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barnejp

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  1. Hi All, What blades are you interested in buying these days? Cheers, Greg
  2. Any help of these prints are much appreciated. Thank you, Greg
  3. Thank you. Wondering about these prints? Any help is appreciated. Greg
  4. For every Member: Who is going to be the next renowned Bladesmith? Cheers, Greg
  5. Well put...even rare plus quality doesn't equal $
  6. Hi Everyone, Does anyone know the title/series of this print? Signed Gototei Kunisada Publisher: Yamamoto-ya Heikichi. Thank you, Greg
  7. Hi Everyone. Found this on eBay; https://www.ebay.ca/itm/WW2-Japanese-Sword-Signed-Rare-Late-War-Snakeskin-Wrap/123636221451?hash=item1cc94b060b:g:-uwAAOSwOJZcJxMW Is this snakeskin? And is this type of wrap rare? Thank you, Greg
  8. Stephen..Big time..thanks. Do you know the name of the print? And is the colour of my print mean anything...like its age or quality?
  9. Thank you Steve for the blog...however I can not connect. Do you have another example or know the name of the print?
  10. Thank you for your reply. Each print looks good. Signed: Gototei Kunisada Publisher: Eikyudo (Yamamoto-ya Heikichi and Yamamoto Kyūbei) Seal: Kiwame But, I can't understand the big and I feel the major mismatch between each print. Observing closely, just way off.
  11. Hi Everyone, Need help on this woodblock print. Likely, by Gototei Kunisada. Publisher Yamamoto-ya Heikichi and Yamamoto Kyūbei. Question is: What's up with the this triptych not matching the each adjoining print? Thank you for any help. Best regards, Greg
  12. Hi Everyone, Many of us have very impressive and historically important blades. How difficult is it to sell a papered blade from overseas back to Japan? Thank you, Greg
  13. Do the current NBTHK Members have the proper resources to determine if a blade is Nambokucho or not?
  14. Hi All. Is it really that important to have a blade papered these days? Thank you, Greg
  15. Hi Everyone, For discussion; What is the most sought after blade (only the blade) under 10,000US$? Cheers, Greg
  16. Thanks Ray. FYI, I was informed the tsuba is signed Fukui Jizaemon. “kin-kara-kawa-fukurin”
  17. Hi Everyone, Translation help needed on this nakago- Thank you. Is this a well known sword smith? Greg
  18. Hi All, I'm sure every Member will love this; http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20181113-a-samurai-swordsmith-is-designing-a-space-probe Cheers, Greg
  19. Hi Everyone, Translation help needed on this nakago Was told it is Hiromasa. And likely dated around mid 1500's. Apparently, the tsuba is of some interest. Thank you, Greg
  20. Hi Everyone, Input on this tsuba appreciated. Thank you, Greg
  21. Hi Everyone, When were Aluminum Tsuka first produced? Thank you, Greg
  22. Hi All, Translation help needed on this Tomobako. Due to the elaborate calligraphy, perhaps made for an important individual. Any additional insight is appreciated. Thank you, Greg
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