Gordon Sanders

did this thread advance any further?

i do find it funny, HIT HIM WITH ROCK and THEN...Shoot him with an ARROW. Or do you suppose it was the other way around !

Thanks... I knew that there were some context points that I was missing regarding the actual totals. But the use of the sword was surprising, even though i know that was the case. certainly removes some of the romanticism

HI Guys. I was poking around on the 'net and found these "facts". What do you think? Do they sound reasonable? ------------ Death & Injuries in Battle This information comes from Dr. Karl Friday and was originally posted on Iaido-L (an excellent source of information) Nov. 5th., 1999: 620 Recorded Battlewound Casualties (1500-1560 A.D.) 368 arrow wounds 124 spear wounds 96 injuries from thrown or slung rocks 18 sword wounds 7 combined arrow and spear wounds 3 arrow and sword wounds 2 rock and spear wounds 2 rock and arrow wounds 584 Recorded Battlewound Casualties (1563-1600 A.D.) 263 gunshot wounds 126 arrow wounds 99 spear wounds 40 sword wounds 30 injuries from thrown or slung rocks 26 injured by combinations This information was based on: 85 documents ranging from 1500-1600 A.D. representing 1428 casualties that resulted in only 216 deaths. Long range weapons accounted for: about 75% of wounds received in the pre-gun area about 72% in the post-gun era.

that looks like some of Hans koga's tools

Sorry terry. I meant tsuka and saya.

Hi all In chatting with Hans Koga, he mentioned that based on my fittings and swords that I probably should consider a Kaga style tsuka. Can one of you gents help me to understand Hans attempted but I am a bit dense. Thanks!!!!

Hope some of these are new to you http://mashable.com/2016/04/07/samurai

Wow!! Darcy that was eloquent and to the point. ! :-)

Found a mirror online with a kiku motif and characters. Could someone kind enough translate ? http://www.trocadero.com/stores/paha/items/1332300/Good-Japanese-Bronze-Mirror-Meiji-19th-Century

thanks darcy!

Is it normal for the origami to not list the generation attribution?

Hi guys Just now received the papers for each of the swords

That is quite interesting. How would these be transported in the field? Horse and carts or on the backs ?

My fault, I may have been a bit vague They are made by two different Kinmichi's.

Thanks very much Markus I found the fujishiro origami, but this doesn't mention generation

Thanks Stephen, after searching I see where there were conversations about DANDYISM and a mention of the Show... But .. did not see any show reports. I couldnt find any pictures of the exhibits online either.

Thanks for the feed back. Did anyone get a chance to attend this? I wonder how extreme the koshirae was in the Edo period. "In the relatively stable era of the Edo period (1603-1867), elaborately designed swords and Koshirae (sword-mountings) emerged outside of those designs officially determined. These swords and mountings became crafted rather, according to the preference of the owner which allowed for freedom from convention. Developed as special personal items reflecting their owner's social class, financial strength, and education, they also incorporated a sense of the four seasons. Elaborate, elegant and spectacular blade patterns were preferred, swords becoming more decorative items that were embellished with dragons or stylized sword patterns etc. Koshirae (sword-mountings) are composed of the tsuka (a handle), menuki (ornaments on the tsuka), tsuba (a hand guard), kozuka (a decorative handle fitting), kogai (a small knife-like object that was inserted into the hilt of Japanese sword), and saya (a wooden scabbard). These parts incorporate a diversity of themes such as seasonal plants, animals or themes related to historical events, and the subtlety of how they are combined is one fascinating aspect of appreciating Japanese swords. These accouterments and scabbards are exquisitely made with superb metal carving, gold lacquering, and mother-of-pearl craftsmanship; masterpieces on a tiny ‘canvas’. A man’s personal items such as the inro (a case for holding small objects) and netsuke (miniature carving attached to the end of a cord hanging from a pouch) were also crafted decoratively. Inro and netsuke of innovative, original design were crafted with abundant use of precious materials such as gold, silver, gems, and ivory representing the owner's fancies in an essential way. In this exhibition, on display are approximately 100 items selected from the museum collection; a collection renowned for its variety of gorgeous koshirae and accouterments dating from the end of the Edo through to the Meiji period.

Thanks very much for the help!

My friend will be pleased to know. He doesn't know anything about swords. Unfortunate he asked me I am glad I can give him the good news

Well , I was over at Rojers place and he showed me a dozen or so. They seemed to have a much different feel than these My friend with his swords

Thanks much Markus. I understand what you are saying with the alternative numbering. but isince he used 3rd generation on the wakizashi the normal way, I am a bit confused What do you think?

I have the swords, fk, menuki, tsuba. Pablo from unique Japan is my dealer and now it is construction time. I had seen saya with "same" on the upper pet of the saya about 5 inches or so. I had thought since it was water and dragon that a Seasnake skin might be nice instead of the same. Opinions are always good Somewhat like this

Really, they are both genuine? The koshirae felt like cheap imitation with wooden tsuba and fk that were loose and falling off But swords are good?

As many of you know, I am building a Daisho with a dragon and water theme I was thinking of the saya being black gloss with about 4-6 inches at the top wrapped in Black Seasnake What do you think? Should I just keep it as basic gloss black or add the leather?