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The story of Baron Sannomiya Yoshitane The famous Baron gave the swordsmith Horii Taneyoshi a working place on his private house in Takanawara, Tokyo. Taneyoshi was a pupil of Gassan Sadayoshi and learned also under Taikei Naotane. The Baron learned to forge Nihonto and created many swords. He signed his swords with MAMORU which means Guard, before gave the swords as gifts to his friends. His widow gave a tanto to Mr. Mosle; perhaps this tanto do still rest in a collection. https://www.japansociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/reviews060104.pdf Best

No names for swords? https://sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/19982/katana-names?page=2 Best

Barry did you name the Kunihiro ? Best

In the end we will buy and sell in closed habitats.. Best

Constitute war loot... Paul Martin article ..http://Japan-forward.com/do-Japanese-art-swords-surrendered-after-wwii-constitute-war-loot/ Best

Hi Ed, number 4 and number 6 gimei.. Best

Hi Tokugawa, please sign your posts.. Good luck with your paper.. Best

Hozon.. https://www.touken-matsumoto.jp/eng/product_details_e.php?prod_no=KOJU-0082 Best

Why are Japanese swords are so expensive.. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=767UcLMZTbo Best

Yes Jeremiah, and was curious about the certificate.. http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/18887-new-certificatekanteisho/ Best

Welcome Bert, you will find advice from our well known experts.. Best

Do any member name his swords? Any thoughts? Best

Did the samurai name their swords ? https://www.quora.com/Did-the-Japanese-samurai-name-their-swords-If-so-why-What-are-some-good-examples Best Did we ?

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with JASMK (Japanese art sword museum Kurashiki) certificate. Best

Nice shinshinto swords Gary, thanks for sharing.. Best

Do I understand right, that you are going to polish a window? Best

Sword as art interview with Yasuko Kubo.. https://wsimag.com/art/18008-sword-as-art Best

Aburidashi.. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-49996166 Best

2010 J. Friedl's blog.. http://regex.info/blog/2010-07-22/1569 Best

Speedy recovery Ford. The longtime NMB friend is missed.. Best

Yes Axel, ask Markus ! Best

Roman coins end up in Japanese medieval castle.. http://theconversation.com/how-did-4th-century-roman-coins-end-up-in-a-medieval-Japanese-castle-66417 Best

Congrats Ray, like the calm and cool speech... Markus books are on amazon, too. May be another quideline is to find your personal adviser (sensei). Best PS keep on with your videos

Maki-e lacquer art and swordfittings... Best