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more photos and a few i made myself (Keep in mind, that i have only a shitty phone as a camera !) Just to see how large the tsuba is in relation to my hands, as my hands are huuuuge.

Hi guys, something happened 2 days ago, i never thought i would actually experience myself. A tsuba arrived via mail from the usa... right to my doorstep! It was some kind of a religious moment to me and i am manly enough to admit, that i cried (Well okay, the last thing was a joke!) For the first time in ten years i was not forced to drive to my local customs office, to negotiate with the local staff to get my stuff. Maybe they deleted me from some kind of watchlist or it was just luck. Probably the latter. The tsuba i received is quite a big piece. Made in the late or very late edo-period and has a juzu-theme. In the photos the patina looks very grey-ish/black-ish, while in hand, it is a very nice dark brown. To me it looks like one the nichiren school of biddhism would use. After a quick research, i was quite fond of that school actually. Measurements: 92,27 x 92,24 mm & a thicknes of 4,58 mm at the seppa dai (it hardly fits in one of my standard boxes) Has anyone an idea what school it could be? Feel free to leave a comment. regards,

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Tried to re-upload them. Preview showed them upside down as well. Seems like a problem with the forum or the pictures. regards,

Hello, here is quite a big part of my tosogu collection for sale. Trying to focus more on sukashi-tsuba and pole arms. I put them in commission on a german nihonto-site, so no taxes for european buyers :D! Tsuba: Tembo Tsuba http://www.nihonto.eu/de/schwerter-und-beschlagteile/antike-stuecke/beschlagteile/tsuba/katana-und-tachi/++/art_id/1/table/tsuben_articles/ 380€ Jingasa Tsuba http://www.nihonto.eu/de/schwerter-und-beschlagteile/antike-stuecke/beschlagteile/tsuba/katana-und-tachi/++/art_id/6/table/tsuben_articles/ 480€ Menuki: Cane of Jurojin http://www.nihonto.eu/de/schwerter-und-beschlagteile/antike-stuecke/beschlagteile/menuki/++/art_id/4/table/menuki_articles/ 320€ Fuchi-Kashira: Horses http://www.nihonto.eu/de/schwerter-und-beschlagteile/antike-stuecke/beschlagteile/fuchi-kashira/++/art_id/19/table/fushikashira_articles/ 460€ Plain http://www.nihonto.eu/de/schwerter-und-beschlagteile/antike-stuecke/beschlagteile/fuchi-kashira/++/art_id/20/table/fushikashira_articles/ 220€ regards,

Saneo was the elder brother of Kiyomaro and quite famous himself. He was the more conservative and reliable version of Kiyomaro .

Here is the version by Saneo: https://www.aoijapan.net/masterpiecesaneo/

Hi Jay, looks really good! And you did not die by an allergic reaction, congratulations ! regards,

After a certain amount of likes (5-10?) it will change. This is not connected to your rank (Chu Jo Saku), the rank changes after the amount of posts you have written. Nothing you should be concerned about! regards,

Waves would be my guess too. Grey has a similar looking one: http://www.japaneseswordbooksandtsuba.com/store/tsuba-%26-kodogu/t357-iron-sukashi-tsuba-crane-and-waves regards,

I am on so many watchlists, one more does not really makes a difference anymore !

Hi, received the Chawan today. I found the spot Axel was talking about and the matcha is on the way. The texture is excellent and i can fully understand that some people compare it with the texture of high class tsuba! regards,

Finally a reason to go to Berlin, some would say ! Looks great!

Thanks John! Your guess is definitely better than mine.

Hi Axel, a box was not included. After i received it, i will definitely look for the spot. I am more of a sencha-drinker, but i will definitely try to find that brand and a Chasen. Thanks for the tip! Personally, i like Raku (probably for the Sen no Rikyu connection), Shigaraki and Iga-yaki. Seems like i could have started a new Hobby ! regards,

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Hi guys, i recently bought a Chawan as a decoration piece. At first i will admit, that i have not a single clue about Japanese pottery! So, since that was made clear... this is what the seller said about the piece: "A real Kuro Raku Chawan, made about 30 years ago in Tottori. A nice example of Kuro Raku Pottery, with an excellent glace and a nice footing. Nice snail(?) is visible. With signature in good condition. Measurements: 12x8,5cm" Feel free to leave a comment and it would be nice if someone is able to read the signature (if that is even possible). warmest regards,

http://www.nihonto.us/KUMAGAI%20TSUBA%20BR%20HALF.htm If you like the style but not the Price ... regards,

Hi Steve, unlicensed blades, even if they are antique and traditionally made, get destroyed if the owner is not willing or able to let them registered and licensed. regards,

I did not know that you are allowed to keep the parts. I thought, if the police in Japan confiscates a blade the owner never sees it again. regards,

The Origin of the pieces is not mentioned. I hope These are fakes... http://www.ebay.de/itm/Japanese-Samurai-Sword-16-3cm-6-41inch-Edo-Steel-Iron-Parts-Repair-Tamahagane-44-/192193907523?hash=item2cbfa64b43:g:aYcAAOSwcB5ZIkpF http://www.ebay.de/itm/Japanese-Samurai-Sword-19-5cm-7-67inch-Edo-Steel-Parts-Repair-Tamahagane-47-/201933334274?hash=item2f042a2702:g:5vYAAOSwX9FZI8LC http://www.ebay.de/itm/Japanese-Samurai-Sword-19-5cm-7-67inch-Edo-Steel-Parts-Repair-Tamahagane-47-/201933334274?hash=item2f042a2702:g:5vYAAOSwX9FZI8LC Or a knife that looks like someone made it in prison? http://www.ebay.de/itm/Japanese-Samurai-Sword-Unfinished-Remake-Knife-Edo-Steel-Iron-Tamahagane-55-/201933393309?hash=item2f042b0d9d:g:U5MAAOSwsXFZI9M~

Hi Neil, the only rust that schould be removed is red (active) rust. The black rust we see on nakago is inactive and actually works as a protection-layer. It needs quite some time to develop the "good" (black) rust and thats why it schould be left alone. regards,

Yep!

Hi Geraint, yeah exactly what i meant. Just looked a bit off to me. regards,

I wish i had some premium boxes! The best i have so far, is an older one that someone lined with a darker wood at the seam.