Brian

Recovering from the surgeries is main priority right now. Wish I could say I'm feeling better every day, but I'm not. Wound isn't healing much, and I'd love to be feeling better. But already on the sugar thing, no sugar and eating the things I'm supposed to. It's all a lot to handle at the same time. Probably only be back at work Jan, which is driving the boss nuts. Trying to spend a bit of time out of bed, but sore today. Thanks for all the good thoughts, I do appreciate it. I think if the infection had spread another 2 or 3 days, I would have been in serious trouble. At one stage, temp was 39 degrees C. Just hoping they got all the infection.

Definitely wait for the link to book show rates at the hotel. Very decent prices and incredibly convenient.

Agree, fake.

As most of you know, I've been recovering from 2 surgeries for a perianal (embarrassing area) abscess that spread rapidly and they had to slice and dice me to remove necrotic tissue. Spent 8 days in hospital, and have been recovering at home the last 10. Slow recovery that makes sitting, standing and walking very difficult. At the same time I (finally) got diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I always pretty much knew I had it, but was stupid enough to wait for them to tell me. Anyways, it just makes everything more difficult, but I'll deal with it ok and am just lumping it into everything. That said, I think I am making some progress. Likely will be off until early Jan, and haven't been able to participate here as much as usual. But am monitoring and following everything. So...A big thanks to you guys for generally behaving yourselves and have seen some fascinating discussion, lots of sales and lots of good info and translations. I appreciate you guys removing some of the stress I anticipated, and am really happy with the way things carry on without micro managing. At the same time, I really do have to send a HUGE thanks to those of you who have supported the forum by renewing Gold memberships or sending some contributions for sales done etc. I was a little stressed about paying fees etc while I was laid up, but you supporters have really pulled though for me and taken a lot of that stress too. We have some great members here, and a bunch of new faces too, giving good questions and answers. And of course the old faces that are the heart of the forum that maintain the flow and strength of this place. So whether you didn't even know about the health issues and just carried on as you usually do, or whether you just participate with questions, answers or discussion, or whether you have supported us with subscriptions or donations..or whether you just lurk and read the forum....a huge thanks to you all. This is as good a time as any to wish you all a wonderful Festive Season and a prosperous New Year. Thanks to all of you, even the instigators who (in their own way) stoke debate and analysis. I'm here, just taking it slow and steady. Best to all. - B -

Agree, looks like a Chinese fake to me unfortunately.

Nagamaki

Wartime Showato.

Nakago is horribly done, and it's gimei. But it's genuine antique if that's what you want to know. Tamahagane means nothing in this case, since just about all antiques would be considered as such, even when mixed with other steels. Registration card is a license, so adds nothing. If you like the blade, then enjoy it. But don't add anything to your value of it from the torokusho or mei.

Poorly done. Hard pass

Luca (Zanilu) has shared with us in the member downloads section, a very detailed and well researched article on this maker. Took a while to upload as I was still in hospital, but finally got it done. Thanks Luca, we all appreciate it greatly. Brian

Pity I can’t go next year. One of my favorite events. Mindblowing.

Yip. Thanks for the multiple heads up. He’s booted. Well done. Stay vigilant.

I think he is showing his first purchase which was the Chinese fake. This times he’s researching to make sure he gets a real one. Yip, as Stephen said, genuine wartime Gunto.

Darin, that is gorgeous!

Fantastic job! That is a real beauty and I love the logo. Both pertinent and relevant. Love that hamon!

Indeed. Really appreciate your help there too. I hear you didn’t get any response either to the inquiry? it’s one thing to send the item eventually, but zero comms even after it has arrived? Something to bear in mind.

At the very least, this thread will become a huge reference post for future people researching this mei.

@Chishiki you guys are doing such amazing work. Can’t praise you and your team enough.

The for sale section of a popular Japanese sword forum would be a good place to start. 😉

Just a typo Piers. He meant didn’t. Fixed Got my sword from Stephen way back like that. Fist of bubble wrap taped to the outside. Perfect shipping.

Thanks Ray. The pain is constant and incredible. Getting old sucks! Without more blade pics, could this be a Gendaito guy?

Could I ask someone to assist please. Lying in bed sick, awaiting possible semi minor surgery next week. Can’t sit or stand (severe abscess) so can’t even check the pc kanji. Friend just sent this to me. Thanks. Kane …Saku?

To hopefully answer my own question, I guess this is him

Hi all Could I ask for a bit of help with this one? I assume the corrosion at the top hides a Seki or Sho stamp I think I can make out Seki Ju X da Kane Kado maybe? Yoshida Kanekado? Thanks. Brian

Anyone have any leads where I can try? Who was the UK guy with all the parts? And leads appreciated. Thanks.