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  1. Too bad, Pandora link is not working for me... Best Regards
  2. Hi here is an int. article by Tatsuo .. http://www.shibuiswords.com/tatsuoinoue.htm Best Regards
  3. 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
  4. Here is the second sale 2005.... also big names... http://www.christies.com.cn/LotFinder/print_sale.aspx?saleid=20000 Best Regards
  5. 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
  6. What about using Richard's "art videos" in the new gallary section? Best Regards
  7. Welcome on board Wes, and good luck with your table. Best Regards
  8. Good luck, Joe founding a strong and healthy sword club. Best Regards PS what's about an oversea member from germany? Best Regards
  9. Hi Judas, http://nihontou.jp/choice03/toukenkobugu/masahira/01-e.html Best Regards
  10. 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
  11. 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
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  12. Other one.. http://vov.com/quotes/there-is-a-Japanese-saying-polish-one-sword-for-ten-years.-this-means-spend Best Regards
  13. Markus gives us a lot of terms.. https://markussesko.com/2014/01/16/sword-related-Japanese-sayings/ Best Regards
  14. Fantastic, really want to see more... Best Regards
  15. Should be int. to read sensei, expert and other quotes about Nihonto. I read one in Carlo Giuseppes ON THE ORIGIONS OF NIHONTO by Fujishiro: " To understand Japanese sword you've to know Japanese History" Best Regards
  16. Yeah the shipping....heard Grey is moving to Europe, isn't he? Best Regards
  17. Hi there, our new member ( dealer) sells... http://inishie-kb.jp/2017/02/07/wz0002/ Best Regards and welcome
  18. Thank you Darcy, on high level papers ( sayagaki ) is the term " Kenzen " used for special swords with special ages ? Best Regards
  19. Got it... https://japantoday.com/category/national/ninja's-textbooks-pledges-passed-down-at-descendant-home Best Regards
  20. Hi Kevin, congrats!! Best Regards
  21. Hi, new Machii record.. http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2017/3/video-Japanese-martial-arts-master-attempts-katana-world-record-464271 Best Regards
  22. 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
  23. Dean S. Hartley article American Society of Arms collectors... http://americansocietyofarmscollectors.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/B038_Hartley.pdf Best Regards
  24. May be not lower but cheaper ... Best Regards
  25. Hi, looking for "terms" or "special marks" on papers. Lower Juyo, midlevel hozon or high end TH ? Best Regards
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