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    Typically the polisher is at the head of an atelier that includes all the necessary artists - he sets the price and guides the customer thru his choices for each stage of work. The other artists then negotiate with the polisher for their piece of the project…
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    Meiji himself was turned on to swords by his (former) samurai advisors, many people made gifts of swords to the imperial household because of this. Meiji work is distinctive for its over the top gorgeousness. Some of what you seek may be found here…
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    Nice one!
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    Has Jimmy seen the sword? Does he think it is Shinsa worthy? I would go with Jimmy’s assessment…
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    If you’re in Kamakura be sure to visit the Masamune forge… https://www.sword-masamune.com/en/
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    I wonder is Tozando on your list of sellers? https://japanesesword.net/collections/antique-Japanese-sword-katana
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    https://nihonto.com/nakai-koshirae/
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    Same’ is a “fish product” some species may be prohibited. This happens sometimes if your sword enters thru Alaska…
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    Look for - Art and the Sword vol 8 2001
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    https://nihonto.com/bizen-morisuke-備前守助/
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    Thank you Jussi.
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    Nicely done.
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