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    Save the dates - the NTHK 2024 East Coast Shinsa is coming to the Orlando Sword Show in June - get your valuable swords and fittings appraised by a team of Japanese experts - https://nthkamerica.com
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    Eddy - If a sword smith was a "Retained Smith" (Kakae-kaji) then you can reasonably assume that he worked exclusively for his samurai lord and his retainers. Of course you could have had one-offs, special order gifts and such and there was nothing stopping a merchant from purchasing a sword by a well-known smith in the secondary market... -t
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    Colin - I think he meant to say we are light years behind them, does that make more sense?
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    Excellent piece.
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    Thank you
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    Konuka is rice bran - imagine that it is used in a pillow - press the pillow tightly and the grains all line up and "poke" thru the fabric - the pattern you see is repeating tiny concentric circles - this is where the name comes from... -t
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    Books for a newbie

    Toryu2020 replied to Paz's topic in Katchu

    Japanese Arms and Armor - Crown 1969 Japanese Armor - The Galeno Collection Japanese Armor Makers of the Samurai - Chappelear (This is basically the Meikan) Spectacular Helmets - museum catalogue
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    Paz - They would have to be exceptional photos. We have looked at a Shinsa in Europe but it seems the stars have never aligned... -t
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    The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords (goodwillbooks.com)
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    The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords (goodwillbooks.com)
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    Joseph - You can register right up to June 1st - if you wish. If you need a specific day and time then early registration is recommended... -t
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    Michael - Dan has done an excellent job above with one exception we do not use paper saya as we like to keep anything extraneous out of the shinsa room. Please see our webpages, especially the FAQ page and if you have further questions please do ask us here. Note - we need to reach a certain critical mass before we can schedule timeslots (don't worry your date and time will be reserved) - once we are closer to the event you will receive an email reservation for your timeslot... -tch
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    The upcoming Orlando Shinsa is being brought to you by the one original and true NTHK - if you have any questions I am happy to answer them here or you are free to message me privately. -tch
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    Thank you Volker!
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    Sorry John I only snapped pictures of the tang. The blade is in poor polish but otherwise in good shape.
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    Excellent - seeing how he writes the tsuki-hen it all makes sense - thank you -t
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    This one
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    Lots for the translator here, anyone have a good reading for this name?
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    Kinpun mei were not seriously used until Meiji period - a nice try but a clear fake... -t
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    Henry - Very hard to answer your question with these photos - as it happens our club meeting is thus Sunday - you would be a welcome guest and I am sure our members can set your mind at ease regarding your sword... -t
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    Curious to see more of the blade... -t
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    Unsigned - attributed to Den Masamune via green papers. Buy the koshirae if that is what you like, I would not put too much stock into that attribution... -t
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    In defense of Nagoya - the castle is spectacular the concrete tower is the least of the attractions - I recommend getting an English guide, these are often castle enthusiasts that can help you see deeper into the defensive structures. Also in Nagoya is the Tokugawa Art Museum and the Atsuta Jingu. Atsuta has a long history associated with the sword, so they have an impressive collection much of which is now displayed at the newly built sword museum... my two yen, -t
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    My first impression is not good - does not appear to be masterwork - I fear better pictures would make it look worse. -t
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    Do your best to get a direct flight - layovers and transfers are where stuff goes astray... -t
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