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I am a newbie in Tsuba collecting and already have 7 Tsuba in 2 weeks so I was wondering how many members have who are collecting for years? (I do understand it is about the quality and not the quantity and I do not want to end as Jan. (see Bruce)) Collecting Tsuba seems more addictive than for example collecting swords or knives? Maybe because Tsuba are smaller and cheaper? Do you agree that collecting Tsuba is addictive? If so, do you have a system to counter this where you say for example "I try to keep 50 Tsuba max from a specific school and if want one more I sell one so I always keep my 50 best ? Or do you keep everything you buy and are interested in everything? I do understand you keep quiet if the wife reads along. Happy with ALL comment. Kind regards.

The mystery of the shipwreck is not unveiled yet Alex. Some may have missed the story hidden in one of my former topics were it came clear that I by accident bought a pile of Tsuba that was identified by Dale as Tsuba of another member of NMB...

Gentlemen please, It is my topic and I never had any problems with ANY opignions or remarks on my Tsuba. On the contrary I appreciate and am thankfull for all of them since I am here to learn. I am a bit puzzled how a rusted shipwreck Tsuba can heat up the emotions... Kind regards from Belgium. Pâris.

It was somewhere in 70's when I was 10 or 12, I bought a rusted katana on the flea market in Brussels. Went with my bike home, the katana on back. Nobody cared and it was quite normal that time. I was in the scouts and everybody had his own small dagger at his belt...different times I assure you. My dad confiscated the Katana after we were testing it with my brothers in the garden on a watermelon. Never seen the tang...still wonder sometimes.

I am still amazed and puzzled they consider Tsuba as "essential parts of weapons"...someone should educate the LAW makers...mumble.

Its from a bullet IMHO.

Once mounted on a katana the "off centre" feeling should be balanced by the blade.

Correct Jake, my primary goal as newbie is to avoid fakes and try to learn on what I have available. My first car was also a second hand one and not a new one. I consider Tsuba as art so opignions can be different. It is not ok for a newbie to hestate to put his Tsuba on this fantastic forum because he is worried his tsuba is not good enough... Kind regards.

Sounds as a well educated reply to me Jake. Kind regards from Belgium.

The average age on 53 collectors is 50 years old.

I do like your scientific approach Dale. Much appreciated and thanks for the sharing. Kind regards from Belgium.

Hello, Learning Tsuba number 5 was obtained in Belgium and comes from a shipwreck and has heavy water damage... Weird for me are the deep cutlines on the Tsuba who go all the way thru. They seem to make a symbol? (73mm L 73mm W 4mm T / inches= 2.87 L x 2.87 L x 0.16 T) (weight 108 gram) Since I am a newbie and want to learn, I would be happy with all possible info! (Period?/Age?/Design?/School?/Remarks?/Opignion?/And any value?) (The Tsuba is mine and there is no sale or auction going on) Kind regards and thanks for sharing!

No drill holes found in the rest of the shipwreck pile. But I did found something else interesting. You will read about it in my next topic: "Learning Tsuba number 5"...

Mumble, they propable think i am assembling a sword of mass destruction with an Invincibility Tsuba...

I will check my pile of "shipwreck Tsuba" for similar drill holes.

Hi Dale, I know his pics seemed from 2022. So that is 2 years. I do not know when he obtained it and where (from which country) the auction was. Okan should know that. Maybe someone tried to see if there was any value metal inside? Kind regards

I bought a Tsuba from Japan and I live in Belgium. (seller used JP Post) When I was tracking the parcel yesterday I saw it was send back to Japan the day it arrived in Belgium! A bit puzzled I informed with my Belgian local postoffice and they told me the Parcel was rejected because the name "Tsuba /guard sword" was mentioned. It seems it was considered as "an essential part of a weapon" and send back without even opening. Maybe it was just caused by incompetent staffpeople who make bad decisions or they use a new software which screens the documents on keywords? No, they told me they just followed the instructions of the Law. Wonder if other members had problems with "Tsuba Guard Sword"? I read about the problems in the UK but was not expecting "Tsuba problems". It feels as the net is closing...maybe I better start to collect rainbow unicorns or are they too sharp? Send a parcel | What can't I send? | bpost What can't I send The current postal legislation forbids the sending of letters or parcels, both within Belgium or abroad, with the following contents: 1. Dangerous goods: Dangerous objects are objects that, due to their shape, nature or packaging, can be dangerous for people or can damage other shipments, the equipment of bpost, or the goods of third-parties (including parcels). Some daily objects also cannot be sent with the post. These include lighters, perfume, manicure products, glue, paint, flammable liquids, spray cans, deodorants under pressure, hair dye and lithium batteries. There is a specific exception for lithium batteries. Read all about it in this overview. It also includes an overview of all dangerous goods. 2. Prohibited items: Drugs, narcotics and psychotropic substances Weapons, essential parts of weapons and ammunition, imitation firearms, knives, swords, daggers and any other sharp or cutting object Objects, texts or general substances of which the import, export, production, circulation, distribution, use, possession, sale or transport are forbidden by law Objects that include statements that contravene public order or common decency Shipments that mention forbidden destinations or contain forbidden goods according to commercial law Shipments that contain counterfeit goods Coins, banknotes and bearer bonds (exception: personal cheques with a maximum value of €500 per parcel and a basic guarantee) Jewellery (exception: costume jewellery that does not contain gold, silver or gemstones, is not worth more than €500 per parcel and has a basic guarantee), works of art and collections or other valuable materials, including animal pelts Parcels whose value is more than €5,000 Some countries impose additional restrictions. Check the exceptions for China, Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Portugal, Luxembourg, Spain and Switzerland.

Excellent,then my learning Tsuba has served its purpose.

Hi Okan, Any idea where this ship sunk? Remember where the auction was or other details? This could be interesting. Kind regards.

Hi Maurice, Any markings visible? Kind regards.

Found one!

Stop it Dale, now you made me want to mount a Tsuba on the light Saber, once of my youngest kid...imagine... Just a stupid question, are there any Light-Sabers with Tsuba? GeorgeLuucas must know...

Spicy!

Well the average age on 46 collectors is 50 years old.