Anyone like Tsuba's and other fittings?

[NihontoEd]

Menuki

Goto Eijo Monkeys


Shishi


Elephants


Millet

 

[P.08]

I like those and they are in fantastic condition.

 

[NihontoEd]

this is one I picked up a bit ago.

and another one I had some time ago as I understand it was an openwork geese tsuba

I like the Mokume tsuba on the right. Yes, those are stylized geese. The tsuba is signed Korekazu. Most likely Ishido Korekazu who was a sword smith.

 

[Evan Wilson]

I like the Mokume tsuba on the right. Yes, those are stylized geese. The tsuba is signed Korekazu. Most likely Ishido Korekazu who was a sword smith.

I really enjoyed that one before I let it go.

 

[NihontoEd]

Posting a couple of more to enjoy.

 

[P.08]

The dragon and tiger old or newer made? Some pierced iron ones.

And two signed

 

[NihontoEd]

"The dragon and tiger old or newer made?"

They are antiques, very high end antiques.

 

[toker]

Are there any places to buy a koiguchi and kojiri? Not necessarily expensive antiques.

 

[P.08]

"The dragon and tiger old or newer made?"

They are antiques, very high end antiques.

Very well preserved.

 

[P.08]

Are there any places to buy a koiguchi and kojiri? Not necessarily expensive antiques.

I used to buy them on eBay, probably overrun with Chinese crap now. But I'll bet there still some on there that are real. Just don't buy anything that looks too good.

 

[NihontoEd]

Are there any places to buy a koiguchi and kojiri? Not necessarily expensive antiques.

You need to specify what you want, antiques or modern reproductions. Both koiguchi and kojiri can be made from horn or metal.

 

[toker]

You need to specify what you want, antiques or modern reproductions. Both koiguchi and kojiri can be made from horn or metal.

Looking for modern to make a saya.

 

[NihontoEd]

Fred Lohman was the best place for afterwaket fittings, but after he died I don't know. Can't say what they have in stock at any given time but you can try these places:

https://www.namikawa-ltd.com/

https://shiningmoon13.com/

 

[Triton]

Fred Lohman was the best place for afterwaket fittings, but after he died I don't know. Can't say what they have in stock at any given time but you can try these places:

https://www.namikawa-ltd.com/

https://shiningmoon13.com/

Yeesh I didn't know he died. He and Keith Larman

 

[Richard338]

Fred Lohman was the best place for afterwaket fittings, but after he died I don't know. Can't say what they have in stock at any given time but you can try these places:

https://www.namikawa-ltd.com/

https://shiningmoon13.com/

Yeesh I didn't know he died. He and Keith Larman

Fred's son Chris will still complete some orders. I don't think it's his main occupation, but I was able to order menuki and ito wrap.

 

[Syn4TW]

I had heard recently that Chris also passed away. Very very recent. Less than a week ago now. Confirmed on their website as well. RIP to a couple of amazing craftsmen

 

[NihontoEd]

I had heard recently that Chris also passed away. Very very recent. Less than a week ago now. Confirmed on their website as well. RIP to a couple of amazing craftsmen

Yes, I heard recently that Freds son Chris had passed also. Neither were craftsmen, they supplied all the things needed for modern restoration, but farmed out the work.

 

[herrbecker]

I was friends with Chtis, and I can confirm he passed away suddenly due complications arising from a cardiac event. His family and friends are burying him this weekend. Chris was a great guy- friendly, funny and honest. I will miss him.

 

[kevin (theprofessor)]

there is some serious craft in some of those. The skill that was required is impressive. Thanks for sharing them with us. I hope that I can do some of those things before age catches up with me. Maybe.