EdWolf

The diameter of the Tsuba is 78mm. Hope this helps. Regards, Ed

Hi to all, I recently bought a nice Type 98 Gunto sword. To close the deal, this Tsuba was added. I believe the animals are squirrels but I’m not sure. I was trying to figure out the school. I found some comparable designs with birds and other animals all from the KYO-SHOAMI school. Am I on the right track? Thanks in advance! Best regards, Ed

Hi John, Thank you very much! Best Regards, Ed

I think its starts with Bizen ...

Hi to all, I have a Type 98 Gunto sword with an old traditional blade. The nakago is shortened to fit the military mountings. The nakago is signed but probably a part is missing (cut off). Can one of you please help me with the translation? Thanks in advance. Best regards, Ed

Hi Bruce, Your sword turns out great! It’s a nice way to honor your dad. Regards, Ed

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