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I too would like to thank the organizers and lecturers for the good exhibition and the interesting lectures.

Jussi's lecture on Kamakura and Nanbokucho Naginatas was very informative and the pictures really impressive. Michael Spasov's introduction to Kantei and the "hands-on" that followed were instructive and unfortunately also embarrassing for me - I was wrong almost everywhere. It just shows me that I still have a lot to learn.

Although I'm new to armor, Luc Taelman's introduction to the various armor schools gave me a good insight into the different characteristics of Saotome, Haruta, and Bamen. The dealers have also kindly provided examples of these schools for local inspection during and after the lecture.

Another highlight was the lecture by Dave van Gompel about Urushu lacquer and the various techniques - including the practical demonstrations after the lecture. Ironically, Dave has developed a resistance to urushi, but the flowers that were on the podium next to the speakers seemed to give him an allergic reaction (coughing).

Such events are of course worth the travel due to the personal contacts. I now can put a face to the names from people on the NMB.

The Japan Art Expo was also a worthwhile event for the swords and tsuba on display by the dealers as well (although most of them were over my limit). In addition, the city of Utrecht was also at its best with glorious summer weather.

I will be going to Utrecht again next year, but then I will add 1-2 days because the city is also really worth a trip.

I like the split.

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Stephan

Hi Steve,

you inbox seems to be full - that's was NMB is saying when trying to send you a PM. I am interested in #12 and #25. You mention #12 as being on hold but was never mentioned as being sold. How much is shipping to Germany? You can send me a PM.

Thanks,

Stephan

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I finally found the time to get some photos of my latest acquistion, a wakizashi by Mutsu no Kami Kaneshige with NBTHK Hozon papers. I would be happy if some of you have additional information about the smith. What I have so far is from the seller and from Markus Sesko's books.

Looks fake to me and very ugly

Hi,

how did you guys from Europe managed to get it shipped. I am trying it via Amazon.com but during checkout I am told that this item does not ship to my location (Germany). 

Thanks,

Stephan

Hi Ron, #3 is still available. Shipping to the US is 20 US$ (without insurance). Insured it would be 40 US$. If interested please send me a PM. 

Stephan

4&5 are sold

Hi Adam

1,2 & 5 would be 95 € together + 18 € shipping. The package deal would be 100 € for all including shipping to UK

Stephan  

btt - still for sale

Hi Kathleen,

for the whole lot I would ask for 180 USD + 40 USD insured shipping to the US.

Regards,

Stephan

I am listing some books that I have twice. All books are located in Germany - so no custom fees for EU members (and shipping is also cheaper)

All books are in very good condition

Payment options: Paypal (Friends&Family), Wire Transfer (I will provide my IBAN)

Thanks for looking,

Stephan

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Stephan

The wakizashi arrived today and I am more than happy. It is really an impressive blade with a lot of activities to enjoy. I also want to say thank you to Ray Singer for his excellent service. Everything went smoothly, from the packaging and shipping and all the communication with Ray was extraordinary. I will definitely do business with him again as I felt always well informed and everything was presented correctly and honestly.

Thank you Ray.

Stephan 

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Hi,

some weeks ago I acquired a gendai tanto signed Buzen Ju Mitsuyoshi and dated 1936. It had some rust spots that I cleaned carefully with oil and uchiko and I think the blade is now in a stable state. However, what puzzles me most about the blade is that I cannot find a reference to a gendai smith Mitsuyoshi. 

I looked into 

- Modern Japanese Swords - Beginning of the Gendaito Era (Kapp)

- Modern Japanese Swordsmiths (Slough)

- Modern Japanese Sword and Swordsmiths - From 1866 to the Present (Kapp)

- Swords and Swordsmitht of the Gendaito Period (Fimio)

- Swords of Imperial Japan (Dawson)

- Mility swords of Japan (Fuller/Gregory)

But not a single word about a gendai smith Mitsuyoshi.

I would really appreciate if I can get more information about the smith but when I search on the Internet I find only the auction where I got the tanto from

Blade type                Tanto

Suguta                      Hira-zukuri

Nagasa                     26 cm

Moto-haba                2.5 cm

Moto-kasane            0.7 cm

Mune                        Ihori

Hamon                     Suguha

Boshi                       Ko-maru

Nagako-nagasa       8.7 cm

Nakago condition   Ubu

Mekugi-ana             1

Nakago-jiri              Ha-agari / Kuri-jiri

Yasurime                 Kiri

Mei

Omote                     BUZEN JU MITSUYOSHI

Ura                          SHOWA JU ICHI NEN GO GATSU KICHI JITSU (A lucky day in may 1936)

Period                     Gendai

Koshirae                 Shirasaya

Habaki                    Silver habaki

Comments             Tanto with bohi on both sides

Thanks,

Stephan