b.hennick

I often found that if you set a tsuka on a tsuba you get a different view and feeling. 

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Period and comma...big comma

I am looking for a rather plain copper kozuka with or without the kogatana. The fittings are below and show the colour that I need. 

Making a proper Saya is difficult process. John Terado or Brian Tschernaga both in the USA di e excellent work. 

It looks like something that a person who sells would put in his/her window.

Earrings?? 

Hi Ron

I do not think that the f/k was made by either Omori or Mito smiths. 

Yes! Buy books! First sword and first sword book were bought in 1976. Every year I buy more books. In 2023 I bought 5 or 6. I look forward to buying more in 2024. 

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Google lens gave a pretty good translation. 

Sad news indeed. Rich provided and continues to provide a terrific amount of information. R!P...

Norishige was not a Ko Uda smith. He was a Soshu smith who lived in Etchu.

I think that the resolution of the electron microscope will be too high for you to get much relevant information. The most that I use is about 40X magnification and this is just to look at small areas of interest. 

Thanks, Peter! I passed the essence of the article on to several friends who practice Tai Chi as it fits so well.

Thank you Bob for providing this wonderful thread. I look forward to seeing your new acquisitions. This thread needs to be pinned as it is a wonderful resource. George and Ford have made great contributions to the thread.  The pieces that you have shared with us set a high level for collectors to reach for.

Congrats! Let me know if you get tired of it. 

I was going to write lovely but then I saw gorgeous. He is right. 

I really enjoyed the Florida Token Kai group. I was a member for years even though I live in Canada. They ran a great sword show in Tampa in February. I enjoyed their publications too. The last time that I saw Troy he was in a wheelchair and attending the show. I miss that group and their show too. 

wakishabi I thought it was in poor condition so quite shabi...

You a are off to a great start! Welcome to nmb.

I like the ginkgo leaves too. I agree that there are two handles.

My first thought is that someone drilled holes in an okimono. I agree the large hole on the bottom does not work. well.

Let's all write good things about Robert Hughes. 

I'll start, Robert organized a cruise and dinner in Tokyo Bay during DTI. It was one of the highlights from my trip to Japan. Thanks once again. I could go on... Step up and share your thoughts. 

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