Greg F
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Chris when it comes to chinese repro for practice spending a little extra worth getting a Simon lee sword. He does T10 or his own version of tamahagane and even kobuse lamination if required. Im really happy with my 2 katana from him. Greg
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Kogatana needed a new home
Greg F replied to 0331_usmc's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Nice job, definitely better than a sock. Greg -
Nice work Jon. Admirable skill. Greg
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AOI Art Sword Videos on Youtube
Greg F replied to Lance's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
I haven't heard about the air-eraser either but would like to know more about it and if its being used on many of the repro swords in china too. I hate the thought of it being used on Nihonto. Greg -
Heloo Masahiro, Its great to see Japanese members. You have a wonderful culture with amazing history. In my opinion Nihonto is the greatest thing made by man. Welcome. Greg
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Sunagashi and Nie plus Blue Steel
Greg F replied to Blazeaglory's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Speed is a very important factor but like boxing reach, timing, footwork and other factors all come into play but definitely comes down to the one wielding the blade. Greg -
Sunagashi and Nie plus Blue Steel
Greg F replied to Blazeaglory's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Youve captured some nice details Dwain. Greg -
AOI Art Sword Videos on Youtube
Greg F replied to Lance's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
George its hard to judge with the lighting being different but from this example the left one. Im pleased about the new Aoi videos. Greg -
Nicely done Alex. Greg
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Hi Pier thanks for the info mate. Does the Ukebari just sit inside or does it attach somehow? What would the cost be roughly? Greg
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That looks really good John well done you have skills.. I have a similar nunari that is in pretty good condition apart from the inside as it is bare metal. Has yours got the padding underneath. Please excuse my lack of correct terms. Id love to get the padding and chin strap for mine. I need to get a better maedate as well. Regards Greg
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I remember reading about seven. Through the belly. Greg
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Good score Bob, congratulations mate. Greg
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Hi Curtis, congrats on your first Japanese sword. It couldve been in much worse condition considering its history and yes it can be restored although its very expensive. In some pics hamon can be seen. Whatever you do dont try any restoration or polishing yourself. Some will say its not worth the cost of restoration but if you can afford it I love seeing blades being brought back to the way they're meant to look. Greg
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Hi John, there is plenty of examples of black same out there. Looks great with the right koshirae. Greg
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I definitely prefer the look of the bottom tsuka, was an easy pick. I do like them both though. Greg
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The inside of the saya is very close to the surface of the blade and if its has contact it damages the surface which is expensive to polish and even worse is the metal thats removed that cant be replaced. Greg
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Could it be for less weight or just a preferred look. Or as Tom said poor mans menuki. Greg
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Nice shots even nicer sword. What a gift, Congrats. Greg
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Good news, what did you go for Chris? Greg
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Ahh my apologies Chris I mustn't have read your post properly. Greg
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Chris check out Simon Lee swords on ebay. Ive bought a few from him over the years and all are good quality nice swords and he takes a little bit off the sales price too. Worth looking at all his blades. Greg
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Dwain certain smiths can create hamon like this without clay too. Amazing huh. Greg
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A very nice sword that deserves respect and preservation so im glad you are not using this for practice, that would be foolish. Greg
