Greg F
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Please dont be sorry John. Your time and efforts are very much appreciated mate. Thank you. Greg
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Hello all, I got a tsuba with this box with an average heavy mino style tsuba a few years ago and I am hoping some body can translate both sides of the lid please. Curious to see if it is original to the tsuba too. Any help is much appreciated. Regards Greg
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Www.studyingjapaneseswords.com
Greg F replied to yurie's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Hi Yurie, I realky like your site. Thank you for sharing it hear. You are doing positive stuff, dont let a few negative people stop you. Well done. Greg -
Thanks Bazza, great link. Greg
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Last night I stumbled across this tsuba I did a screanshot of a while back, cant remember where it was from and only have a pic of the front. Another lovely example. Greg
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Thanks Chris Im sure I will geg lots of enjoyment from it. Thanks Luca, thanks for sharing yours too. Regards Greg
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Very nice Stephen. Greg
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Thanks Ray, here's some more pics. Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks. Greg
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Cheers Steven, Im not alowed to enjoy it till xmas as my daughter wanted me to buy myself something I like and she can give it to me as her present. Very lucky Daddy. Greg
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Thank you Steve. Greg
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Thank you Ford for helping to understand and appreciate the finer qualities of tsuba. Regards Greg
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Thanks Stephen that means a lot coming from you, the dragon master. Greg
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I didnt realize I still had this info but they say kiku ichimonju and the other side kanechika and the date tanwa era 1681-1684 but looking at the other side????? Obviously its been removed. Thoughts? Again im sorry for the pic angle. Greg
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Hi Jean, using the book Japanese sword of Japan by Joseph Bott Ichi was the only one I could match too. Thank you. Greg
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Hello all, thought I'd share a pic of my Tetsugendo tsuba signed Seiryuken Eiju with gold seal . Would love to hear thoughts and opinions and would love to see any tsuba members have by the same maker or school. This is my first papered tsuba. Regards Greg
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Thanks Mark, im quite exhausted from work and forgot the most important part of the post. Sorted. Sorry for the angle of the pic. Greg
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Hi guys, Any help/thoughts on this one would be much appreciated. Seller says kanechika but because Im not very good at this and am having trouble matching it in my search. Regards Greg
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Hi Joe, sorry to hear about your going through. Hopefully its a blessing in disguise. I went through a tough break up and custody battle not long ago and after a lot of heart ache my daughter and I are always together and happier than ever and hope this work out well for you too. I would love to see any Shinsakuto tanto available when your ready. All the best Joe. Greg
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Thanks Malcolm I enjoyed watching that very much. Greg
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Yes thanks Geraint, did it come in shirasaya or koshirae? Greg
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Hello Alex, did you receive the blade bare? Greg
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Hi Florian, I thought the same, the seller says its the smallest in Japan. They have some nice items for sale. Greg
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Hello all, I thought I would share this highly unusual little blade I spotted for sale on ebay I found interesting. Definitely the smallest ive seen. Regards Greg
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Sword Display
Greg F replied to Chishiki's topic in Sword Shows, Events, Community News and Legislation Issues
Hi Mark that would be great but its my daughter's bday party that weekend so if there is another one in the near future i will do my best. Regards Greg -
Bob Coleman Review 1983 Albuquerque Shinsa "hear,hear" "
Greg F replied to Tom Darling's topic in Nihonto
Thanks for a very interesting read Tom. I hope shinsa are always more professional and trustworthy these days. Definitely food for thought. Greg
