Ed Hicks

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Antique Tsuba and Kodogu Book...ID needed...I recently saw this intriguing book with what appears to me to be a series of pasted in images or designs for tsuba and fittings...Not having seen one before I hope more advanced collectors here will know what this is. The examples are quite varied and of fine quality. Thanks for looking. Ed

Chris, That's what I have, but I wanted to be sure. Thanks. Ed

Shumei translation help needed...This was sent to me for translation and I believe it reads Kanesada...No details yet on the blade so I just have the photo so far...Thanks for looking. Ed

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Totomi (no) Kami Fujiwara Kanehiro, Etchu ju Fujiwara Hirosumi Nambantetsu saku kore I have this mei translated as shown and need to verify that it is correct...I am not quite sure, but I believe this is a sword made by Kanehiro and Hirosumi or? Thanks for looking. Ed

Thanks, one of my favorite swords. If I ever get better with photos I'll post more of the blade. In hand this is a very neat sword. Ed

Thanks for the help, I had initially read it as Nagatsuna, but I thought I had made a mistake...Ed

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Koshirae

Sesshu ju Nagatsune wakizashi mei question...Is this the correct translation? Thanks. Ed

Tanto images...Blade is 13 1/2 inches long...Best I could do today.

Chris, Being one of those people I tried to translate it and got the date fine, but the rest did not make sense...I'm not a language expert and this one baffled me...I'm dyslexic in at least six languages, so the challenge was a bit less than straight forward, at least for me...What can I say, I'm not an educated man. I do appreciate the help from all the replys with this translation and I wanted to be accurate for the owner's sake...I had hoped it was an attribution, but it seems pretty interesting as it is. Ed

Koto Tanto Sayagaki Translation needed for an associate...All help is appreciated...Old Tanto is mumei now due to heavy corrosion to its nakago and slightly tired, but of very good quality. Thanks, Ed

Thanks, Mark

Shingunto Sword Mei Translation Needed...Thanks for the help. Ed

Thanks for the date confirmation...It's also quite heavy for the period and the tehen is certainly unusual even for Japanese armor...I suppose it's just decorative, but it may represent something I am unfamiliar with. Ed

Thanks for the comment, I am dusting off some swords and armor I've owned many years to catalog them properly, so it's a chance to display some pieces. Ed

Saotome Iyetada Kabuto...A fine helmet I've owned for over 25 years now and I just now took photos...I forgot the entire mei, but it may be dated. Ed

Thanks for the help. So there is no confusion I'm giving the translation to the current owner.. .The sword is not a gendai and I am sure it wouldn't be allowed back in Japan. Ed

Chris, As always, most helpful, thanks and I'll pass it on to the owner. Ed

Translation help needed for Tachi label...This is pasted on a Showa tachi saya...sword of indifferent quality, but mounts are good...Any help is appreciated. Thanks. Ed

Thank you for your help... The sword is well made, but in bad condition unfortunately. Ed

Mei Translation needed please...It looks easy, but I am stumped...Thanks for the help. Ed

Nonoyama clan mon