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My Fuji Habaki

Hello NMB, Can someone explain how the texture/ground was created on this iron tsuba? I can imagine creating this surface on non ferrous metals but I would think ferrous metal would require a different technique. Thanks

Here is another habaki in what I believe is original koshirae, shakudo over copper. Regards, Steve

Thank you for your time and knowledge. Masamune.... Too good to be true. Best regards

Hello NMB members. Translation help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Best regards, Steve

Mistake proofing and the Kanban system.... I understand. Thank you Hamfish

Hello All, Can you explain what the notches on the nakago mune represent or why they were put there. As you can see in the photos the habaki also has corresponding notches. I have seen other nakago mune exhibit this condition but I cannot find information as to why this was done. The photos are of a tanto I have that is signed Hiroyoshi. Thanks for your help.

Last parcel from Germany to US (late Nov into Dec) was 25+ days in transit. DHL premium hand off to USPS......At times no update for over a week......Finally received and I might mention worth the wait! Very nice Waki. Regards, Steve Z

Mune polisher signature.

Hello, Looking for a matching iron fuchi. Length ID 35 mm Width ID 19.25 mm Overall Height 10.34 mm Thanks, Steve

It doesn't appear to be suriage to me. What are your thoughts why the nakago is missing the name? Thanks, Steve

Thank you very much Ray! Much appreciated. Regards, Steve

Hello All, Can you help translate the mei and date? I see "Yamato Kuni Hosho ??" for the mei but I may be way off base with my translation. I am totally stuck on the date. I took many photos with my phone and posted what I thought was the most legible. Thank you for your help and time. Regards, Steve

Patrice, I have found two sets that are similar to the photo you posted in this thread. PM sent. Steve Z

I am having a difficult time finding Hirotsugu mei to compare with the photo below. Looking for your input. Original or Gimei? Thank you and regards, Steve Z.