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Hi All, Comments on this print is much appreciated. Basically, I'm interested in this print but no back image (since the seller prefers not to take the frame apart). I have these photos to go by. Thank you, Greg

Hello All. Does any Member know of a company that has the expertise in designing woodblocks from prints? Thank you, Greg

Thank you All for your replies and interest. I found the answer; This is a page from https://www.catawiki.com/l/19179973-original-woodblock-print-book-by-katsuhika-taito-ii-active-1810-1853-banshoku-zuko-volume-five-Japan-1850?fbclid=IwAR0zYDMD3dvWP5Zuri6AW44Qt8k2MgYuM0VgdlbwT5_MPJ7_m_EdkZtKgTY BR, Greg

Hi All, I have added additional photos. The first two photos are back images. Since, the translation provided by Moriyama-san is Suzuributa (many thanks). Is this a woodblock print?? Thank you, Greg

Hi All. Help on woodblock translation is much appreciated. Thank you, Greg

Hi All, Any idea what this is? Perhaps a Sumo fan. Appears old. Comments appreciated. Thank you, Greg

Wondering, if any parts (especially, the tsuba looks of some interest)

Hi All, Came across this...Comments always appreciated. BR, Greg

Hi All, Curious on this nakago....translation (if possible), etc Cheers, Greg

Hi All, What book(s) would you like to get your hands on? BR, Greg

Would be a great topic and/or book. Japanese Forgers of the Past: How and Why did they succeed?

Hi All, Any guess as to the translation... Good luck. Greg

A Great example.

Hi All, Examples of fake signatures are welcomed. The true signature vs the fake..a comparison of the photos appreciated. Cheers, Greg

How about listing numbers 1 to .... Members pick the numbers and is matched with their name? The person can purchase more than on number (one number is 50$, buy two at 45$....up to three numbers). If the sellers price point is met but there is a $ surplus left over, the forum keeps 10% of the $ surplus. For example: a blade selling for 1000$, price point is met, but the bids equal 1200$. 10% of the remaining 200$ goes as a donation. What to do with the extra 180$? Put it back as a draw for those who have placed a bid. Place the losing bid numbers back for another draw. Means even though you didn't win the blade you still have a chance to win the surplus minus the 10%. In other words, I bought two ticket for 45$ lost the bid but still have a chance to win 180$. Not a bad incentive to get more bidders on board.

Hi Brain and All. I think starting off small is the way to go, as well. The question as to how to ensure the seller and winning bidder will be guaranteed a sale?? The seller will post the price (a tsuba, for example). Then, determine who is interested (applying whichever method to be used..whether its 25$ a ticket or some other combination). If there are enough bidders to cover the price move forward (and if there is any additional money left over, will go as a donation). List the names of the bidders before the raffle. Why, will help ensure no one backs out. (mud on your face if you do, and pretty bad for your rep on the site). Just a thought.

Hi All, Since there are several beautiful blades for sale and everyone would like to own them (but as noted by many, money available is thin), is there a possibility to arrange some kind of raffle? Of course, the price of the blade would not change. In addition, if there are not enough "raffle tickets" to cover the price, then the item is dropped. Is this possible? Thank you, Greg

Thank you Ken, Odd? Are you referring to the color of the outer wood. Not planning on storing any swords, since I sold all but one... A nice kogatana with kozuka.

Thank you Ken. It is Meiji. I was concerned about the hardware (whether it was replaced). Sounds like the hardware is "likely" original??

Hi All Input on my tansu is appreciated (age, etc) Cheers, Greg

Sure. Any military sword you may have (with very few exceptions) sell them now!

In particular, page 2.

From NMB seems military swords are all the rage and pursuit. This is newish as perhaps people see a possible arbitrage gap in knowledge. Again please refer to "Prices of NCO swords nowadays"

In regards to "market"...buyers.

This is follow up on "Prices of NCO swords nowadays" Good discussion, BTW. I feel fittings (parts market) is perhaps THE CURRENT MARKET. Agree? Cheers, Greg