General Nihonto Related Discussion

6,157 topics in this forum

1. Identification of a sword

   By Macbeth1975, August 24, 2023
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   • Grey Doffin
   • August 25, 2023

2. Truman library sword 1 2

   By brucer, August 9, 2021
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   • stackinnutts
   • August 24, 2023

3. I need help contacting a katana-kaji in Japan

   By grnamin, August 17, 2023
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   • grnamin
   • August 24, 2023

4. Help Identifying And Value Of Sword

   By zeelander, March 11, 2016
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   • Bruce Pennington
   • August 23, 2023

5. Naginata naoshi katana

   By brentlewiis, August 17, 2023
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   • Jacques D.
   • August 22, 2023

6. Adventures in Lighting, Part 2

   By ChrisM, August 21, 2023
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   • ChrisM
   • August 22, 2023

7. Opinion sought on Tanto

   By Kmad, August 14, 2023
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   • Kmad
   • August 21, 2023

8. Rust Removal

   By IanTan, August 18, 2023
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   • Mark S.
   • August 21, 2023

9. Tips for online search for mei for comparison?

   By axeman1984, August 20, 2023
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   • axeman1984
   • August 20, 2023

10. Kurikata material?

    By John C, August 19, 2023
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    • John C
    • August 20, 2023

11. Long sword signed Osafune Kanemitsu in Bizen province, January Enbun 4 (1359) Picture Enquiry

    By Barrett Hiebert, August 15, 2023
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    • Barrett Hiebert
    • August 20, 2023

12. Roger Dundas has passed away

    By Bazza, August 18, 2023
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    • Bryce
    • August 19, 2023

13. Correct Type of Polish for Katana with Tobiyaki

    By DTM72, August 17, 2023
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    • DTM72
    • August 18, 2023

14. Japanese Sword Etiquette - Warning Graphical Content

    By vajo, August 16, 2023
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    • Bruce Pennington
    • August 18, 2023

15. Sword collecting in America

    By BIG, August 15, 2023
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    • Bruce Pennington
    • August 18, 2023

16. kozuka theme identification help

    By John C, August 18, 2023
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    • John C
    • August 18, 2023

17. History of the Best Shogun's Spear "Tonbokiri

    By Baba Yaga, August 17, 2023
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    • Baba Yaga
    • August 17, 2023

18. Looking for opinions on another one of my wakizashi

    By Tin Tin, August 9, 2023
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    • jt nesbitt
    • August 17, 2023

19. Nobutaka Yasurime Usage

    By Kushing, August 17, 2023
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    • Kushing
    • August 17, 2023

20. How are kozuka attached to kogatana?

    By John C, August 15, 2023
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    • John C
    • August 16, 2023

21. New member with question on sending swords from Japan to Europe

    By Yves, August 15, 2023
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    • Yves
    • August 15, 2023

22. Tariff code for Shinsakuto

    By Alex A, August 15, 2023
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    • Alex A
    • August 15, 2023

23. Shipping issues from Japan to Switzerland (nihontō)

    By YOSE, May 17, 2023
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    • YOSE
    • August 15, 2023

24. Togishi Ono Gonoushin work in Takeya Sashikomi Shiage style based on the heritage of Takeya School.

    By lonely panet, August 14, 2023
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    • lonely panet
    • August 14, 2023

25. Replacing a Tsuba

    By GeorgeLuucas, June 20, 2023
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    • Stephen
    • August 13, 2023