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  1. Ken-Hawaii
    Great question, Peter, & one I've wondered about. I've always assumed that repurposing of "bits & pieces" is the best use, not to mention a good method of maintaining cash flow, after the usual cessation of warfare-related monetary outlays.
  2. Ken-Hawaii
    Welcome, Tony. Yes, there is a lot to learn, so please feel free to ask questions. Buying a few good books from Amazon is a great way to get started, as well as joining a local sword club. When you post sword photos, please just show the bare blades, as that is how we identify age, school, & smith. We look forward to learning more about you & your blades.
  3. Ken-Hawaii
    Try taking a photo of the nioiguchi, if visible through all the crud. Doesn't look like ichimonji.
  4. Ken-Hawaii
    Not quite, Les. From Wikipedia: "January 1, 1983 is considered the official birthday of the Internet. Prior to this, the various computer networks did not have a standard way to communicate with each other." I was using DARPAnet back in 1979 to send data & messages. Archie started as a primitive search engine in 1990.
  5. Ken-Hawaii
    I invited him, as well, after I bought one of his kitchen knives. He makes great knives, & considers himself too busy to participate. Doubt that language would be a problem, Jean, as his English is very good.
  6. Ken-Hawaii
    I'm looking forward to seeing what you post for sale, Nick.
  7. Ken-Hawaii
    The first thing that catches my eye is the nakago, & what has been removed. That just isn't "natural aging." Hamon looks suguba. Dimensions?
  8. Ken-Hawaii
    I don't think that the sori matches the rest of the blade, Paul. Why not stick with a known-good seller, especially for your first blade? Brian has made it easy.
  9. Ken-Hawaii
    Yes, of course, buy books, & study like crazy. I can't think of any field where details are so important. No matter what you choose today, it's bound to change as you gather more experience/exposure. What I started collecting 30+ years ago, doesn't appeal to me at all today.
  10. Ken-Hawaii
    I would send a query to Robert Benson, bushidoswd@aol.com.
  11. Ken-Hawaii
    Mark, please post a photo of the entire bare blade, as the sugata is the first thing to look for.
  12. Ken-Hawaii
    Let's start with the jidai (period) by showing the full-length bare blade. The sugata (shape) will tell us when it was made. Then, we'll look at the jigane (steel) to determine den (school). And, then, finally, the hamon may give us a clue about the tosho (smith).
  13. Ken-Hawaii
    I hate to beat on the same drum, but have you taken a few CAD & invested in one or two good reference books to study?
  14. Ken-Hawaii
    As Jean says, you need better photos. Ask him to show the nioiguchi, which should quickly indicate if the hamon has really run off the edge.
  15. Ken-Hawaii
    Great question, one I've been asking myself. I have far fewer tsuba than your collection, but finding more variants for Heianjo/Yoshiro/Onin has become a hassle. I may call it quits, & concentrate my time & retirement $$ back on blades.
  16. Ken-Hawaii
    Not sure what your problem is. I've bought several blades from Mike, & all but one papered. Can't get much more "collectible" than that!
  17. Ken-Hawaii
    I'm getting a "Page not found." Tried it in three browsers.
  18. Ken-Hawaii
    Good starter piece, Micah.
  19. Ken-Hawaii
    I've lost two wonderful cats to lymphoma, & although it can be treated, it can't be cured. We finally decided that their quality of life was no longer what we would want, if we were in their place. So we took out veterinarian's advice, & let them pass peacfully, in our arms.
  20. Ken-Hawaii
    This would work, but still begs the question of how deal with fakes in the modern age, where everything from 3D printers to high-power lasers can create almost anything. Rather frustrating, especially for newbies.
  21. Ken-Hawaii
    Take that $105, & buy a couple of reference books from Amazon. Your next purchase will be much more informed.
  22. Ken-Hawaii
    I would take a few of those AUD, & invest in a couple of good reference books. Understanding what makes a sword good, is very important. Everyone is anxious to buy their first blade, but I guarantee that you'll get more for your money if you study first.
  23. Ken-Hawaii
    I wouldn't worry about damaging the habaki, Steve, as it's the least of your worries. It looks like the wakizashi was put away while it was still wet, because there's a lot more rust than I'd expect, otherwise. I would learn what you can from the blade, & not worry about trying to restore it. Welcome to NMB.
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  25. Ken-Hawaii
    Cross-posting is to be expected, as many use one or the other platform. I've seen something similar on my bids, Bruno, but not as far apart as yours, & always in Euro.
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