Greg F
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I see what your saying Stephen, its not easy to pick up in the photos but I think your right. I have a sword with the same sanded look on the nakago. The pic of the nakago half way down on the far right shows the area best. Octaviano it would help you and everyone if you did introduce yourself. People prefer to know who they are buying from especially when spending thousands. Greg -
Reminded me of the westerner made ninjutsu in the 80,s. I was waiting for him to catch the blade like in the ninja movies Sho Kosugi style. Ha Greg
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Thats a great piece to own, very cool. Greg
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All good arguments and opinions but Im kinda on the fence with this one. I feel like Nihonto is only fully traditionally made blades with tamahagane but then I think it really doesnt matter what us westerners think as it really comes down to what the Japanese think/decide. Greg
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Definitely not Japanese made. Greg
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I hope someone doesn't use this to kill a person and try to blame the sword and use the sale page as evidence. Greg
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Excellent blade to study at that price Ray. Anyone looking for a first blade or someone on a budget would be silly to miss this. Greg
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Possible Kagemitsu tachi. Signed and in polish
Greg F replied to gustaf's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
A lot of uchiko all over the blade and habaki. Its a nice looking sword, whats under the wrap instead of same? Greg -
Nice example with beautiful koshirae im sure Stephen would like Axel. Greg
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I hope you get there in the near future Jeremiah, i look forward to seeing the set. Greg
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Well done on your first nihonto Julien, excellent starter. Greg
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Condolences to his friends and family. Greg
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Visiting other collectors
Greg F replied to Peter Bleed's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
My best sword moments are when I get to travel south to see my dear mate Bazza. Im truly lucky to have met him here on this greatforum. Last year I had a very special weekend with Baz and also a meeting at a gallery with him and some other great Nmb members and got to look at some beautiful items and had a nice time. Cant wait to make time for the next trip. Greg -
What Ken said +100 Greg
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Sharpness of a sword? Auction problem
Greg F replied to vajo's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Tom please explain? Greg -
Ken ive watched a lot of their videos in the past and I completely agree that there is much skill but a little too much flashy stuff. Some of the flashy stuff used on youtube reminds me more of chinese kung-fu movie stuff than something I would imagine Samurai using. My sensei alows only iaito at this stage but my previous sensei alowed shinken occasionally. I would never be silly enough to use Nihonto, only repro shinken if ever but it only takes a very small mistake to cause big damage. Greg
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Sharpness of a sword? Auction problem
Greg F replied to vajo's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
I kinda wish you got it back and sell it to someone you know will appreciate it and not ruin it. He doesnt deserve real Nihonto imho. Greg -
Im not %100 Steve, just going by first impressions. Greg
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Steve I think its a handachi? Greg
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Hi Kenny is 7.55mm between 2 seppa? Greg
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Very nice collection Jeremiah. Would love some tsuba close ups and to see the blades with a little info. I think Stephens tsuba would look good in any collection. Greg
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My Christmas Present finally Came In!
Greg F replied to Bruce Pennington's topic in Military Swords of Japan
Congratulations Bruce. Im not into military swords but thats a very cool present. Nice bohi. Greg -
Nice score Dean. Unlikely a pro would go that far on a nakago. Red rust removal is important but so is preservation of patina. Greg
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As you mention most experienced people here are against amateur polishing they are also against using nihonto to practice with. Its all about preserving as it should be. Just my opinion. Greg
