General Nihonto Related Discussion

6,199 topics in this forum

1. How to loosen a stuck Habaki?

   By HVM, October 28, 2023
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   • Matsunoki
   • October 29, 2023

2. My very first Wakizashi

   By karatekutya, October 4, 2023
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   • Hinoshi
   • October 29, 2023

3. Real or fake

   By Kyle68, October 26, 2023
   • 16 replies
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   • Bruce Pennington
   • October 28, 2023

4. Honjo Masamune found!! (well almost... maybe) 1 2 3 4 8

   By Adrian S, October 21, 2014
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   • Larason2
   • October 28, 2023

5. WW2 Japanese Katana - Detailed Photos - Need translation - Age - Value - Any info is appreciated

   By bullettproof, October 21, 2023
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   • Bruce Pennington
   • October 27, 2023

6. Sword Identification 1 2

   By aabderson, October 23, 2023
   • 32 replies
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   • Bruce Pennington
   • October 27, 2023

7. Dennison nihonto

   By kissakai, October 26, 2023
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   • DTM72
   • October 26, 2023

8. Polishing/restoring of Arrowheads

   By Moritsuchi, August 29, 2023
   • 18 replies
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   • jesse
   • October 26, 2023

9. NTHK NPO Shinsa (April 2023 Chicago) Update

   By NewB, October 24, 2023
   • 2 replies
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   • Surfson
   • October 26, 2023

10. polishing question

    By Yves, October 21, 2023
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    • ROKUJURO
    • October 24, 2023

11. Masterworks 'ere....get yer masterworks....Kiyomaro's, Norishige's, Sukehi'os and Yoshi'iro's...got 'em all for pennies on the pounds

    By PNSSHOGUN, October 23, 2023
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    • Baba Yaga
    • October 24, 2023

12. Example of "shi" in a date

    By John C, October 20, 2023
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    • Fuuten
    • October 24, 2023

13. Token Kai in Houston, TX

    By WillFalstaff, February 2, 2022
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    • pgluke
    • October 24, 2023

14. Netflix documentary - Age of the Samurai

    By Freddie, March 8, 2021
    • 10 replies
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    • rematron
    • October 23, 2023

15. Saya Cord?

    By Bruce Pennington, October 21, 2023
    • 11 replies
    • 402 views
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    • Bugyotsuji
    • October 23, 2023

16. Help on the value of a damaged Katana 1 2

    By Kyle68, October 19, 2023
    • 39 replies
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    • Ooitame
    • October 22, 2023

17. Gendaito made December 1945???

    By Bruce Pennington, October 20, 2023
    • 4 replies
    • 217 views
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    • Bruce Pennington
    • October 20, 2023

18. Japanese Arms in 17th century Dutch paintings

    By Okan, October 14, 2023
    • 6 replies
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    • Jussi Ekholm
    • October 19, 2023

19. daisho for advanced training in iaido

    By Yves, September 1, 2023
    • 7 replies
    • 474 views
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    • YOSE
    • October 19, 2023

20. Going a bit daft

    By Stephen, October 17, 2023
    • 8 replies
    • 466 views
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    • Bazza
    • October 19, 2023

21. Please help identify 1 2

    By Aarongrant, September 28, 2023
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    • Aarongrant
    • October 18, 2023

22. So....number stamped on habaki indicates a fake?

    By John Cartwright, October 15, 2023
    • 4 replies
    • 386 views
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    • Bruce Pennington
    • October 16, 2023

23. Skull Horimono

    By Bruce Pennington, October 13, 2023
    • 6 replies
    • 480 views
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    • lonely panet
    • October 15, 2023

24. Identification and information requested

    By Sdh, October 13, 2023   

    • wakizashi
    • 4 replies
    • 349 views
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    • Grey Doffin
    • October 14, 2023

25. Flaming Jewel?

    By Bruce Pennington, October 9, 2023
    • 5 replies
    • 396 views
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    • YOSE
    • October 14, 2023