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  1. Wayben
    Sorry, but that is way beyond my reading ability. The Fugishiro and Kasherae papers came with the blade when I bought it several years ago. At the time my impression was that the Kasherae papers weren't very specific. Since my main interest was the blade I never pursued it. I always planned to get a translation, but never got around to it. Now, I'll let the next owner pursue it. Thanks for the interest. Wayne
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    Thanks for the comments guys. I'm kind of torn about selling this, but sometimes things have to go to make more room (and funds) for other things that fit better.
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    Pics of paperwork: Thanks for looking!! Wayne
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    Time to thin out my collection a bit, so this tanto is going up for sale. Early Muromachi period Tanto signed Nobukuni and dated 8th month of 1421. Comes with Fujishiro papers, as well as newer NTHK papers and the shinsa worksheet. The date makes it 2nd or 3rd generation Nobukuni. The polish is in very good condition and shows off the amazing workmanship very well. Plenty to study in this blade. Nagasa is 23.9cm or 9.41 inches. Gold foil covered habaki. Comes in a shirasaya. The koshirae is Edo period and also comes with NTHK papers. Beautiful lacquerwork on the saya. The Fuchi and Kashira are a Tiger theme, with flowered vine tsuba and menuki. The Kozuka is waves with the rising sun, and made of silver and shakudo. The actual Kogatana is in its own shirasaya, with a plastic one in the Kozuka to protect the saya. All in all a very nice set combining both rarity and quality. $SOLD net to me gets it to your door. Lots of pictures coming up, but bear with me, I'm not the greatest photographer. Wayne Blade: Koshirae:
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    Midwest collectors?

    Wayben replied to Harry's topic in Nihonto

    Iowa here.
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    I'm still a newb at this and too old to ever be an expert, so I need all the help I can get. That means books and sword shows. Personally, I prefer actual books to ebooks. Just what I grew up with I suppose, but I find the printed page more satisfying. That being said I also have a lot of Marcus's stuff downloaded to my iPad, as well as the actual books. The iPad is great for taking to shows, to try to educate myself on what I'm seeing. I'm sure I have more books than I'll ever master in what's left of my lifetime, but that doesn't seem to keep me from getting more. Grey keeps coming up with interesting stuff.
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    Another fun show put on by Mark. I really enjoyed the NBTHK-AB presentation. Where else can you see and hold swords of that quality? I looked at them all when the room was packed and there were lines several people deep at each sword, then hung around til most had left and got a second look at my favorites. Worth the trip right there. Bobby Block's discussion was very interesting. The Horikawa School is one I knew nothing about, so enjoyed it. As mentioned the tables were sold out, so lots of dealers there with tables full of stuff to ogle/buy. Always a great show to attend.
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    PM sent.
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    Second the above, you won't be sorry.
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    It works for me. I just looked at them again, without downloading.
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    Rabbits

    Wayben replied to Vermithrax16's topic in Tosogu

    No tsuba, but here's an ivory rabbit netsuke.
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    Very nice!! You've done well, I'm sure it was worth the wait.
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    But yet there is a hole in the tsuka.
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    Great thread, I was wondering about some of the pass/fail and ranking stats!! This was my first submission to a shinsa, and I was 5 for 5 passed. Four blades with 2 at 75 points and 2 at 76 points, along with a koshirae at 76 points. The two blades at 76 points I was pretty confident in, however the two at 75 came out better than I was expecting. A very pleasant surprise. The koshirae I was hoping for more info from the team, but they did confirm it was late Edo, which helps. Overall, it was a great experience and I'm pleased with the outcome. Thanks to Chris and the NTHK-NPO for putting this on. Also, thanks to Mark for a great show!! I've been to a few in Chicago and always had a good time, always plenty to see and people always willing to answer my noob questions!!
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    Great idea!! Too much good info is lost when the "for sale" listings are deleted.
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    I received my letter yesterday. Only two weeks away!!
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    Thanks Joe!!
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    I'm new to submitting for Shinsa, this will be my first. When will we find out our time slot? Is that sent out ahead of time or the day of the show? Thanks.
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    Looks like same sword with a different saya.
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    Thanks for the how, Ed, instead of just the answer. It helps all us lurkers learn.
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    Wow!! Great result.
  22. Wayben
    The word of the day is somnambulistic, sleepwalking. Had to look that one up. Seems to fit.
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    Hopefully they are props and not the real thing.
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    Unfortunately, pics don't prove that you sent that sword. A buyer can argue that the sword he sent back is the one you delivered. Any transaction involves a lot of trust on both sides, leaving both sides open to scams.
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    Bob, I'm looking forward to what you will be bringing to Chicago. Turnover is what makes the world go round.
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