Jamie Posted April 5, 2010 Report Posted April 5, 2010 Hi my name is Jamie. I'd like to introduce myself. I have always had an interest in knives and guns. My father was hunter, so I was raised around most types of weapons. I was very familiar with guns, blades, and bows even as a kid. I never enjoyed hunting, but have always had interest in weaponry. Especially bladed ones. About two or three years ago I became interested in Japanese blades. So I have been studying extensively, looking at all I can get my eyes on. I attended the Token Kai in florida, as a learning experience. and I've looked at a few collections Thanks to few very generous folks within the community. And I have a small but growing collection. I've been reading the board a little bit, so I figured I should jump in. I look forward to participating. It will be nice to share thoughts with like minded folks. I'll do my best not to step on anyone's toes. Thanks for having me Jamie Here is a ken Tanto. I believe it's Kanji says Unsho (Kamakura) Quote
Stephen Posted April 5, 2010 Report Posted April 5, 2010 Welcome Jamie feel free to share one of your prized swords, show and tell is always a good introduction as to whom you are and what you collect. Quote
Jamie Posted April 5, 2010 Author Report Posted April 5, 2010 OK steven, I'll tell you about the first piece I aquired. It didn't take me long studying to realize that many people get taken on their first purchases. So I was very careful. I was looking for a Katana, but came across a piece I just couldn't pass up. It was a Ken Tanto. It was in great shape, and the patina on the tang appeared to be very old. It turns out that it's most likely a Kamakura era ken (sending for papers very soon). I didn't think it was quite that old, so I got really lucky. I don't have a picture of it on this computer- but I'll do my best to get one posted later. Thank you for the welcome BTW Stephen Jamie Quote
David Flynn Posted April 5, 2010 Report Posted April 5, 2010 Welcome Jaimie, beware of catching the bug Quote
Jamie Posted April 5, 2010 Author Report Posted April 5, 2010 Thank you David Unfortunetely, or fortunetely I already have it. Quote
raven2 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Posted April 13, 2010 Welcome Jaimie, beware of catching the bug Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your view) we all have it. It's an epidemic but better than the swine flu. Welcome Jaimie! Quote
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