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paulatim

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  1. 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
  2. Thank you very much for posting those excellent photos Dan. I’ll never experience something like this here, way down South. Regards, Paul
  3. Jon, Lee, that UK dealer’s name is Mark Davies. I’ve found him to be an honest, reliable person. Regards, Paul
  4. You have very good taste Gareth :-) Congratulations, again! Paul
  5. 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
  6. 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!
  7. 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
  8. Here's the same on an RS which has just arrived. Unsigned, arsenal-made blade. No frills :-) Regards, Paul
  9. 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
  10. 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
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