Steves87
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Thank you Steven, my original question is answered and I have even learnt more about storage, so post has worked out well for me!
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Thank you Jean, I understand and see what you mean regarding the nakago and hitsu shapes/ finishes. The only reason I mentioned Kaneie was because of the similar surface treatment to the 'shoreline' Tsuba as seen on the 'Tsuba Gallery' website by Elliot Long. Im ok with it being an un-original, was part of a lot I picked up for lunch money a while back
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Thank you Steven
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Thank you Mauro, I am currently reading about Onin and Heianjo at the moment. I will research Shoami as my next research
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Thank you! It makes sense, but I did not know this
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Fair enough Jean, what would be the tell tail signs this is not traditionally made? I am genuinely interested in finding out more as to why. I know the Tsuba is in a somewhat rough condition and potentially has a non original coating on it. Is it perhaps because it is unsigned and in a Kaneie (spelling) style?
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Thank you Steven, I had sort of assumed that would be the case, until today I had seen a similar style Tsuba and the inlays were also worn down... this made me question if it was on purpose
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Hello all, I have this Tsuba which has dot inlays which are 'flattened' or near flush with the base metal. My question is a quick one and hopefully simple, are the inlays supposed to be like this (flat) or is this a product of time and wear and the inlays should be raised/domed? Thank you for your time viewing
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Love the Tsuba!
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Welcome Tsurugi, The Musashi style is one I have always been fond of. I am still looking for the one that calls me to add to my collection. Congratulations on finding yours! The pictures are a little unclear but it seems there may have been some inlay at some stage
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Has good weight to it, thank you very much. I’m guessing the more heavily wired versions are more again. It would be great to see cross section sketch of the tsuba, I’m interested to know more just as yourself
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I love that Tsuba, thank you for posting. Im sorry I cannot help with your questions, but I was hoping you may be able to tell me the weight of it? I have never been able to find weights of this style (and the more heavily wired) Shingen Tsuba.
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There is another copper one for sale at the moment which is very very similar to the one you posted above. It is better imo, but again, may be cast. I can probably find it again if you are interested in seeing it.
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out of curiosity, are you bidding on the Heianjo Tsuba the same seller is auctioning?
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I have seen this for sale, I cant be 100% sure, but there seems to be casting marks in the nakago?
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Hi Raynor, yes I can see some similarities in work! The dimemsions are approx 72mm x 66mm x 4.5mm thick
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Thank you David, I have had a look through your site, very smooth and a very nice feel, keep up the great work, when I am next in the position to aquire a piece or two, I will definitely be going through your site. The Shishi fuchi-kashira have raised an eyebrow of interest
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Thank you!
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my favourite Tsukamaki too
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Robert Haynes Set Of 10 Catalogues
Steves87 replied to Steves87's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
With regret, I need to let this one pass. If ok by the message board, I will include the link below, if not mods please delete. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ROBERT-E-HAYNES-LTD-RARE-COLLECTION-OF-CATALOGUES-FULL-SET-OF-10-EXC-COND/323657509839 Current Australian ebay codes are PUSH5 FOR 5% OFF or PAPP10 FOR 10% OFF if purchased through the ebay app -
Admittedly, my example is far from perfect and likely worse off condition than the auction version, but I paid just a smidge over 100usd for it
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Thank you Grev, that first top one really calls to me. I will have to put one on my 'future Tsuba' list. I definitely have not seen the soft metal Nanban before, I like the look of it more than the iron made. Is the sekigane on the second one a separate piece?
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Thank you Ian, what a shame you do not have that book, would you remember the exact name by any chance?
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Hi Grev, Ive been meaning to ask, would you be able to post some pictures in this thread? Id love to see them thank you
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Robert Haynes Set Of 10 Catalogues
Steves87 replied to Steves87's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Thank you Grev and Arnold, it appears to be a wife selling off a late husbands collection
