When Ammo Runs Dry...

jyantkilr · 02-26-2012, 11:16 AM

Top is a Koto Period 16th Century Kodachi aka Wakizashi which was originally a Katana cut down.

Lower is a Tonto aka Yoroi-Doshi (armor piercing) 17th Century.

Family heirlooms collected in the Korean War. Neither have extreme values but the craftmanship and history of these authentic pieces makes them a centerpiece of my living room.

Anyone else display Japanese Swords?

76Highboy · 02-26-2012, 11:56 AM

I would not mind having them on my wall. And if everyone is out of ammo, I guess the saying "Don't bring a knife to a sword fight" pretty much says it all.

carver · 02-26-2012, 12:18 PM

I like swords, and have a couple of the cheaper "good" ones, not the $75 junk. But if the ammo runs out I go to the bow, or cross bow.

jyantkilr · 02-26-2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by carver

I like swords, and have a couple of the cheaper "good" ones, not the $75 junk. But if the ammo runs out I go to the bow, or cross bow.

So true, the Samurai gave way to the bow after being out gunned.

I had these sitting in my closet for 40 years and a couple of years ago I decided to see if they had history connected to them. I was shocked in finding they were almost 400-500 yrs. old.

The Wak has the family and their address who owned it on the shirasaya. The Japanese cultural center and sword club experts felt the swords were owned by an occupying officer when Japan occupied Korea. Officers would bring their families most prized possessions with them. Upon a hasty retreat they felt they were abandoned.

If I were ever to visit Japan, I might look them up. I would probably return them if they could document a lineage of the swords.

Skipper · 02-26-2012, 01:37 PM

Did they come without Tsubas or were they removed?

jyantkilr · 02-26-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Skipper

Did they come without Tsubas or were they removed?

No Tsubas, I guess I could commission "ironbrush". heh heh

If you have never watched this video, it is one not to miss.

http://www.youtube.com/user/ironbrus.../0/wGMj7o6AwnM

cpttango30 · 02-27-2012, 09:36 PM

Thank you jyantkilr that was 13:30 of jaw on the desk amazement.

armoredman · 02-27-2012, 11:09 PM

If you return them to the rightful heirs, you MUST post pics! Beautiful weapons, sir.
If I run out of ammo before I run out of food, water, etc, I'll be stunned, right before I die.

That man is an incredible artist. Wow.

jyantkilr · 02-28-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by cpttango30

Thank you jyantkilr that was 13:30 of jaw on the desk amazement.

13:30 ?

You miss part two the finished piece?

Anyway, my understanding is that the cost for the Tsuba was $25k. A steal considering over 4 months of work.

If you find an old tsuba laying around in an old barn drawer somewhere, don't throw it away !

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jyantkilr Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: California Posts: 65	When Ammo Runs Dry... Top is a Koto Period 16th Century Kodachi aka Wakizashi which was originally a Katana cut down. Lower is a Tonto aka Yoroi-Doshi (armor piercing) 17th Century. Family heirlooms collected in the Korean War. Neither have extreme values but the craftmanship and history of these authentic pieces makes them a centerpiece of my living room. Anyone else display Japanese Swords? Attached Images --> Last edited by jyantkilr; 02-26-2012 at 11:39 AM..

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76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,924	Re: When Ammo Runs Dry... I would not mind having them on my wall. And if everyone is out of ammo, I guess the saying "Don't bring a knife to a sword fight" pretty much says it all.

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carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,219	Re: When Ammo Runs Dry... I like swords, and have a couple of the cheaper "good" ones, not the $75 junk. But if the ammo runs out I go to the bow, or cross bow. __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

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armoredman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Proud to be in Arizona Posts: 1,367	If you return them to the rightful heirs, you MUST post pics! Beautiful weapons, sir. If I run out of ammo before I run out of food, water, etc, I'll be stunned, right before I die. That man is an incredible artist. Wow. Last edited by armoredman; 02-27-2012 at 11:25 PM.. Reason: watched youtube film