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Gentlemen, Thank you.. Facinating... FOR GIVE AND FORGET Revisited " Now we have a name... " To continue, with all due respect.. This is a WW II Officer's/Gentleman's Sword, was refitted at Kokura Arsenal * by a Gentleman/Craftsman Satou -san or Satora-san** Thanks for viewing and helping..

With Hurricane Olivia blowing thru the Islands, I am looking at Nihonto .. I remember the seller told me there was "signatures" on the fittings. Unless they are "Match marked" for re assembly? Thanks for viewing.. Alton Ken T

Hey Ray, The member's suggestion is pretty good. The gentleman is quite famous on NHK programs. He also got lots of his own You Tube videos. For me, who does not know any Modern Day Japanese Woodblock artist, even I recognized the name.. That would be a big plus for your comissioned Piece. David Bull is recognized by his looks, . and, his quick whit and charming character is 'More well known"..more than his name.. I was just watching one, where he was showing some small Scrapers, given to him by a famous Block Print artist. He discovered, that, to use them, he would have to had to change his way of carving, because his style was too hard, and, would break the Older craftsman's carvers. but, he found he was doing better "fine Hair lines". He also said, That artist passed away that night, or, next day after their meeting. Unreal, yea.. I was going ask, how do artist "Mount Ukiyo-e " on the matting without adhesives or tapes?

How did you guys read and comprehend all that in this short time?? It is amazing, that there is that much more Items that are not seen, or, maybe not known to the people, and, most importantly, the top guys in the fields. So, there is possibilities, that new, unseen, forgotten, or, even undocumented works will be discovered. Something to look forward to. " We have a collection of 5,000 tsuba" - 5000 !!! - Sheees uncomprehendable amount..

Hello Gentlemen, I did get a reply from Brad the other week. Sorry I posting it so late. : To your concern with region playback…our distributor is only making DVD/BD discs formatted for US/Canada (currently). That will change but wanted you to be aware. Until discs are available in other regions, they have the option of digital rental or purchase at any of these platforms below: Amazon Prime Video: https://amzn.to/2v4Hn4x FandangoNOW: http://bit.ly/2M3HjYZ Google Play: http://bit.ly/2mZok70 iTunes: https://apple.co/2svUucM Vimeo: http://bit.ly/2OvjqLu Vudu: http://bit.ly/2v49Uaa Microsoft Movies & TV: http://bit.ly/2AsSU2v YouTube Movies: http://bit.ly/2M9YIiE Brad Bennett Forgive-Don’t Forget www.fdfmovie.com

Hi, Maybe this type of Jointery.. I have no idea, just trying to help. One is friction based,/ interlocking, but, metal would not "snap in like Plastic". so, each metal fitted adjacent piece must be rolled over for "captivtation"..? The other has a cable or some sort of "spine", running thru, and/with "adjustable' tention, would dictate the movement/stiffness.? , but, attaching the legs, arms and other "protrusions".. mmm You are using the coil over wire for the legs.. same principal... coil over wire is the "skin", wire is the "spine" Please note: I do not know, I just look and tell what I know, to help.

There is a new posting asking the same, in the Jizai Okimono Thread in the Japanese Arts section. Posted this You Tube video link here and there:

Hi Sabius, You and John (Shogun8) are both looking for a "How it's Made" type site for Jizai okimono ( Articulated Display Objects) Dragon/snake.. I, too, was always interstd in Jizai Okimono. Found this other infomation just now: https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/9QKSX9qsa8CjJQ Reposted a photo of my "Low Level" Jizai Isi Ebi (Spiny Lobsters) , and, other Ebi Okimono. Rick, does the parts "Move"? Just wondering, as, it looks like a solid casted Lobster. The little paddles are attached with metal rings, not "Jointed". If the parts do not move, It is not considered "Jizai".. Jizai refers to parts that move/adjustable. LIke Jizai Kage = Adjustable Pot hook . No disrespect intended.. Just the "catagory " is different. If it does move.. = $$$$

Hi John, I'm not sure if You Tube has your answers, but, try searching jizai okimono , myochin jizai oikmono dragon. Had several videos on articulated dragons. The Crab one is interesting.. Dragon : Snake : Crab, how it's made: Ise Ebi ( Spiny Lobster) :

Good Morning from Hawaii. We just took a heavy downpour about 3:00 a.m. I got a small leak in my Chawan Room. Ahhh. lucky, water drops from the ceiling drips just pass the shelf, and, on the floor. Only had to wipe up rain water. So, on rainly days, 1) don't take your blade outside. even unnoticed droplets can cause havoc. 2) In Japan, where there there is considerable amount of rain, moisture, swords were shown to be a bit more robust. 3) In Japan, some items are not "Brought out" in rainy weather. 4) Sword Shows do display swords in other locations that have detrimental humidity . 5) In a short time, (two hours), exposed blades can develope surface rust. 6) Sweating from the sayashira can moisen the surface of a blade, if left in the sunlight, even/especially in enclosed spaces. 7) Ken-Hawaii is O.K. on the Windward side of Oahu Just added: Before, when viewing blades at the sword meetings, I wore a paper resperator type mask, so I do not expectorate on the blade when I am talking. Blades are "Failsafe" Treat you blades as if it was your child. Anything you do wrong, can, or, will have unchangeable, permanant results. Thanks guys. Alton

SAMURAI SWORDS by Clive Sinclaire Page 182 I was looking at Sword books today. Watching LA Angles baserball too. Shohei Otani going bat now..

Hi Charles, Sorry, I should have mentioned, in the house (Indoors) . but, good point. Had that in that other post with rain drops on the blade. Dave.. I was thinking ( well, at my level, Wondering ) the same thing Dave.. I never seen any Samurai keeping their blades dry at Sekigahara. I was going put the Tsubas back on the Blades today, to hang up. I made a Wall Rack, and, found a Waki in a bag I forgot I had. Supposed to be Koto Blade. I will post later.. Thanks guys.. Alton

Hello Guys.. I know the Doctor's recomendation would be "Then, Don't do that".... But, do you guys look at your Blades on Rainy Days? Really wet here in Hawaii now. We just had one hell of a down pour. Now, so quite.. Hope Ken's side is alright. Is the high moisture level in the air "Instantly devastating"? I feel like, once I wipe off the Breakfree CO , the Blade would "Instantly" start to rust. Any or all thoughts welcome. or, is this a " No Brainer.." Alton Ken < The other Ken in Hawaii

Stephen, Thanks for posting. I don't know what the value is. That time I bought the sword, one of the JSSHawaii members offered me the same price I paid for the whole sword. He somehow felt the Tsuba was "special".. ( Statement is not an advertisement ) .. P.M. me with your thoughts. Thanks. Alton Ken

Hello Forum, Hi Steves, Lots going on here with Hurricane Lane. KenHawaii's side of the Island is getting hit harder. Just took the sizes. Sorry so late.. Photo of the oval Tsuba that came with the Sword, and, the Mokko that I bought at the time i bought the Sword. Tsuba is oval shape.. 75.6 mm x 73.6 mm 4.6 mm thick slot is 26.7 mm long. top width is 9 mm Here is the original post I posted awhile back : http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/23767-tsuba-valuble-rare/

Hello Guys, Please help with your thoughts.. This was my 1st. "Real" Japanese Sword I bought in 2012. I have yet to know if this is a Mei, or, ?? This Sword was said to be from the Edo Period. Thanks for viewing.. Alton < Ken Kata on the forums. oh.. Came with this Tsuba, which was not the original.. I have since replaced it with a Mokko Tsuba.

Good posting for those who did not see it. I watch it often.. One more HD video of Hiromichi Miura's Apprentice Andrew Mancabilli : Begin Japanology Plus , hosted by Peter Barakan.

" All, So far all has gone well with the new study group. Facebook can be a bit confusing, especially when you don't spot 'comments'. Ian Bottomley " On the open forums and Social medias, the amount ( and wide range of knowledge) of enthusiast makes it hard to "control" the desired contents intended, of the subject "at hand".. I am a low ( very low) knowledge level enthusiast, and I love to read all I can, from all you leaders of the Nihonto and Katchu fields. It's when people like me start asking "hampering Questions", that disrupts the flow of the discussion. One Facebook Group just changed their name from Japanese Ceramic Collectors, to Japanese Studio Pottery Collectors, to try and reinterated, "Narrow down", and focus the group back to their original intent. " I tried FB....can't get used to it. Impossible to easily access past info, and derails far too easily. But you have a good team, and will be following along soon. " - Brian That is one of Facebooks drawbacks, their narrow/ small Dialog Boxes. Takes so long to scroll down to look/scan for older entries.. And, the remaining space on the Page is "Ad's and "trying to connect" people.. As a enthusiast, I like to read everything you guys write or tell, because, sooner or later, that item or subject arises and the old saying "I remember reading something about that" clicks in.. So, even letting the low level enthusiast can have "Read Only" axcess, without commenting.. "everything helps".. Thanks Guys.. Alton < The Dagashi Samurai

Good Morning guys.. I just asked Brad if there was going to be a Region 2 edition. I will post his reply, (Time difference) as, many more people might want to know the avaiability.

I just received and watched "FORGIVE DON'T FORGET" for the first time. I am very impressed at everything done. EVERYTHING. Loved it.. The story, and, the many stories told along the way, was very heartfelt. And, if you love Japanese Swords and culture, it made the movie even more deep. Good job Brad, Paul and Paul.. As the saying goes.... Like the movie Sekigahara, there is something in there for everyone. The video is low priced... well worth the good feeling the people will bring you!! They make you want to go out and help others, or, do your part as a Human being, that is better off that those who are unfortunate, or, face with tragic things that are beyond thier control. Hi Alton, Thank you so much for the kind comment on FB! I’m glad the film resonated with you in that way. Would you mind leaving a review on Amazon or iTunes? We would so appreciate it! PS my wife and I are visiting Hawaii next month! Thanks! Brad

I am proud to be one of the original " backers" for this project I got this e-mail from Brad Bennett: Hi everyone, Look what came in yesterday! Fresh off the authoring press! We're still waiting on Blu-Rays from the distributor (Gravitas Ventures), and once those units come in, we'll ship all discs + digital copies out (ETA within the next two weeks). Excited to finally get these discs out to you all! We've heard a lot of positive feedback from those who watched the doc since the launch last week. If you could leave a quick review (once you've actually watched the film) like Ryan did on iTunes, that would help us out a lot. Thanks in advance!!

Thank You all. Thank you Ian. Nice to have you take the time out for your postings and to bring this post to it's conclusion. I got lots of Samurai DVD's and many have those big Battle scenes, with lots of Horo equipt Riders. In "Sekigahara 2017", the horo riders added "color' to the Battle scenes. That movie had something for everybody. BTW, the horo is still used today by some of the Super Heros. They now call it a Cape.

Sent 10 May 2018 - 06:57 AM Hello Guys.. Just a thought. This is evident in the nuclear world. VS1 is based on actual personal observation. No deviation.. No one was with the Sword all of the sword's life. How could anything be accounted for, or , verified in the vastness of time. VS 2 - Base on certified records or references. The person signing , says the item meets all of the requirements of a "said" Reference /Document. Sorry, disreguard if not relavent. Just from my experience in the Nuclear world.

Thanks John.. Hey Guys... " FOUND IT " - ( New American saying )

Hi Evan.. Thanks.. Nice to see you Good " Words of wisdom " about "assuming" contents in signed boxes.. A potter's "signature" ( His writings) or Family Kiln Stamp/Markings are always ( Most times) re-assuring.. Guys, try looking at the photo below, of Family/kiln Stamp/marks.. sometimes, the area where the Seal is "Stamped", the material looks a bit different than the sourounding/adjacent surface. some, look like there was a dab of "Heavry Body" Acrylic in the spot, and, re-stamped.. I was going to buy the Red Glaze Kichizaemon Chawan, but, was not sure of the seal. and, it was " 1/2" priced. . The Black Glazed was bought from a "reputable" person.. I paid a lot.. > Thanks for posting and viewing guys.. Alton < The Dagashi Samurai