Jamie
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Mail ordering from Fujishiro was easy, and fast. I am in the us. Just follow the instructions above. I live in Colorado and it's extremely dry here. Almost all the other choji oil I tried here, and camellia seemed to kind of dry up. Fujishiro s performs well even here. It could be argued I am in such a dry climate I don't need to oil. However I feel stuck to tradition. I do not use uchiko though on anything in polish.
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To be clear, by cleaning I meant just applying oil, letting sit for a while, then wiping with a tissue or microfiber cloth and reapplying oil. Repeat. As Ken and Stephen suggest uchiko might be a good idea too. You can get good uchiko from Bob Benson or Fujishiro San. I like fujishiro's oil a lot.
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I'd bet oil and just regular cleaning and it would look better.
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I am not far away from being done also. I have an adequate theme. Soshu. I'm close. When I get closer I'll share some pics
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Possible The Finest Sword With A Hefty Pricetag!
Jamie replied to Viper6924's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Ichimonji to me looks almost like fire. I'd love to see this in person, consider yourself lucky to have seen it. -
My favorite hamon style. They are almost all interesting to a degree but if you really like them study the early pieces Also. Hitatsura is an extension of yubashiri. The early pieces are remarkable and less forced than the later pieces. Enjoy your study. This is a nice blade.
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I have a hiromasa that classifies as wakazashi by length, but it's a tanto and you can see by size and shape it was built as a tanto, not a wakazashi. I call it a sun nobi tanto. It's similar in shape to this one.
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I think it's later than koto. But I'm judging on pictures of the patina. And the small amount of other info. Unless you buy from a pretty informed dealer with very good reputation then I would just assess the sword yourself. I'd be happy to look it over in person for you, we're both in co I think.
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You might post them upright so folks who are helping you can read them a bit more easily.
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The back arrow at the bottom of your iPhone Steven.
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Not Sure It Is Possible To Translate.
Jamie replied to LostDutchman's topic in Translation Assistance
Whole blade with no furniture and some close ups especially of the tip (boshi) will help also -
I've been studying about 8 years now and been on this forum for most of it. To me, it's invaluable. I think my learning curve has been accelerated due to this little corner of cyberspace. Thanks everyone who hosts, moderates, contributes. Happy birthday Brian!
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Nice, congrats. Soshu and its derivatives is my favorite.
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Go to a show. You'll learn so much more than buying and or studying inferior stuff. Look at good swords and it will tune your eyes.
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Can we see pics of the blade please?
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Ogi-Ba (Fan Shaped Hamon) In Masamune Swords
Jamie replied to Wah's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
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Does Kirikomi Add To Or Detract From A Sword's Value?
Jamie replied to Chango's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
It seems like it can be an interesting talking point. Mostly it's all in the eye of the beholder. Myself I'd rather have a flawless blade, but unless in the cutting isn't a detractor for me personally. However I wouldn't pay more if one were there. As has been pointed out its a flaw nonetheless. -
I think it was available at his table this year at the show. They were definitely selling a video.
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If you do consider having it polished you might consider where they are less, and how they are trained more. That might just be an interesting sword if polished. I'd suggest only using a properly Japanese trained polisher.
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No way. Buy some books. These are just suggestions. If your not sure you should spend money on a sword then the answer is you shouldn't. Educate yourself before buying. If you want to be able to sell for the same price you bought then don't overpay. The only way for that to happen is through education. Have a great day
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Bring Back With Provenance And Family Blade
Jamie replied to SteveP85's topic in Military Swords of Japan
You're not seeing hamon because there probably isn't one. This isn't an old family blade. If you're interested in Japanese swords you might want to read the faqs here and get a few books. Sorry for the bad news. Japanese swords are a very interesting subject but there is just a lot to know. I hope this doesn't discourage you. Maybe instead it will inspire you to learn more. Anyway have a great day -
Eye Test: Old Katana Or Fake Wwii Gunto?
Jamie replied to Bruce Pennington's topic in Military Swords of Japan
You'll learn more if you look at good swords, rather than treasure hunting from auction pictures. -
I think the most important is to study very intensely you're chosen school, smith, etc. and know what you're looking at. I think the longer running schools this might be hardest with but all very good work has its hallmarks. I think relying on papers isn't the best route personally.
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Probably the same way you posted the pics of the nakago. Call it a lucky guess.
