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    Rat Tsuba

    DRDave replied to luc's topic in Tosogu

    I need help understanding what I'm seeing in these two photos. The first shows the rim where the rat's nose touches the foot. Note the pinkish color, the two kind of solder-like colors, and the smooth, curved line where the surface color ends. What is going on, there? The second shows some damage to the rat's leg. What was the likely cause? Thanks in advance!
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    How about turtles? This one on Tetsugendo appears to have some dragon ancestry. The Yoshioka school piece is very attractive
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    Hmm...The winning bidder in the first auction had 558 feedback. The seller in the second auction has 360 feedback; and judging from the other items listed, is an art dealer. Took it on trade maybe?
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    Have you considered commissioning an artist make one? https://youtu.be/pM0VnL30rDc?t=649
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    Here you go. https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g342386055 Another Minatogawa. https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/c729024669
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    Same seller, similar blade . Interestingly, the polished one brought $355, and the rusty one is already up to $305
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    Posted today on Samurai Shokai and currently on hold, but thought some might be interested in seeing it. https://www.samuraishokai.jp/sword/19604.html
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    Here's a big gun show. 4,200 tables. 11 acres. The trick is to convert all those gun collectors into sword collectors.
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    Barry, There are more than a few, including myself, that would love to have your luck! BTW, thanks for posting the link.
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    I vaguely remember shows in Austin, too; or am I mistaken?
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    Once had a wakizashi that I'd owned for a couple of years before discovering it had hagire. Probably never would have found it had it not been for the all the factors (light intensity, color, viewing angle, etc.) coming together at one time. And whenever I could find it, if I looked away and then looked back, it was like starting over to find it again.
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    It would be interesting to compare stats between the DTI and SFTK shows. Are there a greater percentage of young people at the DTI? Are there more international? Do a greater percentage of swords trade hands?
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    Thought it would be easy, but I can't figure the third character out. Thanks in advance!
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    One very similar was offered on samuarisword.com some time ago. http://www.samuraisword.com/nihonto/shinsakuto/Ono_Yoshimitsu_70cm/index.htm
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    I like it. Weird that they mention the extreme thickness twice, but unless I'm overlooking it, don't give the kasane dimension. Edit: I need to "see" an eye doctor. moto-kasane 1,17cm.
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    I binge on his articles, too.
  17. DRDave
    Can't answer your question, but it is discussed a little bit here.
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    Here's an Emura for sale in Italy.
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    The listing states "No expert opinion".
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    Bruce, I'm no good at puzzles, much less Japanese; but if the character is 伊, I found that it's the first character of 伊勢神宮 Grand Shrine at Ise. On the other hand, if it's some form of 海, it could mean navy.
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    Thanks, Jan. The few Japanese firearms I've handled have been late Arisaka types, and none with wood as nice as these.
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    Wow! I know nothing about Japanese firearms. What type of wood(s) were used? Great seeing the photos.
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    That's what you call a pickin' picker.
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    Gary, Hurry up and get to the good stuff. Seriously, I'm in awe.
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    This one on R. Stein's site may be contributing to the confusion.
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