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  1. Toryu2020
    I would look at Kanewaka and consider the mei an homage... -t
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    Imagine a kantei session - you allow your guests to examine your sword blade with the nakago covered - once all the bids are in you remove the "covers" and everyone can see the attribution - you only need to remove the handle once a year for cleaning... I had a friend in Japan with a Sadamune with a Shumei - he had a special order tsuka and wooden habaki that would "clip" onto the nakago rather than slide on and off. And Richard I would say this is not common... -t
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    Sword show in August George and Cherry Blossom every April! -tch
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    Every year in April Gary and always on the first weekend of the festival -
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    I certainly like the Shizu call - Hosho never made this shape. Can we see a close-up of the hamon in the habaki-moto as it enters the nakago?
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    Pretty rare - still has the oil paper...
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    Fred always has two or three tables at the CBF and back in the day even Russ put some stuff out... -t
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    Each year in April we do a public display of swords and fittings drawn from our personal collections. This year was a great display and we enjoyed a huge turnout by the public. If y'all are ever in San Francisco in the Springtime please join us. -tch nccbf.org
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    Do we know who organizes this event? Can anyone put me in touch? Thank you -tch
  10. Toryu2020
    Mostly Shinto, Shinshinto and Gendaito no big name Koto pieces listed. So I would think you're just seeing the mid-range... -tch
  11. Toryu2020
    We at the NCJSC, have moved in the same direction - looking forward to exciting happenings in the digital realm. Also shared inspiration and collaboration across the miles, the seas and beyond. The basic tenet still holds true; "Support your local sword club!" -tch
  12. Toryu2020
    A polisher should remove any but the deepest chip. kirikomi are often left alone. Hard to tell from your photos but these cuts look new - I think this happened after the polish so I am calling Shenanigans! -t
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    The NBTHK did an excellent monograph on the influence of Masamune a couple of years ago - I would also look for the Sano Bijutsu-kan exhibit catalogue from a few years ago... -t
  14. Toryu2020
    But the Omote is meant to face OUTWARD towards the world at large in the case of a spear that means toward the blade. You don't paint the inside of your house to show your neighbors what good taste you have...
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    This is an Owari Kan-ryu spear - the tsutsu or sleeve slides up and down the pole allowing for quick thrusts. In this case the "hooks" allow the tsuba/tsutsu which are integral to be locked in place when not is use. This is NOT what you are seeing with our sample tsuba because again the omote would be facing the user so no. -tch Peep out Youtube for Owari Kan-ryu demonstrations very very cool stuff btw
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    No hi in the last photo? which photo is correct?
  17. Toryu2020
    Three holes versus two?
  18. Toryu2020
    Try this...https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_dormouse
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    Off topic a little bit - The Shinsengumi were active for less than ten years - their first leader was Serizawa Kamo, a samurai, he was fragged by his own men. Kondo was a farmer, he had more than one sword because Matsudaira Katamori gifted him one, it was gimei. The ultimate goal of most of the members was to recieve samurai status in recognition for their service. Because of their incompetence they literally became cannon fodder at the battle of Fushimi. In regards to early Edo wakizashi numbers, I would look at Nihonto Zenshi "The complete History of the Japanese sword" it has many interesting essays that often address questions like this... -t
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    Do a search for "Yamane" -t
  21. Toryu2020
    Nice piece.
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    I believe he had a heart attack so all work was stopped - not sure he's recovered enough to begin again. But you will get a response if you ask... -t
  23. Toryu2020
    Seems somebody beat me to it - thanks Brian!
  24. Toryu2020
    All the info is on the website Franco - https://nthkamerica.com/team-1
  25. Toryu2020
    information on the show here - http://ncjsc.org/SF_token_kai.htm
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