Dear People,
Check this out:
http://www.northantset.co.uk/viewarticle.aspx?sectionid=1117&ArticleID=1580775
Whilst it isn't strictly Japanese it does have some impact on the technical study of how swords were forged in ancient times. As such it is of great interest to me and I apologise if isn't grist for the mill of most of you.
Regards,
Barry Thomas.
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