Henry Stewart

Fred Do you still have the Emura ? Henry

I am still waiting to hear about a sword detained by customs.I am informed to ring up if I have not heard by next Thursday. It has been detained since 16/07/2009. Henry

Paul My sincere thanks for your help; I have replied in similar if more basic vane as you and await their next decision which they tell me will be in around 20 days time; Henry

Gentlemen Has any member in the UK got the relevent portion of the Offensive Weapons Act 2008 which shows the restrictions and exemptions on Samurai Swords. Henry

Moss Recently,say in the last couple of months, Ive noticed one or two differently named small sellers,some Japanese some American based selling items such as Tsuba,Swords and parts of Armour. The only thing in common that Ive seen they have so far is a ludicrously low starting price,and some prices stay low. So far Ive been tempted to two Tsuba and am awaiting the second Wakazashi in shirasaya. Its with great trepidation one approaches such an offer,but so far no nasty surprises. The articles as far as I can tell are both real and genuine.But talk about run of the mill, they most certainly would not light up any gathering but I would say none of them are fake,just nothing special,very ordinary!! Anyone else encountered something like this.? Henry

Gentlemen; I have one on my wall in front of me as a reminder; its a Tachi bought in Shanghai and the eel skin......turns out to be sticky back plastic; This one though from some years ago cost £10 and £34 postage. At least it came from China; Henry

Ian B./ Brian Gentlemen; I agree entirely with Ian's reaction. Henry

Gentlemen I have just read a message from E-Bay offering a Petition for signature saying some leading brand names are seeking to ban their goods appearing on E-Bay in a bid to foil counterfeiters; It seems E-Bay view this action as a restriction of fair trade and ask for signatures to oppose this. Remember edged weapons ????? Pots,Kettles and the colour black spring readily to mind. How would it best be put,"foist on your own petard". Henry.

Gentlemen I dont suppose either are for sale// Henry

Sir Firstly may I respectfully suggest that you alone must make the decision as to what to collect. You have chosen a vast,complicated subject with which to get involved and to even start to do justice to a reasonable answer to your question, would take a great deal of space. May I suggest that you get yourself a copy of "The Samurai Sword. A Handbook" by John M.Yumoto. Whilst this could be called a 'potted' editioin of the subject,you will get an impression of what could be involved. Also seek out a club or association and speak to people who are actual collectors, I am sure you will benefit greatly. This Forum is made up of serious minded collectors, many of them experts so you have started off right. I wish you good luck in your endevours. Henry.

Gentlemen; There is a piece of Tamahaganae on Ebay, 190316310833, did I hear that someone was after a piece a while back? Henry

Gentlemen Checked 17.06hrs 19/6/09 UP AND RUNNING!!!!!!! Henry

Gentlemen. Just checked it...UP AND RUNNING Henry

Rich/Grey?Lee; Gentlemen. I thank you for your generosity of spirit and the information you have given. I'm off now round these sites to see what there is for me. My idea is to handle what is known as the real thing and I hope at least to have an idea what I seek. At least not to fall in pot holes. Henry

Gentlemen; At the risk of getting a blast,I ask as a new collector for Tsuba, does anyone know of the dealer;yangyangok88868. yes he is Chinese. I wouldnt even bother to ask except he seems automatically recommended by Ebay under the guise "look what they have found for you" or something very similar. The Tsuba are all notated as pre 1800!! Henry

Stephan, Amati; Gentlemen, thank you for your feedback. I have passed your remarks to the site constructors in full,with a request they attend to them; Henry

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Gentlemen What about http://www.nihontoden.co.uk a site for auction specially for you Henry

Brian,Stephen,Dirk & Ken (Hawaii) Gentlemen I am told that in a matter of a few days,costing control will pass to me. If I can turn costing off earlier I will do. Ive tried it one way, now we will try it yours. Good luck to us all. Henry

Stephen; My thanks for your support. Ken; I am distressed to read the littany you have had to put up with,it seems ridiculous. I will copy your remarks exactly and submit it in total to the site hosts and ask them to resolve it asap.I will get back to you. Henry

Thank you Dirk. All offers gratefully received Henry

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GENTLEMEN AN OFFER This new site http://www.Nihontoden.co.uk will be offering a free month; From 1st July 2009 to 31stJuly 2009. Use of all facilities will be FREE. Both auction and chat will be without any payment whatsoever; Simply register and enter the site the normal way. This solely in the interest of drumming up new business. Please give it a try,lets see if that commercial ban by you know who has made any difference. Henry

Brian,my thanks for the information,I will take it up with the site hosts. Henry