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    So I Know China is 99% bogus, but what about the United Kingdom? This Tsuba just doesnt look right to me. Your thoughts? http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-JAPANES ... 53fff2e6c1 Thanks, Jason
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    Awesome, thanks! My nephew is big into WW2 stuff. He and his dad are going and asked if I wanted too. Just making sure it would be worth the trip.
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    What is a Shinsa? Never mind, I googled it. What does an appraisal usually cost? Jason
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    Has anyone been to the show of shows? It's mostly Militiria, but I was wondering if there were usually any booths with Nihonto or Japanese WWII blades. Thanks, Jason
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    What show are you going to in November? Jason
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    Nihonto Nodachi

    LakeBum replied to LakeBum's topic in Nihonto

    Thanks Jan! I love the first nodachi. I like the Hamon pattern and the way the sheath connects to the hilt.
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    Nihonto Nodachi

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    I see a lot of Katana and smaller blades. Are there traditionally made nodachi on the market too? Also any books out there on the nodachi that you guys have enjoyed? Thanks, Jason
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    Arnold, that was really deep! Thank you for your insight, you guys have no idea how much this helps on my start into the study. Jason
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    Those are some great looking tsuba. Thanks for the site link. Once I translated the yen to US dollars....I have really got to get promoted to principal for some more cash lol. Jason
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    Thank you for the reply's! From a pure beginners look, all i see is old and hopefully real. I'm jealous of the guys on the west coast with clubs. I'm stuck in the middle of corn and bean fields, waiting for the show in Chicago this spring. The more I learn, the more I find out juts how much of an art form it is to see what you have. Again, thank you all for your time Jason
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    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Group-of-9-Japa ... 2ecb3bdc68 Here is a list of 9 Tsuba's. I have a few books on Nihonto but am confused as to what makes a great Tsuba. Granted this is a HUGE topic, is there a site or book that can point me in the right direction? Are any of these from the auction an example of something good that I should look for? I went with this as an example because there were a few to judge from. Thank you for sparing some time for a new guy, Jason
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    Hello, I'm a Science/History teacher from southern IL. I am brand new to the study, but have started off with a couple of books. I was wondering if there are any clubs/museums/collector get togethers around this area. I have already told the wife we are going to the midwest show in Chicago this spring. She gets to go shopping so it was an easy sell. Any help in pointing me to some pro's would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for you time, Jason
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