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http://www.nihonto.us/KUMAGAI%20TSUBA%20BR%20HALF.htm If you like the style but not the Price ... regards,

Hi Steve, unlicensed blades, even if they are antique and traditionally made, get destroyed if the owner is not willing or able to let them registered and licensed. regards,

I did not know that you are allowed to keep the parts. I thought, if the police in Japan confiscates a blade the owner never sees it again. regards,

The Origin of the pieces is not mentioned. I hope These are fakes... http://www.ebay.de/itm/Japanese-Samurai-Sword-16-3cm-6-41inch-Edo-Steel-Iron-Parts-Repair-Tamahagane-44-/192193907523?hash=item2cbfa64b43:g:aYcAAOSwcB5ZIkpF http://www.ebay.de/itm/Japanese-Samurai-Sword-19-5cm-7-67inch-Edo-Steel-Parts-Repair-Tamahagane-47-/201933334274?hash=item2f042a2702:g:5vYAAOSwX9FZI8LC http://www.ebay.de/itm/Japanese-Samurai-Sword-19-5cm-7-67inch-Edo-Steel-Parts-Repair-Tamahagane-47-/201933334274?hash=item2f042a2702:g:5vYAAOSwX9FZI8LC Or a knife that looks like someone made it in prison? http://www.ebay.de/itm/Japanese-Samurai-Sword-Unfinished-Remake-Knife-Edo-Steel-Iron-Tamahagane-55-/201933393309?hash=item2f042b0d9d:g:U5MAAOSwsXFZI9M~

Hi Neil, the only rust that schould be removed is red (active) rust. The black rust we see on nakago is inactive and actually works as a protection-layer. It needs quite some time to develop the "good" (black) rust and thats why it schould be left alone. regards,

Yep!

Hi Geraint, yeah exactly what i meant. Just looked a bit off to me. regards,

I wish i had some premium boxes! The best i have so far, is an older one that someone lined with a darker wood at the seam.

Sorry, could not find an example. Erased the "off topic" post. regards,

I know and it is really handy, but it also adds a nice personal touch. regards,

Hi, just interested to know, if i am the only egomaniac on the forum with this habbit! What´s in the BOX? Some Japanese collectors/sellers have a similar approach: All of them: regards,

Hi Les, looks great! I see no problem in such a restauration. Nothing was changed, the piece just looks now like the smith wanted it when it was produced.

Well, you could keep it for its aesthetic value !

It is a sworddealer/polisher that issues his own papers. The papers are considered worthless by most people.

Ha ! Actually i found the site because someone else posted a link on NMB. regards,

Damn! My condolences to his family.

Like this one ? https://www.aoijapan.net/

Had the same problem a few weeks ago. They get strict if you want the 7%. And then all of a sudden I had to make sure that the item is not of historical or religious importance to the country it originated... it is quite hard to proof that something is not important :D!!!

Hello, recently i bought a little yari from Mr. Doffin and i was very pleased with the overall transaction. http://www.japaneseswordbooksandtsuba.com/store/swords/s124-sankaku-yari-signed-shimosaka-paper The communication was very easy and the time he needed to respond was excellent, despite the time barrier. The yari came in a solid box with enough bubble-wrap to secure it even from the extrem misshandling by DHL/the local customs office. Definitely a seller i can recommend to anyone! regards,

Never had any problems with transport damage. But i am in the middle of a very harsh discussion with my local customs office right now. They believe my little shimosaka yari is a national treasure! Never underestimate the incompetence of your local authorities... regards,

Hi Joe, they used the darker paper till the early 90´s. I have a tsuba with a hozon paper in the same dark color without the punched holes. best regards,

Seems like a legit wedding gift to a young women ! Although the husband surely would prefer a blender...

Congrats! You will never be disappointed by a kashu smith . regards,

http://nihontocraft.com/Kamakura_Tsuba.htmlooks kind of similar to me. Good luck with the sale, nice piece!

Hi Ruben, well done, the simplstic design really appeals to me ! regards,