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    Himo tying

    kissakai replied to kissakai's topic in Katchu

    Thanks Justin I also realise it is Tari/Dari not shikoro Grev
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    Himo tying

    kissakai replied to kissakai's topic in Katchu

    Awfully quiet out there I looked a YouTube to seen a load of idiots with para cord Seems like you can get some quite good stuff about tsuka tying The lake of response is possibly why there are only two(ish) armour restorers in the UK I'm sure if I 'have a go' and post the results someone is sure to say that's all wrong!
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    Himo tying

    kissakai posted a topic in Katchu

    Hi It was suggested I try to re-string my shikoro mainly as they are low value items I have 7mm silk himo but I have two queries How do I thread 7mm silk through a 2.5mm hole Does anyone have a diagram showing how it is threaded I've had a bit of micky taking about the shikoro so I would appreciated it if the replies could be about my two questions With thanks Grev
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    You may be lucky with David but I contacted him a few months ago and he wasn't taking on any more work
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    Tsuba on tsuba

    kissakai replied to Kurikata's topic in Tosogu

    This one I sold a few years ago but Ifitted it onto a Nagamitsu katana School: Aizu Shoami Circa: 1800 Size: 77 x 70 x 4mm Bought from Japan in 2012 You can see there are differences
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    Tsuba reading

    kissakai replied to Bugyotsuji's topic in Tosogu

    I always thought thickness is an age in determining ko tosho and tosho. I'd expect ko tosho to be thinner
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    Book author

    kissakai replied to kissakai's topic in Tosogu

    Thanks
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    Book author

    kissakai posted a topic in Tosogu

    Does anyone have the contact details for the author S.J. King who wrote the book 'Collecting Tsuba'? Although basic I think this is ideal book for someone thinking about collecting tsuba that is clearly laid out
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    Tanaka

    kissakai replied to peterd's topic in For Sale or Trade

    The buyer doesn't mess about
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    Brilliant. Thank you
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    Hi Uwe Sorry but I don't understand your reply
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    I wondered what this kozika blade with mei 小林河内守國助 - Kobayashi Kawachi no kami Kunisuke as prevous reply I know it was not a true mei so why would it be put on a kozuka blade? I do not know this smith!
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    Nice to see that you are back
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    Now you have had some 'proper' reply's I'd like to add an observation. On in the first image instead of calling it 'plains of Musashi' it should be 'planes of Musashi' Shame I can't make this anonymous reply!
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    Hanpo alteration

    kissakai replied to kissakai's topic in Katchu

    Thanks for your comments Justin. Something to think about Barry: David only lives a few miles from me and I did contact him. Hes not taking on any more work and he specialises on high grade items
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    Hanpo alteration

    kissakai posted a topic in Katchu

    Could anyone change over the tare guard. Ideally in the UK 'A needs repairing and fitted to 'B' Grev
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    Thank you both - It was a struggle for me
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    Hi The image shows my feeble attempt! Left is a tsuba and the right is a kozuka. I know the kozuka mei will probably have no relevance to the maker but it was put there for some reason
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    Tsuba boxes

    kissakai replied to JohnTo's topic in Tosogu

    Hi John I said I'd find some boxes which I did and then PM'd you last Monday. As we are both are in the UK I thought that would work Now four days later no reply Have you been inundated with offers and haven't had time two PM back?
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    Tsuba boxes

    kissakai replied to JohnTo's topic in Tosogu

    I might have a couple, I'll check tomorrow
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    Hi Jussi Re: https://www.aoijapan.net/katana-mumei-kanefusa-2/ Very rare late Muromachi sword. It is a remarkable sword at a good price. Well I assume it was a good price in 2013 I wonder what it's worth from a good auction house?
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    Someone last week showed an auction with one for sale
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    Some additional images. I've already told them that the orientation of some tsuba are wrong and need changing
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    I think we just wanted to know that the book would be completed and Ford has assured us that it will I appreciate the candour of your reply and hope all works out for you both
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    Wonderful image from Morita san. I think I'll just give up, way beyond mortal man!
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