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    PM Sent
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    As requested. Tried a couple different lighting and angle set ups. Nakago is Machiokuri.
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    If it was a papered koshirae that was believed to be originally configured a certain way, then yes, it might be a collector’s / historical faux pas. But in this case, who knows who put it on when? Good luck with the hunt.
  4. Mark S.
    Very much like your blade. There is something about the geometry of the kissaki along with the bohi that is very elegant. I hope you won’t consider this a hijack. Just attaching a pic of my 2nd Gen Darani Katsukuni who in several references is quoted as working very much in the style of the Seki Kanemoto school. Just thought it might be interesting to compare.
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    Both are very nice!
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    What Mark said. My only advice is you better KNOW A LOT and LOOK REAL CLOSE… and then some.
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    And one from Markus Sesko’s Shinto-meikan, page 318.
  8. Mark S.
    Two mei’s to compare (on either side of mei in this thread). Both are from the: Hizento Handbook by Eguchi Soshin with translation by Gordon Robinson page 215 and attributed to the 3rd Gen Tadayoshi. No judgements… just for reference.
  9. Mark S.
    I apologize for not responding sooner. Thank you for giving your thoughts. This one is different than what I am used to. Oh well… learning experience.
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    Thank you!
  11. Mark S.
    Book has a fold out chart at the end. Any ideas what it references? If you want close ups, let me know.
  12. Mark S.
    Book #8 arrived yesterday in perfect condition. Marius was a pleasure to deal with.
  13. Mark S.
    With the help of Markus Sesko’s Swordsmiths of Japan A-Z… Blade is signed: “Hyōshinshi Hideyo” 氷心子秀世 Kaei Era 1848-1854 Musashi Province
  14. Mark S.
    Don’t have my books readily available. First kanji is Kane. Second is yoshi? 美
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    Reviving this older thread. Picked this tsuba up a while back and I think it kinda fits the theme of this thread. Anyone know the significance of spider webs and nails? Also, I am used to iron tsuba, but this one is ‘brown’ and has a smooth finish that almost looks ‘painted’ on? Lacquer or something else? There are also a couple red kanji in one of the openings, but your guess is probably better than mine. Thoughts and opinions welcome.
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    Sometimes textured bowls can be tough on a chasen (bamboo whisk) and can be difficult to properly whisk the tea… but, your’s is frothy, small bubbles, no lumps… what’s not to like? Thank you for sharing.
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    As always, thank you Steve. Seiryu can be “Azure (blue) Dragon” or “Clear Stream”. In this context, I’m going with “Clear Stream”.
  19. Mark S.
    Sorry to have to impose again. Picked up a second chashaku and need help with translation of the ‘art name’ in the red boxes. I know the temple info from some previous help. THANK YOU in advance. Mark
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    Very nice! The 3 things that make a ‘good’ tea bowl: 1) Can you make a good bowl of tea in it? (Most important) 2) How does it feel in your hands and how does it ‘feel’ when you drink tea from it? In other words, will your guest enjoy it? 3) How does it look and how does it fit the atmosphere of the tea room for that specific event? Next step is to get a couple pics with some matcha whisked in it! The bright green froth will look beautiful against the rustic white background.
  21. Mark S.
    I missed out on book #8 “An introduction to shinshinto“ the first time. Grabbing it now. Payment to Brian and shipping PM inbound.
  22. Mark S.
    If no one grabbed it, I was going to go for that Intro to Shinshinto book. Glad you got it… kinda.
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    A few more:
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    A few pics from the yari / naginata book as requested:
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    Books arrived already! Now that’s fast! Brian made payment as easy as could be and Mark delivered some excellent and interesting books. His communication and ease of making this happen were second to none. Here is a quick pic. I will try to take a few of the contents tomorrow. Get what’s left quick! Thanks Mark and Brian!
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