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  1. Mark, you are going to thank me for this one. At a gunshow I found a great product for old leather. What conditions it different than just treating the leather (which I recommend) this product liquifies the dye that on the leather so you can push it over the unstained areas. So in effect it evens out the color and makes it look great again. The product comes in a paste I bought two jars because I have worked with leather for decades. The only downside is that it makes the leather glossy. It is called Urad -total leather care. the number on the jar is 800 -910-0027. nor 514- 389-9909. The jar says it is made in Canada good luck
  2. Thanks, I could do $3k but first I would like to find a tanto. I have a Waki, that is dated 1414 but it is unpapered. I bought a beautiful tanto at the SF show in August but Dave Easley said that the blade is only around 100 years old.
  3. Thanks for the advice. I have a couple of mentors that I consult before I buy expensive stuff. As far a books go I read one and lots of Nihonto magazines, and hundreds of web pages, but most of it is just academic for me. thanks again.
  4. Thanks Ray, I like dated the same way some collectors like signed. Two of my other swords are signed and dated. When I was just beginning to collect I trusted a date that was carved in tohard steel more than a piece a paper. but now I want both. There are millions of blades out there. I figure my dated collection will be a little different. Thanks again. PS, the link you provide is to an auction. yikes for us beginners.
  5. thanks, I am still learning how to navivate this site. how do I get to it?
  6. Sorry, I want inferring that you were pursuing a famous smith. I have a Sukesada and love it.
  7. Thanks, I will keep trying. As a beginner I see paying more for famous smiths about like my wife paying ungodly more for a purse because it have a prestigious label on it. I know my taste will change with education or if I buy just to resale. Doyle
  8. thanks, yes I saw this one and I am temped. Actually, I have found a sword for $2,500 that meets all of the aforementioned requirements (that I may get) but I don't like the koshirae very much. I am new to sword collecting so my values are different than most of the collectors that I know. I like old and used.
  9. Thanks for the offer, but I am looking for signed, dated, papered, and tanto.
  10. Hello, I am putting the word out that I am looking to buy a specific type of sword. I am looking for: Tanto, papered -NBTHK, signed and DATED, old-pre 17th century, in fittings or a least it has a saya and a tsuka. All for under $2,500. I realize that for this price I will not be able to get a perfect blade, but I won’t be using it in battle. Next, I will find a wakizashi with the same requirements. I you have one, or know anyone I can contact please let me know, and please keep my contact info, in case you come across something. Sorry for the long email. Thanks Doyle Barnett Santa Barbara, California, USA DoyleB@cox.net (805) 453-8741
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