dimitri

Hello everyone. Thanks Mark for the books. They have arrived today in France. Thank you so much.

Breathtaking collection, personally, I am amazed, there are magnificent pieces and in addition the comments that you give more, just like those who interact gives the dimension of the collection of a lifetime. the Tsuba #302 is splendid, for me it is perfect, mountain, waves and animal, perfect.

Thank you very much Marius for the books, they are superb.

Thank you

The most surprising is the lack of certificate, I'm not saying that for a saber it's mandatory but a good blacksmith and cutting test I think it's the minimum, I held back on this one, there will be another occasion, that's what you have to say to yourself.

It's amazing, we recognize the stress and the joy of the auction, it's great. Congratulation.

Congratulations, it is splendid, beautiful acquisition. 🤩🤩

Thank you Alex, I greatly appreciate what you have done for me in research and your appreciation on the subject, just like the other forum members. That's nice of you. Thank you very much gentlemen.

Thank you very much for all your comments and reviews. That's why I preferred to ask the question on this forum because I knew I was going to have the end of the word. Thank you very much 🙇‍♂️🙏🙏

It is very golden indeed, even sparkling. I did not know the site and he understands, they no longer send to Europe. Damage.

Alex for me too, I'm not saying I can't but there's one at home who wouldn't be happy I think. But above all no certificate for such a saber, this is what slows it down.

https://www.catawiki.com/fr/l/70242761-long-arriere-tadayoshi-hizen-katana-avec-test-de-coupe-gold-inhall-epee-japonaise-epee-antique-le-fer-japon-debut-de-la-periode-edo Thank you for the link Alex. Indeed, I expect more than 10,000 euros for a sword. thank you for having answered me, here is the lee, it is strange, I think that indeed we can have a chance if it is an acquaintance or that there remains a polishing to be done .... But on a sale to auction I do not know, the expert can give his feelings but then only on photos, he did not have it in his hands. Afterwards, it is the seller who may want this price and therefore get rid of it as soon as possible. I don't understand .

Exactly my question, I don't know what to think about it, I thought this kind of article was unaffordable for my purse, I looked at the prices for the sale of the blacksmith's sword and it is far from what can be sold, I can put the link but I thought more gimei than real. Hence my main question, do test cut sabers sell quite often and at approximately what price range? THANKS.

Good evening everyone, I am looking for information regarding a katana with test cut, there is 1 on an auction site and I would like more information, is it common to see one for sale, after if there is no certificate, is it serious or a previous owner has lost it. I saw a katana Signed Hizen no Kuni Tadayoshi, how much would you estimate it? the site announces 7500€ 8500€, is it credible? I never asked myself the question and I wanted to have your opinion? Thanks in advance. dimitri.

Yes she is very beautiful, I like this tsuba too 😉.

Carlos, it's a French expression," je ne suis pas sorti de l’auberge"--> I'm not out of the hostel, means that we are overwhelmed by something that seems complicated, even impossible, to see the end of it, quite simply Kinai but if someone says Mito, there the doubt remains even if Kinai is more than likely. Thank you Jean for the link.

Well, as we say back home, I haven't left the hostel. What matters is that I like it, but like everyone else, we like to know its history, it doesn't already have many traces of assembly. THANKS Dale.

Thank you so much gentlemen. I broke down as I promised not to spend my money, but hey between her and the books, I'm screwed, the 👹 won on 😇. But hey, that's the joy of the collector.

Hello to all, I just bought this tsuba, I was told that it was perhaps Echizen Kinai but without being sure. I ask you suddenly, it is very well detailed in any case. Thanks for either confirming or having an idea. Thanks in advance. Dimitri

Yes I also think Etienne, the stand is sublime, the tsuba is superb too, I just got it back.

Here are clearer photos with a Tsuba in the theme.

Dale, I know someone who has one for sale, that's crazy. I was wondering if it was a real tsuba, now I have the answer. Thank you.

It's amazing is that it has several more and has crazy prices for some. On the examples you give there are indications of fakes, it almost looks like acid oxidation or several acids. Me now with all that you show in false it is either at auction and by showing asking advice, to a very competent person that I know in France or on the forum, it is quite scary to see everything that can be sold , I'm getting suspicious, while we're at it, have you seen fake Hozon, NBTHK at the same time?

Thanks to Marius for the gesture, I participate in Brian's journey by buying books to avoid asking questions and enrich my knowledge. Thank you to the 2 people who made this gesture, Marius and Marc, thank you very much. Dimitri.

Hello #3 #7 #9 pour moi I buy Brian.