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Posts posted by Michael Kwok
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1+ @Michael Seeley. completely agree!
Maybe one day will go to this event. looks like a lot of fun!
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Not exactly a new member but a wayward member back after a few years away. Looking forward to these posts again!
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While the chiseling might not be as strong as a stamp, I suspect it's left a mark, not as defined, but its amazing what sofware can do nowadays, especially if there is a database of signatures for it to compare it against. but it does sound like a bit of effort...i,e, money no matter which way you go, along with the current technological barriers.
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I have seen a few posts recently on old swords that people have noted that they may once have had signatures but have been lost to rust over time. I am wondering if techniques like the ones they use to recover filed off gun serial numbers can be used on swords without causing any damage. (bit of a CSI style question)
One particular technology is called electron backscatter diffraction, or EBSD. (reference Washington Post) https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/scientists-develop-a-technique-to-find-serial-numbers-that-have-been-filed-off/2015/05/11/45e76fce-d489-11e4-8fce-3941fc548f1c_story.html
Would it not be a good thing to see if some particularly old swords once had been signed by their masters. Has anyone tried anything like this?
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Nick,
I have a couple of questions. I have just pm'ed you. Thanks in advance.
Mike
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I would appreciate knowing this as well. I've called Singapore K and they have confirmed they are not getting this book or no longer have it.
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I'd like to see that smile again when he finds out...
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I'm in for one!
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I have heard that Bonhams is to be sold. That is why some departments have been closed (like their whiskey department in NYNY).
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Hi, just wanted to introduce myself and say thanks to all of you who have contributed to this forum. It has been very educational for me. I will certainly continue to review and maybe one ask for more of your guidance.
Best Regards
Mike Kwok
NBTHK Hozon Katana Reduced to $4k Mega Deal
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I also bought a blade from Steven, he is a great person to work with.