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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2010, 07:06 AM
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Posted By Jason Anstey
I am guessing that the teeth are crocodile. I can...

I am guessing that the teeth are crocodile. I can think of any other Australian beast that has teeth like this. Small salty or a freshy I think?
Forum: Swap Forum 1st June 2010, 05:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,862
Posted By Jason Anstey
$100 plus shipping :)

$100 plus shipping :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th May 2010, 02:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 44,179
Posted By Jason Anstey
THanks for the info Philip.

THanks for the info Philip.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th May 2010, 02:24 AM
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Views: 44,179
Posted By Jason Anstey
Many thanks Philip! You wouldn't perchance...

Many thanks Philip!

You wouldn't perchance have any close ups of the tsuba (sorry I don't have correct knowledge of Chinese swords nomenclature)

Cheers

Jason
Forum: Swap Forum 24th May 2010, 07:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,862
Posted By Jason Anstey
Nihonto magazine collection

Hi all,

I have a collection of 30 magazines (journals) that feature Nihonto, fittings, yari, naginata etc etc. All mags are in excellent condition and the language is Japanese.

$120 USD +...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th May 2010, 02:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 44,179
Posted By Jason Anstey
I saved them a while ago into a folder of Jian...

I saved them a while ago into a folder of Jian styles I like. I found them via google images.

THanks Nathaniel and Gav for sending the links of the articles.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th May 2010, 04:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 44,179
Posted By Jason Anstey
Jian Id help needed

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone had any information on this particular Jian?

It is interesting how similar the guard looks to a Japanese tsuba. Any info or better pics of this particular...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th May 2010, 08:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 25,094
Posted By Jason Anstey
Shiro Kashi (Japanese White Oak) is great, I have...

Shiro Kashi (Japanese White Oak) is great, I have been using the same 24mm x 128cm pole for full impact wood and against wood for over ten years now. Some light oil is all that is needed for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th May 2010, 12:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 37,441
Posted By Jason Anstey
No problems. The thing to understand from the...

No problems. The thing to understand from the clips posted is that these are "embu" ie demonstrations of the art. THey are showing kata. THe kata consists of various principles and techniques. THe...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th May 2010, 07:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 37,441
Posted By Jason Anstey
Well David - with respect I can only assume you...

Well David - with respect I can only assume you don't study Japanese martial arts - but you feel you can say a 400 year old school with unbroken linage is ineffectual then you must know more than...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th May 2010, 02:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 37,441
Posted By Jason Anstey
Choson Ninjutsu is seen as fake in Japanese Budo...

Choson Ninjutsu is seen as fake in Japanese Budo circles. From what I understand the style never existed and certainly is not practised in Japan - So I would take that clip with a grain of salt.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th May 2010, 06:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 37,441
Posted By Jason Anstey
here is a picture of my edo period tessen that I...

here is a picture of my edo period tessen that I purchased in Japan around 5 or 6 years ago

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f355/nasteyone/Daab/tessen2.jpg

It is heavy iron with gold leaf...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd October 2009, 06:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,125
Posted By Jason Anstey
your a champ Gav! thanks mate Jase

your a champ Gav!

thanks mate

Jase
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd October 2009, 05:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,125
Posted By Jason Anstey
Chinese Jian - need pics please

Hi There

I am looking for some help with reference pics of early style single handed or hand and a half Jians for a potential commission.

Any pics or links would be greatly appreciated.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2009, 02:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,856
Posted By Jason Anstey
ahhh, she's visiting family and I had to come...

ahhh, she's visiting family and I had to come home to work to pay for these "inexpensive" toys were are all so passionate about.

Look forward to chatting soon Gav

Cheers

Jase
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2009, 02:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,856
Posted By Jason Anstey
Cheers mate, My wife is on Holidays for...

Cheers mate,

My wife is on Holidays for another 3 weeks, so I have plenty of time to work out my excuses :eek:

jase
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd September 2009, 12:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,856
Posted By Jason Anstey
Thanks Gav! I have a few 32mb files! But is...

Thanks Gav!

I have a few 32mb files! But is really hard to photograph the detail of blade and the tightness of the grain etc.

Happy to discuss any aspects - PM me and I will give my phone...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd September 2009, 07:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,856
Posted By Jason Anstey
It will certainly be death by a thousand cuts if...

It will certainly be death by a thousand cuts if my wife finds out what I spent ! :D

Cheers mate

Jase
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd September 2009, 07:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,856
Posted By Jason Anstey
Hi mate Yep the handle is a nice high...

Hi mate

Yep the handle is a nice high quality rayskin with quite large nodes and obviously polished a little and lacquered

Yeah it is a good thing is that silver doesn't take long to lose the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd September 2009, 06:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,856
Posted By Jason Anstey
Final review

Overall Length: 119cm (46.9”)
Length of Blade 79cm (31.1”) (measured from habaki)
PoB: 19cm from Guard (7.5”)

When I received with sword and knowing the journey this has taken nearly brought...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2009, 10:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,856
Posted By Jason Anstey
hehehehe, Yep, I keep checking the tracking of...

hehehehe, Yep, I keep checking the tracking of the parcel, it is on route, but will probably arrive this coming tuesday!

Cheers

Jason
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2009, 03:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,856
Posted By Jason Anstey
The sword will arrive this week and I will tell...

The sword will arrive this week and I will tell more!

Hope you enjoy the pics

Jason
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,856
Posted By Jason Anstey
Fittings – Hand engraved silver with gold inlay....

Fittings – Hand engraved silver with gold inlay. This design is a one off.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f355/nasteyone/Daab/Zubeng%20Jian/IMG_8282-1.jpg
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2009, 03:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,856
Posted By Jason Anstey
Polishing ...

Polishing

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f355/nasteyone/Daab/Zubeng%20Jian/IMG_7412.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f355/nasteyone/Daab/Zubeng%20Jian/IMG_8355.jpg
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2009, 02:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,856
Posted By Jason Anstey
Master Chen performs a bend test on the forged...

Master Chen performs a bend test on the forged blade

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f355/nasteyone/Daab/Zubeng%20Jian/IMG_7357.jpg


Clay coating
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