Jump to content

Novak77

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    35

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by Novak77

  1. Novak77
    Sold. Cheers
  2. Novak77
    Hey there, I am a JSA student, so my method might not be the best, but I will throw my suggestion out there anyway. Go to a fabric store, and buy some plain white flannel. I bought 1/4 yd, and I think it will last me forever. Cheers, Ryan
  3. Novak77
    Hey all, Up for your consideration, is a lovely Shinsakuto by Ikeda Norihisa. Nagasa - 73.7 cm Motohaba - 3.2 cm Sakihaba - 2.4 cm Sori - 1.7 cm Tsuka - 25.4 cm Purchased in 2020 from Giheiya. https://giheiya.com/product/01-1983/ $4300 Shipped and fully insured in the lower 48. Will happily ship elsewhere (where legal) at your expense. Please pm for more pics, questions, etc. Cheers
  4. Novak77
    https://www.seidoshop.com/collections/katanakake-stand I purchase regularly from Seido, and have never been disappointed. Cheers
  5. Novak77
    As a JSA student, I find the test cutting completely fascinating. Beautiful sword, and thanks so much for sharing. Cheers
  6. Novak77
    Im a JSA student, and my Akamatsu Kanehiro is hands down my favorite sword. Whoever ends up with this will be stoked, and good luck with sale. Cheers
  7. Novak77
    Pretty sure I've seen a similar "tree bark" finish on a saya somewhere, but I do not remember it being this intricate, or having the inlays. Pretty nifty, and thanks for sharing. Cheers
  8. Novak77
    That’s fantastic, and thanks for sharing. Cheers
  9. Novak77
    Hey all, I know there are lots of tigers, and bamboo themes on swords, and I know I’ve seen tigers paired with pines in art. Just wondering if anyone has seen tigers, and pines together on a sword? Cheers
  10. Novak77
    Hey there, 1- Def ask your sensei. 2- Motohara / EB https://motoharablades.com 3- Ask your sempai if you can try out their swords, to try and see what you like. Try and handle as many swords as possible. 4- Don't rush a purchase (I really need to heed my own advise on this one lol). I'm a JSA student, and if a Moto is in your budget, you cannot go wrong. Jason is a fellow practitioner, and will steer you in the right direction. Cheers
  11. Novak77

    Shokai tsuba help

    Novak77 replied to Novak77's topic in Tosogu

    Thanks for posting those pics. I did a search based off Yokoya Soju, and found a Fuchi Kahsira that looks like it was signed Soju Kao. https://nihonto.com.au/product/hawk-fuchi-kashira-2/ Cheers
  12. Novak77

    Shokai tsuba help

    Novak77 replied to Novak77's topic in Tosogu

    Thank you so much. I did a google search for Yokoya Soju, and found some stuff. Cheers, Ryan
  13. Novak77

    Shokai tsuba help

    Novak77 posted a topic in Tosogu

    Hey all, I picked this tsuba up a while back, and I believe the signature says Soju. I’ve searched on google, and have come up with very little. Hoping someone here might be able to help me figure out a bit more about this tsuba. Cheers
  14. Novak77
    " The sword that has nie (thickly clustered batches of particles of tempered metal in the. blade), and who's tempering along the cutting-edge (yakiha) comes up nearly to the longitudinal ridgeline (shinogi), is a beautiful thing to see, but in practical terms, is easily broken." -Otake Sensei, The Deity and the Sword. My interpretation is, large, and wild hamons look cool, but don't belong on the battlefield. Cheers
  15. Novak77
    https://giheiya.com/wp/product/02-1437/ Here is a pretty big, and beefy Hira Zukuri, if you really wanna go that route. I'd still suggest getting a modern mono steel sword to start with. Cheers
  16. Novak77
    Barrett, Sorry if I somehow missed this, but what is your level of cutting experience, and are you currently practicing any JSA? Cheers
  17. Novak77
    Barrett, I am a TSKSR student, and I have two lovely Shinsakuto, one Gendatio, and a fantastic Motohara from EB. I bought the Moto specifically for cutting, as I have no desire to damage my Nihonto. Most, if not all the guys who practice tameshigiri regularly, will tell you to get a modern mono steel sword, especially when you're starting out. +1 for Spirit of the Sword, it is a fantastic book. Cheers
  18. Novak77
    Wonderful to hear EMS is resuming shipments. I had ordered an Iaito from Nosyudo spring of last year, it was ready by early summer, but with EMS down I had to wait forever. Finally bit the bullet right before the holidays and paid to have them FedEx it. Cheers, Ryan
  19. Novak77
    All, Thanks for the great info. I think I am going to start with a copy of Connoisseur’s and go from there. Have a wonderful week. Cheers
  20. Novak77
    Hey all, I am sure this topic has been covered numerous times, but I cannot find anything while using the search bar. So what would you all recommend as some good starter books? Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions. Cheers
  21. Novak77
    Hello all, I am a new member from Northern California. My reason for being here might get me roasted by some of you, as I am a martial arts practitioner. I Just want to learn more about Nipponto, even if my end goal for them might be a bit different than some of yours. Cheers
  22. Novak77
    +1 for Kelly, I am using him right now for an export and he has been a class act since my first email to him.
  23. Novak77
    ^^^ This ^^^ I have a Gendaito from Mike (Komonjo) and my Sensei has nothing but good things to say about my decision. Cheers
  24. Novak77
    ^^^ I believe this is correct. ^^^ I live in California and I have been paying tax on everything from Ebay, whether it be from California or not.
  25. Novak77
    I ended up snagging this for my buddy who's a tattooer and into large scale Japanese pieces
×
×
  • Create New...