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Hi Dave, thanks for posting. Regards, Ed

This would be a fun place to visit. http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/22308-bizen-osafune-Japanese-sword-museum

Hi Matt, that is a nice sword. Congratulations. Regards, Ed

Hi John, The following site is also a nice start for learning Kantei. Markus Sesko gives very good information about this subject for free. https://markussesko.com/kantei/ Regards, Ed

Hi Eric, Both very nice articles. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Ed

Very nice gun rack and a beautiful collection. Regards, Ed

Sorry to hear that knowledgeable members have leaved the Nmb after sharp-tongued arguments. One of the most important leasons of life, show respect and threat others in a way you want to be threatened yourself. Back to topic, it is a very nice article and very well written. Regards, Ed

Thanks Steve! Very informative. Regards, Ed

Hi Bruce, Congratulations with your new sword. It’s a nice sword. I don’t have Dawson's book but what is the story about this type of sword? Why is the blade chrome plated? I can’t figure out why. Protecting the blade with oil should be enough. Also, the chrome hides all the beauty of the blade and it’s no longer possible to sharpen the blade. This makes it almost useless. It could be chrome plated post-war. Dave already mentioned this option. I have seen a lot of bayonets threated this way, all post war. Regards, Ed

Hi to all, I don't know if this was already posted before. If so, please remove this post. This article is about a restoration project of Japanese armour. It's a nice article and real fun to read. http://to-ken.uk/onewebmedia/Diary%20of%20the%20Restoration%20of%20a%20Suit%20of%20Japanese%20Armour.pdf Regards, Ed

Thanks for sharing. Regards, Ed

Maybe just another manufacturer or just a simplification to speed up the production. Regards, Ed

Hi Jean, Here is another Tsuba also with an extra hole in the SEPPA-DAI. http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/4480-masatsugus-tsuba/ Regards, Ed

Hi Chris, You are absolutely right. The Tsuba with the monkey is beautifully crafted. Regards, Ed

I like to share my search for information. It’s one way to give something in return for all the information and help I get from all of you. I really appreciate it. Regards, Ed

Tsuba. The Mark of the Knights of Japan. 　 The Tsuba Collection at the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum. https://www.museobilbao.com/uploads/salas_lecturas/archivo_in-24.pdf Regards, Ed

Nice video. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Ed

Hi to all, a book (Japanese sword fittings in the collection of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum) in pdf format. Enjoy reading. http://www.knifehelp.net/media/docs/Cooper-Hewitt%20Museum%20-%20Tsuba%20and%20Japanese%20sword%20fittings%20in%20the%20collection%20of%20the%20Cooper-Hewitt%20Museum.pdf Regards, Ed

Hi to all, Here you can download 2 nice books about Netsuke (for free). http://www.metmuseum.org/art/metpublications/search-publication-results?searchType=C&Tag=&title=netsuke&author=&pt=0&tc=0&dept=0&fmt=0 Regards, Ed

Hi Stephen, I agree with you. I already talked to the seller that the price can't be determined by the provided pictures. If he wants to sell it he needs to provide better pictures or the price should be dropped dramatically. If the price is dropped it can be worth the gamble.

BTW I don't think the seller wanted to fool me. He fully agreed with posting pictures. He offered me the following deal: ask members of the forum for a fair selling price and take 10 percent off for all the trouble and confusion. Sounds fair but now the big question guys. What's a fair price? Regards, Ed

Thanks to all. I have contacted the seller and he is in shock. He always thought it was a Gassan blade. What will be a fair selling price. Regards, Ed

Not the best picture. If needed I can get a better picture tomorrow. Hope this will explain more. Regards, Ed

Hi Marius, I don't have a picture of the other side. I will ask the seller. Regards, Ed

Ray, As stated in the earlier posts, the Tsuka and de Saya are not old. I don't think the blade is tired. Just poor pictures. Allan, I am also confused. Hope someone can clear it up. If the blade isn't Gassan I pass. Regards, Ed