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  1. John A Stuart
    Now there are two good reasons to visit Lynchburg. John
  2. John A Stuart
    Easy does it. Don't get your halyards twisted guys. Different time and place. John
  3. John A Stuart
    Maybe a latter generation as pointed out sugata too early for time stated. John
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    Soshu influence or attributes. Akihiro from Sagami? 13 century. John
  5. John A Stuart
    The kogai arrived today. A real beauty and pristine. John
  6. John A Stuart
    I really like the academic atmosphere engendered by the build. Like an alchemist's laboratory. John
  7. John A Stuart
    As always be wary and diligent any place, John
  8. John A Stuart
    You have the patience of Job and a good eye. John
  9. John A Stuart
    Yes, there is that extra level of brilliance by the master of millet. John
  10. John A Stuart
    Did you magnify the millet? One telltale for me was each seed was individually worked with carving. I think it is equivalent workmanship. John
  11. John A Stuart
    I just purchased this kodzuka and pair of menuki attributed to Araki Tomei. No certification. They are superb whether by him or not and of the quality I expect. Anyhow I share the videos. John
  12. John A Stuart
    Not the best orikaeshi I've seen, but, the sword looks as if at least it fits the appellation. The drawback may be if designated gimei you get no alternative via NBTHK. NTHK time? John
  13. John A Stuart
    Thanks guys and Steve. All completed. John
  14. John A Stuart
    I'll buy. Paypal OK? John
  15. John A Stuart
    Agreed, above average for sure. Deja vu? I am sure I ran ijnto this kodzuka somewhere. John
  16. John A Stuart
    Excellent resolution. John
  17. John A Stuart
    Painless!! John
  18. John A Stuart
    Yes, scary stuff. One misstep and data loss. Best wishes. John
  19. John A Stuart
    It is getting worse. Today a tsuba arrived in a box containing a repaired box (tape) with the tsuba rattling in part of a wooden tsuba box. Obviously crushed, tsuba not scratched phew! Fedex. Last week I got a package that sat waiting for taxes and duty payment for two weeks no notice. DHL Hope yours is found as lost not stolen. John
  20. John A Stuart
    I will have to check it out. Ta. John PS Moved to general.
  21. John A Stuart
    I just can't figure out what the whorls mean if not just clouds in the heavens Unusual. John
  22. John A Stuart
    I use a damp cloth. Pretty tough stuff. It shouldn't need much upkeep unless in a dusty environment. John
  23. John A Stuart
    It may surprise one at what is used for effect in some nuri. This appears to me to be fish scales. It is a pleasant effect. John
  24. John A Stuart
    Actually, as we read 13th century it refers to 1201 CE to 1300 CE. John
  25. John A Stuart
    This is a replica sword worth about $80 as decorative, nothing to a collector of Nihonto. So sorry, if you buy it. John
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