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Benson: What does “Den” mean in the use of “Den Rai Kunimitsu?” Tanobe: The “Den” means that that sword is almost a Rai Kunimitsu. We use it meaning “almost”. Benson: You mean the sword is lacking, so it is almost a Rai Kunimitsu? Tanobe: No. That is where the misconception by collectors comes in. In some ways the sword might not have all the traits produced by that smith, but most of them, so we say “Den”. In this case it may be lacking somewhat, on the other hand it might have all the traits of a Rai Kunimitsu but in addition, it has work that is better or could be considered his best work. In this case it displays greater ability and qualities not normally seen in the smith so here again we use “Den”. Here they talk about a specific smith. But what means this compared to a Den Jingo atribution? Almost a 1./2. or 3. Master?

thank you all for the interresting answers. When we go to a smaller school - Den Jingo - then it says it could be a Hayashi school work with Jingo traits?! Michael

Hello to all, this was discussed in the Nihonto forum. Maybe here too, i can´t remember. If a paper stated "Den Jingo" then we have a specific school. Wy not only "Jingo"? If we talk about a group. "Den kanayama" why not "Kanayama" I´m confused Michael

nice Hamon but looks like the Hada worn-out...

And don't look like Ko-Kinko. Very nice Tsuba, i like it a lot!

The Mino Kinko is nice...

Late Edo Nara...

Let´s post our Habaki here, then whe have a nice collection of pics.

Hello Robert, interesting to see the paper for the Hirata....

@Hamfish :laughing:

@Thomas Provision für #14???

i had # 14 in my hands. Pictures do not justice. More nice in real!

yes, very soon!

Thank you again - deeply!

Hello Bruno, have a Tsuba - NBTHK Hozon to Kodai Umetada. In my opinion all late works can be called Kodai...

wow! I´m surprised! Thank you. Do you have maybe more information about the maker?

Dear members, normally only translation of Nihonto related things. But maybe some can help here. Thank you!

Hello, our next club meeting Monday 3. February. Theme this time: Higo and everything related. Start: 06:30 PM. Location: Restaurant "Rumpler" in a separate room Baumstr. 21 80469 München

don´t realise - think all the time it is copper...

Hello Andi, don´t remember this lecture. Maybe sleeping...

Wow, never heard about a wrapped crane leather piece! Greetings

Hello Members, our local club meeting is next Monday. Beside the exhibiton (Kodogu, Nihonto) several members plan to sell many parts of their collection. Everybody is invited to visit the meeting. We have a separate room in a Bavarian restaurant. Meeting starts at 6:30 PM in the Restaurant "Rumpler", Baumstr. 21, 80469 München. BR Michael

today i picked up a Tsuba at the Munich Custom. I talk to the offical about the sword import and the KSGS (Kulturschutzgesetz). He tell me there is no problem at all about import blades and Kodogu to Germany. The only thing is if i want to reduce the income tax (7% instead 19%) i need a official document that proof the older then 100 years status. Michael

@Tetsugendo:

Hello Kevin, i recommend Stefan Wuttke from Berlin. Here two jobs he made for me. https://www.nihontophoto.com/sakura-shi-hosokawa-tadayoshi https://www.nihontophoto.com/kiyondo Regards Michael