F/K

[Jean]

As you all know, I am near freezing zero concerning translation (apart a few kanji).

 

I have swapped a tsuka against another one leather wrapped with dragon theme

 

It is signed but I don't know anything about the artist not even his name, can anybody help me?

[Jacques D.]

Hi,

 

I would say Yoshiyasu + kao but i'm unsure because the first ji can also be read Kiyoshi or Kiyo

[John A Stuart]

There is only one smith in Haynes index that uses these two kanji in tandem. Kiyoyasu, d. 1800, H 03393.0, the kao listed does not match this example although similar.John

[Jean]

Thanks to both; so probably gimei

[Brian]

Jean,

I wouldn't necessarily assume gimei. If gimei, I think they would have tried to match the kao exactly. This is significantly different, so either a different smith, a variation of his over time, or someone unrecorded.

 

Brian

[John A Stuart]

I checked Joly as well, Jean. The kao there is the same as that in Haynes, the difference being; the bottom loop is smaller and the lower stroke through it is horizontal not slanted. I can't find this smith in the Kinko Meikan, doesn't mean he is not listed, I could have missed him. Not qualified to judge shoshin or not. John

[Jean]

Ok thanks

[reinhard]

For consideration:

 

reinhard

[Bungo]

wasn't there a horsie tsuba with the same name ?

 

milt

[Bungo]

found it...............

 

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4236

 

 

milt

[John A Stuart]

I remember that. Good memory Milt. Kao? John

[Jean]

I should remeber it as I own the tsuba, thanks my silent Bungo Ronin, whereever you are.

 

I'll check this afternoon for the kao

[Brian]

Yeah Milt, we know you are preoccupied, but I think you would be forgiven if you were to do a bit of an off topic post just letting us know how things are going in the military there, even if you can't give us specific details

 

Brian

[Jean]

Thanks Brian for expressing my/our concern.

[Brian]

I have him on Facebook...and from the latest pics it looks like Milt is doing just fine. He isn't starving if all those food pics are anything to go by

Mmmmmm...snow crab.

 

Brian

[Bungo]

" He isn't starving if all those food pics are anything to go by "

 

that's the BEFORE pics

 

milt

[Brian]

Sheesh...so is it going to be 'name, rank and serial number" only from now on? :lol:

How about telling us a bit about it? You have permission to hijack Jean's thread.

 

Brian

[Jean]

You have permission to hijack Jean's thread.

 

And you beter use it befot I launch NATO forces on your heels

[Bungo]

somewhere in the armpits of texas......................

 

p.s. girls in uniform are sexy is a fre$%^$ myth.

 

milt

[Jean]

Uniform becomes you, Milt, I shall send your picture to your fan club (Carla/Eva)

[Carlo Giuseppe Tacchini]

Brian, shouldn't you find another avatar for Milt now ? :D

[Stephen]

i think you can find him better here.

[reinhard]

Stephen,

 

Is this the infamous 4th paintball-platoon, haunting the Appalachian mountains since they have lost their way back home in 1978? And which one is Milt?

 

reinhard

[Stephen]

LOL yes Milt still shows his battle scars each time they sit down for a brew or two, by rolling up his sleeves and showing what happens when you low crawl for fifteen yards.

He was also known as head honcho(Merry Prankster) in the squad that took sword show members head shots and placed them on Desert Storm pilfers and looters, not to reflect his political leaning he can be found on the far right.

[Bungo]

seldom am I allowed to highjack thread.............

 

 

http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/ ... =343660965

 

Now can anyone enlighten me why these are " great art " ?

 

milt

[Jean]

Because, you cannot afford it :D :D

[Bungo]

secret agent man,

you are right AGAIN !!

 

milt

[Jean]

Mei comparison between tsuba and kozuka

[Jean]

Too much whisky I meant Fuchi instead of kozuka, the Lord forgives me (must be that bl....y "diet coke")

[Bungo]

orientation of the kao is slightly different but overall, the strokes ( and the " SPIRIT " )LOOK THE SAME TO ME.

 

milt