Steves87
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Hello all, I have this Tsuba which has dot inlays which are 'flattened' or near flush with the base metal. My question is a quick one and hopefully simple, are the inlays supposed to be like this (flat) or is this a product of time and wear and the inlays should be raised/domed? Thank you for your time viewing
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Love the Tsuba!
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Welcome Tsurugi, The Musashi style is one I have always been fond of. I am still looking for the one that calls me to add to my collection. Congratulations on finding yours! The pictures are a little unclear but it seems there may have been some inlay at some stage
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Has good weight to it, thank you very much. I’m guessing the more heavily wired versions are more again. It would be great to see cross section sketch of the tsuba, I’m interested to know more just as yourself
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I love that Tsuba, thank you for posting. Im sorry I cannot help with your questions, but I was hoping you may be able to tell me the weight of it? I have never been able to find weights of this style (and the more heavily wired) Shingen Tsuba.
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There is another copper one for sale at the moment which is very very similar to the one you posted above. It is better imo, but again, may be cast. I can probably find it again if you are interested in seeing it.
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out of curiosity, are you bidding on the Heianjo Tsuba the same seller is auctioning?
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I have seen this for sale, I cant be 100% sure, but there seems to be casting marks in the nakago?
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Hi Raynor, yes I can see some similarities in work! The dimemsions are approx 72mm x 66mm x 4.5mm thick
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Thank you David, I have had a look through your site, very smooth and a very nice feel, keep up the great work, when I am next in the position to aquire a piece or two, I will definitely be going through your site. The Shishi fuchi-kashira have raised an eyebrow of interest
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Thank you!
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my favourite Tsukamaki too
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Robert Haynes Set Of 10 Catalogues
Steves87 replied to Steves87's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
With regret, I need to let this one pass. If ok by the message board, I will include the link below, if not mods please delete. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ROBERT-E-HAYNES-LTD-RARE-COLLECTION-OF-CATALOGUES-FULL-SET-OF-10-EXC-COND/323657509839 Current Australian ebay codes are PUSH5 FOR 5% OFF or PAPP10 FOR 10% OFF if purchased through the ebay app -
Admittedly, my example is far from perfect and likely worse off condition than the auction version, but I paid just a smidge over 100usd for it
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Thank you Grev, that first top one really calls to me. I will have to put one on my 'future Tsuba' list. I definitely have not seen the soft metal Nanban before, I like the look of it more than the iron made. Is the sekigane on the second one a separate piece?
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Thank you Ian, what a shame you do not have that book, would you remember the exact name by any chance?
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Hi Grev, Ive been meaning to ask, would you be able to post some pictures in this thread? Id love to see them thank you
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Robert Haynes Set Of 10 Catalogues
Steves87 replied to Steves87's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Thank you Grev and Arnold, it appears to be a wife selling off a late husbands collection -
Robert Haynes Set Of 10 Catalogues
Steves87 replied to Steves87's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Thank you Krystian -
Hello, I have seen the Robert Haynes set of 10 Catalogues for sale at $300aud for the 10 plus $25 shipping within Australia. I am wondering if this is an acceptable price? They are described as first edition and in 'unread' condition. Any insight is much appreciated.
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This is an extremely interesting Tsuba for me Richard. I can see the inlays and they are quite a pleasing arrangement, but I cannot understand the lacquering of this piece, is it a 'black' lacquer or a clear which has turned dark over time? Your excellent macro photos do show a crazing which I would definitely associate with lacquer and as for rust converters, save them for car bodies, not Tsuba
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I see them, definitely Tsuba shaped, interesting! I did quite a bit of sand casting in high school (well over 20 years ago) and all i really remember is nothing came out right and the ones that did, needed massive amounts of further fine work to look even remotely respectable. Is vulcanised moulding able to be done with metals or is it a rubber/plastic thing at this stage? forgive me, I should just google it
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Hi Jean, although I dont know all the ingredients usually in these solutions, yes, I beleive phosphoric acid is the base of most these rust converter solutions. Richard, I apologise for not saying this in my first post, but your photography is amazing (and I like the Tsuba too)
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Yes! This is what I see all the time, so I really jumped on mine when it came up. I probably paid too much for it ($60aud) but I 'needed' it. Thanks for all replies, I was able to re-adjust my understanding of 'mass produced' which I think is a huge positive for my future collecting. I guess the question is for me now, would this be a Japanese made Tsuba? I bought it from a Japanese seller, but as I understand it, that doesnt mean much these internet days.
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I completely agree with you re the sticking on soft metals, think of it more as a bridging from one side to the other. I have no readily available examples to show, which doesnt look good for me I know, I can only promise it is a possibility and Im not making this up. Rust converting solutions can convert even water run rust stains to a thicker solid.
