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Heianjo or Onin?

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I can't decide which group either of these guards would fit? I know Onin were known for large inlays of precast bronze/brass elements, but to my eyes these are borderline. Onin were thinner plate? But I don't have access to the thickness of either guard. Any good guesses? Thanks.

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Curran Grand Master

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Heianjo.

 

Onin tend to be better work. More close to katchushi work.

   Heianjo tend to be flashier, but the iron usually a little bit cruder.   Hence the marked price difference between Onin and Heianjo in Japan.

 

Onin are not always better. There are some low end ones and ones where the tsuba has taken quite a beating. And sometimes a Heianjo will be off awesome design and workmanship.

 

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