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Hi Kevin, congrats!! Best Regards

Hi, new Machii record.. http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2017/3/video-Japanese-martial-arts-master-attempts-katana-world-record-464271 Best Regards

Hi, in studying keywords for special blades find terms like KENZEN ( perfect condition, healthy, extraordinary.....) or SANBI ( perfect, praiseworthy...) https://books.google.de/books?id=YvqNcpSz8nQC&pg=PA40&lpg=PA40&dq=kenzen+jiba+sanbi+deki&source=bl&ots=TkXsHWRxKL&sig=syMhJJnSSYmHVKmPKaTtnU6HEJU&hl=de&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiyno7issHTAhUK2SwKHXsjB9gQ6AEIHzAB#v=onepage&q=kenzen%20jiba%20sanbi%20deki&f=false Best Regards

Dean S. Hartley article American Society of Arms collectors... http://americansocietyofarmscollectors.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/B038_Hartley.pdf Best Regards

May be not lower but cheaper ... Best Regards

Hi, looking for "terms" or "special marks" on papers. Lower Juyo, midlevel hozon or high end TH ? Best Regards

Short story Ed, .." the keeper of the nihonto... Best Regards http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/13969-how-to-remove-a-mouse-from-the-toilet/page-2

Nice article Ed, there is a relationship between swords and cats... Best Regards

Yep 150 is a possible count.. Best Regards

Sorry Tosogu too for sure.. Best Regards

A while ago after the Hemingway expierience The old man and the beer, thought how many "real" Nihonto collectors do we have in our homecountries? And what makes anyone a true collector? Asked collectors, dealers, NBTHK/ NTHK members, swordclub members, forummates, NMB members one question: How many real collectors do we have here in germany, the answers reached from 55 to 250. Often asked what is a real collector? Have to own one Nihonto, 10 books, is over three years in the hobby, forum member, NBTHK/NTHK member, private sword club member and .. What do you think how many real collectors are in your countries? For germany I think we have 250 collectors...

School is Ayanokoji and TJ... mei famous Sadatoshi? http://world.seiyudo.com/product/ka-030617/ Best Regards

Hi Jeremiah, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yioexhD6ppc Best Regards

Nice article... http://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2013/05/05/travel/yagyu-naras-hidden-village-of-the-shoguns-sword-masters/#.WOisFuvuKrU Best Regards

Hi Harry, IMHO you have to read more books and articles.... Best Regards

Story...http://www.discovernikkei.org/en/journal/2009/5/22/mike-yamasaki/ Best Regards

Senjuin school...

Want to safe... http://menadoc.bibliothek.uni-halle.de/download/pdf/150672?name=Old%20Japanese%20Sword%20Names%20and%20Stories%20Relating%20to%20Swords Best Regards

Hi, citadel biblio...http://www.citadel.edu/root/images/history_dept/samurai_bibliography3.pdf Best Regards

Great, is it makeable to fix two films together for one oshigata film from boshi to nakago seeing both sides of the sword? Best Regards

Hi Rob watch out that bargain seller... http://ns2.petpeoplesplace.com/petstore/Antique-Samurai-Katana-Sword-ko-naminohira-Of-Kamakura-W-Nthk-69-cm-Cutting-Edge_181473497622.html Best Regards

Hidden treasure, nice find Ray... Congrats! Best Regards

Hi all, Sword, iron and steal... Uni Kiel https://www.tf.uni-kiel.de/matwis/amat/iss/index.html Best Regards

Sad news indeed, my condolences.. Best Regards

Looking good and strong... Thanks for sharing! Best Regards