Tom Darling

A hard hit to our hobby, he was a giant and national treasure. R.I.P. Rich

Leave it alone, it is what it is. 

Good luck with it.

29 minutes ago, Alex A said:

Find these threads a bit pointless without reasons why.

 

Out of curiosity. Asked a well known Japanese dealer this question. I wanted to get an answer from someone that has had thousands of blades in hand and had time enough to study them. From Chu-jo to top notch

 

If he takes the time to answer il let you know.

29 minutes ago, Alex A said:

Find these threads a bit pointless without reasons why.

 

Out of curiosity. Asked a well known Japanese dealer this question. I wanted to get an answer from someone that has had thousands of blades in hand and had time enough to study them. From Chu-jo to top notch

 

If he takes the time to answer il let you know.

I've already asked a top collector who is deeply connected to the NBTHK and got his in-hand, eye-ball opinion kaji name. 

In other words absolutely flawless. Masamune is not one, nor is Sadamune. Now go easy on me guys. 

From any period

Very nice, indeed.   Thanx for showing.

Naotane, is very well made, reminds me of Nobukuni absolutely beautiful, papered is a real plus.  Great buy.

Nice!

Hi Darrel,

I appreciate the info, thanks very much.

Regards,

Tom

Hi Tom,

A very good question?

Regards,

Tom Darling

Hi Mark,

I agree with you on this matter.  Thank you.

Hi Jussi,  

I appreciate the posted kaji.  I am curious if all listed were in a dated shinsa.  I do have the nagasa on three of them, maybe different from listed. No I guess in several shinsa of course.  Thank you Jussi for the update.

I personally wouldn't send it for shinsa.  It is what it is, a very nice sword blade.  

Known pictures would be great.

Hi John,  but, it was awhile back.  Cheers

Yamato Tegai Kanenaga

Brian, you're the best.  Can't thank you enough.  Gold is for me!

Tom

Hi John,  I traded it for Saint- Gaudens 1908 Double Eagle sometime ago. Cheers

Brian, I wasn't sure that i posted correctly. Thank you, again.

Brian, i don't know how to place in archives, thought a good idea.

Best regards,

Tom

Ando san  is a good friend of mine and regret not making to the show.  

Nice, good job Mark. 

Thanks Uwe.

Hi Chris, great snap shot of shinsa team. Could you tell us how many blades were submitted?  Thanks 

Best regards,

Tom

Mark, pictures of the Ballroom were very nice, Can you snap a couple of the team.  Great Show.