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  1. b.hennick
    Sandpaper should not be used on a scabbard or handle (saya or tsuka) as the sand grains can fall inside and later scratch the blade or tang.
  2. b.hennick
    Welcome Gerald! You will find that there is a lot to learn.
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    Both are quite nice. The asking price is cheap when compared to a tsuba. But one cufflink isn't too good.
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    Thanks for the great analysis. I will look at shingen tsuba differently now.
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    Do you see ubu? Look at the sharpened edge near the habaki. If that area is not sharp then the area was not edge. If it is only dull a little and only near the Machi, the sword has not been polished many times.
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    Hi Chris: I have been a collector for a long time. I guess that I am old-fashioned. I carry a fountain pen as well as a ballpoint pen. The ballpoint also has a built-in stylus and becomes a cell phone stand. So although old-fashioned, I like new things too.
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    You present good points that will find many who will agree with you. I am among that group. I collect mainly swords. Too often I see swords that were polished by inadequately trained people. Those who save money by using people who lack formal training may later learn that they wasted their money on inferior work.
  8. b.hennick
    Lovely! Probably not the word that you would use but aslo the kabuto are lovely.
  9. b.hennick
    👍👍 keep up the great work!
  10. b.hennick
    Thanks for a good read! I'm sure that it received TLC.
  11. b.hennick
    I was asked about a WWII sword. There is a three character mei. The second and third read Kin Shige. I would not find the smith anywhere. I probably mistranslated the mei. Help will be appreciated.
  12. b.hennick
    I do not think that your F/K theme is shiachi as they do not have feathers.
  13. b.hennick
    If you are from the Toronto area we have a club in Toronto. Send me a p.m. and I'll provide you with information.
  14. b.hennick
    Thanks Chris!
  15. b.hennick
    Do you have the URL so we can see what you have accomplished?
  16. b.hennick
    I have used foam soap without any fragrance. I use a clean well used soft toothbrush. The combination also works well on kodogu. Dry iron fittings completely or you will get rust.
  17. b.hennick
    Welcome Jaykob and Zaia. There is a lot to learn and this is a great place to learn.
  18. b.hennick
    I appreciate the work/effort that has occurred in making this thread. As I read each post, most lead to thinking about the main points made. Threads of this level should be elevated in some way so that the thread can easily be found by new and current members. Perhaps we need a section of threads of outstanding merit where these threads can be accessed easily. Would it be possible for members to vote for such threads? There could be a minimum number of votes necessary to elevate the thread.
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    It has a very new feeling for me.
  20. b.hennick
    Great start Nicholas! I look forward to seeing more.
  21. b.hennick
    Thank you, Andy, for the insight.
  22. b.hennick
    An old ivory piano key is easy to shape and easy to use. If you have trouble finding them you might ask a piano tuner for one.
  23. b.hennick
    Andy, I am sad to learn of the depth of your loss. The relationship between a deshi and master is a close one. Your stories showed your thoughtful care and devotion to both the man and the art.
  24. b.hennick
    Look at the tang.. Remove the habaki as you do not want to find a hagire at home.
  25. b.hennick
    Here is a Shiachi kabuto
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