Vermithrax16
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Darcy thinks like a scientist, I like that!
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I would be interested in any kind of recap. I am in Massachusetts so I imagine I would have to travel for one of these shows, want to know it would be worth it. -
Is there a write up or article about the show posted online anywhere? Maybe one of the people that were there could write one.
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Fascinating thread!
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Wow, just wow on a lot of levels.
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My burning questions is what is the thinking on gimei signatures as to: 1. put on when forged new by smith 2. put on at some later date after forging 3. how can we tell?
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It depends on the person. Some go by the qualities of the blade first and can look past a gimei signature ( I fall into this category). Some see it as a real issue and maybe as dominnimod said above, not sincere. Also I am 90% sure a gimei will not be eligible for shinsa, but I am not 100% sure so if that means something to the person, then there is that to consider.
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New to me! This is amazing! Thanks for posting! And as a side note; I am a very new member and there are others everyday. Yes, an exhaustive search of the archives can show something has been discussed, but when would I ever have searched for this? Great post.
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This story and print has always amazed me: Short story: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ghost_of_Oyuki Picture: http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab326/Grayrider16/Oyuki.jpg
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This post is perfect. Captures what I was thinking and I did not present it right.
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I am a free market guy, believe if demand is there then there will be a market. If there are only say 3-8 good polish guys, that seems like a real problem. So either: 1. training and study for a correct polish is very rare 2. it's possible (modern techniques, but not much demand) If a polish shop has a 2 year wait period there is something not right.
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Thank you!!!!! Awesome!
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I am total novice when it comes to swords, so that makes me an insane know nothing about fittings so bear with me. I am sure this is a run of the mill fitting. I have seen this habaki on a few swords on Aoi Art and I really like it. It would fit a certain scheme I have in mind for a complete set of fittings for a sword. Can anyone tell me what it is? Better yet, where I can get one?
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Yes I am guilty
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Thanks, now I will be getting bids ready for the next few weeks......
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Watching this one, very nice condition. It's going to get pricey I think: http://www.ebay.com/itm/282436947430?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Markus Sesko's E-Book Sale Is Now On Save 50%
Vermithrax16 replied to b.hennick's topic in For Sale or Trade
Sale or no sale, the ebooks I bought have already been wildly useful. I ask the board, from this list what are the best titles for a newbie. I bought the 3 recommended above already. Most interested in mei signatures and more smith lines. -
Thanks. I could make that kind of trip easy.
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Off topic, but are there ever any shows in the New England area?
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Why Is There No Nbthk Paper Database?
Vermithrax16 replied to Vermithrax16's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Thanks Alex, that was a great thread. -
Maybe this has been covered and my search was not correct to ferret it out. It would seem the registration numbers on the top left/right would be easy to enter into a database that could be searched. Now I don't think full blade pictures nor mei pictures would need be stored, but a date issued, sword description, etc would be a nice tool.
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Markus Sesko's E-Book Sale Is Now On Save 50%
Vermithrax16 replied to b.hennick's topic in For Sale or Trade
Can't wait to get them! -
What a deal. Already bought a sword this past week and don't want wife to kill me in my sleep.
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Any Idea What The Heck This Menuki Is Supposed To Be?
Vermithrax16 replied to PhoenixDude's topic in Nihonto
A fossil or meteorite fragment? -
Aoi Art - Shipping Swords Worldwide
Vermithrax16 replied to Brian's topic in Auctions and Online Sales or Sellers
If there are United States members that have had Aoi ship swords to them I would like to hear about the process. Customs and any state tax issues. Message me if preferred.
