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nice one Stephen, I wish i had a few of these in my stocking.....all the best for the season to you and all fellow members Anthony

Stephen ,i hope you are not leaving ....you have been a great help to me on the board and in person ,looking after and getting shinsaed my lovely KEITH Austin blade ,i it could not have been in safer hands.The board will not be the same without you ,i hope you reconsider and i thank you again for all you help and friendship in the past. best regards Anthony

yes i would be interested to ..i have a few fittings and a couple of blades.. Anthony

hi ,i recently recieved a naginita from Japan ,no problems getting it but customs duty and vat as usual are charged at full rate ,even thought it was stated on customs papers it was over 300yrs old.So it a trial to try and the duty and vat back. Anthony

Hi Steve,heres a link to a war sickle not quite an axe but interesting http://www.toraba.com/detail.asp?c_urn= ... 12737&pg=1 Anthony

hi , Yes i have to agree with you Stephen ,i like this alot to ,it looks like good iron and has a calm feel to it. the geese and moon look welll done . Anthony

hi, yes this was my first shinsa (will post results later) and i had a very enjoyable experience ,the shinsa team were exellent very friendly and helpful ,also met alot of very interesting people.i think the shinsa team should give themselves a large pat on the back(and possibly a large gin and tonic )...well done . Anthony

hi , I will be there on Sunday ,bit of a mixed bag .yari ,tanto ,waks and katana ,hoping for good results ,but have a couple of dubious ones . Anthony

hi Remy , thanks ,point taken ,i will be paient Anthony

hi , thanks John and Stephen ,i guess patience is a virtue ,i will keep trying Anthony

hi , i am trying to contact John Trado a Sayashi,the links on his web site dont seem to be working . i have sent a couple of emails ,but have had no reply.Does anyone have an upto date email for John thank you Anthony

hi Milt, depending on the tsuba i could be interested. Anthony

hi sorry .hope this is better Anthony

a couple of pictures..i will ry and take better ones ,but it gives the general idea Anthony

hi i have a kozuka blade with almost the exact same carving and mei also on the front.will post pictures or alink a.s.a.p Anthony :?