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    owari habaki.

    Jiro49 replied to Jiro49's topic in Tosogu

    Don't think jobr qualifies then.. plain shakudo top peice and the bottom is gold with flowers.. Thanks for the assistance! Regards,
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    owari habaki.

    Jiro49 posted a topic in Tosogu

    I'm trying to confirm what the requirements are for a habaki to be considered an Owari habaki. 2 peice half gold half shakudo? Does the pattern make a difference? Thank you!
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    It was missing the h in the link
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    Here is a shinshinto kanemoto for sale.. http://www.nihontoantiques.com/fss512.htm
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    http://www.nihonto.com/abtartshodaiyasumitsu.html
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    Just out of curiosity I wanted to see how much usps global express (1-3days) with 2500 insurance from me to AU is 130.00usd.. I would report her to eBay or use Stephen or one of us as a proxy shipper.. Good luck! Respectfully,
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    Raping is the term I would use.. Its about 60.00usd for me to send a daito from Michigan to AU...
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    This offended the author... My bad!
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    Looks Chinese to me?
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    Will do, did not get the chance last night so tonight after practice I will... Thanks to everyone for their time and help with this mei!!!
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    A couple shots from my 2 minute inspection during lunch...
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    Im starting to think I have a gimei
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    Sir, I would appreciate it. Thank you!
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    I am having issues finding an oshigata of the nidai, if anyone has one could you please post it!!! Thank you!! original photos will post more of the blade and nakago later today...
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    Hello, does anyone still fit tsuba to blades? I am looking for a low quality iron tsuba to counter balance my iaito. The issue is the nakago on my tozando iaito is small. Any ideas? Can I do this myself? Thanks in advance!
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    Kunitaro sama, ikanimo! I love that line of thought!
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    As far as the wide blades I've noticed a lot of people using them.. whatever floats your boat, I guess.. Kunitaro sama, a US seminar sounds great! Please keep us posted. Regards,
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    Kunitaro sama, thank you for the reply! I said Ise as I didn't want to mention muramasa den. Could you provide me the kanji for taba-ganata since I can't find the definition anywhere. KUWANA UCHI –Forgeries of Bizen blades by Kuwana and Ise smiths. The above makes perfect sense as there are two almost koshi-no-hiraita formations on the blade. Respectfully,
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    Doesn't the kanji for naga look strange?
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    Agreed...
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    Thank you all! I will add more pics today. The nei and sunagashi led me away from Bizen. I guessed mino because to me it looks similar to the Ise smiths who sometimes combined a mino/soshu traits. Just a guess to get things started
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    I can't say I agree 100% regarding the ego comment. I'm sure for some it is, but as a student I feel it is a sign of respect for your teacher and for where the art came. I have met many types of budo snobs...For myself the worst is nihon budoka who think Chinese martial arts are all soft and have no combat merit. I started in hsing-I and shaolin 5 animals so when entering the Japanese side of things I heard it all.. In a nutshell, I feel your pain!
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    I can't say I fall into that category since I practice toyama ryu batto do plus koryu arts. I understand what your saying but you also have the other end of the spectrum where people think its stupid to use the word sensei in the west and the only purpose it serves is to feed the instructors ego. Luckily we can each choose our own paths..
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    Just got this today in trade from a member here and though I think its gimei I wanted some opinions.. Koto Mino school is what I think it is... Feel free to turn me into cannon fodder
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    Sorry I have to chime in... Once there are rules in place it now becomes a sport. Does one improve their skill in karate by sparring in point matches where only certain targets and techiques are allowed or is it through true kumite that we learn? Plus the body positions are different in Kendo and koryu iaijutsu, most obvious would be the distance the back heel is off the ground. Its like looking at a karateka and a thai kick boxer.. -----> :D
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