jason_mazzy

didn't he have a page with the common kanji on it somewhere for us to use and search?

Is there a name for the type of koshirae where they add fish bones under the lacquer and polish it down? Anyone know a restoration specialist who works in this style?

I am inquiring about buyee Japan as they have dropped their auction fees to 5%. Has anyone used them? Is their service good/worth it?

Wow, share the love! send some my way.

I have been searching high and low for a stellar katanakake and I think I have found one. The price is a bit high dollar but I am not knowledgeable in prices of good lacquer work. Anyone here an quasi-expert in that area?

I will buy it!

I actually like the menuki

Eric says there was no repatination just bad photos on the site.

probably a resaler

Are you sure it is Osuriage and not just designed to mimic osuriage? The way the hamon starts looks like it starts slightly lower in the nakago. I ask because I have a blade that was designed to look osuriage and is very similar.

wish I stumbled across it accidentally in a closet. nice score.

its an old blade in fine polish. I'm not sure what you paid but if not too much you have a nice study piece and an authentic samurai's sword.

I will go with gimei when compared to the ones in Markus' book koto meikan

thank you very much

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Yes, I was studying that tonight..m seemed overpriced, however that koshirae is easy on the eyes.

pretty normal grade. not bad but not exceptional.

give me a pm on them. I like the mice.

what happened to the fuchi and kashiras? seems like they didnt sell/ reserve?

I see them on auction now

yes, that is correct. it looks like healthy boshi in pic one of the kissaki

i totally thought Joe would be the one to grab this.

After many, many months I have secured a location and am inviting any who are willing to travel to come on by. The location will be in Hickory North Carolina. We are hoping to have bimonthly or quarterly meetings. Markus Sesko has graciously accepted a teaching position and will be guiding us in this new club. It is hopeful to expand and get steel makers and metal workers to showcase their arts also. Please visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/740958196003380/to get more info and tell us if you are attending.

I have been waiting (for pictures and a sale) since day one of his post LOL

both remind me of casts