Spartancrest Posted February 16 Report Posted February 16 I don't know if this has been shown before - Taken from "Shonai Kinko Meisaku Shu by Dr, Sato 1966" on page 139. One of the most elaborate Habaki I have ever seen. 3 3 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted February 16 Author Report Posted February 16 Wow! Wish that was in color. 1 Quote
Spartancrest Posted February 16 Report Posted February 16 10 hours ago, Bruce Pennington said: Wow! Wish that was in color. Sorry the book is mostly B&W 1 Quote
Spartancrest Posted February 24 Report Posted February 24 Some habaki designs found in "Chosen-Gafu" I am not entirely sure of these last two, interested to know what you think? [What else could they be designs for?] 4 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted February 25 Author Report Posted February 25 What does the text say around them? Quote
Spartancrest Posted February 25 Report Posted February 25 Like Suraka [in the manner of Suraka?] Google image translate - can't trust it! 1 Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted February 26 Report Posted February 26 ス々キ Susuki is the grass name, in short form with repeated /su/ sounds, onomatopoeic? and the flowers are Ominaeshi. Yellow Patrinia 女郎花(オミナエシ)の花言葉と育て方｜花の色や見頃の季節は？ - HORTI 〜ホルティ〜 by GreenSnap And at the top in the middle of Dale's last two shots, that character might be 鎺 Habaki(?) 2 Quote
Isshu Posted March 1 Report Posted March 1 Hi Guys, Thought I would share an interesting habaki that is on my latest katana purchase. I haven't seen one like this before so if anyone has any thoughts on it, it would be great to hear about it. Regards, John C. 4 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted March 1 Author Report Posted March 1 8 hours ago, Isshu said: I haven't seen one like this before I haven't either! Quite unique and nicely done. Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted March 4 Author Report Posted March 4 Oda Clan mon, according the seller at This Auction. Menugi has the same mon. 2 Quote
Toryu2020 Posted April 3 Report Posted April 3 Not sure if this was posted previously... 鎺（ハバキ）写真／ホームメイト (touken-world.jp) 1 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted April 3 Author Report Posted April 3 Wow, Thomas! What a page of habaki!!! We could practically shut this thread down and just send people there from now on, Ha! My favorite on the page: 6 2 Quote
kissakai Posted April 3 Report Posted April 3 What a wonderful link I liked the diamond pattern 1 Quote
Steves87 Posted April 4 Report Posted April 4 I found these two in George Trotter's book "Japanese swords and fittings in the Western Australian Museum" while looking through it during the week. Its a pretty interesting Habaki, George did a good job on the book too. The museum may have to lift their fittings (Tsuba) game though. 5 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted April 4 Author Report Posted April 4 12 hours ago, Steves87 said: I found these two in George Trotter's book Those are quite nice, thanks Stephen! 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted April 14 Author Report Posted April 14 Not near as spectacular as those, but something nice. On a 1600s Kuniyuki: 5 1 Quote
Spartancrest Posted April 18 Report Posted April 18 Habaki with gold lettering. https://www.jauce.com/auction/h1133117920 3 2 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted May 10 Author Report Posted May 10 Another Mt Fuji, possibly viewed over a stone wall. Posted for sale on a Boy's Day sword by @Ray Singer HERE. 5 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted May 16 Author Report Posted May 16 A great mon on a Navy kyugunto, seller says blade signed by "Yasutomo", can't confirm as they failed to post nakago. Found at this Online Auction 4 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted May 19 Author Report Posted May 19 30 minutes ago, Okan said: built in habaki No way! Is this a, well I can’t really say “common“ practice, but have you heard of this before? Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted May 19 Author Report Posted May 19 Since we’re on unusual habaki, I’ll add @John C’s wooden one he made for his shirasaya he shared HERE: 2 Quote
Okan Posted May 19 Report Posted May 19 39 minutes ago, Bruce Pennington said: No way! Is this a, well I can’t really say “common“ practice, but have you heard of this before? No..never.. You'll find more info on the blade here: https://markussesko.com/2019/12/31/kajihei-鍛冶平/ 1 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted May 20 Report Posted May 20 Technically this would be a Ricasso, as found on dress swords. 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted May 20 Author Report Posted May 20 10 hours ago, PNSSHOGUN said: Ricasso Oh, I think you nailed it, John. Here is the blade. You can see it was made for a Type 8/19. I don't think that nakago shape would have been a kyugunto. 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted May 30 Author Report Posted May 30 Wow, Okan, are those actual inserts holding the sides together, or are they painted on or inlay? 1 Quote
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