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  1. I think that Jean is on spot with " an opinion " , but more important is the sensei's decision to write and sign. So the value is the senseis gift to rank a sword ( and a smith) higher than others. Best Regards
  2. Hi Ken...with your words ... the writer and his reputation http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/16159-sayagaki/ Best Regards
  3. Share an asia society you tube... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KCLNwbO_Nk4 Best Regards
  4. Dankeschoen Tom ! Curious, what's about a little you tube, video etc. True words it's more than 300 exponats ? Best Regards
  5. Really nice video and the music is fitting very well. If there is nothing yet in the gallary section, these videos will be examples for any other works! Would like to see more... Best Regards
  6. Hi Austin, what's the correct title of your work? May be there is a line from the late shin shinto schools to the early gendaito smiths. Some members, fit in nihonto history and our gendai specialists ( Markus, Swordguy Joe and others ) could help; it's your form... Best Regards
  7. Hi, Markus gives info and advice... https://markussesko.com/2013/10/20/from-the-meiji-era-sword-world/ Best Regards
  8. Daiwa Foundatin you tube...like this lesson https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SggSh-ehHN8 Best Regards
  9. Nice baby pics... Best Regards
  10. Thanks Guido, got that table of contents with the book. May be Markus will translate, don't know how many books are outside Japan, ( or here on the board ) so we can splitter costs. Anyone interested ? Best Regards
  11. Hi all, looking for a translation for this book written by Tanobe-sensei. Best Regards
  12. Thanks. works now ! Best Regards
  13. Too bad, Pandora link is not working for me... Best Regards
  14. Hi here is an int. article by Tatsuo .. http://www.shibuiswords.com/tatsuoinoue.htm Best Regards
  15. Curran, don't find the fittings sale. May be Rockefeller collection? http://www.christies.com/presscenter/pdf/03082005/03082005b.pdf On the other hand, a longtime collector told me, there is no need for higher papers when the NBTHK gives a Hozon and you saw the quality of the blade. Best Regards
  16. Here is the second sale 2005.... also big names... http://www.christies.com.cn/LotFinder/print_sale.aspx?saleid=20000 Best Regards
  17. Hi found the sale of IMPORTENT SWORDS from the museum of Japanese Sword Fittings with realised prices... http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/print_sale.aspx?saleid=19523 Best Regards
  18. What about using Richard's "art videos" in the new gallary section? Best Regards
  19. Welcome on board Wes, and good luck with your table. Best Regards
  20. Good luck, Joe founding a strong and healthy sword club. Best Regards PS what's about an oversea member from germany? Best Regards
  21. Hi Judas, http://nihontou.jp/choice03/toukenkobugu/masahira/01-e.html Best Regards
  22. Welcome Marco, there is a NEW MEMBER INTRODCTION section you can give us a thought about your Nihonto expierience and the sword(s) you want to sent to shinsa in Japan. Best Regards
  23. Hi after reading this int. Kantei of a sword found in south america, here is the article Nr. 13... http://to-ken.uk/onewebmedia/Article%20about%20Masanori%202017%2013%2004%20-%20Final%20V1.pdf Best Regards
  24. Other one.. http://vov.com/quotes/there-is-a-Japanese-saying-polish-one-sword-for-ten-years.-this-means-spend Best Regards
  25. Markus gives us a lot of terms.. https://markussesko.com/2014/01/16/sword-related-Japanese-sayings/ Best Regards
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