CSM101

...and the english translation.

Back to Mikazuki Kanemitsu: TB 600

...and the matching koshirae.

Sold at the Compton Auction for 418.000 $

Fujishiro classified the blade as naginata naoshi.

Oh,you thought that was meant for you. Sorry, it is for people that want to learn something.

3 simple ways to reshape a naginata

The Hisakuni tanto from the Matsudaira collection.

Dear Jacques, You can only think of a big cut. But when it is a short one?

Ohara Sanemori. and jifu utsuri

Rai Kunitoshi Katana. Mumei. Juyo Token

Rai Kunitoshi

Yes and No. Because Token Kantei Dokuhon was written for Japanese beginners. As non-Japanese you need some basics and you have to read it again and again. So Yes, it is for the advanced collector. What I miss are essentials in collecting when it comes to books. And I think that the english Token Bijutsu belong in every good collection. Koto Taikan, Shinto Taikan, ShinShito Taikan, Soshu Den Meisaku Shu, Meihin Katanaezu Shusei, Nihonto Shubi is up to you. Sano Art Museum books, books from the NBTHK, whatever... And never forget Dunning-Kruger.

I am not at home, so I cannot post some photos. But in the end the answer is simple: hada. This is no Rai-hada, means a fine itame hada covered with ji nie. Maybe in the evening.

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