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Hi all, Many thanks for syopping by, good info to follow up woth when I unpack my books! Als Jack, finally found image, apologies hadnt navigate Brit museum sight before so still learning and I agree the last character is very close- thank you so much. Happy, merry Festive season to , stay healthy! Cheers Mike

Hi Jack, great info but no graphics on link- only on phone sadly! Can you send pic maybe? Thanks for stopping by! Mike

Many thanks for your replies. Felt it was far to large for a menuki so had to be a buckle! Really interested in the kanji though- I purchased it for the work but surprised to find kanji, also that the seller didnt utilise in description! My guess is late 18thC due to its condition- hasnt seen any wear as no rubbing or scratches! Many thanks one and all!

Hi members, Just opened my parcel from Japan and exceptionally pleased with my purchase. I have included the cover page of the auction with sellers discription? No mei was pictured bit on closer examination I found a solitary character on the side which I have found a common place. Im away from my books at present so unable to make a start on translation and thought that maybe a member may know this kanji? Ill put a post in Translation needed aswell to see what we have! Thank you in anticipation, Mike.

Hi All, Did I dream it or did I read that the length of blades was restrictedI , if so this would account for some machi okuri? Recently stripped a tsuka of a suriage katana- the suriage was too short for the size and weight of the katana- no machi okuri- and the core of the tsuka had split in use. Imteresting topic! Cheers Mike

MHi mike, you find what yourvlooking for? Im making som at the moment but could do copper or brass! Looking for katans, wakizashi or tanto size? Ifvyou want them to fit a blade Ill need the specs of the nakago! Cheers, hope your enjoying the journey- I know I am- regardless of the dross you meet on the way!

Hi Alex, depending how thick you need you may have to find a metalsmith to make them! You know what thickness you need? Cheers Mike

Hey mate, tired to work with you but if you cant respond to 2 private messages yur on your own. Im out. Good luck.

Hi Bob, sent you 2 PM. Get back to me if ur interested. Cheers

Hi John, Dou is metal covered with either leather or laquer or both. Uwe, can you elaborate on the unfortunate feature? Damage or a repair? Also roughly early 1800's? Are there any areas or sections I can photograph that would help? Many thanks for taking the time to enlighten me, much appreciated. Regards Mike.

Hi Bob, Sorry havent checked back for awhile. Ive changed my opinion after a second look and I was mistaken on one seppa having an edging added. It appears its the pressure put on the seppa by the tsuka that makes it appear as an add on. Ill draw up from your specs- transfer inches to mm and send you sketch. Will need more specs later! Cheers Mike.

Has just arrived in country- will inspect in a couple of days hopefilly. Many thanks

Geraint, Thank you so much, I can now do more research. Many thanks, didnt think of sadines hahaha! Thank you so much, it is a well made tsuba and Im enjoying ownership. Cheers Mike

Hi all, hoping more knowledgable folk can cast light on the concept behind the design/ motif on this tsuba? Seems like fish- were gold guilded/ mercury maybe- and gilded/ overlay of ivy? Not sure what to make of it? Seems good work but! Cheers Mike

Have found this and am interested if there are any on this board that can tell more about it- told late Edo? Regards Mike

Hi Bob, what are they made from? Brass? 2nd one appears to have an border of different metal - section that is decorated? I have made several seppa- mine and for others- 1st is simple but second is more challenging as I would need to know the metals used? Cheers mate.

Cant see how this is a set? Menuki are tiger but no relation to tsuba workmanship or design? Fuchi and kashira have no relation to either- nothing tiger related or design related!

More pics please- blade and mei? Cheers Mike

Hi Bob, I know I have one but cant find it! Ill keep looking but! Cheers Mike.

Hi Bob, send me a pic I may have whay you want. Cheers Mike

Hope your sorted, sent a pm but no reply. Cheers

HiSean, Really sorry but I cant use the imgur link? Get the opening pic and then rubbish? Maybe there are more like me- canf see it so cant buy! Sad to see you broke up a pair- think that was a wrong move- waks dont sell aswell either. Better links to pics please. Cheers Mike

Going to bed Read and reread make sure you understand- if not ask! dont coming guns blazing, just over the keyboard warriors. Admin- just do what you need to do . Over nufnufs

What it means is that you didnt read the post! You came in guns blazing but guess what you didnt read the posts. That realy annoys me- read read it! My bank statements show what I paid and the next is his deposit on the sale of the sword. Maybe I expext people to work on my mind! Bit stuffed realy! Aint hard read it work out a time line- mAybe thats it , members cant deal with that. Really Im over it and the thought the info is here they just have to look. If you cant look, discern the info then stay quiet!

Understand mate mate, but cant handle idiots who chime in that cant read. The info is there so what the f. I will not suffer idiots! Do what you have to do but REALLY!