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  1. Katsujinken
    Honestly that’s a tall order at that budget if you’re hoping for something in decent condition. I recommend you save a bit longer.
  2. Katsujinken
    Hi folks, I’m wondering if anyone might be aware of or have a translated table of contents for Soshu Den Meisaku Shu. I’ve recently managed to buy a beautiful copy and would love to have something like this if it exists… Thanks, Michael
  3. Katsujinken
    Great update Brian. Happy to read these whenever you post them!
  4. Katsujinken
    Hi James, Congratulations, it’s a fine piece. With a proper shirasaya you can clean and re-oil a blade about twice a year and be just fine. Of course if you want to study the blade you can do the same procedure. This is sufficient even in a humid climate (Japan is quite humid after all). Oil and shirasaya are old technologies, but they work very well as far as creating and maintaining microclimates go. Enjoy!
  5. Katsujinken
    Right. Is this not a kuwana uchi?
  6. Katsujinken
    NBTHK papers are the gold standard in the marketplace. This is pretty much indisputable in my opinion.
  7. Katsujinken
    If you think you might ever want to sell it, getting it papered will lubricate that process. If it’s good, it’s good, so you’ll always be able to sell it. NBTHK papers will just make it faster / easier depending on the piece and market at the time.
  8. Katsujinken
    Woody did a great job! Congrats David. Looking forward to seeing this at Token Kai sometime. :-)
  9. Katsujinken
    I’ve certainly seen others on this board make worse decisions! :-)
  10. Katsujinken
    Based on your description: Ray Singer and Grey Doffin, often found right here on the NMB.
  11. Katsujinken
    Hard pass!
  12. Katsujinken
    Smooth. Like the kind made for camera lenses. Example: https://www.adorama.com/cpcml.html
  13. Katsujinken
    Could be! I’ll take a closer look.
  14. Katsujinken
    Okay that’s what I thought. And yes, “rough” cutting for the signature is putting it lightly! It’s a good sword though. Will have a good life in the dojo.
  15. Katsujinken
    And here’s the tsuba, which has me stumped. Also probably gimei.
  16. Katsujinken
    Hi folks, I believe the mei on the blade is Dotanuki Masakuni, but I would appreciate a full transliteration (and correction if needed). The nakago on the blade may even be aged / falsely patinated!
  17. Katsujinken
    Indeed thanks to everyone, and especially Brian! NMB is an incredibly special place.
  18. Katsujinken
    I’ll start this off at $30!
  19. Katsujinken
    It’s just fine to do this. A good rule of thumb: any old tosogu should be worth less than the sword / mogito you’re using. With that guideline you’ll never risk anything too valuable or important. Just make sure the balance is still good or all of your hours of practice will be a waste!
  20. Katsujinken
    Usually the person on the back is the person who submitted the sword. It could be the owner or an agent. Sometimes it will be removed or covered up for privacy later. My Juyo Naoe Shizu was submitted by Saito Mitsuoki (Hisashi’s father), of Ginza Seikodo, back in 1979-80. Good question about the two dates!
  21. Katsujinken
    Brian and Piers are spot on here. And NMB is indeed a nice place! :-) Meaning no offense to Jonathan, I would humbly submit that anyone who chooses to buy a book or two first (or spend a few hours watching documentaries on YouTube, or look at Japanese dealer websites, which are not hard to find) would spot the fakes being sold by the jerk that swindled Jonathan here from a mile away. They’re terrible terrible fakes.
  22. Katsujinken
    Absolutely horrible.
  23. Katsujinken
    You’re unlikely to find a papered tanto in decent shape at that budget. https://www.japaneseswordbooksandtsuba.com/store/swords/q565-mumei-tanto-in-aikuchi-koshirae/
  24. Katsujinken
    No one is forcing anyone to submit blades for Juyo or any other shinsa. If you want a paper for any reason the options are clear and everyone is entitled to make the choice appropriate for them based on their goals and (especially) expertise.
  25. Katsujinken
    Well done!
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