akasher Posted January 31 Report Posted January 31 Hi all. My Name is Akash. I've been a bit of a nerd when it comes to historical firearms and own a few old rifles. Always had a fascination with swords, but nihonto more specifically. Might be kind of a weird one, but I'm getting married this summer and as per my own culture's tradition I'll be carrying a sword of some sort with me. While not typical, I've decided to carry a katana so I have been doing some research and would prefer to buy an antique rather and a modern blade or a replica. A bit of a story about why. My grandfather was an important and respected figure in his community back in the day in India. As a thank you for helping out a WWII vet friend he was gifted a katana back in the 1950's. Unfortunately it was lost in a fire sometime in the 80's, but by all accounts it was something he truly cherished. Since I'm really a complete novice here, I was wondering if there is a particular place where I could post asking questions about particular blades that I'm interested in and if they're "good" or not (essentially a fair price). Cheers Quote
Scogg Posted February 17 Report Posted February 17 Not a new member... But I changed my username from GeorgeLuucas to Scogg Scogg is an abbreviation of my last name, and has also been a common nickname for me. I am sick being called George. Although I remain a big StarWars fan Cheers, -Sam 1 1 3 1 Quote
MPP1234 Posted March 28 Report Posted March 28 Hi All - New nihonto owner and eager to learn more about the work we purchased on our honeymoon to Japan. 5 Quote
Charliebrown Posted April 1 Report Posted April 1 Hello Everyone, I just joined this forum and would like to introduce myself to you all. My passion lies in Fine antiques especially from Japan. I started collecting knives and all sorts until I bought my first late edo Tanto from Jumyo. Its a Ken Tanato ceremonial piece with Sand-script writings on it. I have since collected two more blades. One of them dated 1935 (Aug) showa period, by Kasama Shigetsugu The sword is a copy of Kanemitsu works from before. Another one is a Gendai Nihonto made by Enju Nobutsugu that copies the Minamoto Kiyomaro with an O-Kissaki, dated 1985 (Aug). Since then, the study and collection has been my main passion and I hope to learn more and know more like minded people! Thanks and have a great one! Cheers, Charles 4 Quote
ROKUJURO Posted April 1 Report Posted April 1 Welcome on board Charles! I hope you will find a lot of helpful information here as well as good and helpful members to talk to! Feel free to show your treasures (personally I'd like to see your Ken Tanto (?) ceremonial piece with Sand-script writings) - we love to see good pictures of them. 1 1 Quote
Tohagi Posted April 1 Report Posted April 1 Hello Charles, You probably mean Sanscrit (bonji), the automatic corrector is making mess on me too... Welcome on NMB Best regards, Eric 1 Quote
Charliebrown Posted April 1 Report Posted April 1 Yes! Thank you both for the kind words! Thank you for the correction, and I do understand the hassle of auto-correct. 😄 With that being said, heres a photo of the Tanto. 2 Quote
Tohagi Posted April 2 Report Posted April 2 Very unusual mounting (for Ken shaped) and fantastic tanto! Are you sure it's not a Yari? Congratulations ! Quote
Charliebrown Posted April 2 Report Posted April 2 Hi All, Here are so more photos for your reference. I will upload the bonji in the following part of this post. Enjoy! Charles 1 Quote
Charliebrown Posted April 2 Report Posted April 2 Here are some of the Bonji Characters. Anyone here know more about this? Quote
Tohagi Posted April 2 Report Posted April 2 First bonji: Dainichinyorai The great sun of Buddha Second: kokuuzou bosatsu Third: seishi bosatsu Ura: Aizen Myouoh 1 1 Quote
Tohagi Posted April 2 Report Posted April 2 IMHO: a Shingon prier ... In Vajrayana, Aizen Myoo is the irritated version of Vairocana, the great sun of wisdom... Kokuzo bosatsu is also à great bodhisatva from vajrayana, Seishi bosatsu is, with Amithaba, one of the 3 great saints of Ouest, from the "pure earth" (ground) buddhism. The full moon and crescent moon is a direct allusion of Shigon doctrine of the "Shape of the mind (spirit)" being allways full moon even if showing crescent or hidden by clouds... You often see this symbolic at Koya San... Same for the habaki, beautifull by the way... Best regards, Eric 2 1 Quote
Sebuh Posted Sunday at 08:34 PM Report Posted Sunday at 08:34 PM Hi Everyone My name is Sebuh, i’ve recently gained an interest in Nihonto at the young age of 17. (Just turnt 18) After years or watching al sorts of media, seeing the Katana used and all. Guess that what’s caused my interest or, at-least planted the seed in my mind. After a few months of hiding around and obsessively reading content on Kamakura swords, my tastes have evolved. I appreciate Heian now, far far more. Late Heian to Early Kamakura seems to be my area. I’m based in New York City, Queens to be precise. Currently the only person not above the age of 40 into the hobby I think. I’ve been looking into the New York Token Kai, but a bit worried that i’d be the youngest there but i’ll make way eventually. Apologies for not introducing myself sooner, but it’s never too late. (hopefully) 5 Quote
ROKUJURO Posted Sunday at 09:19 PM Report Posted Sunday at 09:19 PM Sebuh, you are very welcome here! Being young is not a mistake and does not need an excuse, I think. Enjoy your time, study a lot, and have fun with what you like! All the best. Jean 1 Quote
Tohagi Posted yesterday at 07:45 AM Report Posted yesterday at 07:45 AM Hello Sebuh, Very welcome, you'll probably find out that we are passionated and vrey young in spirit ! Have fun! Eric 1 Quote
Brian Posted yesterday at 08:04 AM Report Posted yesterday at 08:04 AM Welcome. I think you'll find the NYTK has some great and advanced members, and they would welcome the chance to assist the new generation coming into this hobby. We have quite a few NY members, and you are lucky to have Markus at the Met, as well as some awesome collections. Enjoy the ride! 1 Quote
Sebuh Posted yesterday at 01:26 PM Report Posted yesterday at 01:26 PM Thank you Jean, Bradley, Eric and Brian for the kind welcome. I appreciate it, especially since I've already read so many old threads containing your experience and advancement in the hobby, it's as if i'm meeting a great old teacher, glad to be around. Appreciate you all, with thanks Quote
Akaryu Posted 1 hour ago Report Posted 1 hour ago Hello everybody, New to the forum, allow me to introduce myself. Born in 1953, a Year of the Snake, I studied in Japan from 1985 till 1987, while practising kendō. A lifelong interest in Nihonshi and classic Japanese is the result, with a special interest in nihontō and katchū. After retiring from civil service in 2013, time has come to extend my modest collection and knowledge of nihontō. Glad to be here, Pierre 2 Quote
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