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Logan09

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  1. Are you trying to imply that these are modern BaZZa? I do understand what you're describing though.
  2. Logan09

    Help on Tsuba?

    Thanks for the replies. And thanks George! I never would've guessed this.
  3. Any thoughts on these? Possible value if possible? Thanks.
  4. Logan09

    Help on Tsuba?

    Does anyone know what this is depicting? Looking to sale it but haven't a clue what the "structures" are. Thanks. Edit: Whoops, wrong section.
  5. I already stated there are people who have good reputation in the U.S who make Tsuka for people who practice with the sword. Obviously people are to afraid to comment on here with out getting reamed out by the "experts" on here. Sorry, but not everything on the Japanese sword requires special and extreme skill to make. Even the person who mastered the craft learned from someone, who learned from someone, who learned from someone that taught themselves from trial and error to do it themselves.
  6. Everyone knows you need to spend 10 years in Japan training under a master to be able to make a tsuka. Seriously, it's not that hard if you are a woodworker and take your time. Couple people(untrained) in the U.S make them for people who actually use their blades for cutting and they don't explode or damage anything. Some of the things on here make me roll my eyes. The Saya on the other hand is a different story and I won't comment on that.
  7. My understanding is the wood strips are used to get the final shape of the tsuka(and to true up the Ito to the Fuchi/kashira) and to prevent the nodes from catching on the Ray skin(preventing full stretching of the Ito)
  8. Yeah, it's obviously cast. What makes it fake?
  9. Is that Ware on/in the Hamon? Is it visible on the other side? I don't like the looks of that.
  10. My comment was more on katana throughout history. But that's a discussion for another time or not at all.
  11. The post says he had it in a white saya with leather scabbard but was dragging on the ground. I always thought the wood saya with leather cover was a cheaper option than the metal saya. Other note, this is why the "23.5 inch" rule for a katana always confused me. I have been seeing several gunto with what would be considered wakizashi blades mounted/used as katana. Pretty sure if a 5 foot tall Japanese man held a 24" blade tip down by their side they'd be digging a hole with the kissaki.
  12. That "kaigunto" tsuka looks like it has two mekugi ana. It also has a civilian fuchi. I am assuming it is pieced together(when and where is the question) Edit: how is that tsuka held on the katana(longer blade)
  13. It is unsigned. I sent the blade off to Bob Benson. I couldn't get any photos I would call good enough to post on here. I will follow up on here even if it turns out to be junk.
  14. Thank you ray. I will try to get some decent photos of it as well. I didn't know if forum evaluations were allowed.
  15. Chill the hell out guy! I'm in Wisconsin, 4hrs from Minneapolis. I know I am nowhere close to anyone.
  16. I already know a show will be out of the question, I would have to travel at least 5hrs to go to one and working 6 days a week it's a no go. Although I know it would be the best route to take.
  17. I have only shown a couple photos to get age and was told Nanbokucho. http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/29579-thoughts-on-possible-age-of-this-blade/ The closest sword show appears to be in Chicago and that's 400miles from me. So, that's out of the question.
  18. Does anyone know of someone I can send a blade to in the U.S to get a rough appraisal on? The blade is in need of a polish(its frosted looking)but the Hamon is visible enough to be seen. I have been getting asked if I want to sell, which has never happened before on here so I am assuming it may have some value and is worthy of a polish and being sent off to shinsa. I don't foresee myself getting a polish done etc, so I'd like to pass it on to someone who will appreciate it more. Thank you.
  19. Someone will probably buy it too. I remember several months ago and antique dealer/seller on eBay was selling a 18th century Tachi. Well, it was a Paul Chen Tachi with an msrp of $700 I think. I told them and even sent them a link and photos of the same thing. No reply, and they left it up(even though this seller stands by their items 100%) it ended up selling for over $2k. Countless "Gunto" and WWII bringbacks on there as well that are Chinese fakes that look nothing like the real deal sell for as much as real ones even though they look like junk. I really don't understand people on eBay.
  20. Logan09

    Cleaning Menuki

    Some will say you need to send them to a professional and spend a few hundred dollars to clean them. I do what Barry does and use an old toothbrush and soap if they need it.
  21. This is probably nothing, but could someone please help in translating what is left on this capture tag before it completely fades into Oblivion? Thanks.
  22. Thank you for the replies. Sadly the other side isn't as nice and has rust pits about 5 inches up from the habaki.
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