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Hi to all, Reading sword appreciation papers is one magic thing for me. To upgrade my skills I was practicing trying to read an example. But after a few hours searching the internet and reading books I still can’t figure out the boshi and the hamon part (only a small part). Can someone please help me? Thanks in advance. Best regards, Ed
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Very impressive! Regards, Ed
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Interesting document. Thanks for sharing! Regards, Ed
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What Do You Guys Consider Hq Fittings For Gunto
EdWolf replied to Nihontocollector19's topic in Military Swords of Japan
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What Do You Guys Consider Hq Fittings For Gunto
EdWolf replied to Nihontocollector19's topic in Military Swords of Japan
This Gunto type 98 also with nice fittings is my latest addition. Regards, Ed
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maybe sōshū ju norikuni 相州住憲國 ? Regards, Ed
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I have experienced that removing paint with acetone works best with paint which is not to old. If the paint is applied more than say 20 - 30 years ago the results will be disappointing and the effect will be limited. Regards, Ed
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Hi Marius, Thanks for your reply. Tsuba collecting is a complex world. Next time I will use Shoami You have taught me in another thread that Shoami is a kind of grab bag. That’s why I tried to be more specific. Do you also find the two kogai shaped hitsu-ana fascinating? Regards, Ed
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Hi Gordon, I have managed to take a better picture of the nakago. Hope the quality is good enough. Is it possible to post pictures of the tanto and the katana? I’m trying to find more information about Masashige and I am interested in seeing other work by him. Thanks in advance! Best regards, Ed
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Hi to all, I have found another Tsuba I would like to share with you. Because of the symmetrically balanced shape I believe this is an Owari Tsuba. I can be totally wrong. Please be gentle ???? I found it interesting to see that both ryo-hitsu are Kogai shaped. With my limited knowledge I think this is an Edo period (early?) Tsuba. There are some gold colored markings visible. Hope you like it. Feel free to comment. Best regards, Ed
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Hi Stephen, That Saya looks very nice! BTW, also nicely displayed. Regards, Ed
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Hi Robert, Thanks. Yes, the Kodzuka is sweet. I think the overall look of this sword is very nice. Maybe not for the experienced collectors but I like it a lot. And that’s what counts Go koto? I don’t know. Maybe one of the other members can tell. As a novice collector I’m still confused even after reading several books and a daily visit to this forum. Regards, Ed
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Hi Gordon, For now, the best I can do. Regards, Ed
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Hi Gordon, I'm currently not a home. I will try to make some good pictures and will post them soon. Regards, Ed
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Very nice sword. Regards, Ed
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Hi Mark, Thanks for your opinion! I agree with you, beautiful made rim. I am very happy with the Tsuba. Regards, Ed
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Marius, Thanks again for your advice! Best regards, Ed
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Hi Marius, Thanks for your opinion. It’s highly appreciated! The color of the tsuba is not black, only in the pictures, like you already mentioned. I like the basic style and the heavy weight. Best regards, Ed
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Hi to all, I have bought a tsuba with a three-day evaluation period. So I need some advice. It’s a heavy iron tsuba. I like the basic style of it (shoami ?). Dimensions: 7 cm diameter, the Mimi (rim) is 9 mm thick, the Hira is 4 mm thick. The asking price is 75 Euro. I have tried to take some nice pictures but the weather is very bad. Hope the quality of the pictures is good enough. What do you guys think of this tsuba? Is it a keeper or should I return it? Best regards, Ed
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Hi Chris, the only indication of a Japanese blade is the marking. Maybe other countries also used a similar type of marking and is the blade not a Japanese blade. Regards, Ed
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Hi Luke, do you think the hi is removed from the blade? Hard to tell from the pictures. 6 inch is very short.
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Maybe someone can tell if there are nco blades with a 6 inch hi. Regards, Ed
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Maybe you are right. Maybe the length of the hi can bring some light. Regards, Ed
