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Hi Paul, Sure, it is an old blade. A first indication is the curvature of the blade and the color of the Nakago (tang). The following link is a nice article and contains some good information: http://www.arscives.com/historysteel/japaneseintroduction.htm Regards, Ed
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Hi Paul, I'm also new to translating kanji. Most likely ID TAM84 and not TAM83 備前國住爲長 bizen kuni ju tamenaga Regards, Ed
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Hi Mauro, Indeed, the Tsuba has a lot of resemblance. Thanks for posting the link. There are some really nice Tsuba listed on this site. Regards, Ed
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Like Uwe said, a picture will be helpful. I think that a paint heat gun will do the job. Scrape the paint of with a small wooden stick. This way you will make no scratches to the metal. Take your time and don't overheat the Tsuba.
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Pete, thanks for your reply and given information! I still have a lot to learn. Regards, Ed
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Hi Pete, Thank you for your toughts about this Tsuba! Is a Satsuma Tsuba a good or a bad sign. I have found online some little information about it but I’m still confused. Are Echizen Kinai and Satsuma different schools? Regards, Ed
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Hi Steven, I was not aware about the pea pods. Thanks for clarifying! Regards, Ed
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Many thanks Axel! Very informative site. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Ed
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Thanks Stephen, Somehow the picture stored on my PC is showing the Tsuba in the right way but after posting its upside down. Regards, Ed
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Thanks Manuel! Can you please tell me what is pointing you to Echizen Kinai. Regards, Ed
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Hello to all, I have found a Tsuba with leaves pattern. It has an oval shape (7.0 cm x 6.5 cm). I want to learn more about tsuba’s but it’s hard to find some online information about how to determine the age / school etc. Can one of you please guide me in right direction. All help and / or information about this Tsuba will be highly appreciated. Regards, Ed
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Maybe it's not the best translation but you can use Bing Translate option: Thanks to the kanji provided by Matt the translation of the second picture: Bizen Katsumitsu First œi, governors Bunkai -also generations's brother age 1498 and Eiroku Common "Taro Yasufumi Katsumitsu" and Susu (another? ) Katsumitsu's Sword _ the work Katsumitsu of the Age Eiroku
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Interesting Article About Tsuka And They Way They Should Look
EdWolf replied to obiwanknabbe's topic in Tosogu
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As a novice collector, I want to give it a try. Tang signature: bishu osafune katsumitsu.
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Thanks Tony!
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@Tony, I don't know why you are laughing. Chris asked: what is the horn typically made from? Water buffalo. What's so funny? Please explain.
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Water Buffalo.
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Hard to tell from the supplied pictures. Black material most likely made of horn.
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The burning damage of the saya can also be the result of a so-called tracer bullet. Sometimes the tracer ammunition is still burning after impact. The total damage of the blade by a bullet hit also depends on the angle and the distance.
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Here you can find a sword made by the same swordsmith (dated february 1943): http://www.ryujinswords.com/kanenori.htm
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Restoring the tsuka is the way to go. You can find more information and some before and after pictures on the following site: http://www.tsukamaki.net/index.html
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Hello Rene, You need to be a wehrmacht awards member to view the pictures. Please, repost the pictures here. Regards Ed
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Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum
EdWolf replied to EdWolf's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
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Hi to all, Found this article about the Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum. https://matcha-jp.com/en/4188 Enjoy reading... Regards, Ed
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Rohan, That's an interesting thought! Or maybe he was bald and a kogai was no longer needed :-) Regards, Ed
