peter k Posted April 5, 2019 Report Posted April 5, 2019 some one asked me just how many forges remain active in current Japan and i couldn't answer him. would anyone with some insight enlighten me? thanks in advance Quote
lonely panet Posted April 5, 2019 Report Posted April 5, 2019 just at a 100% complete random guess with no evidence of my statement's at all hahahahha approx 25 notable smiths mentioned in books from what iv read and at a guess another another 50 either licensed maybe including sakite. but im guessing 1 Quote
Curran Posted April 5, 2019 Report Posted April 5, 2019 Paul's Interactive Map: http://www.thejapanesesword.com/services/swordsmiths/map.html# 47 prefectures. Click away. From a quick sampling, I'm guessing around 200. 3 Quote
Peter Bleed Posted April 5, 2019 Report Posted April 5, 2019 Thank you INDEED! What a treat! Peter Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted April 8, 2019 Report Posted April 8, 2019 Very useful, Curran - thanks! I did a spot-check on the one tosho I've met, & he's right there. Quote
Curran Posted April 9, 2019 Report Posted April 9, 2019 Thank Paul Martin. He does the heavy lifting. All I did was put a spotlight on it. Just because I am mostly into fittings, it doesn't mean I don't appreciate a good shinsakuto now and then. Quote
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