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Have to say this, as much as i think most people would prefer a natural patina on brass. There are some people, maybe a tiny minority, don't know, that actually prefer their antique brass objects to be shiny. Bought a little old brass cannon not so long ago and someone has polished it, cant wait to get it back to how it should look. A patina on brass can actually be quite darkish. sometimes even like bronze. Only have to look at some old brass door fittings,

Not a stupid idea, its just what folks do, shine up brass. Though with antiques, should have a natural patina.

Seriously Adam, nothing worse than when folks shine up antique brass, like on tsuba and gun barrels etc.

This Koshirae i find attractive. i believe it is as it was back in the Late Edo. Fuchi Kashira, tsuba not high end but to me all has an authentic appeal. Really like the seppa and the fact everything lines up with Kogai and Kozuka. Just simple, modest, could imagine it being in a drawer or box for many years, sat in a collection somewhere without being messed with. Though we all like different stuff, of course Tanto: Chounsai Koretoshi (NBTHK Hozon Token) - Japanese Sword Shop Aoi-Art

Thanks Moriyama San Proof that something can exist even if some folks with their head stuck in brackets assume cant. Always exceptions, as some of us are aware.

Now have Jacques on ignored users. Judging by the comments, seems i made the right decision. He will never change.

Anyways, for anyone interested that don't know and why i asked the question. You will find the reason i asked here. KANTEI 2 – JIGANE & JIHADA #2 | Markus Sesko Though what i have found, there are always exceptions to what is written. That's how the hobby seems to go.

Hello, cant tell from the pics but is the Shinogi-ji Masame ?

Certain people seem to use it a lot. If they use it a lot without giving reason, it reflects badly on them rather than whoever it is aimed at. Saying that though, since referring to them as the "Red arrow Brigade", they don't seem to be as trigger happy lately.

Used to think that Michael, now aware. Its like i took the pill that got me out of the Matrix

Always to belittle. im afraid. For at least a second i thought Jacques was starting a genuine thread to help beginners but then came to my senses reading a bit further on when he referred to "armchair experts" for no apparent reason. He is talking to folks like they are stupid. never seen, held or owned swords. Like they own swords and have not yet worked out how to see them, like they are thick. Yet folks still take him on Some of us have him sussed.

Personally, tend to think subjects can be overanalysed, i guess that comes with human nature and repetition.

Pierre, I collect other stuff and im often clueless, Your doing the right thing asking here, that's what i do with stuff i know little about. You have already learned something today, id say a lot. Good to see someone ask before, rather than after a purchase, where often they have made a mistake. Look through dealer websites and get to know what appeals. Age, hamon, hada, sugata etc etc etc. Take some time, then im sure you will buy something you like. Also, as mentioned above, look at swords in hand if you can, though know its not easy for many.

Hi Pierre They are wrong on occasion. Sometimes you see a sword with two different attributions from two different organisations, sometimes the same organisation but different dates. That's not my issue though, my issue lies around relying on attributions. I want to see an ubu TEXTBOOK sword with a mei to match. Had my fair share of mumei swords, i dont like swords that still have questions that need answering or have me wondering which generation it is that made it. Got a little pedantic lol Im not saying i don't appreciate any good quality sword, i do, whether signed or not. Its what i can live with that matters. People build different collecting habits, we are all different You need to understand what you can live with, this will only come with time and experience.

Correct Lewis. You live within the realms you can afford. Still plenty to go at.

That's why signed swords are important to me, history, as in known history. Not forever contemplating on "attributions" As are wrong on occasion.

Its a good blade and healthy and sturdy for its age. You have to like a blade to buy it and obviously know why you like it, if you don't know then don't buy it. Have you read books?, learned for a while?. Learned to know what you like and why ? Would bet most folks 1st sword purchase they later sell. Also. you will get numerous opinions that are not your own. Personally, im not interested much in unsigned swords these days, would that opinion put you off? If it does, your not ready to buy this sword. Its only your own opinion that matters.

You don't need to say a lot more about, no doubt many here will know it from Aoi Art Why do you like it?

With the title, expected to see a junk wall hanger but its far from it. Looks ok to me and good that it is signed.

Thanks Jussi, as always some folks get it right, well done to those.

John had it right with the trolling. This is ridiculous. Assume like others here, they gave Dan the benefit of the doubt out of decency but he keeps coming back on the same subject and being wrong, like a misguided boomerang. Its boring now. No doubt if you have written a book Dan, you really have gone about it the wrong way in promoting yourself. All the best anyways.

Dan, your tsuka looks like what i expect untouched and used Edo tsuka to look like

Agree John, though given the ones above a look over for appropriate wear, for the most part i am convinced. Pictures are not good and maybe some restoration to some saya. Also assume Kozuka are just something paired up at a later date. The only reason i really look in the Lanes is to see what koshirae comes in, try and avoid write-ups lol.

Misses watching masked singer, so perfect opportunity look through the Lanes, as one thing they seem to have a knack for is finding good old Edo fittings, they do it well. A quick fly through The Lanes Armoury | A Beautiful Samurai Shinto Kirin Based Tanto Fabulous Signed Blade by Echizen Ju Yasutsugu The Lanes Armoury | A Delightful Armour Piercing Sengoku Period Samurai’s Dagger. A Period That Commenced in 1468. A Samurai Tanto From The Koto Era, Made Around 500 Years Old. Fully Mounted And Fitted With Original Edo Period Mountings {Koshirae} The Lanes Armoury | An Opportunity to Acquire An Original Almost 700 Year Old, Ancient & Beautiful Samurai Dagger, A Signed, 14th Century Nambokochu Period Ancient Samurai Tanto The Lanes Armoury | A Superb Antique, Shinto Era, Unokubi (鵜首) Zukuri Blade Tantō, Late 16th To Early 17th Century, from the Battle of Sekigahara, Shinjitai: 関ヶ原の戦い; Kyūjitai: 關ヶ原の戰い The Lanes Armoury | A Beautiful & Impressive Shinto Period Long Samurai Tanto Circa 1650 The Lanes Armoury | Koto Tanto By Masaiye With A Full Matching Suite of Edo Mounts, & a Fabulous Oni Demon Mount on The Saya The Lanes Armoury | A Very Good & Beautiful, Late Koto Samurai Katana, Mounted With A Full Suite of Higo Mounts The Lanes Armoury | A Magnificent and Large Horse Mounted Samurai's Battle Sword Katana, With A Simply Stunning Shinto Blade In Near Mint Condition for Age. The Mounts Are All Completely Original Edo Period.

Don't remember ever seeing inlay like that on a saya Steve, a lot of work obviously went into it, cheers.