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boydie4207

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  1. Somehow the picture didn't attach sorry the book is called Swords of Japan a beginners illustrated handbook
  2. Hi everyone I would like to share my review on the latest Japanese sword book from Yusuko Kubo translated by Paul Martin of the the Japanese sword it may be a beginners guide but as a novice collector this small handy sized book is a great asset to a Japanese sword enthusiast of any level it covers everything from Japanese sword history right through to how the forging process is done it has loads of detailed colour pictures and drawings and Japanese sword vocabulary it even goes as far as giving sword related phrases that are used still today and there meanings in the modern world! All in all it is a great book to take with you when viewing swords and when wanting to study on the road if travelling abroad etc its compact size means you can at least have something to refer too if not at home with your more detailed books or for the complete beginner a good first book for reference to begin your study of Japanese swords it's also a great price too for your copy contact Paul Martin at the Japanese sword Facebook page or website www.thejapanesesword.com By Robert Boyd
  3. I'll take some on later today just got a decent camera alone of to get better shots
  4. Hi Andreas sorry for the poor pictures working with just a camera phone at the moment I have the measurement here I should have posted them before I was thinking maybe nambouchko because of the size of the blade and my second guess was mouramachi or maybe senjuin school ? Nagasa: 27 1/2 inches Sori: 1 inch Munemachi: 0.5cm Sakisane: 0.4cm Kissaki size: 3cm Nakago lenght: 8 inches
  5. Hi guys id like some opinions on this sword if possible I believe I have narrowed it down to naoe shizu school in the nambouchko period but being still new to this I would like some other opinions Thanks for your help Robert Boyd
  6. Can't find any matching and agreed is crudely carved thinking it's gimei more now
  7. Some opinions please on this mei gimei I believe
  8. That nakago is badly pitted in places the mune is flat also seems to have been forged that way rather than polished down through the years there are some scooped cuts in the back edge so most likely seen action of some sort the tsuka was really badly damaged and had no it the samegawa was badly damaged also maybe that's hasn't helped the nakago damage
  9. Here's some I snapped I'll need to master the flash and lighting settings on the camera hopefully some of the details are visible in these ones till I get clear shots thanks again for the help
  10. Thanks guy I have got a loan of a decent camera I'll take some shots and get them up thanks for the info so far
  11. Thanks chris Iam finding it hard to pin down a period was thinking maybe Edo period rather than the later ones from Late kamakura period the books I have are only giving rough details on this style
  12. Hi guys I've picked up this wakizashi a while back and am wondering if it's normal to have two hamon on the different sides on is wild midare and the other is almost no existent suguha hamon the blade has itame hada I believe it's seen a few polishes the shinogi zukuri side is almost rounded the kissaki is fine and has not been shortened I believe any help with this one would be very much appreciated sorry for the bad pictures need to get myself a decent camera Regards Robert Boyd Nagasa 44cm Mihaba 4cm Sori 1.5cm Kasane 0.7cm
  13. Hi I would like to wish the board a very merry Christmas and say a big thank you to everyone who has helped me with my enquires and questions not only have I been able to get the best information around but have been able to buy some stunning swords and have made good friends hope you all enjoy your day with family and friends and maybe santa will bring that special sword or fitting you have been hoping for :D Robert Boyd
  14. cheers for the input on this brian I have to agree with mariusz there is a raised lip on the side of the tsuba looks like it was left from casting but i'am no expert lol the mei however doesn't look casted looks to be added and there are two inscriptions the one on the right is faded the whole piece looks really rubbed like you would find on the details of coins it was worth looking into a have either had these on swords or paid little money for them from antique and junk fairs I have tried to get a picture of the lip as I mentioned photos aren't the best sorry regards Robert B
  15. thanks mariusz thought it looked really off especially with the black on it again this came attached to a far better blade with other mash up of mountings that look repro the sword is good just really bad koshirae the tsuba was the only thing that looked worth checking Robert B
  16. hi again this is down to my complete newbie-ism with tsuba but I have no idea about this tsuba I have ordered some books on tsuba to further my education on tsuba and fittings but I have tried researching this one online and haven't came up with anything if any members could help me with any info on this one it would be very much appreciated regards Robert B
  17. if I was to sell this on what would be a fair asking price I have no real idea on how to price tsuba
  18. cheers guys for the help i'll pick up some books on tsuba and fittings got a few books on the swords and blades but none individually suited to tosogu I have a collection of a few that I have came across fairly cheaply I never started collecting tsuba I just cant stop them from appearing lol maybe there telling me something thanks again for the info regards Robert B
  19. Thanks Marius I know it's in rough shape it was just one that came with a deal I got I have another few tsuba that I have no real knowledge on again not my strong point would I be able to pm you some pictures to ask your opinion on them to save multiple posts
  20. lol :lol: forgot to attach now attached to post sorry
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