CoastieMike
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Thank you Ray!
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Thank you for the information.
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Hello! Does anyone know when EMS Japan will allow nihonto to ship to USA? Or is there another carrier to get nihonto from Japan to USA legally?
Thank you,
Mike
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Greetings all,
I am trying to find information on tsuba and seppa orientation when fitted together. I researched past information and seem to get mix results on this. On the decorative side of my Edo period tsuba featuring Shoki warrior, would that face the kissaki or the tang? My next question is the seppa pictured below. I understand the larger seppa fits on habaki side of tsuba, but which way does it face with the punch marks? Are the punch marks for the habaki to fit into?
Thank you,
Mike
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My Edo period nihonto has a slightly loose tsuba. It has original seppa and I don’t believe I need replacements. Maybe less than a mm thickness added would tighten everything up. I’ve read on here before about using a leather shim. Any recommendations on what type of leather and where the shim would be placed in fittings? Thank you
-Mike
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Good evening all,
I recently purchased a Showa period katana from Japan. I noticed there was active rust along the edges and hole of nakago. The iron tsuba and fuchi also have some light rust spots as well. I am trying to find the safest way to remove it. Thank you.
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How often should I use traditional powder and choji oil on nihonto if it’s just for display? Also, is it fine to use choji oil on nakago and say tsuba?
Mike
Iron Tsuba with Gold Inlay Preservation
in General Nihonto Related Discussion
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Hello all,
I have a late Edo period iron tsuba with gold inlay and want to preserve the patina. I was not sure if I should leave it alone or use choji oil from time to time as I do my blade. I read previous discussions here mentioning cleaning but no mention of oiling. Thank you.
-Mike