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  1. kawika
    Thank you guys for the help. Any tips for how to take good care. I know I should use a lite oil, does mineral oil work. Also the scabbard, Saya seems to have termite damage.
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    Thank you Paz! I will definitely do more research and reading on Nihonto. I've enjoyed collecting antiques and never thought much about swords in general but I'm hooked now. Later this year I will be in Japan visiting my in-laws, hopefully I can visit some museums too. Gotta work on my Japanese though, I can speak a little bit but have no skill in reading. Will definitely look into the book you recommended 👍 David
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    I bought from an older guy that lives in my town here in Hawaii. He is a collector of all sort. I've meet him a handful of time but I'm guessing no refunds. I don't think he is a seller really more of a collector.
  4. kawika
    Ouch that's a bummer. I will hold on to it for sure, does have an appeal and feels solid but I over paid. Thanks for all the help everyone.
  5. kawika
    Somehow forgot to add this pic
  6. kawika
    I will upload some better pictures soon. My wife just started labor so it might take me a couple days.
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    Giant Tsuba

    kawika posted a topic in Tosogu

    I was visiting my father in law in Fukuoka Japan and he gave me this large Tsuba as a gift. He know I like and collect Nihonto and other antiques. He told me it's a real Tsuba for a sword. I was confused because of its size. I still think it's more of a decorative peice. Close to 9 inches across with copper, brass and maybe silver. Could this of been made for a Ōdachi? David
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    I'm not sure what kind of knife this is. Blade is 10.5 inches and very thick. Looks pretty old and the signature is faint also no file marks really. Any help would be appreciated. David
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    I payed 1,000 usd for this about 6 months ago. I'm trying to learn more and would appreciate any incite or advice on dating it and the name. David
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    I bought two swords and a knife. I don't know much about them and neither did the seller. I have not done any cleaning on them but it looks like someone did at some point. I'm curious about the dates and sword smith. Signature is faint. Any help would be appreciated. David
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