General Nihonto Related Discussion

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1. Japanese Samurai Sword: Gendaito, Signed “Bizen Koku”

   By Swords, September 10, 2023
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   • Shuko
   • September 13, 2023

2. Menuki theme, help needed…

   By Marius, September 12, 2023
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   • Marius
   • September 12, 2023

3. Muta Bunnosuke DIARY OF WANDERING SEVERAL PROVINCES

   By BIG, September 11, 2023
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   • BIG
   • September 11, 2023

4. Wakizashi appraisal

   By Amarande, September 8, 2023
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   • tokashikibob
   • September 9, 2023

5. Ebira Identification and Age

   By Bob61, September 3, 2023
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   • Bob61
   • September 8, 2023

6. Sunlight

   By Moley, September 6, 2023
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   • Moley
   • September 8, 2023

7. katana nakago size

   By Yves, September 4, 2023
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   • Jacques
   • September 6, 2023

8. Mismatched

   By Donzi1973, September 4, 2023
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   • Stephen
   • September 6, 2023

9. beautiful and unique tanto（铠通し）

   By sorisori, September 6, 2023
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   • Seiko
   • September 6, 2023

10. New swords made by recognized smiths in Japan

    By Yves, September 6, 2023
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    • Yves
    • September 6, 2023

11. Possible Stolen Sword Alert

    By Eric Santucci, September 2, 2023
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    • Brian
    • September 5, 2023

12. Homemade Tsuba Display Stand

    By Guest Simon R, August 28, 2023
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    • Moley
    • September 5, 2023

13. Horikawa Kunihiro - dare I hope?

    By Cuirassier, August 30, 2023
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    • Brian
    • September 4, 2023

14. Yasuzato Sensei personal Sai soward

    By El Arco, October 20, 2008
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    • Brian
    • September 4, 2023

15. WW2 imperial Japanese army type 98 gunto 藤原国路 Fujiwara Kunimichi

    By Swords, September 1, 2023
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    • Swords
    • September 1, 2023

16. Best UK polisher please

    By Cuirassier, September 1, 2023
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    • Cuirassier
    • September 1, 2023

17. Best polishing and certification option for UK?

    By Cuirassier, August 31, 2023
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    • Gakusee
    • August 31, 2023

18. Yari's and painting the groove

    By jesse, August 30, 2023
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    • jesse
    • August 31, 2023

19. Tachi Kake 1 2

    By Lareon, December 6, 2021
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    • Nobeast
    • August 31, 2023

20. restoration Does anyone know a Joseph Machids?

    By Gordon Sanders, August 28, 2023   

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    • Stephen
    • August 29, 2023

21. Quick Sanity Check re Shipping Tsuba from Japan to US

    By MikeyJ, June 3, 2023   

    • tsuba
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    • Stephen
    • August 29, 2023

22. Possible to call NBTHK to ask if a kicho papered blade has failed to be recertified as hozon?

    By intenex, August 28, 2023
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    • Bugyotsuji
    • August 28, 2023

23. Opinion's on this much appreciated

    By paul alex, August 27, 2023
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    • paul alex
    • August 28, 2023

24. 27-1/2" KOTO KATANA NORIMITSU 1500's + SHINGUNTO MOUNTS Japanese Samurai Sword

    By Swords, August 14, 2023
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    • Swords
    • August 27, 2023

25. New Collector - Need your opinion on this piece. 1 2 3

    By Bailey78, August 22, 2023
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    • Bailey78
    • August 27, 2023