My second Wakizashi

[Jacques D.]

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Who’s Ray?

You don't know who produces this famous Rai hada?

[Shugyosha]

[Alex A]

Must be strange for someone coming to a forum just looking for help and end up there being a debate about whats ok or not to collect. 

 

 

[KungFooey]

3 hours ago, Jacques D. said:

Yes, I'm proud to take things seriously. Nihontö requires a lot of work for people to understand and appreciate all it has to offer. Collector and connoisseur are not synonymous. 
By way of example, describe to me how to tell the difference between a ko-itame and a tight ko-itame. 

 

I've never been a hypocritical false modesty, I know what I'm worth and above all I know that I don't know a lot of things, you'll never see me talk about tsuba or other fushi-kashira because my knowledge of this subject is largely insufficient to be credible (Some people should think about that,whatever the subject).  

I'd truly like to see one of your swords jacques - they must be amazing!

What do you collect personally?

 

[Jacques D.]

14 hours ago, Shugyosha said:

Easier than providing a valid answer...

[Jacques D.]

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What do you collect personally?

Knowledge above all, I'm not materialistic, I'm not interested in owning swords, and in any case I don't have the means for my ambitions. I have a small collection of knives, built up over 40 years ago, and I quickly realized how useless collecting was for me.

[marivo]

16 hours ago, Alex A said:

Must be strange for someone coming to a forum just looking for help and end up there being a debate about whats ok or not to collect. 

 

 

It does not bother me, he can't help it that he's born in France, most blunt people in Europe. Thanks for the resonse, I've learned a lot in a few days.

[CSM101]

Sorry, wrong picture. This ist the Rai Kunimitsu tachi - Kokuho. Signed. flawless, two holes, ubu.

 

And by the way: if you want a flawless Rai, then the blade is either tokubetso juyo, bunkazai or above when signed. Unsigned: juyo or bijutsuhin.

[Lewis B]

19 minutes ago, CSM101 said:

Sorry, wrong picture. This ist the Rai Kunimitsu tachi - Kokuho. Signed. flawless, two holes, ubu.

 

And by the way: if you want a flawless Rai, then the blade is either tokubetso juyo, bunkazai or above when signed. Unsigned: juyo or bijutsuhin.

Thought something was up. The other one had a Hada

[Benjamin]

1 hour ago, marivo said:

It does not bother me, he can't help it that he's born in France, most blunt people in Europe. Thanks for the resonse, I've learned a lot in a few days.

 

Welcome to the NMB aka the AWJMB "Arguing With Jacques Message Board", as you'll see, his attitude often attract controversies.

 

But please, no need to offend innocents ones, Jacques behaviour only commits himself. And is not a norm here in France.

Many Frenches here will be pleased to help you if they can.

 

Best regards.

 

Benjamin

[Matsunoki]

18 minutes ago, Benjamin said:

Welcome to the NMB aka the AWJMB "Arguing With Jacques Message Board",

Made me laugh that did! 🙂Thanks!

[Alex A]

5 hours ago, Jacques D. said:

 and I quickly realized how useless collecting was for me.

 

And being Jacques, if it was useless for him he will make sure its useless for everyone, as he does.

 

 

 

[Shugyosha]

I've finally taken the plunge and blocked Jacques. I've long suspected that his contributions to NMB are fairly masturbatory so I'm sure he'll continue to have fun by himself.

[Nihonto student]

Gentlemen,

Christmas is coming, we should all be more kind :).

 

I have read many posts of Jacques and first of all I thank him as many others on the forum for his contribution, it is always taken for granted to have an answer for me it is not so ...

 

my work generally leads me to always grasp the positive aspects of the various characters, I agree that sometimes his answers go beyond the limit (Often without reason) and can be considered offensive especially for newcomers but for me his vision that may seem narrow and elitist and his obstinacy in always looking for a counter-proof is still praiseworthy and useful also to deepen the issues, everyone here expresses his point of view and knowing the way of thinking of a person also helps to contextualize his opinion and to relate it to your own according to different criteria, also I personally don't judge anyone in relation to the blades they keep... if you only buy Juyo it means you have money to buy them, not that you are an expert.

 

Even in this post his answer is rude but ultimately not wrong, this is not a piece that should be bought... but personally I think that we should always think of people who want to keep an antique / original piece for display useful for conversation without other intentions.

From this point of view the price paid (Seen on another site) is lower than the cost of the tamahagane needed to make the blade... not the deal of the century but it's not a tragedy either...

personally I prefer that these pieces are lived rather than rusting in some cellar.

 

@Benjamin 

Just for fun my last interaction with a potential French customer:

 

Me: Hello Sir can I help you?
Customer: Oui
Me: Excuse me Sir do you speak English?
Customer: yes but I don’t want to speak English 
Me:

 

 

Giordy

[Jacques D.]

1 hour ago, Alex A said:

 

And being Jacques, if it was useless for him he will make sure its useless for everyone, as he does.

 

 

 

What I say only concerns me, and then people can do what they want with it, which isn't my problem. What I don't like is when people refute me without providing any facts, and there are plenty of people for that.

[GeorgeLuucas]

What you say to others concerns not only you, but also the people you say those words to.

Otherwise, why say anything at all?

 

A little empathy can go a long way. 
-Sam

[marivo]

Some more measurements Nakago 65 mm thick, blade runs to 41 mm thick. Its a small blade: 245mm.

Gave  the blade some TLC and applied some  choji oil on it. Now waiting for a nice stand.