EdWolf
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Hi Mark, The following site has some good info http://www.japaneseswordindex.com/kanji/kanji1.htm
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Chameleon dark has still the same font size but the dimensions dark has now a larger font size. Much better for me! I'll use dimensions dark theme now. Thanks.
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Brian, Thanks for your quick response. I don't think it's available on tablets. I shall try to modify the theme on my pc later.
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Hi Brian, I like the new themes. I'm currently using Chameleon Dark. It looks great on my tablet but is it possibly to increase the font size a little bit? Normally I use the 'All the things dark' theme, much easier to read. I'm getting old. All the best, Ed
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Hi John, thanks for your reply! It's well done and is nicely decorated. Hard to see but I don't want to clean it and ruin the patina.
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Hi Geoff, You're right it's called Ishizuke. Thank you for that. Still have to learn a lot. I agree with you. Distinctive, cool and nicely done.
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Hi Bruce, It has an old blade. Mumei, shortened with 3 mekugi ana.
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Yesterday I have picked up an army sword and the koshirae is really nice but the kojiri is replaced. It looks like a field or local repair. The sword was brought back from the Dutch East Indies shortly after the war. Anyone seen this kind of repairs before? I don't know if the replacement is done during the war of after. It shows some age. All opinions are highly appreciated! Regards, Ed
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Ian, that is really beautiful. The craftsmanship is definitely high. Can you please post more pictures? Regards, Ed
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Ian, Maybe you find this also interesting https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-4680029
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Hi Ian, That's a stunning tsuba. I have a tanto with similar fittings. Regards Ed
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Hi Barry and Mark, Good point about the position of the hitsu ana. You guys are probably right about the fact it's modern. Lesson learned. Regards, Ed
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Hi John, thank you for your opinion. Highly appreciated. The colors are in reality darker. I was expecting it was made in the Edo period. Regards, Ed
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Picked up this large katchushi tsuba at a military fair. Normally not the place to found a tsuba. Diameter is 9.5 cm. From my novice point of view it's beautiful crafted. What do you guys think of this tsuba? Feel free to comment.
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Hi Bruce, The pattern is called Sayagata. A pattern of interlocking Manji. Regards, Ed
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Very beautiful. Wish I had that kind of skills. -
Hi Barry, Hope this photo will help. Regards, Ed
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And another one.
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Some really nice habaki. Here's one of mine.
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Hi Jussi, Both beautiful blades but personally I like the left one the most. I find the sori more attractive and I like the smaller kissaki. Regards, Ed
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Geraint, your absolutely right about the craftsmanship. It's a joy to observe. Regards, Ed
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Thank you guys! Cloisonne and shippo are the search terms to use. Not much hits but it's a start. HIrata school seems plausible. I'll try to research the Hirata and Shibata school.
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Just to share with you my tanto koshirae with some unusual fittings. The copper gilt fuchi-kashira and menuki are decorated with colored enamels. I have searched for other similar fittings and unfortunately can't find any. Does anyone know more about this type of fittings? Maybe a school to research? Please feel free to comment. Regards, Ed
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The holes are called udenuki ana. You can read more about it here Regards, Ed
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Hi Fredd, The definition a of a wakizashi changed over time. You can read about it here: https://markussesko.com/2015/08/11/the-wakizashi/ The site of Markus Sesko is very informative. Best regards, Ed
