Barrett Hiebert

The price is 800 000 yen. I did end up reserving it and pay for it. The payment has already gone through with my bank. It's definitely not a Juyo like this Nakajima Rai I bought once but it's still beautiful in my eyes even with its flaws. https://www.shoubudo...l.php?product_id=182 It's Nambokucho period with an o-kissaki which I've learnt over time that it's my favorite. I'm okay with how coarse the one side is from what I percieve to be lamination openings and the rust on the nakago. I didn't buy it for its resell value as being only 800 000 yen according to the market I probably wouldn't get that much today if I were to resell it. I personally think 800 000 yen is a fine price to pay for what it is. That Nakajima Rai was 3 600 000 yen if I remember correctly so I know a very big difference but at the time I was only aware of a few websites and had the money to splurge. I was eventually introduced to more websites and realized I really didn't need a Juyo although its nice. Not a collector. Just want a cool blade for study. Barrett

Forumites, Just would like to get your thoughts on this sword? https://www.touken-m...duct/shousai/KA-0672 Best regards, Barrett Hiebert

Yurie-San, Thank you so much ma’am! I’m sure everything shall be fine. I look forward immensely to reading your book! I will definitely let you know when I receive it. Best regards, Barrett Hiebert

Brian, She has already messaged me. Thanks buds both! B.

Thomas, Thank you so much for taking the time to redirect me. Blessings be upon you.

Forumites, I apologize if this is in the wrong sub forum… I bought Study of Japanese Swords by Yurie Endo Halchak from Alpha Publishings website directly and have yet to receive any reply from them as to the order. Does anyone know what is going on with them? Thanks. Best regards, Barrett Hiebert

Love the koshi-zori on this one…all his Kamakura to Nambokucho blades on his website I’d buy if I could. https://www.Japanese....de/en/katana-ko-aoe

Robert, Thanks for chiming in. I mistakenly told Boston Iaido that it didn’t look like your sword…I guess the concussion from getting hit by the car fudged me up…sorry. Best regards, Barrett Hiebert

Jake, Did Tsuruta-San previously have this on his website a while back? Looks familiar. I got hit by a car in May and literally can’t remember exactly hence why I’m asking. Glad you sold that Nanbokucho warsword! Was a beast. Best regards, Barrett Hiebert

Thanks Jussi Ekholm for the assistance. Glad you sold that tachi you had.

Forumites, https://emuseum.nich...1&langId=en&webView= Anyone have better pictures and/or dimensions? Thanks

Friends, Ask and ye shall recieve. Thanks for the kind words Brian, Drew and Charles. I would of replied earlier though I have been recovering from sickness and from blowing out my pelvic floor while moving. Of course these are the blade with the two part gold foil habaki. I had it switched out for a warriors copper single part one though am still waiting on a picture with such, though these pictures show the blades metallurgical profile enough. Enjoy. Best regards, Barrett Hiebert

Forumites, Just posting pictures here for your viewing pleasure of my new koshirae of antique fittings I got for Mukansa Minamoto Moriyoshi done up by Robert Hughes and his craftsman. All the credit goes to him for coordinating and his craftsman for putting it all together. I'll add a picture of the bare blade with the warrior copper habaki and new tsuka separate from its saya when it's done. Enjoy. Best regards, Barrett Hiebert

Mark, Understood. As for myself my fitness is still top notch, even with my injury. I just have trouble finding a JSA class here since there are barely any. Best regards, Barrett Hiebert

Thanks all for your input. I wasn’t arguing with anyone Mark. I merely misinterpreted Jimmy’s comment. Thanks for the clarification Jimmy. I’ve emailed the only JSA Iaido class in my town of residence though haven’t gotten a reply. From when I talked to them last they weren’t allowing anyone to attend who had not gotten their vaccines. With the Restrictions Exemption Program in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada suspended I may be able to attend now. I’m waiting for a reply. While Noble House Kenjutsu was in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the school just isn’t around anymore sadly, it seems. Or else I haven’t been able to relocate them since going to class last a long time ago. I’ve heard that their style Shinkage Ryu wasn’t legitimate or they are actually “Royal”, (as in teaching and lineage descends from the aristocracy, nobility of Japan), though haven’t been able to independently verify that. Though a friend who was career ex-police local told me they were legitimate. Still dubious to myself. So I’m doing the best I can do, asking as I’m able with doing what I can have with what I have available until other avenues become available. Best regards, Barrett Hiebert