Mark S. Posted January 27, 2023 Report Posted January 27, 2023 Next time you have a chance, I would appreciate pics of the tsuba(s) I just picked one up with the hawk and plover design, and would like to compare. I know mine is probably a common copy, but like the design nonetheless. Great story on the set! Quote
Matsunoki Posted January 27, 2023 Author Report Posted January 27, 2023 11 hours ago, Mark S. said: Next time you have a chance, I would appreciate pics of the tsuba(s) I just picked one up with the hawk and plover design, and would like to compare. I know mine is problem a Hi Mark Quick images of tsuba herewith. All the best Colin Quote
kissakai Posted January 27, 2023 Report Posted January 27, 2023 I have a similar signed tsuba but it is a common design Bushu Ito. 正冨 Masatomi 武州住 Bushu ju Circa 1800 Looks to need a gentle clean in soapy water 1 Quote
Matsunoki Posted January 27, 2023 Author Report Posted January 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, kissakai said: Looks to need a gentle clean in soapy water Hello Grev Many thanks . The images are after I’ve gently cleaned them in soapy water!! The whole daisho was dirty and neglected…..but the blades were still in good original polish miraculously! I think the Samurai put all his money into the blades and the saya. I’m still pondering what to do……I would put better fittings on but good daisho stuff seems very scarce. All the best Colin Quote
Mark S. Posted January 28, 2023 Report Posted January 28, 2023 I’ve only owned iron tsuba so this is my first soft metal (brass and other alloy mix?). I have left it alone since buying and only handle with a cloth until I learn more about proper care and feeding. Wasn’t sure how patina reacts to washing or handling. Any advice? Will also add to discussion in Tosogu section. Quote
WillFalstaff Posted January 29, 2023 Report Posted January 29, 2023 Congrats on the daisho! The blades are what makes this story a fairy tale come true. Tsukas aside, the fittings are nice. Are you planning on having the handles and all rewrapped/conditioned? Quote
Matsunoki Posted January 29, 2023 Author Report Posted January 29, 2023 12 hours ago, WillFalstaff said: Are you planning on having the handles and all rewrapped/conditioned? Hi Gabe, yes, in due course I would like to add nicer tsuka fittings and re wrap in black. Trouble is can’t find really nice daisho tsuba, f/k etc. I must be patient! Thanks for looking. All the best. Colin 1 Quote
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