winniesuzette Posted May 21, 2018 Report Posted May 21, 2018 Hi, I'm Winnie from Philippines. A friend of mine refer me to this forums, and they told me that you can help me to know more about my ancestors collection of Japanese swords. Looking forward to additional knowledge from here. Thanks! Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted May 21, 2018 Report Posted May 21, 2018 Welcome to the forum, Winnie. Yes, there's a lot of knowledge crammed in our members' brains, but you'll need to do some studying to understand what we can tell you. If you do a quick search here, you'll find lots of ideas on which books can get you started. For well under $100, Amazon can get you down the road to being knowledgeable, yourself. In your humid climate, I hope you're keeping your ancestors' blades well-oiled. I look forward to seeing your collection. Quote
winniesuzette Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 Thanks Carlo, Thanks Ken, I really needed the help from you guys, is it OK if I posts the images here, and ask for your opinions, or is there another forums for me to posts the images and ask questions, because I'm totally dumb with samurai Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 If you go to the main part of the board, Winnie, you'll see several sections where you can start a new topic to post your photos, depending on what you want to ask. If it's a discussion about a blade, that generally goes under http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/forum/3-nihonto/. I suggest that you also do a search on how to post appropriate photos, so you can get opinions that are useful. Quote
dancingbear038 Posted June 3, 2018 Report Posted June 3, 2018 While I am a new member here I have been fascinated by the art of the Japanese Sword for forty years. I found this site from posts on "following the iron brush". I want to thank all of you for your advice and wisdom. Tom B., Mount Clemens, MI, USA Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted June 3, 2018 Report Posted June 3, 2018 Welcome to the board, Tom. Lots to be fascinated about, but why don't you tell us what fascinates you the most?Aloha, Ken Quote
BIG Posted June 25, 2018 Report Posted June 25, 2018 Welcome Yurie Endo Halchak on the board... Best PS please tell us more .. 1 Quote
Joorsh Posted July 10, 2018 Report Posted July 10, 2018 Hi all, I'm Josh from Australia. I recently inherited a blade from my father and have joined here to try and collect as much information as possible on the history of the blade and its maker (who may be Amada Sadayoshi!). You have all been wonderfully helpful and I look forward to learning everything I can about this sword. So far it's looking very exciting, but even if it turns out to be something other than what I hope, I have still enjoyed the journey. Cheers, Josh. 1 Quote
b.hennick Posted July 10, 2018 Report Posted July 10, 2018 Welcome Josh. We have a few Australian members. You should soon feel at home here. Quote
Carlo Giuseppe Tacchini Posted July 10, 2018 Report Posted July 10, 2018 Welcome. You are in the right place. Quote
Inaka no Shonen Posted July 16, 2018 Report Posted July 16, 2018 Hello- I started reading about and studying nihonto recently and actually got a katana a few days ago. I have a lot to learn and this seems like a good place, got some information here already. I'll make another post with pictures and questions about my blade. I've been interested in Asian culture since I began serving in the Air Force long ago. I've been stationed in Okinawa, Korea, and the Philippines and have been back to Asia many times on vacation. I don't travel there as much these days, but thought learning about nihonto would be a way to stay connected and learn more about Japanese history and culture. Thanks in advance for helping me progress in my knowledge. Scott Quote
Greg F Posted July 17, 2018 Report Posted July 17, 2018 Hi Scott, you chose the right place. Welcome. Greg Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted July 17, 2018 Report Posted July 17, 2018 Where are you stationed, Scott? There are a few of us USAF types out here! Welcome! Quote
Inaka no Shonen Posted July 17, 2018 Report Posted July 17, 2018 I should have mentioned I've been retired for a while, currently living at my "retiree Air Base" near Denver... Quote
xmr Posted August 28, 2018 Report Posted August 28, 2018 Hi guys, I'm from germany - my family had an old sword in possession as long as I can remember. My father got it in the 1960s as a present. I remember playing "samurai" in the woods with it...I got it as a present last week and now I'd like to know as much about it as possible :-) Cheers Alex Quote
Stephen Posted August 28, 2018 Report Posted August 28, 2018 Welcome Scott and Alex! Alex i hope you didnt chop to many branches...lol Have you posted pix? ill go look Quote
xmr Posted August 28, 2018 Report Posted August 28, 2018 Yes I have (posted pics, not chopped trees lol) :-) Quote
Stephen Posted August 28, 2018 Report Posted August 28, 2018 I seen the pix..not really a candidate for restoration. Id just do best preserve as is. Quote
Blazeaglory Posted September 5, 2018 Report Posted September 5, 2018 Hi all. Long time lurker junior Nihonto collector with a long time interest! Dwain Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted September 5, 2018 Report Posted September 5, 2018 Please tell us what you're interested in, Dwain. Welcome to the forum. Quote
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