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  1. Kantaro
    It does not seem Shoraku 正楽 What do you think?
  2. Kantaro
    Since that second Kanji is not clear I have cleaned the mei with a toothbrush and some handsoap and warm water. Hope it is better readable now. Kind regards.
  3. Kantaro
    Seems OK, not a fake.
  4. Kantaro
    The pope said the same Bruce.
  5. Kantaro
    Pfft I suppose the zombies must be happy?
  6. Kantaro
    What do you mean Uwe?
  7. Kantaro
    Shoraku?? Shoraku 正楽 | British Museum hmm nope...
  8. Kantaro
    The pope arrived in Belgium yesterday and A.I. has pics...
  9. Kantaro
    Anyone can help with this short Tsuba mei? Kind regards.
  10. Kantaro
    Indeed I have just seen his new auctions on ebay are now from Japan and before they were from US California?? Any one bought some stuff from Komonjo? [GN1-09-1-13] Japanese Sword: NBTHK Kanesada Wakizashi in Shirasaya | eBay
  11. Kantaro
    Thanks, Saw a sword of Kenpaku Yasutoshi was sold on ebay (Berkeley, California) For 770 dollar in July. Was that a bargain? What do you think of this smith? [K07] Japanese Sword: Yasutoshi Katana in Koshirae | eBay
  12. Kantaro
    Better pic.
  13. Kantaro
    It seems a modern blade?
  14. Kantaro
    I will keep quiet about the blade but I do like the leatherwork.
  15. Kantaro
    I do like her Tsuba!
  16. Kantaro
    Is not magnetic?
  17. Kantaro
    Sorry Piers I do not have the blade.
  18. Kantaro
    No Colin, I do not see any iron either but I do trust my magnet. There seems to be iron embedded in the copper on 1 side. The weight difference was just an observation with what I had available.
  19. Kantaro
    If I compare the weight of this little spiked "reinforced ironside" Wakizashi Habaki (28 grams) with a regular simple copper Wakizashi Habaki(16 grams) there is a difference of 12 grams.
  20. Kantaro
    Thanks for taking this matter seriously, Ian. Kind regards.
  21. Kantaro
    No, it are not the pins beause on the other side where are pins too (small side) the magnet does not stick, neither on the flat sides. It seems a copper habaki with 1 iron side. I made some extra detailed pictures where you can see inside the habaki that the iron side is much thicker. Wonder if other members have such a reinforced habaki? Was this common in a specific period?
  22. Kantaro
    Am a bit puzzled with this little Habaki (23mmx6mm/weight28 grams) because one side is made of iron. (only 1 side) See picture where the green magnet sticks. This piece seems to me very well made... Wondered if this is common or not? Kind regards
  23. Kantaro
    The average age on 62 collectors is 50 years old.
  24. Kantaro
    Thanks Piers! Kind regards The mei on the fuchi is 'Kenkōsai Kazutomo' (謙光齋 一和) THE OMORI MASTERS AND THEIR PUPILS IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY Hidetomo; art name, Riuriusai. Yedo. Hideyoshi; art name, Ittokusai. Yedo. Hideyori. Hirado (Hizen). Hidenori. Hirado. Hidetomi. Sendai. Hidekiyo. Yedo. Kazutomo; art name, Kenkōsai. Yedo. Tomochika; art name, Riunsai. Yedo. Tomotsune. Yedo. Terumoto. Yedo.
  25. Kantaro
    Who can help me with the Mei on this Fuchi? Thanks! Kind regards.
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