Welcome

[Brian]

Welcome to the new home of the Nihonto Message Board. This forum was originally run by Dr R. Stein, and subsequently by Mr Rich Turner. Both provided a great resource for Nihonto enthusiasts, both beginners and more advanced collectors. Due to other commitments, it has now been passed on to myself, Brian Robinson. These are some huge shoes to fill, and I think if I can provide even half of the service, help and information that these 2 gentlemen provided, then we will have a productive and informative discussion board that I hope will be of assistance to all enthusiasts. Please remember that I am not an expert on the subject by any means. I do not even class myself as an advanced novice. The intention is to provide a place for the forum to continue to grow and provide assistance.

 

Everyone is welcome to participate, regardless of their knowledge level. Anyone with an interest in Japanese Swords is encouraged to join and participate at any level they feel comfortable with.

 

The rules are very simple.

1-Please use any screen name you desire, but we ask that you provide at least your first name and initial, or initial and surname somewhere in your post. This can be by signing your posts, adding a signature in your profile or using it as your screen name.

Anyone who has a GOOD reason for not doing this is welcome to contact myself, and I will look at this on a case-by-case basis.

2-Be polite, courteous and civil in your posts. We will not tolerate rudeness and abuse. Debate is fine, but when it turns into bickering or arguments then the topic will be closed and action taken against offending members.

3-Links to active auctions and sales ARE allowed here. All we ask is that you remind members that any comments are merely opinions, and as such are subject to independent verification. Please use your discression when posting info on these subjects, and use the correct forums. Members should remember that opinions can be wrong, and are just guidelines. They should be treated accordingly, and pure slander will be dealt with appropriately. Discussion should focus on items themselves and not on pricing.

4-Please try to remain on topic. There are appropriate forums for most subjects, and although some light banter is welcome...please remember that this is an educational forum and the topic is Nihonto.

5-Commercial messages are allowed within limits. The occasional commercial post is welcome, but please do not abuse this allowance, and contact a moderator if you are unsure if your message is appropriate.

6-All non-copyrighted info posted here becomes the propery of the NMB and can be used in any way such as subsequent quoting or in articles or submissions.

7-Have fun. This is an informal place, and we want to see you enjoy yourself here.

 

Feel free to ask any questions you may have, and welcome to the new Nihonto Message Board. I hope you find this beneficial to your interests.

I would like to thank everyone in advance for their participation.

 

Brian Robinson

[Rich S]

Brian -

 

Best of luck with the message board. I'm sure it will be in

good hands in it's third incarnation :-)

 

Rich S

[sencho]

Good job Brian.... I like the look of it all. Maybe too many categories, I thought four on the old board was enough... but we will see.

 

Thanks for your efforts Richard T and thanks for taking this over Brian and giving me a place to learn!!

 

Nigel Beatty

[Brian]

Rich S,

 

I think it is us who owes you a big thanks. You began the forum, and without that we would all be lost. You still have the finest Nihonto site on the net, and I think we all owe you a big thanks.

Nigel..thanks for the comments. I may post a poll and see if we should reduce the amount of forums here. Perhaps the auctions and sales one should be incorporated into the Nihonto one?

It seems the Tosogu guys may appreciate their own forum, but if requested by all..then I can combine that also.

Will see what the members say in a few days.

 

Regards,

Brian

[Darcy]

Thanks to the previous torch holders, and the current torch holder for taking up the burden.

 

Good job!

 

I say keep the dirty tsuba lovers away from us honest hard working god fearing sword enthusiasts!

[Rich T]

Brian and Darcy, Brian, you have done a wonderful job setting this up and it is much appreciated.

 

Darcy, I resemble that remark :-)

 

Rich

[Mike]

Thanks to all who made this work along the years, since I first entered Dr. stein site on 1999 and fell in love with Nihonto (and also lost all my free cash ), also many thanks to Rich T through his term I started with tsuba collection (mostly sukashi...), and now Brian you have upgraded the board , so good luck, your success is ours also. Mike

[Henry Wilson]

.......thanks Brian for the new look, thanks Rich T for the work before (and those lovely conundrums) and thanks Richard S for the work in the beginning.

 

I have just joined the moderator group so if anyone has any problems etc please email me :D

[Ed]

Brian,

Congratulations on this new endeavor. While these are "Big Shoes", I am sure you will do a great job, as have those who came before you.

 

I am sorry to see Rich T step down, he has been a fantastic resource to the Nihonto Community. His tireless and dedicated service to this board are a tribute to his name. But more than that he is just an all around good guy.

 

Thanks Rich.

 

In closing, I leave one word for all: GANBATTE !!!

 

Ed M.

[Ted Tenold]

I've been kinda scarce lately. Lots of stuff going on with home and work, but I'm still around. Great new look.

 

Rich, you've done an awesome job. I've really enjoyed and appreciated your efforts.

 

Brian, thanks for taking the wheel. Running these boards are not for the faint of heart and take a huge amount of commitment. Many thanks.

 

I guess this makes Brian Sandai now neh? :-)

[FraGRINtWoOkiE]

I must admit, I`m probably the youngest guy here, 17 I admit it, however I tend to do alot of research on swords, read all sorts of books, and personally know 2 sword polishers. So I try :lol:

 

I appreciate what you do to make us feel at home here, giving us new information, as well as a place to find new information and a chance to help fellow collectors of swords.

 

I appreciate your time and effort at making me feel welcome

 

Excellent job BRIAN!

thnx

 

 

[outlier48]

Thanks to all who are instrumental in creating and maintaining this board and those contribute. As a novice I consider myself fortunate to have this tremendous resource. Without it I would have been lost as I began my research into this fascinating world.

 

Charlie

[Mishina]

Dear Brian and members,

 

Thank you for your help to join Nihonto Message Board this time. I am a Japanese sword polisher and expect to share the information of Japanese swords and related things with the members.

 

Mishina

[cabowen]

Welcome Mishina san!

 

As you may know, you were recently the topic of discussion here....I imagine you will find the discussion interesting.

 

Look forward to your input.

 

Hope your family is well....

[b.hennick]

Welcome Mishina san! I enjoyed your little speech in the Toyko Bay cruise set up by Robert Hughes. I do have swords polished by you (excellent BTW) but have not as yet asked you directly to polish a sword for me. I look forward to your contributions to the board.

[Jean]

Welcome Mishina san :D

[John A Stuart]

Yes, welcome. I also have one sword polished by you. My Nosada. Part of its enjoyment thus. John

[kusunokimasahige]

Welcome Mishina Sensei, It is a great honor to have you on the forum.

 

KM

[k morita]

Welcome Mishina sensei.

[george trotter]

A warm welcome to you Mishina sensei.

regards,

[Guido]

Hi Kenji, great to have you aboard! We all will benefit from your vast knowlege and experience!

[Stephen]

Welcome Mishina sama

[Brian]

It is a pleasure and an honour to have you here with us Mishina sensei.

I hope you will find the time to educate us a little on your talent and the sword world in Japan.

 

Brian

[kunitaro]

Welcom Mishina sensei

[uwe]

Welcome on board Mishina san!

Uwe

[Pete Klein]

Welcome to you, Mishina san. Your shared insights will be most valued. Thank you in advance.

[vlado]

Best regards and welcome to NMB Mishina sensei.

 

 

Miha G.