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I've spent the last year working on tsuka and saya making for katana, but I would like to learn more about naginata I've obtained a few naginata, one of which I'm looking to fit with koshirae, so I have a couple questions about how the pole is made: 1.) How were the fittings fixed to the pole...
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Hi, Is there anyone in the UK who can restore the Mother of Pearl inlay in my naginata poles? Preferably within reasonable driving distance of London as I'd prefer not to post/courier if possible. Grateful for any pointers. Many thanks. Roy
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Hi, I would be grateful for the community's thoughts. A friend kindly translated the mei (Fujiwara Naoshige) and date (1665) on my naginata, as shown in the photos. However, ref. Markus Sesko and Nihontoclub (screenshots), the style of the mei ("Oite Nan Ki Fuji Wara Nao Shige") seems to i...
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Dear Group I am trying to identify a signature on a naginata and I would like to ask if anybody in this forum have signed items with papers, having “Kinmichi saku” at least as a part of the name or know if other Kinmichi-smiths than Iga-no-kami Kinmichi used a “Kinmichi saku” signature....
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I acquired this recently and think it is very cool! Its got rust, pits, discoloring, and I don't care! I like it and think its quite amazing to be able to have an item like this. If you have an opinion, tell me the truth. You won't hurt my feelings. I know its in poor condition compared to some...