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Brett

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    New South Wales, Australia
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    Nihonto, Writing, Reading, Learning.

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  1. I recieved an email from Pawel Nowak today, Thursday, 23 July 2009. His email read: He is using an email address which I am unsure if I should post here. I am keeping the email but not responding. Thanks, -Brett
  2. Hello, I was wondering if you would be kind enough to offer translations of the Mei and the Kanji on the side. Arigato! Thanks, -Brett
  3. Haha. Oh man. That's really scary. Concerning that it can happen any time. Thanks, -Brett
  4. Hey, If I manage to take some decent photos I will edit them into this post. Measurements: Sori - Unsure Kasane - 3-4mm Nagasa - 19"/48.3cm Nakago - 13.3cm I have heard both Bizen and Bungo (Takada) schools. I quote Roger Robertshaw: So I have heard Bizen from Mr. Robertshaw and James, the seller, and Bungo from you guys. From my individual research I have gleaned that if it is Bizen it will most likely be Osafune. I put together a list of things that my blade has in common with both traditions: Similarities: Bungo Takada: Sori is shallow Chu-Kissaki Tapering toward Kissaki Nakago narrow and Yoko Yasurime Midare Bizen: Torii-Sori (Osafune) Medium Kasane Midare Thoughts? EDIT: Took some photographs under better conditions, I think most of them are decent: Nakago: Machi: Kissaki: Hamon: Kirikomi: Thanks, -Brett
  5. Brian, sorry, I wasn't asking really asking for information about the quality of the sword but more about the specifics of the blade. I will take better photos. James, I wasn't sure if you would like my linking that, but cheers!! Stephen, wow, I'm relieved! I thought you meant that about the sword. I took these photos relatively quickly. Tonight I will take some new ones, as I have found a guide on taking photos of Nihonto... I'm very happy to have some information to study, even if it is uncertain, so thanks already. Thanks, -Brett
  6. Hey!! Today is a great day for me. I recently purchased my first Nihonto from James here at NMB for $900 AUD. I'm very satisfied, I would like any information you can offer. Mainly seeking time period, school, era, location etc. etc. Here are my pictures: EDIT - PHOTOS DELETED UNTIL I TAKE NEW ONES. THESE ARE THE SELLER'S PHOTOS: http://s209.photobucket.com/albums/bb13 ... meiWaki12/ Sorry for the inconvenience. Thanks for viewing! Thanks, -Brett
  7. Correction: "Lots of members sell and buy on ebay, learn swords, then sellers, its not such a bad thing [if you know what you are doing]" ... Thanks, -Brett
  8. Oh. Oh oh-oh. Much thanks to you sir, you are a king among men! Err, translators! Thanks, -Brett
  9. Ha, sorry, I'm just wondering what it says as I'm thinking about buying and really don't have time to translate fully. If you could PM it to me or something, and keep this as a learning thread or something... Thanks, -Brett
  10. Just need some help translating this possible purchase. I realise the last three Kanji are 'Kanenaga Saku'... Thanks, -Brett
  11. Hey, I was the youngest at the Sydney NTHK Taikai. It was excellent as I have said elsewhere. I am currently fourteen years of age, fifteen in October. Since I was around ten I had a dread fascination with swords and bladed weapons. I bought a couple of display swords, then some production weapons for martial arts use, and now I am moving on to Nihonto NMB and the NTHK have really been the greatest encouragement I can get. Thanks to everyone here. Thanks, -Brett
  12. Question: Are they 'mould' lines on the edges of the Tsuba, or am I seeing things? Or are they common in Gunto? And, the Kissaki looks really iffy to me. The Shinogi seems to ride up really far, and unless this has been ground in I am sus about this. It's a pretty poorly done fake, nonetheless. Thanks, -Brett
  13. Cheers mate, I probably wouldn't have bought one anyway, just seeing your opinions. I really need a thing where I can see swords without information, make statements that I can gather and have them corrected by someone that does know. Nowhere like that? And, what does 'FWIW' mean? I tend to avoid those kind of things, so I'm a little rusty... Thanks, -Brett
  14. Hey, Fujisanblack is offering a sword that has piqued my interest, and one that I am wodering if it is Gimei or not. http://cgi.ebay.com/KOTO-WAKIZASHI-orig ... dZViewItem This one I really like. Is it worth it, and what prices do you expect? http://cgi.ebay.com/Signed-SUE-KOTO-WAK ... dZViewItem And what are the thoughts on this? Gimei, or no? Thanks, -Brett
  15. Looks like a real Gendaito, in very good condition. Mei: Tsukamoto Masazumi saku (塚本正澄作). As far as I know, he is a WWII smith... Thanks, -Brett
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