tony edmunds

Daisho Tsuba still up for sale on Ebay for £450 so £420 to NMB members , which I do believe to be good value.

Hi Guys Ok these didn't find a new owner on the board so they are off to Ebay while there is £1 sellers fees!

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I'm genuinely surprised these haven't found a new owner, but maybe funds are short after Xmas. I'm going to leave them up for another week, please feel free to make me an offer. Regards Tony

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That's very nice work indeed, how of you source the paulownia wood, I've never seen it for sale outside Japan and then rarely.

Still available - too good for Ebay!

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Final Price reduction £480 for the pair and I'll pay postage in the UK ( actual cost of overseas shipping to be added)

]Hi Guys Another attempt at posting pics of these Tsuba

Thanks Josh I agree with you its the quality of the steel and the deeply natural, even organic feel of these tsubas that appeals, that and the relative rarity of Oda work.

Hi Guys I've added proper size pics that are now out of alignment ARGHH! I'll try and correct ASAP

Hi Chris You are right|(I hadn't noticed|) not sure what happened there. I'll send any interested parties a full set of pics

Hi Guys Offered for sale a Daisho pair of Tsubas by the Satsuma Oda School 17C. I'm not a Tsuba guy so this appraisal is based on expert opinion from NMB and Token Societyof GB members. Sadly I have to admit the signatures are indecipherable and don't look much like Naoka, Naonori or Noamasu to me so perhaps not masterworksof the school. Nevertheless bothTsubas have a lovely “wet” surface sheen characteristic of the school and crisp carving. The Dai measures 79mm X71mm The Sho measures 70mm X 67mm [The Tsubako has an odd looking lid (I think it was part of a stacking box) that came with theTsubas from a US Collector who apparently bought them in Tokyo sometime in the 1970s. Price: £500 I will accept Paypal or cheques or cash on collection for UK buyers

Apologies Ed, I'd assumed you were being ironic but it was a bit late in the evening and I clearly misinterpreted your post.

Darcy is , as usual very perceptive of the Japanese mind, when buying from dealers from whom you have bought before you will often get a discount without even asking. I once overheard an antique dealer commenting that the English always ask for discounts, although they may have meant our US and Canadian cousin too. My favourite antique dealer in Kyoto (now retired sadly) would always knock 20-30% off his asking price and then insist on giving me gifts which included the Masamune exhibition book and a Tsuba. I always remembered to bring him a small gift from the UK (he especially liked silk ties and Harrods tea) and I always felt like a long lost friend when visiting his shop. Simply put in Japan, invest in relationships and you get more than just discounts

Water Buffalo I believe the transverse bands referred to are made of thin shavings of honoki wound around the shirasaya, they do look good when done properly

I'm a big fan of urushimono myself, here's a part of my collection

I think its just the angle of the pic of the Kissaki which has foreshortened it. The Kissaki / Boshi look fine to my eyes.

Hi I never met he guy but I visited his Tokyo shop about six years ago, he did have some fantastic tosugu and swords

As an aside (apologies to OP) was fortunate to attend an exhibition of Miyairi Yukihira in Tokyo this year and to meet he smith, a very charming gentleman. His swords really appealed to me and funds permitting I would be delighted to own one. His nie deki hamon are especially spectacular.

Wish I could make it again this year but my timing's out by a week. On the bright side my liver will thank me. Best wishes to Bob and his merry crew, have an Asahi for me. Regards Tony

Hi Gordon If this is your first DTI be prepared to be amazed,overwhelmed and delighted by the sheer volume and quality of swords and fittings on offer. As an aside Bob Hughes Yakatabune cruise is a must, great fun assuming your liver can stand the strain. Good luck and enjoy. Tony

Hi Brian Just checked out amazon UK for Nakahara's book ( just in case) are, they seriously asking £1300 for what was a mass produced £25 edition, seems plain crazy? Regards Tony