Toryu2020
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Thought for supporting the craft.
Toryu2020 replied to obiwanknabbe's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Paul is already on the case... Shin Gobankaji Project -
The key piece of information is that Hankei carved his signature and did not chisel it (see the pictures in Jean's link) - I am sure this is why folks are skeptical of the signature... -t
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I would agree Shigeyoshi - a well regarded smith thus you want to be cautious. Could we see a photo of the whole tang? -tom
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Not especially rare. What makes them special is the metal used is often the same as found in their swords so plain iron is most often seen, sometimes you get mokume, sometimes you see a more elaborate design and of course you often get the same signature as on one of their swords. Originally we are told there were few tsuba makers and so swordmakers had to produce a tsuba, usually a plain flat plate (Tosho), once we enter the Edo period we see more elaborate work and the swordmakers signature (Toko)... -t
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Nice one!
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Brian the travelling hat and walking stick are symbolic of a sophisticated court lady in exile - I believe it is imagery from Genji Monogatari... -t
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NBTHK-AB
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A SHORT HISTORY of BATTO-JUTSU in AMERICA (PART 1)
Toryu2020 replied to BIG's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Excellent reading... -
Dan I would read thru this thread...
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Daisho tsuba - lacquer exterior iron core…
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A tsuba by Hosokawa Tadayoshi - thru fire or other damage you can see the patina has flaked off…
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I think you are looking at an applied patina that has flaked off... -t
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Look for Tatara Nagayuki - photos may not compare well to the work of this smith... -t
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Just a quick thanks to the members
Toryu2020 replied to Brian's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Heal well! -
The Northern California Japanese Sword Club does three kinds of Kantei each month - Hands-on Kantei at our in-person meetings. Paper Kantei in the pages of our newsletter. Zoom Kantei where you are emailed a question and we then get together on Zoom to find the answer together. All in English and all for just $60 a year! We welcome enthusiastic students of all levels. Join us! -tch
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Welcome back Peter!
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Inome is symbolic of Marishiten, God of War... -t
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Its from an old book so Pre-war Japanese - if I understand the listing this is from the Shosoin. -t
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A kodai koshirae with at least the tsuba left…
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Heres one befitting an Ichimonji blade... Tachi Koshirae: Shichiyo-mon (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu) - Japanese Sword Shop Aoi-Art
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Very interesting. Perhaps you'll be able to match this to a known artist... -t
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Welcome Jeff. Sounds like you'll have a great time here. -t
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Dee I would ask for more pictures - in this photo the condition does not look good. No expert here but I agree not Yagyu... -t
