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  1. kissakai
    I see it now - a bit like the magic eye pictures
  2. kissakai
    I did think about a court hat but is that a katana and whip in the background. I'd like to see a close up of the 'mask' area and the leaves using two images. This may then suggest a link between all the designs
  3. kissakai
    Obviously keep your eye on the NMB Even better if seller is in the same area as you
  4. kissakai
    I looked at the Nihonto Info page and didn't find it very helpful. A beginners version would be more helpful
  5. kissakai
    So it looks like general supplier
  6. kissakai
    I've shown this one before. It is one of Manuel's tsuba to my specification As always it's better in hand
  7. kissakai
    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!
  8. kissakai
    They both look pretty good to me - thanks
  9. kissakai
    In the pot Made - 作 Kore - 之
  10. kissakai
    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!
  11. kissakai
    Lovely
  12. kissakai
    As an aside My two best Namban tsuba is one with no 'ana' and a very fine kinko example
  13. kissakai
    My two tsuba masks
  14. 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
  15. kissakai
    I look forward to seeing you there
  16. kissakai
    I had to disassemble part of mine to see how is done
  17. kissakai
    Agreed the wrap is very poor Tsuka wrap. Maybe Bal?
  18. kissakai
    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
  19. kissakai
    It looks to be to be signed both sides so more info required
  20. kissakai
    Thanks for posting. I was nice to see the use of templates and he also had loads more in the back wall
  21. kissakai
    A nice iron one with a good patina
  22. kissakai
    Assuming your tsuba are keepers For mine I cut out holes slightly larger than the tsuba and lined it with felt Took ages!
  23. kissakai
    Same for me, a good seller. Massive number of sale items that I usually check once a month
  24. 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
  25. kissakai
    Eye candy for me as prices are well out of my meager means
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