Ian Brooks spoke at our meeting on 8th October regarding his interest - "passion" is perhaps a better word - in/for Japanese swords.
Over many years he has researched the Samurai, their families and swords. That research has been undertaken from home and also during visits to Japan.
Ian gave us detailed information about a specific sword which he recently purchased via E-bay from New York. He spoke of the bidding processes, the on-line research, the anticipation of the sword's arrival, its provenance, how it would have found its way to New York, its relative significance etc.
An engrossing presentation...thank you Ian