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Any books about Kanbun Shinto swords?
KungFooey posted a topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Hi all, Because of me buying my very first Japanese sword I want to find out more about its period in history. 😊 So, does anyone know of any Japanese books on Kanbun Shinto swords? (I have a Japanese friend who's offered to help me out with translation.) Thanks again! Dee -
I'd truly like to see one of your swords jacques - they must be amazing! What do you collect personally?
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Every forum I've ever joined has one grumpy old grandpappy type who says 'bar humbug' to everyone just to get a rise. 😂
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Think that's bad? Check out this beauty on yahoo. Translates as 'polished'. Japanese polish sure shows the grain real well! 🤣🤣🤣
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I wanted to thank everyone again for their kind words and encouragement - this is a great place to be a member! 😊 I looked again and now think it's a tiny lamination flaw not heat crack. Phew! I certainly don't regret buying it because it's SO darn beautiful to look at. 😍 I know about the maker Kunimasa and who he studied under - so it's a nice piece of Kanbun Shinto history. Dee
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I think it's like paintings - do you want a wall full of Margaret Keane 'big eyes' prints or one beautiful oil painting by Turner? Heck, I know I can never afford the Turner - but that sure doesn't make me want the wall full of Keane prints. Dee
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Pay the hundred bucks, throw away the metal stick and make double your money on the tassel, guard, hilt and scabbard. 🤣
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I really appreciate the encouragement and support John - thanks so much. I tried to get some shots in daylight today. It definitely doesn't appear on the back or other side of the point - which is something. But up close it does look more like a little flaw than a scratch. 😥
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This is the strip of auction photos - better than any I could take. (i even researched the maker and compared his signature to many others.) Oops - that didn't work 🤦🏻♂️
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Thanks John, it doesn't cross the back and it's definitely not on the other side. It's only got the old green papers so I already had a few warning bells ringing in my ears. 🙄
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Thanks Sam but they look deep under a magnifier.
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Hi folks, Well, I bought my first, genuine Japanese sword a while back and I was waiting to receive it before posting lots of pictures. Unfortunately, I think I got bit with no one to blame but myself. 😥 On only one side of the point are two tiny little scratches but I think they make what is called karasuguchi crow beak. Bummer. Dee
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I was checking out Yahoo Auctions and found a regular seller trying to offload this monster for $146. i know I don't know much but heck, even I can tell JB Weld! 🤣🤣🤣 https://page.auction.../auction/l1113167055
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Many thanks guys! Dee
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I'm interested in this guard - think it might be an Owari design. It's too big for Yagyu at 8cm but ticks some of the other boxes (thickness, square sides, rough surface). What do the experts think? Thanks in advance! Dee
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You're very curious about the unusual hanger loop but not who made the blade? 🤔 Takes all sorts, I guess.
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Maybe these guards would make a good thread on their own? 😅
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Wow! They could be twins in many ways (but I'm jealous about the matching mimi on yours)! Thanks for sharing! Dee
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So your buddy is selling it again? It's still for sale on eBay so I'm a bit confused. i'm sure that's what caused the 'snarky' reaction. Everyone here is really helpful.
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This has become an addiction!!! I just went back to the dealer who sold me the water wheel guard and, despite saying "no more expense this year", fell in love with this and had to get it. The beautiful, rough texture of the iron, along with those huge plugs of shakudo are SO unique! Dee
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Pork crackling! 🤣
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That looks like mine 'before'! 😅
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Many thanks guys! I thought I'd messed it up 😳 I'll be sure to cuddle it a lot! 😊
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I know it looks like the top picture is color and the bottom is black and white - but they are both color!
