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  1. David Flynn
    A lot of people are now using, 99.5%(or above) Isopropyl Alcohol, instead of Uchiko. I was first put on to it when I was in Japan in 2009.
  2. David Flynn
    As Kenji Mishina said at this years Yakatabune, please stop oiling your swords, so I can stay in business.
  3. David Flynn
    I use Camellia oil.
  4. David Flynn
    I was just taking the Mickey Chris. I made the part up about not wanting to be seen. The rest is true though.
  5. David Flynn
    Also, they don't want people to see how quickly they look at the swords. Saying that though, if there is any irregularities that aren't immediately discernible, they do devote more time. But don't forget, they go through quite a few swords every hour.
  6. David Flynn
    I must concur with George as regards to Yasukuni swords and Seki swords. I have a sword by Yasutoku (Yasunori) and I believe some of my Seki swords are better. But here I am diverging from the topic. No I haven't seen a Yasukuni sword in 44mounts.
  7. David Flynn
    Hi George, I was there this year and also saw this dealer. Whilst I didn't check all of his swords, nothing was of really high quality. One seller though, had a Gassan Sadakazu(ichi) and a Sumtani Masamine. He didn't tell me the price of the Masmine (and I didn't ask) but he wanted 1900000 yen for the Gassan.
  8. David Flynn
    It was a pleasure Barry, meeting you and your wife. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself.
  9. David Flynn

    Sword Kantei

    David Flynn replied to hxv's topic in Nihonto

    Echizen Rai. I've seen one similar.
  10. David Flynn
    I've seen Alan's Sadamitsu and I was very surprised. I saw it before it was polished and also thought it was Ayasugi. However, seeing it polished, I agree with Alan, Yamato tradition with fantastic flowing Masame and heaps of Hataraki.
  11. David Flynn
    Just bought a new camera. Unfortunately, my photography is crap. However, I shall endeavour.
  12. David Flynn
    I'm arriving in Tokyo, on the 24th and staying until the 30th. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Also I am looking forward to the Yakatabume.
  13. David Flynn
    Joe, I was fortunate to acquire a sword by Okimasa's Brother. Tsukamoto Masakazu. Although he wasn't a member of Shigetugu's school. He was the head of the Tsukamoto.
  14. David Flynn
    It could be a welded tang.
  15. David Flynn
    Welcome to our new members.
  16. David Flynn
    More a catalyst than a prop.
  17. David Flynn
    I met John in2006, lovely man, he will be missed.
  18. David Flynn
    Welcome John C and Kimmo.
  19. David Flynn
    Yeah sorry, just realised this the same guy who posted them all a couple of weeks ago.
  20. David Flynn
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/COLLECTABLE-RAR ... 232c028152 Well?
  21. David Flynn
    Of course you're right Jean.
  22. David Flynn
    Nick, like the stock market, Nihonto prices fluctuate. In Oz( and we have a fairly stable economy) things (sword business) have slowed dramatically in the last year, esp. the last 6mnths.
  23. David Flynn
    Jean, I have also bought a sword at the DTI, through Sokendo. Yes, of course bargains are to be found. However, I'm curious of the overall sales at these two shows this year. Will the Japanese dealers lower their prices? Or will they try an tough it out? e.g. Will they ask 1,000,000yen for something one may Buy in America for $8000?
  24. David Flynn
    Jean, Japan is suffering a downturn as well. I wasn't referring to quality, curious about the sales.
  25. David Flynn
    By the Nakago, maybe Shinshinto.
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