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  1. kissakai
    I've shown this one before. It is one of Manuel's tsuba to my specification As always it's better in hand
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    I have a couple of these Japanese tourist canes. This one has a couple of snakes This is the only one with a mei and wondered if it was just for a department store!
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    They both look pretty good to me - thanks
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    In the pot Made - 作 Kore - 之
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    I picked this one up yesterday and as usual struggling with the mei I assume both sides end in a kao but strange to see name mei on both sides It is non magnetic so shakudo? I put the front face on tomorrow All I have is 赤 Aka? Front Rear 光 Aka – Aki 竹 taki (a real stretch of the imagination!
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    Lovely
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    As an aside My two best Namban tsuba is one with no 'ana' and a very fine kinko example
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    My two tsuba masks
  9. kissakai
    For someone who only wants one what is there not to like Anyone who can send a link to papered, in polish naginata please reply
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    I look forward to seeing you there
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    I had to disassemble part of mine to see how is done
  12. kissakai
    Agreed the wrap is very poor Tsuka wrap. Maybe Bal?
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    It is difficult to sell a group it is easier selling individual tsuba but then you get left with the ones no one really wants There are two I like
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    It looks to be to be signed both sides so more info required
  15. kissakai
    Thanks for posting. I was nice to see the use of templates and he also had loads more in the back wall
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    A nice iron one with a good patina
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    Assuming your tsuba are keepers For mine I cut out holes slightly larger than the tsuba and lined it with felt Took ages!
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    Same for me, a good seller. Massive number of sale items that I usually check once a month
  19. kissakai
    Fascinating - thanks The reasoning behind this style is well portrayed and to see how styles showed status. From the beginning to the current day Sumo
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    Eye candy for me as prices are well out of my meager means
  21. kissakai
    Tim has said about the shape of the kanji and it is one of the first things I look for
  22. kissakai
    Some good points made and shows how to make an initial assessment
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    New tsuba

    kissakai replied to hoitomt1's topic in Tosogu

    Sukashi is correct but condition and age could be a problem
  24. kissakai
    Someone added a post about hitsuana and age which was interesting but the author agreed it was only a guide but a nice post
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    After their second auction I totted up the total received It was about half the price I paid for them but it was a learning exercise I'll try Bonhams next to see if any sell at a better price I'd be in interested in using someone like Mr Doffin as as another avenue to explore I've told my kids to sell my collection after I'm gone but need to to tell them the options Any other ideas? The tsuba range from £100 to £1500 but the swords are a few thousands
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