O-Midare

On the bottom right of the backside photo, it looks as though copper is coming through.

The shirasaya is nice, never seen it fit to a blade like that into the bo-hi.

Beauty.

Very nice Ed.

That's nice Ken, I just love the natural wood grain that these artists can create from steel, thank you for sharing.

Matching fork set is nice.

I understand this, just like the look.

Do you think these are over priced?, I was thinking they are kinda neat

Here is a link to a set of kozuka dinner knives. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/ANTIQUE-MIXED-METAL-Japanese-KNIFES-SET-OF-6-KOZUKA-HANDLE/193146298942?ul_ref=https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11021.m43.l1120/7?euid=bbfbdfa790e4477b9beda38d17993784&bu=43332463097&ut=RU&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F193146298942&sojTags=bu=bu,ut=ut&srcrot=e11021.m43.l1120&rvr_id=0&rvr_ts=abe48f6116d0a4d1f4774423fffe4393&ul_noapp=true&pageci=44b806ea-fa03-4bd5-bdaa-ddcf0e24e655&redirect=mobile

Here's a couple I have, don't know much about them, I just like the wood pattern.

My first sword is a Muromachi saki-sori katana, gimei signed Sukehiro. Old and tired.

He has a store on eBay called High5Japan. http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/18336-a-word-of-warning-about-high5japan-on-ebay/?hl=high5&do=findComment&comment=189451 https://www.ebay.ca/usr/high5japan?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754 https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Japanese-Wakizashi-Sword-Sukemune-460yr-Antique-Samurai-Katana-Nihonto/283315954331?hash=item41f6f2629b:g:LbsAAOSwVFJb7gf5&redirect=mobile

This photo didn't get uploaded for so reason in my reply.

Here is a sue Bizen Wakizashi I have that is apparently from the Ho Norimitsu line, Kozori lineage.

She's a Beauty.

Beautiful Fuchi and Kashira for sale on Buyee. https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/f342768069

Thank You Darrel, you weren't kidding, it's really cheap. https://www.jerrysartarama.com/yasutomo-nori-paste

Thanks Nick, always good to have an alternative.

Thank you Grey, that is great. I will look into this.

Beautiful piece.

Thank You very much Mark S. I will definitely pass it through a fine strainer and give it a long cure time.

Thank You John, I will purchase this type.

Good Day all, I have a shirasaya come apart on a small Hisamitsu tanto I have. I would like to repair it using Sokui (Rice glue). Is this the proper recipe? Thank you for any insight and help. Recipe: Sokui (Rice Glue) If you are using a shinken (a real katana), it is a good idea to seek professional help before attempting any repairs. Even the glue used to fix minor problems with the saya or tsuka, can adversely affect the metal of a real sword. Therefore, care should always be taken when selecting materials. Many glues that are available on the market which are used for woodworking, contain chemicals which give off fumes which can damage the metal of real katana. Iaito are not quite as susceptible, but if you would rather not take the risk, a simple, traditional glue called sokui is easy to make. How to Make Sokui 1. Take a small amount of one- to two-day old cooked short-grain rice and place it on a clean, flat surface. A board works well. 2. Wet a strong, flat stick, such as a bamboo spatula and mash the rice. 3. Add a drop or two of water, and mash again. 4. Keep adding water as needed. 5. Continue mashing the rice until it becomes a sticky, glutinous mass with no lumps. 6. You now have basic sokui. How to Use Sokui 1. Use a small sliver of wood to spread a bead of sokui over the necessary area. 2. Press together the pieces to be glued. Hold them firmly in place using a cord, rubber band, or other similar device until dry. Dwayne R.

Looks like oxidation to me, Could be wrong but that would be my opinion.

Rust?