DoTanuki yokai Posted August 26, 2019 Report Posted August 26, 2019 thanks, and my question is Is my blade real and authentic and whats up with that mai ? Is it really a yasunori that`s singed under the mekugi-ana ? but maybe a own thread will be better right ? Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted August 26, 2019 Report Posted August 26, 2019 Yes, please post your question under Nihonto, & include some good high-resolution photos so we can see the details. Check out some of the other posts so you can see what works. Quote
BIG Posted August 26, 2019 Report Posted August 26, 2019 Welcome..here is a link to a the german nihonto club http://www.nihonto-club.de Best Quote
Racesnake Posted September 3, 2019 Report Posted September 3, 2019 Hello everyone! I recently found this forum and instantly knew I had to join. I currently do not own a nihinto although I plan to change that soon. I do own a quality Chinese reproduction, however once I got that I knew I had to have the real thing. I’m probably a bit younger than many on this forum being 19, however I’m looking forward to learning from everyone’s amazing wealth of knowledge. Can’t wait to participate more! Thanks and have a good day everyone. - Ethan Y. Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted September 3, 2019 Report Posted September 3, 2019 Welcome, Ethan! Glad to hear that you're younger than most of us, as it gives you a lot more time to learn. 1 Quote
samuraiteddy96 Posted September 8, 2019 Report Posted September 8, 2019 Hello Everyone,My name is Nicholas and I am from Melbourne. I have recently started my nihonto education and have been studying and trying to learn non-stop in the past month.I have bought several books, such as The Connoisseur's book of Japanese Swords by Kokan Nagayama, The Japanese Sword by Kato, Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths, by Kapp and Yoshihara; and The New Generation of Japanese Swordsmiths, by Tsuchiko and Mishina. I am most interested in Shinsakuto, the more modern and contemporary blades. Although, I do not own any nihonto yet, I plan on starting my collection soon. I am currently most in love with Ono Yoshimitsu and Yoshihara Yoshindo's work. Excited to meet you all and share our appreciation of some nihonto! Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted September 8, 2019 Report Posted September 8, 2019 G'day & welcome, Nicholas. Good to find a new member who has already invested in study materials. I think you'll enjoy it here. You can go to your signature & sign your name just once. Quote
BIG Posted September 8, 2019 Report Posted September 8, 2019 Hi Nicholas, good to have an advanced member on your side. I once called him god (father).. Best 1 Quote
Greg F Posted September 9, 2019 Report Posted September 9, 2019 G'day Nicholas, Welcome to Nmb. Glad to see another Ausie on board, especially from Vic. You have good taste imo they are both very well respected smiths and I would love to own a blade from them some day too. Another great book to start with is facts and fundamentals of the Japanese sword. With Bazza on your side its hard to go wrong he is a great man with a mind blowing amount of knowledge about Nihonto. Greg 1 Quote
Grayswandir Posted September 10, 2019 Report Posted September 10, 2019 Hello, My name is Emmanuel, I live in Orange in the Vaucluse in France. I collect oriental weapons for thirty years, India, Persia, Caucasus, Turkey ... I always avoided Japan, too technical and not enough knowledge, while being fascinated by the Nihonto. I decided to start exploring your world. Thank you. 5 Quote
Geraint Posted September 10, 2019 Report Posted September 10, 2019 Welcome, Emmanuel! All the best. Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted September 11, 2019 Report Posted September 11, 2019 Aloha, Emmanuel. Welcome! Quote
Abaris Posted September 17, 2019 Report Posted September 17, 2019 Hi all! I', Carlos, from Spain, and I just joined this forum as I'm looking to buy some nihonto and I need as much information as possible so I can make my own opinions on wazikashi and katana. I already have two options which I'll ask for your opinion and preference in a diferent post. Thank you very much for your future help! 1 Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted September 17, 2019 Report Posted September 17, 2019 Welcome, Carlos! Have you bought & studied some books before you start looking for blades? Quote
Abaris Posted September 18, 2019 Report Posted September 18, 2019 Welcome, Carlos! Have you bought & studied some books before you start looking for blades? Hello, I have been in Japan looking for some blades but I have never studied them. I'm studying them now. I'm an antiques collector, not just swords. Which books would you recomend? Quote
BIG Posted September 18, 2019 Report Posted September 18, 2019 Hi Carlos, welcome you can read a lot here on the board. And here are the books.. https://www.japaneseswordindex.com/books.htm Best PS our motto is: read and search first, secondly buy ( after getting advice from our experienced members) Best 1 Quote
Ganko Posted September 18, 2019 Report Posted September 18, 2019 A more recent book and not on the list "The Sword of Japan" by J.W. Bott. Excellent first book IMHO 2 Quote
kinnza Posted September 19, 2019 Report Posted September 19, 2019 Hello all, Just joined the forum and wanted to introduce myself. I'm a long time martial artist with backgrounds in Taekwondo, Gumdo, Kendo, and Kenjitsu. So swords have been a mainstay of my interests for a long time. That being said, my knowledge base falls far shorter than I'd like, and I figured this would be a good place to work on that. I'm also an avid history enthusiast, especially militaria, and Shin Gunto history has peaked my interest as of late. Looking forward to spending time here with you guys! Zac K 3 Quote
Greg F Posted September 22, 2019 Report Posted September 22, 2019 Welcome Zac, Im sure you will get a lot out of this great forum. What ryu did you practice kenjutsu ? Greg Quote
kinnza Posted September 27, 2019 Report Posted September 27, 2019 Welcome Zac, Im sure you will get a lot out of this great forum. What ryu did you practice kenjutsu ? Greg Eishin-Ryu Iaido is what I'm most practiced in, though I've done work with friends who instruct in other disciplines as well. Quote
Austus Posted September 27, 2019 Report Posted September 27, 2019 Is it too late to introduce myself? My name is Austus; and I caught Sword Fever about 6 years ago. Apparently, there is no cure. I'm 66, my Degree was in Finance, and my other passions include Martial Arts, Indian Artifacts, sculpture/carving, and the female form. After 27 years as an active martial artist (my Black Belt is in Kajukenbo), my original interest in swords was the weapons aspects. Then their construction and history. But now I want to go deeper, and there's so much to learn about Japanese swords! This wonderful site has everything a sword lover could hope for, all in one place. Sure wish I'd found it sooner. 4 Quote
BIG Posted September 27, 2019 Report Posted September 27, 2019 Hi Austus, welcome on board. Please share some of your scultures in the Izakaya.. Best 1 Quote
b.hennick Posted September 27, 2019 Report Posted September 27, 2019 Welcome, it is good to have another enthusiast with a martial arts background. 1 Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted September 27, 2019 Report Posted September 27, 2019 Welcome, Austus. You have a lot of fellow budoka on NMB. 1 Quote
Austus Posted September 29, 2019 Report Posted September 29, 2019 Thank You, Gentlemen. It's an Honor and pleasure to be among you. Thanks, Peter, I think. Took you up on the request and posted some things on the Iz. Quote
WilBru5 Posted October 1, 2019 Report Posted October 1, 2019 Hello all A quest for knowledge brought me here... Quote
Ganko Posted October 1, 2019 Report Posted October 1, 2019 Welcome Bruce. May you find what you are seeking. 1 Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted October 2, 2019 Report Posted October 2, 2019 Welcome, Bruce. Would you mind sharing your quest? Quote
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