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To all who inquire regarding the services of Antonio Cejunior. I
have dealt with this gentleman over the past year regarding the
design and execution of a katana that is to be a treasure of my
family for generations to come. Throughout the design process,
Antonio displayed a keen ability to listen to and integrate my ideas
and desires for the project. He continually guided me to the highest
quality craftsmen to do justice to his final designs. All of these
actions would be expected of a talented and qualified designer;
however, what sets Antonio apart from others is his relentless
ability to see a project to completion. His attentiveness to
bringing his ideas to fruition is matched by few in any field. I am
delighted to provide Antonio with my highest recommendation.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. Kevin J Hale
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Aaron.Christopher@augsburgfortress.org
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I just wanted to contact you and state my appreciation of your
analysis of the misrepresentation of Samurai by popular culture. I
do have a counter argument to your stern albeit warranted attack on
the movie last Samurai and other peoples idolization of a
romanticized rendition of the Samurai. I believe that icons
regardless of what culture or nation they originate from can hold a
certain level of value. For example regardless of the fact that the
movie Last Samurai was not historically accurate in any real way
shape or form the ideal that was presented of that culture could be
non-the-less inspiring and even enlightening to an individual to the
point that they would challenge themselves to rise to the values
portrayed however inaccurately within the movie. I see no harm in
this. If one is compelled to pursue truth honor and discipline and
at that point the importance of historical accuracy falls away
because a new ideal has been generated from an artists expression.
Certainly there will always be rabble that want to dress up like
Samurai and run around swinging poorly made swords but I must say
that legends regardless of their accuracy can instill in ones heart
the potential for personal growth and change.
Aaron
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12/9/04 I WANT TO COMMEND YOU ON YOUR ARTICLE ON MR. MICHAEL
CRAMPTON - "SHADOW OF LEAVES". THIS MAN IS A TRUE GENTLEMAN AND A
SINCERE BUDO PRACTIONER. HIS ITEMS, SERVICE AND PROFESSIONALISM IS
OUTSTANDING AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM TO ANY PERSON INTERESTED IN
THE JAPANESE SWORDS-ITEMS. AGAIN, THANK YOU FOR SHEDDING SOME LITE
ON A A TRUE CLASS PERSON. CORDAILLY YOURS, ALEX M. LO PRIORE 4 DAN -
NESTA KARATE JUJUTSU DOJO
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an8202@wayne.edu
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please e-mail me swords price list
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patjmul@aol.com
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I am a bid coolecter and wanted to know if to know if their is a way
to get a hold of one of theses fine swords they look great to me and
how sharp are they are they like dimond eged blades (i suck a
spelling) i want to know for i want my swords as sharp as they can
get. Keep adding to this web sohght it rocks.
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jonas.j.holmberg@spray.se
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You make me feel that there is sill very much to be done. Thanks for
that inspiration. Keep up the good work. Jonas.
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spiderman51@ekolay.net
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dear sir this summer ı was very interested aboth making a sword then
ı found a blacksmith in a city.Then ı asked him to make Conan's
sword to me he made it well but he made the sword from ready stell
and he saıd that that stell is usually used for to make sickle.But ı
think you are the best sword maker.I want to learn the making
sword.I am writing this massage from turkey.
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eugeny2001@yahoo.com
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the site is cool
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this seems to be a really good site, keep, up
the good work
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I like swords, and i love that someone is making new designs instead
of slight changes to old ones. i find your work amasing.i wish i
could use one.
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crazy_deville@yahoo.com
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Hey all...I am trying to find out the entry of the name CONCEICAO in
India from Portugal. If anyone has any information about this,
please do mail me on the address given below
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kevynthompson@hotmail.com
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i have been facanated by swords since i was 5
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kevynthompson@hotmail.com
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hi yes i am looking for a crafsman i want to be a aprentice in sword
making i am 13 and my favrite sword so fare is the kogarasu maru
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Haiduk2003@list.ru
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Отлиный сайт,спасибо ребята!
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cloud_stryfe79@yahoo.com
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Mr. Cejunior how are you? I enjoyed our conversations very much, and
I thank you for your effort in helping me with the right decisions
:) As many has stated, I'm very impressed with all your designs! You
are very creative in aspects of art. It's an honor to find another
very good friend which comes so rarely. Best Regards, Alvin Allarey
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Antonio, Although our meeting seemed random, I think we both know it
wasnt. I look forward to our ongoing project, and look forward to
many more to come. Your work and your integrity are both a
inspiration. With warmest regards, Steve Dohrer
email:
spider_poison@hotmial.com
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R.Barrett Black Blade Beautifull... so beautifull. Bless you for the
talent that you have and the beauty and artistry that you create.
email:
skankNdiogeNex
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thank you to everyone who was involved in forging as well as
presenting such a breath taking example of truth and beauty
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snowdrache@msn.com
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Dear Dr. Mirro, Your article was on the mark! I believe most
swordsmen and women today find that the practice of the sword arts
is a way to lay a firm hold to their own mind body connection. And
thru the reflection of that connection a deeper understanding of
their spiritual nature. Man's true path lays within the spirtual
realm. I believe that the sword arts will always be with us for this
reason. Swordsmanship and martial practice for me has been for
mainly for this purpose. Your article was much appreciated.
Scincerely, Mark Stallman
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spasmodia@hotmail.com
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Amazing, informative website. The sword models are suberb.. had me
wincing at the screen *is that a photo or.. nooo!* You have some
really unique swords, each one an individual concept. I really
enjoyed browsing your work and your sword collection.. Yeah, you
have some real gems alright! :-0 - Let me know when you become tired
of that R.Barrett Black Blade !! ;-) *Thumbs up!*
email:
jacana@cdsnet.net
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I wish I were in a position to commission you to do a KATANA design
for me, Antonio. I am very impressed with the quality of your
designs, as well as the artistic renditions by Eric Litton. Of
course, would insist upon a live blade, for not only would it be
serve as a very unique decoraative conversation item, but, if
necessary, it could serve to protect my family. Your efforts are
superb, in my opinion. J R Miller
email:
jorel_daguilar@hotmail.com
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Thanks for this history page... I found here connections to the past
that are really amazing and make me more and more proud of my family
ancestry. I've got myself on my website the discoveries of my
ancestor the Portuguese navigator Jorge de Menezes ...
www.joey7am.net/
The_Land_After_Time
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SyStMViRuS@aol.com
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Wow! This seems like you give a pretty fair
deal.I'm especially interested in Katanas though.I was wondering how
well made those are?Like blade materials and the tang.Also I was
wondering you make custom blades right?So how would I get a hold of
you to get your advice on a design.Write me back
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in deed the blade is real but extreamly rare very few pepole can
master the art of making the sword or wilding
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r_dicke@yahoo.com
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What are the prices of your katana's i'am looking at a blade length
of 27 in. and what steel do you use and what is your heat treatment
on your kantanas?
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love youre swords, they are so fricking awesome! I think the site is
a lite bad-build but it works fine. I would like to see the sword
Akujiku from the Shinobi game on PS2. Witch program do you do the
swords in? and what do you use when you do the "map" of the sword,
thanks
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WellspringForge@AOL.com
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Nice web site. I just built a forge in my back yard with the intent
of forging blades. I got your name from my Toyama Ryu Sensei, Will
Graves. He speaks very highly of you. I'll probably be in touch with
you as things progress. Kathy
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fuzzypunk47319@aol.com
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hello, i'm quite fond of your work. i'm something of an artist my
self. my name is travis i've always had an interest in weponry of
all sorts particulerly swords. i design them i just don't have the
resources to make my own. i'm currently attending school for
mechanical engineering. i think the field encompasses most of my
talents. maybe someday we could design a sword together travis
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marrero@servidor.unam.mx
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Great site! Certainly I'll use it in my History and Sociology
lessons.It has been very useful to me in my searching of my Jewish
roots too. Muito obrigado for the hard and expensive work you have
done.
email:
SilentEagle1@msn.com
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Your swords are great pieces of art and skill keep up the fantastic
work. Dustin
email:
tsukiyumi@charter.net
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Hey chief, great website and thanks for posting the pics of the wak
project....As always, keep up the fantastic work and your designs
are second to none... Dennis Pishock
email:
pgarvick@wardanddavis.com
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I know someone already asked this but could you make a reverse-blade
katana by sharpening the part of the blade that is usually dull
instead of sharpening the part of the blade that is usally sharp?
email:
stevenh012086@aol.com
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Rick Barrett's colaboration piece katsujin-ken is very beautiful and
has an interesting twist of symbolism. The thoght of someone puting
some artistic ideas behind their sword design pleases me. so thank
you!
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Skunkap@hotmail.com
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I love these sword designs. I have been a sword collector for quite
awhile now. However, I have not been able to find a quality sword. I
would like to learn about your services more and look at maybe
purchasing a quality weapon from you. Please contact me.
email:
cryingclown7620@hotmail.com
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Greetings. My name is Jameson Weatherford (Tucson, AZ) I am a really
HUGE fan of the Zatoichi series and the style of Iaido used by
Shintaro Katsu. I thought it was a really great thing you did, by
making that sword. I'm sure he would have loved it. I'm looking to
get into blade smithing myself. Do you have any words of advice for
a man looking to start into that art and skill?
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ikbenwouter@hotmail.com
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I am truly amazed by the beauty of the KATSUJIN-KEN is it possible
to buy one or not? Wouter (I got some designs of fantasy swords... I
would like to learn how to make designs of katana's is this
possible?)
email:
bach24@texas.net
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Quite an interesting article. I am impressed with the research.
Thanks so much for such an enlightening and informative document.
Ron
email:
master_battousai@yahoo.com
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how much did you sell the kogarasu-maru zuckuri for. Is it possible
for you to make it again but 30 inches and instead of blue make it
dark green.
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can you put the blade on the other side to make a reverse blade
sword.
email:
billiamtell@hotmail.com
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Congradulations, Antonio! The Sword of Runes is finally home, and
with its father. --Anthony
email:
taivan2@yahoo.com
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Dear Mr. Junior, I am interested in incorporating one of your sword
images into a business logo and writing to request permission to do
so.
email:
darkwarrior76@msn.com
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In regards to the most recent post, I would just like to clarify a
few things if I may. First of all, it is commonplace to leave a name
following each post. Also, there are plently of links to email the
owner of the site directly. He does not have a market for swords,
really, but a collection of swords acquired through the sale of
other swords. As for the kissaki, be it, Chu, Ko, or O-Kissaki, all
three are capable of penetrating armor, providing that the warrior
could locate an interstice or small opening in the armor. While the
founder of this site is no blade smith, the swords he owns are all
made by highly reputable smiths. Please understand that I mean no
disrespect. Just thought I'd submit my .02 worth
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malhab33@msn.com
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Yes, i am some what a swordsman and a sword collector aswell, i
tryed to send a comment into your guestbook but i am unsure if it
would take. i looked at some of your swords on your market and i am
pleased at the overall design of them, i assume you make them. one
thing that i notice on your japanese swords are that they dont have
a strong noticable tip, the most well known japanese swords as well
as most favored in use of japanese swords are the ones with a well
defined tip, the kinds that are knotched for piercing armor and
bone, because any expert on the japanese sword will tell you that
the tip of the sword is the most important part, just a free frendly
tip. i would like to know more about your work, feel free to email
me at malhab33@msn.com
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lain@email.com
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Grande trabalho . Continue assim .
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lain@email.com
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Isso Mesmo ! Viva Portugal e seu império construido com sangue de
nosso povo ! Well done ! Hope you continue this way . Hope , also ,
you can read my message in portuguese eheh. Daniel Amaro de Souza
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larry.stauch@gensiasicor.com
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Thanks for the experience in viewing your work on your L-6 demon. I
like the expression you have made and I will attempt to find my own
way of mounting my L-6 that I purchased last fall thru Bugei. My
69.9 cm blade is presently in shira-saya and was polished by Ted
Tenold/Keith Larman. Bye
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excellent! Keep up the honor of the profession.
email:
katana691@yahoo.com
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The sword is a living weapon only our inter- action with it will
show how are future will change. Rich DeLuca
email:
biggdave4u@yahoo.com
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i wondere if you know how to make a sword that if i was to explain
how it would look like you could make it
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lamschuchart@msn.com
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I loved the story of the Portugese! I have had alot of freinds from
Portugal and new very little about them but now it all came together
with your story! Thanks Cliff
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tokyopop2000@aol.com
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I need to know if you make custom swords battle ready. And perhaps
if you know anything about Warriors of today.
email:
Anthony.Woo@t-online.de
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Hello Antonio, Katsujin Ken from Rick Barrett is your best looking
Katana. If I have to steal one of your blade, it would be Katsujin
or Atziluth. ;-) They are my dream blades.
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mscrampton@msn.com
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Absolutely beautiful. With all of the given predjudices towards what
is true Japanesem or not, I find it very refreshing to find
individuals showing inventiveness and artistic expresssion. This is
another magnificient piece which anyone should be proud of. This is
what the collaboration of artists can acheive. BRAVO!!
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anubus83@hotmail.com
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antonio, that is an awesome sword and the fittings are beautiful.
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potassiumcyanide@hotmail.com
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This is the most beautiful sword i beliebe i've ever seen.
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SerraCarTG@aol.com
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Thank you for producing the article on Mr. Rick Barrett. It is
greatly appreciated. Happy Holidays
email:
Anthony.Woo@t-online.de
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The Seasoned Katana is very interesting. The more I see the more I
like it. Mental accomodation ? I do not care. Just know that Joe
Walters and Antonio are a perfect team. A star designer and a star
bladesmith.
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nicolal@info.com.ph
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Hi Antonio Your review on your Seasoned Katana is great. I really
enjoyed the discussion on the creative process. I hope it get people
to start thinking beyond the Barbie-doll, mix and match assembly of
swords. Anton
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ChickLewis@aol.com
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Am I REALLY the first person to view the untold history page? I must
believe that your counter is not working. The pages are fascinating,
thanks for creating them. You should be very proud. Chick Lewis
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I have studied Escrima for 25 years and would love to incorporate
Jogo do Pau into my system. Thank you for the excellent
demonstration. Steve Benko
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judo-ham@advalvas.be
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great site. Greetings from Belgium. Patricia webmaster of kickme.to/judo-ham
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grendel77@3web.net
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Hi Antonio, I just read your article on Will Graves, it was great.
You really did a great job of describing Will's work as well as your
happiness and excitement for your new sword. I hope that you
continue to write interesting and informative articles like this
one, I want more. Your Canuck Buddy, Terry
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rjjjrb@sprynet.com
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When I read the stories and info your site offers. I am happer, than
when I first opened your page. To me, some of the best we humans
have to offer can be found in the art of creating an edge. Thank-You
for your Web-Sight. I've seldom found such a vision. You lay it out
very well, JRB
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sirinconel35@yahoo.com
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Incredible skill and beutifull weapon work. I am in awe. Wonderfull
job. As a professional welder/metalurgist I have a deep appreciation
for the obviouse skill and talent on display. Thank you all for a
wonderfull experiance. =0] Dan.
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wongkm99@hotmail.com
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Dear sir, your teachings are very special. Your mind is a master and
we admire you. You are very mindful. Your site is very generous and
beautiful. Wong Ka Meng
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vilarus69@hotmail.com
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i have been looking for someone too draw my sword idea and i was
wondering if you would like to hear mine.
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mbaber@orange.net
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great site,excellent info!
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samonji@mchsi.com
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Hi Antonio!! I was just browsing on the net and thought I would stop
and say Hi! I *love* your site and all of the cool pictures and
ideas. Nice place but it needs somewhere to sit and have a cup of
tea. :-) See ya, Brian VanSpeybroeck
email:
guyu_macau@hotmail.com
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Shakespeare once said, “Life is nothing but a walking shadow? Not
only scientists and philosophers are always trying to solve the
mysteries of life and the universe, but also literati and artists
put a lot of effort in seeking the truth of life. Is life really
like what is said in Buddhism, “Life is a dream, a virtual scene; it
pasts just like a thunder, morning dews even last longer? If all of
all in this world turns out to be totally meaningless, why should we
come to this world? With the fast improvement of living standards,
bodily needs satisfaction has been given the first priority in our
daily life while spiritual promotion is ignored. We keep ourselves
busy everyday and have been enriched in daily material needs, but
our spirit is weakened and capability is degrading. Among those I
know, Antonio Conceicao Junior, is a person spiritually abundant. He
is an artist, but he is more than an artist. It is easy to tell his
intelligence through his talks. His understanding of history,
knowledge of both eastern and western cultures, and insight of life
show the wisdom of a knowledgeable person and his enthusiasm for
life. It is really an enjoyable thing to have chances discussing
issues of life with such a good friend and teacher.
email:
Anthony.Woo@t-online.de
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Hi Antonio, just need to mention you have done a great work with the
design of my Kogarasu Maru Zukuri. Very good service ! You are very
kind and communicative. It was fun to look how you work. To everyone
else a more detailed comment is in Sword Forum International under:
http://forums.swordforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8828
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kico98@hotmail.com
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I believe it´s a very complete web site about what you do, about
what you think and about what you are. It´s defenetly a small, but
important, part of your imense colection of ideas, philosofies and
projects, all built on your mind and sculpt on the net. Knowing how
you work day after day on something, this, I might say, is something
that you easily achieved for it is, by far, by your reach.
Congradulations and keep it up, dad. Kico
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nicolal@info.com.ph
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Antonio Congratulations on your site. Your ability to take sharpened
lengths of steel and blend these with history, culture, art and
modern technology is the true alchemy. It takes a sensitive and
intelligent person to transform instruments of battle and violence
far beyond their intended purpose into works that everyone can
appreciate as art. Again -- congratulations and I hope to see more
of your work. Anton
email:
g_radox@yahoo.com
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Excelant site. A must for all sword lovers. Thanks. Gary
email:
Italianodematto@aol.com
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Antonio, your site is well done and inspiring. I look forward to
what you will display in the future. E. Ricci
email:
Anthony.Woo@t-online.de
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Sorry Antonio, forgot to post the comment. Fantastic. Great site.
Now I will look if I can add comments to the NEW GUEST BOOK FOR JOE
WALTERS CHOKUTO
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przteo@wp.pl
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HELLO! My name is Przemek,I from POLAND Nice site
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moltenmuse@att.net
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This is a great site! Factual, informative, easy to use, and
pleasing to the eye! I wish I knew about it sooner! Well Done! Ann
Feuerbach PhD
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mjmanuel@gerberstore.com
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Dear Antonio, Thank you for sharing your site with us all. The
designs are awe inspiring. As you know, the untold history was
extremely interesting for me and has inspired me to further my quest
for information regarding our ancestors. My best wishes to you and
continued success! Best regards, Mary Jane Manuel
email:
christineclark@fbx.com
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Antonio, You do us a great service. You have my sincere thanks.
Christine Clark
email:
jguedesl@macau.ctm.net
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Meu caro Visitei o teu "site" que li bastante em diagonal(devo dizer).
Quando voltar de férias conto lê-lo integralmente. Todavia desde
logo me chamou a atenção a tua referência ao Rainer Daehnardt. Mais
do que sibólica esse referência é "angular" já que Daehnart, para
além de um especialista em armamento(principalmente antigo)é um
extraordinário simbolista. Conheci-o pessoalmente há muitos, muitos
anos (mais de 20) em condições que te poderei contar, mas apenas
pessoalmente. Não sei se ele conserva a tradição iniatica dos "Cavaleiros
Teutónicos", mas parece-me que provavlmete sim(!?). Se fôr o caso a
espada que tu tanto prezas também ele a tem na mesma conta. Chamo-te
à atenção para os livros que ele escreveu e que tu deves concerteza
já conhecer: - Páginas Secretas da História de Portugal,Volumes I e
II e Portugal, a missão que falta cumprir (todos da Edição Nova
Acrópole). Só por isso o teu "site" vale a pena. Abraço J.Guedes
Quanto a Sun Tzu gostaria de conversar mais aprofundadamente contigo
sobre o tema, mas agora só para Agosto data em que regreso.
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a Rushing
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Thank you for having your site open for us to view. I appreciate
your philosophy re. blades. My tastes and views re. blades are
similar to yours. Thank you for sharing. alan
email:
celestialempirespecialities@hotmail.com
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email:
lesquoy@msn.com
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Youre site is fantastique. I can see you are a visionaire and a
philosophier. Superbe!!!
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habanos@ifrance.com
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I found your page "huntold history"; it's great ! It's a pity I
can't contact sir Daehnhardt's. I hope he can help me for a specific
information request. Good continuation. Respectfully. R.Medeiros
http://www.caosaomiguel.com
email:
kolschey@earthlink.net
Comments:
An excellent site. Well composed, loads swiftly and smoothly on a
56k line. Images are clear, content is good, and no clutter to be
found. Well done! Krsyzsztof M. Mathews
http://www.firstgearterritories.com
email:
outremer@earthlink.com
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Dear Antonio: Love your site and hope to send you some writings
soon. If you would like to see some custom knife/sword magazines
from here, give me an address and I will get them to you. I will
write more shortly after I have gone through your site in depth.
Chris
email:
tsuki_yumi@yahoo.com
Comments:
The site looks great man and good to see you are updating it
frequently...Your current sword projects look splendid and I think I
need to go into your line of work so I can afford more of my own!
Looks great man and look forward to doing business with you soon...
Dennis Pishock
email:
qe_one@hotmail.com
Comments:
Very nice. Very unique. The "untold history" section is a
particularly nice touch. Congratulations on a very nice job.
Respectfully, your faithful servant. R.Quigley
email:
Ed@ArkansasGoshinkan
Comments:
Excellant articel. Applicable to all martial arts not just sword. we
have been haveing the same discussion for years now on the judo-L
list. Judo is barely 100 hundred years old but has gone through many
changes due to sport impact. Yet many of us say we practice
traditional judo. Even that is not the same as wha tyou see in nay
book written in 1900. It's the major principals that we preserve -
even as technique varies.
email:
mactom@mediaone.net
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Just a wonderful site.... thank you so much for sharing this with
us! Slàinte & Viva , Thomas McDonald
email:
fwwang@msn.com
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It is a privlege to be able to wander around your site. Thank you.
Felix Wang
email:
transtech@gbis.com
Comments:
Hello, I like the site , wonderful information. I'm in love with the
Black Chokuto ! and the Lalique Sword. Live long and prosper my
Friend. Blessings Rev Fr Jerrold L. St.Clair
email:
piperjon2000@yahoo.com
Comments:
Diane, as usual, you've given me not only a great read, but many
things of which to think. Your contributions to my learning have
been priceless! <bowing gently to you> Pj
email:
dale@bujinkansf.org
Comments:
Absolutely *superb* article with important insights, encouragement
to all, and malice toward none. I love it!! -- Dale Seago
bawko@hotmail.com
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Antonio, It is a great honor for me to sign your guestbook. I have
found working with you to be a pleasure, as you are a true artist
and scholar. May your life be long, healthy, and prosperous! Your
friend, Bawko
email:
walrox@hotmail.com
Comments:
it's hard to find words that would accurately depict the pleasure I
have visiting this site. Too many come to my mind. formidable. I'm
eager to see what next you'll bring us, Antonio. Merci beaucoup.
Fabrice Cognot.
email:
grendel77@3web.net
Comments:
Antonio, As usual your vision is only exceeded by the honourable way
in which you present it. Fantastic content, a great design and a
pleasure to view. This site is now a fixture in my favorites. Terry
Dolson
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nice site, keep on the good work
email:
lndscaplung@yahoo.com
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Your work is gorgeous with the hira-zukuri in maple. I have been in
martial arts for about 13 years now and I have never seen any sword
come close to that. Whether it be competitions or different schools
I visit that what you have made is definitely one of a kind. ps a
price list would be nice one day I would like to have one designed
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