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NMB 2007 RAFFLE:- PRIZES REQUEST
Mike replied to Brian's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Hi Brian and all, I am willing to donate the translation of the kinko meikan as published by NCJSC, translated by Yumoto & Harvie, including the shipping cost anywhere. I know this is not much, but I hope it will help. Mike -
Hi. yes in most cases the mei is on the omote side, but evrey rule is bound to be breake, so this may be the case Mike
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Masame hada , Myochin tsuba . Mike
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Could possibly katana reshaped into nagamaki. You can see that on the closer part of nakago to the ha-machi, the color is lighter than below. Mike
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Ted, thanks for letting us know. It was very useful Mike
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I had the same problem with some boxes I have, and I used in most cases, super glue which holds very good with no side effects on the box. Mike
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movie recommendation: Twilight Samurai
Mike replied to Darcy's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Just saw yesterday the film "The hidden blade" very strong one, such as "Twilight samurai". Mike -
Directly from the butcher's hand :x
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Kashira theme is "abumi" Mike
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At first look his items looks OK. But the price is too good to be true, so I wouldn't take a risk. Mike
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Hi, if you intend to send the sword for polish, you will be needing shirasaye, especially if the koshirae is in bad condition. Mike
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Since it is genuine and old (agree with koto or early shinto era) you have to handle the blade with care, don't touch it with bare hand, nor clean or sharpen it. Don't clean the tang since it is clear indication for its age. Read and learn so so you will be able to appreciate what you have in hand. Mike
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IMHO clouds design, possibly shoami. Very poor Mike
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Rich, Try and ask Bob McCoy or Fred Weissberg who are board members of NCJSC, as well as Ralph Bell. I am sure they can assist you. If you need their emails add. send me email to michaelb@mateor.com Mike
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It is a great book, very educating for me. The photos set very high standard. Looking forward to the next book on the series (whenever it comes :D ). Mike
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It looks like a set of chop-sticks and utility knife. Such sets were used for travels. Many were produced a tourist objects, this one looks like that. Mike
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Grey is right, see second photo, there is hardly mune-machi left. Mike
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Have you ever seen rust like this?
Mike replied to Jock's topic in Auctions and Online Sales or Sellers
Shin Saku rust Mike -
No problem with the pic, though I don't have any good answer. Mike
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The seller has 3 nice sword for auction, but also 13 negative feedback, scary. Mike
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Hi Darcy, I sent you an email via your site, I will be glad to be on the list. Mike
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My first impression was also snow fleck over some kind of flower or leaf, but not sakura or ume. Mike
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Almost sure it used to be longer sword, katana is a good gusse. Probably broken kissaki or something. As for age, your guess is good as mine. Mike
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Yep Martin, you got me, that's the oneI bought. Of course I don't mind you post it, it was me who should have done this. Anyway somehow I don't fell it is shoami, but the tsuba is on its way, so I will be able soon to inspect it closely. Thanks. Mike
