Hello everyone; I have been a member here for a few years, but have not posted, just observed. My name is Lloyd Flemming, I enjoy collecting and studying Nihonto, introduced to kendo as a student of Shorin-Ryu many years ago. I live in Canada, and am a member of the Japanese Sword Society of Canada, (JSSC), a reputable organization, although of late there seems to be some unsubstantiated negativity expressed. I am now semi-retired from a career in electronics and electrodynamics research and development, providing more time for activities like the more serious study of Nihonto for the last 5 years, by way eventually of the JSSC N.T.H.K. novice and advanced courses. I am currently researching and correlating the Kongobei swordsmithing group (Moritaka, Morikuni and many more.), primarily prior to Kamakura which is virtually undocumented through to sue-Koto. I find some Kongobei work absolutely beautiful, even into sue-Koto. If anyone is aware of information outside the mainstream books, or references to the Kongobei warrior monks, I would certainly appreciate any input.
Lloyd Stanley Flemming
