuba

As you can see from the previous message that I was wrong about waiting for a reply

Very well laid out and nice tsuba You have to be quick as as a few had already sold but I have PM'ed an enquiry about two of them I don't expect a quick reply as something as big as this takes a lot of sorting out.

I have saved the micro cross section but have enhanced, resized and removed the 'ghosting' on the background. Not sure if it is of any use but have added it below:

Ian Not sure what is meant with this line: Finally, and perhaps most importantly, ensure the edges of the lacing are curled underneath where it emerges from a hole to the front of the piece

Magic thanks. I also have a pair of sode

It depends how it was described. As a present it's hard to tell her the truth. If it didn't cost too much I just say I loved it I've seen worse copies Just think how many wives have had to put up with kitchen utensils and that underwear that you were sure they would love!!!

Thanks Dale but not one for me

I wouldn't touch it Lose the patina and you lose the history

They are very nice images What do you use as a background

Hi William Buying on the NMB is advised and save money on books at the same especially if for some else If you fancy one PM the seller and ask all the questions and if satisfied go ahead I haven't heard of a sword mis-described on the NMB but I suppose there are exceptions and genuine fakes I would expect anyone fraudulently selling items the would be removed ASAP If a seller adds a note to his item that states he wishes no comments then I would be wary. It still may be kosher but would raise some doubt to me personally

Thanks Thomas I build up more of picture as a whole and somewhere are some truths Maybe worth Shinsa so I'll look into it. Unfortunately Paul Martin hasn't visited the UK for a few years

Hi sabiji There you go

The spacers (seppa) are not difficult to make by using a thicker plate. Loads of info on the internet I had to make a couple and this made a big difference

Thanks Brian I'm still wearing a silly grin Although not proven there is a good chance that all the koshirae are original to the sword especially when looking at the papers (four in total) Don't possibly get more Ubu than that. A very good day today as heard this morning that Robert Haynes wants to buy one of my tsuba I'll also be bidding on a Japanese bronze later in the week Grev

I met up with Jon today and everything was as shown/described This (in my opinion) was a brilliant buy that I so pleased with and a smooth transaction and a pleasant few hours with someone not to far away Thanks Jon

Hi Luca I know how difficult an undertaking this can be so I applaud your post and PDF

Alex If you look at the video it will tell you a lot more

Hi Jon Often on the NMB there are people who have bought swords and then ask if they are real. This shouldn't happen when you see offers like this one How has this not been snapped up in the UK is beyond me You think it has everything then there even more I think I have enough swords but you can't believe how tempting this one is to me

Great write up - thanks As it your own work It may have helped make the mei images as large as possible as you are not restricted to there size Images are always better in colour but with so few examples I know you can't be fussy Will you be working on an other school?

Just tried a couple more but not too dissimilar from the previous set

I'm not sure if I see inazumi. There is some indication of a 'line' in the hamon but that may be wishful thinking I'll try and take a better picture of the hamon