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Assuming you can't return the 'tsuba' and as it has no merit you could get it ground down File out the kozuka hitsu to the correct shape File all other edges to sharpen then up Heat it up and drop it in oil to give a bluish colour You then have a modern but better made tsuba that may not hurt your eyes! About a month ago I bought a tachi three piece tsuba that looked OK in the images - a nice colour etc When it arrived it was crap but I kept it as in my opinion it was my fault After a couple of weeks I thought I'd ask the seller if I could return it as I believed the images were enhanced The seller agreed straight away to accept the return and also refund my shipping A lucky result Grev UK

Hi James Your translation is dead on! I was looking for a school but there is another section that is just called beaded tsuba Many thanks Grev UK

I forgot one chapter heading would you please translate this one for me? 時 圭 Grev UK

Many thanks James It is a very nice book Grev UK

Hi I know this should be on the translation and I've no problem if this post is moved I didn't put it on the correct section as in my opinion it has very limited appeal I bought two very nice books from the NMB and I have a query with one below The book was described as Sukashi tsuba but wondered if the title says more? The book is in sections (generally schools) that I've translated but I can't find two of the headings: Heianjô ? 平安城 透鐔 Akasaka ? 赤坂 鐔 後代 Can someone translate these for me? Does anyone know if there a translation for this book? With thanks Grev UK

Is that plastic 'rayskin' on the handle? Grev UK

T98 has been sold Grev UK

Hi What happened to the two samurai who faced each other in single combact after declaring their lineage? All fiction? Grev UK

Hi Jan Thanks for your kind comments and I'm glad you liked them Grev UK

That's a worry for a newbee Some of his other lits looked OK Grev UK

Hi all Tsuba collectors Previously sold: 11, 30, 49, 57, 62, 77, 88, 92, 155, 161, 184, 186, 198, 201, 202 & 206 Recently sold T31, 45, 53, 67, 68, 142, 178 and 202 All sold tsuba T11, 30, 31, 45, 49, 53, 57, 62, 67, 68, 77, 88, 92, 142, 155, 161, 178, 184, 186, 198, 201, 202, & 206 Many thanks Grev UK

Hi For a cast tsuba with an seam evident I would expect the seam to be an almost straight line Mauro's example shows an irregular line and a good example to learn from Grev UK

Hi Darius If you saw a Mercedes on Ebay at half price would you buy it! It is half price for a reason Grev UK

Yes that's the one - thanks

This my last idea These jewlery cases are vailable on Ebay Grev UK PS As the box was a bit small for the arrow head I had to chisel out a notch The clips stop it touching the sides

Hi Steve See you Tuesday!!!!!!! I added this an an alternative storage method and it can be done quite economically I should have added that my wife did virtually all the fiddly bits as she has so much more patience than I do Grev

Hi While I had my camera out I did a few more images Close ups of the draw This was made from a kids toolbox from a charity shop for £4 I added the walnut veneer and brass fittings, then made the draws and lined them I use this when taking the tsuba out of the house Now I am getting boring but that's retirement for you! Grev

Hi I hope I'm not getting boring but I thought you may like to see a temporary cabinet I adapted to hold tsuba As it is temporary I didn't worry too much about the glue used and I check every couple of days to ensure all is OK I bought a cheap wooden cabinet of Ebay - It was rough so routed the corners and sanded the outside I then bought some self adhesive felt again from Ebay It was fiddly making the 96 sections and covering every face with the felt but worth it It holds 96 tsuba and its very easy to pop them in and out for viewing Each draw has the tsuba number on the front so I can find each tsuba easily The draw size width only allows me to have a maximum tsuba size of around 82mm hence the tsuba boxes on top of the cabinet I have a really nice glass cabinet they will eventually be housed in but this is a temporary measure until I sort out my lounge prior to putting up the display cabinet Grev UK

Hi Michael I have this one which in my opinion is remonisant of the one you are loking Maybe of not much merit but I wouldn't sell it The size is 67 x 65 x 5.6 & 12.5 Bob Haynes said is was possibly Myochin and dated around 1750 Grev UK

Hi Alan It is similar to the Chokuru (I think that's how it's spelt) but that was a horse out of a vase There maybe something in Joly's Legend in Japanese Art Grev

Hi Rob Very nice My favourite is the first one As you know it is the famous bridge but I can never remember it's name Grev UK

I fully agree with Ofek - He generally sells at market value and is a safe dealer Grev UK

Just sold #45 and #53 I had a lot of interest for #45 and was surprised it didn't sell earlier but there is so many class items just lately the buyers have had a field day Grev UK

Looks OK to me A rough guide is it is best to have 90% of the inlay present I've bought a few tsuba from him as class him as a good seller Grev UK

Update Auction was hopeless so may try a local Arms & Amour sale next I have decided not to sell a couple of tsuba so these are the tsuba that have been sold: 11, 30, 49, 57, 62,77,88, 92, 155, 161, 184, 186, 198, 201, 202 & 206 Grev UK