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Originally Posted by Boozlefoot
Simply beautiful, Trevor.
Whilst hoping I'm not off topic, I prefer/collect/use turn of century to pre-1960 Japanese wood tools -Kanna planes/Anahiki saws/Kiradashi marking knives etc. They are literally my children, never lent or used by others, the quality is superb, attesting to the makers personal signature on each blade. They are not mass produced, but "artisan" created. Each has its own little silk "kimono" and is checked for condition at least monthly to monitor its condition. Whilst secondhand or antique, they are a joy and a privilege to use, and the cost is irrelevant once experienced.
Hand Forged Japanese steel.........just beautiful.
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Have to agree the attention to detail and quality are unsurpassed, a new katana from a renowned Japanese sword smith can cost upwards of $30k, even a run of the mill one will set you back $10k , and some antique ones sell for over $100k
