hobnails
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Hi here is some pictures of a netsuke i have i think he's a temple drumer i love the expression on his face. Chris H
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Hi thought i'd share some pic's of Shigetsugu daisaku katana i have apologies in advance for the poor photo's Chris H
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Hi thanks for the reply how can I get a copy of Markus's book. I have a few basic reference books but am looking to get more. Regards Chris H
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Hi trying to translate this mei not having much joy any help would be much appreciated, many thanks in advance Chris h
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Thanks for the help guys now I have to work out if its gimei
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Hi guys any help with this mei would be much appreciated all i have got is fujiwara many thanks in advance Chris H
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interesting topic heres three of mine regards Chris
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Thanks for your comments guys not sure of period, Kunihiro seems a common name. quite a robust blade, nagasa 77cm, kasane 8mm ,mihaba 35cm, sori 8mm. regards Chris H
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Hi guys thought i would share a few pics of a katana i have the mei reads Kunihiro saku (thanks Guido).
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Thanks Guido for your help thought the secound kanji was kuni but wasn't sure regards chris
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Hi guys I'm trying to decipher this katana mei , i think the last kanji is saku but struggling with the first two any help would be much appreciated regards Chris
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I'm thinking it's 1534 Regards Chris
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Hi Jean I my be jumping into the trap, is the answer Tenmon8 Regards Chris
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Hi Jean thanks once more for your help, I get third year of tembun second month but I'm struggling with the day . some more pic's regards Chris H
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Hi Jean i believe the date is 1532 Tenmon thanks again for your help the kasane is 8mm so would that make it a yoroi-doshi?
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Thanks Jean for your help will try and nut it out This weekend Regards Chris h
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Hi guys any help with this tanto would much appreciated thanks. regards Chris H
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Hi guys thanks for you comments,I can see no flaws where the horimono is but how would you know? Nothing visible.I had another look at the sword last night and I am pretty sure it's never been signed.The other sword is one I posted on another thread. Regards Chris H
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Hi Ray not signed I think it's my poor photography. the 4th pic down shouldn't be there it's another sword,was getting late and my tired eyes deceived me lol.
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Hi guys just thought i would share a few pics of a mumei katana i have, the nagasa is 76.2 cm, the sori is 15mm, mihaba is 32mm, kasane is 8mm and the kissakis 45mm i think its shin shinto any thoughts on its school or period would be much appreciated best regards Chris H
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Hi guys, Thanks for the comments here are some more pics hope they are a bit clearer. Chris H
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hi guys would like to share a few pictures of my uchigatana mounted as a kodachi the nakago is suriage with two mekugi ana the mei is a single "ichi" surgesting that it is Ichimonji school. you thoughts on this sword would be much appreciated chris h
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Hi guys i have had an interest in all things Japanese for many years and have a joint collection of nihonto with my dad i am a complete novice when it comes to the study of nihonto but am catching up fast with this amazing board and the knowledge that its members have. hope you all have a great christmas regards chris h
