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February 19, 2026 08:00:34 PM
Posted By Thomas L. Buck
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In celebration of milestone events (weddings, births, etc.), Andrea and I have made a tradition of gifting items from our collection to close friends and family. Here's a project that I recently finished for just such an event.... We are sending a friend and his wife this 19th-century Japanese sword (late Edo/ShinShinto). The blade has an old polish. The saya is mostly in its original condition, but I had to rebuild the tsuka (handle), and I was able to find an older Higo style tsuba (guard) with his wife's family crest. I also used ito (silk braid) and menuki (hilt ornaments) that they selected and reflected their interest. Here are few pics, let me know what you think.
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