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Hello Hamish, is this collection in SA? Some months back a new member here advised that his father had gone into care, and the member was seeking advice re his Dad’s vast collection. I have met his father on a number of occasions ‘around town’ and he was a long-time collector of Nihonto. Regards, Paul

Good evening Tom: I believe our IJASWORDS (Neil) has swords which would qualify! Have a look at some of his treasures posted on this Forum. Paul

Excellent work Bruce! Thank you for your efforts.

Thank you very much for posting those excellent photos Dan. I’ll never experience something like this here, way down South. Regards, Paul

Jon, Lee, that UK dealer’s name is Mark Davies. I’ve found him to be an honest, reliable person. Regards, Paul

You have very good taste Gareth :-) Congratulations, again! Paul

Hello colleagues, I've had recent contact from Tomoko and she is back to making these wonderful sword bags. My new "RS" really needed a top quality product to protect it and one which was crafted with care. The accompanying "blue waves" bag is of course being paired with my Kai-Gunto :-). Thank you Tomoko. Paul

Further to my previous post, here are a couple of more detailed pics of my RS with a celluloid (I think :-) same. George, I've started a new thread on this mumei RS. Thanks. Regards, Paul PS: sorry, that last image is inverted!

Further to your comment, George, on your “celluloid same” thread, I have made a new post to show my new (and first) “RS” shin-gunto. Today I closely examined the nagako under strong magnification. I wasn’t expecting find anything other than the painted characters which showed on the former owner’s pics, so I was delighted to discover a “Gifu-in-sakura” stamp! (thank you Bruce P, for your excellent article). Whilst the blade may not be particularly interesting to many, I’m very happy to have this well-preserved example. For me these RS represent much more than what one sees at face-value :-) I’ve attached a number of pics. Regards to all. Paul

Here's the same on an RS which has just arrived. Unsigned, arsenal-made blade. No frills :-) Regards, Paul

Greg, that is horrible news. I only know Tomoko through your past posts and her emails re bag orders. Indeed, I only corresponded with her days before Christmas and received a gracious reply with no hint of her pain at her husband Kyohei’s illness. Please pass on my sincere condolences to her and her family. My condolences to you too Greg for the loss of your friend. Paul W South Aust

Greetings from South Australia. I can only add to the accolades Tomoko is receiving for her sword bags and top service. Having taken delivery of a wonderful Shin-Gunto from Neil I had to have something of this quality to keep it safe! Very happy. Regards, Paul