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Hi all, Apologies for delay on posting- bad time of year really! Only have my phone at present and a very poor reception area. I have all , his and mine ,emails and hard copy mail so you will able to form your own opinion! My post was initially a quick note to warn any Australians if they were considering using an Australian agent. Clients are gathered/ collected in person as I am looking around for any advertising but no luck so far - he does not advertise on this forum at all and I have never seen a post from him- havent looked either- not sure if he is even a member? Not being the most experienced with anything like this I sort legal advice! If I can prove what I say- ie letters and emails then I can not face deformation charges - as already mentioned / threatened by Bijutsu Antiques- run by Micheal Cummins. Not being the most savy with computers- hence phone- I have been delayed exposing all, so I have decided to supply a quick summary then supply pics etc when necessary, as this goes back to 2018! Stay tuned you will enjoy the journey. Cheers

Hi all, Just a short note to advise to avoid an Australian agent, base/ living in Tokyo for any Nihonto related services, I am told he is in Queensland now. If you are thinking of using his services then please contact me! Also regardless of the recommendations you get from any long time collectors please ignore them and contact me. Also if any members are on any other sites or pages please advise. This has a lot to reveal- just the start of a very long journey! Dont use an Australian living in Tokyo!! Cheers

Many thanks Stephen, didnt think of Bob. Cheers

Hi Bazza, Yes I have come across those aswell- sadly! Darryl, Many thanks for the contact, Ill get in touch- really appreciate it👍 Cheers.

Hi Brian, Thanks for reply and never thought of asking for ' better' quality that they hold back on- but now that you mention it that completely makes sense! All the best

Hi All, I have purchased same from Namikawa Heibei and have tried to choose best skins but I have never seen the quality of these old examples- especially the centre tsuka! Does anyone know of other suppliers for same ? Or are these old ones representative of what used to be available? Many thanks to one and all and continued gratitude to Brian, thanks mate.

Hi Bryce, Think your koshirae fittings are nice, subtle and subdued, all in dark patina. Only my opinion- really worth nothing- but the tsuba your chasing/ showing - in my mind does not match the other fittings. Look around and dont discard iron- some nice dragons aswell. I was able to match a kinko fitting to a large iron tsuba and I am very happy- mind you project not finished yet- importantly the dragons matched. Best of luck- but think about your fittings before you 'glam it up'. Best of luck, it really does become a dragon hunt!

Hello Moriyama san, Many thanks for your infomation. Apologies for delay in reply, thought I had but obviously not. Many thanks again, Mike.

Hi Darrel, Not sure if this will help. They do modern gear but may have your size. Give them a go!

Also, is there a fee for deristration to send out of country? Many thanks Mike

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone knows the fees for a) Torokusho and then b) replacement of certificate if it is misplaced? Many thanks to all who offer advice and share their knowledge. All the best Mike.

Hi Piers, Great find, really appreciate you taking the time. Ive put them side by side for comparison. Cheers mate, Mike

Many thanks Matt.

Ah, pics would be good, hahaha!

Hi all, Purchased this as I had not seen a dated example! Im not that flash with translations at the best of times but theres a couple here that have us stumped, any help at all on a translation and date would be greatly appreciated. Brian, hope you have a great trip- try to keep us in the loop - but Im sure it will be a whirlwind- enjoy. Many thanks in anticipation, Mike

Hi all Joining this a bit late but Im reading 'carried by a samurai'- so matched swords- same maker and matched koshirae made this century dont qualify as daisho? Was one for sale on this forum last 6/12 mths doesnot qualify- not carried by a samurai? Think it was mukasa smith aswell? Think some are "Romancing the stone" - sorry its a daisho regardless of period.

Hi Brian, opened forum and was directed to this page. Great idea to keep us on the straight and narrow. Wish I could catch up in US but not possibly this year- maybe next!! Have a good one and many thanks for all you do for this forum. Regards

Hi Piers, thank you for dropping by- yes I think it is a nice stand- price probably will be too! Dale, many thanks for the Jolly info, much appreciated- thought there had to be a story behind the image. Thank you both for the info- wish me luck! Cheers

Hi all, Many thanks to Brian and admisters of this forum and all who participate with their experience and knowledge- much appreciated. Found this on a tachi stand and perplexed on the graphic I have include? Any back story- debating on entering auction?

Hi Brian, Sadly link not working. Cheers

Not sure if its just me but this looks like sperm ready to hit the trail to the target- Thoughts? Must be a Chinese copy surely! What a hoot- if not what are the tadpoles up to? Lung fish??

Hi Dan, I have never come across a kogai that would sharpen a blade - all have been non ferrous. Dont forget the dandyism in relation to samurai- was a big thing to look special! Cheers

Hi , agree with Darrel, ikinko,! We need to see the backs of these please. Cheers

Hi John, Thank you so much. Thats it. Cheers Mike

Hi all, Firstly many thanks to Brian and moderators for this forum- checkin daily! I am wondering if anyone has the link to a cutting test video that was posted on the board. The katana had been made for the test and the maker/ smith was present when used- it was in Japanese? A long shot but you never know? Many thanks for your anticipated help. Cheers Mike