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Cool tread…and idea Brian 👍 This one resides in Denmark and was acquired from Japan. Nice Mei - which probably and unfortunately also is Gemei 🤓 /Soren

Hi Michael, From a similar and near identical tsuba description made by: Samurai Museum / Japan: “Title: Heianjo-style, Inome Sukashi Description Iron Tsuba with Kozuka and Kougai holes Inome Sukashi pattern is engraved with openwork. Inome means boar’s eye, and Sukashi means openwork in Japanese. Inome pattern has been being used since ancient times, and it looks similar to heart mark. People believed that the Inome design works as an amulet that protects them from evil spirits or fire and brings good luck. This pattern is often found in traditional Japanese architectures such as shrines or temples. And it is used in Gegyo (decoration under the roof, where the roof is joined) or metal fittings for hiding timber joints. Karakusa Mon (arabesque pattern) is inlaid with brass. Ivy has vitality, and it thrives strongly; therefore, this plant pattern represents prosperity and longevity. Heianjo-style was established in Yamashiro (Kyoto Pref.). It is mainly made of iron with brass inlay. Its design was simply family crest or arabesque patterns in the beginning. However, after that, they made different shapes of Tsuba and started using gold, silver, or copper for inlaying”. (Quote: Samurai Museum) All the best. /Soren

Company Grade tassel with original box arrived today without any problems. Beautiful, intricate weaving and pristine condition - thank you 🤗 /Soren

Evening Henry, Welcome to the NMB forum, and thank you for a very different and tricky question. I am by no means an expert on this specific question, so I will present my own observation. There are many different uses for the Sageo cord (e.g. fastener to the Obi, tying up sleeves or a prisoner) and many different types of knots. The one you refer to as “ display style” for a Katana may be either the Chu Musubi (Butterfly knot), the Daimyo Musubi (used in the Edo period) or the Ronin Musubi. All of these knots are intricate in a way that you could say both “presents” and “honor” the sword and the Koshira. But - I believe you already know that. Your question is tricky because there are probably so many different variables in which knot a Samurai might chose in regard to his clan affiliation, school of training, personal inclination, time period, type of sword, type of Sageo and so forth. And - I don’t think we have that much valid information on this particular subject in regard to historical writings, prints, paintings or photographs. I might however be surprised 🤓 All the best, and keep asking 👍 /Soren

Hi Mark, I am still a very recent collector in the Nihonto field and as such to be considered a “rookie” in the true sense of the word. But - when we are talking about Nihonto as a field of study you probably will be a “rookie” for many years to come because of the sheer amount of knowledge there is to be gained. It never really ends. The sword that you are looking at is from my perspective a good fit in regard to price (600.000,- JPY < 4500$) versus papers, attribution and the sword by itself. I believe it would be a good first investment. But - as Piers noted - it’s probably also going to be the first of several swords (as you will be hooked). I only wanted one sword to begin with - today I find my self in possession of several blades (katana, wakizashi and tanto) 😜 Looking forward to see your first choice 😎👍 All the best. /Soren

Hi Matthew, @Ontario_Archaeology I still available then I would like to chip in for the Company Grade Tassel? All the best /Soren

Evening Marco, @mareo1912 I will take no 1 and 2 if still available? And - should your listing perhaps be under the “Sale or trade” section? All the best /Soren

Probably a few thousand times 😜 Congratulations to Australia are in order by the way. It’s not every day that a beautiful Tasmanian lady ( Mary) becomes Queen of Denmark. But today the Kingdom of Denmark gets both a new King and a new Queen by proclamation 🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰🎈 I know - Sorry Simon /Soren

Evening all, I think Dale @Spartancrest my have a point 😜👍 Apologies for a slightly twisted picture, but this Tsuba has a similar yasurime with a plausible interpretation “wood panel”. /Soren

Sesko Swordsmiths have changed hands and allegiance - they will be studied. Super items, cared for and well kept . Very safe shipment. Thank you Jussi 🤗 /Soren

Hi Jeremy, Suggestion: don’t involve or ask your wife - just do it /Soren

Good afternoon Jussi, PM for Markus Sesko - “Sword smiths of Japan” if still available? All the best. Soren

Gentlemen, Certified Mei from Bungo Takada Fujiwara Yukinaga (3gen) for possible comparison: All the best and Happy New Year /Soren

Hi Peter, A very interesting study with a rather cool scientific aim. Downloaded and first read done 😎👍 Thank you. /Soren

Good evening Grev, Could it be “Denison Museum”? https://museumcollec...on-detail/?dataId=37 Best regards Soren