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Honourary do you mean like they name of the owner it was made for instead of the smith, or just someone famouse?

Sorry about that I didn’t mean to mix the post up. Just was trying to stimulate conversation. Unfortunately, now I have asked questions on both and I am afraid the damage is done. Max

First, thank you all for your insight as I am learning a lot from you in general and about these swords. Curran, No there really is not a sword club near me I am out of south/eastern Michigan. I was going to sign up with JSSUS but just have not gotten the time yet. I have also spoken with members from the northern California club and New York one. Does anyone know anyone in my area that is knowledgeable, perhaps someone I can go to in person? As far as the swords go it appears most are all in good shape. I think some of the stuff in the photos is actual lint but I’m sure there are some blemishes. Unfortunately, I need to just get more time to go back and re-photo with more time and caution. On the Osafune Tadamitsu I know of 2 spots that have those spots even though they are small at the moment. I am the most familiar with the Osafune Tadamitsu sword as I have had the most time with it. The ones I have shown so far on this thread are the only ones out of the eventual potential sale bunch that have been through shinsa. Two of the others have made it to this forum but I really don’t have to much info on them yet other than one is probably Geime. The other one on the forum I posted for translation help and am awaiting possible more responses before I start the Google search. The remainders I have no idea about as of yet at all. Plus I am very anxious to post the ones I for sure plan on keeping, the ones my family member intended for me to keep, but, I do not want to overdo my welcome as you all have been so very helpful already. Does anyone have any thoughts on the 2nd sword I posted? I have not seem to found as much internet info on it as the Osafune. Thank you, Max

Interesting, thank you, I will be curious to see what others thoughts about it are.

Hello, Can anyone tell me anything about this Tsuba? As little as I know about the swords themselves I know even less about Tsuba. Thank you, Max http://img830.imageshack.us/g/dsc04460p.jpg/

Jean, How can you tell that the sword was shortened, and sorry for my ignorance but is "Hi" refering to the gold writing? Thank you, Max

Hello, If you Gentlemen would be so kind I would like to know what this sword has written on it. This is one of the swords in the collection some of which I have posted on the other thread. However, I have no papers or anything on this one and I figured this would be a good place to start. Eventually this sword may be up for sale but not at the moment. If it turns out to be worth it I may send it through Shinsa. Any other information you guys could tell me would be great as well. Thank you, Max http://img151.imageshack.us/g/dsc04421b.jpg/

Jean, Brian, Thank you very much for that insight. I have been using Google to try and find out as much as I can but it’s difficult for me still to distinguish what I am looking at, at this point. I have begun reading a book and have several other books I also inherited that I intend upon reading as well but am having trouble getting the time. The learning curve it huge and my family is pressuring me to sort through their swords. I am trying to proceed as cautiously as possible as I don’t want to get ahead of myself. It took me some time to be able to even learn just the basics on care for them. I plan on attending the Chicago show coming up but am desperately trying to learn a few things before then. It’s funny that it’s even going to take me some time to translate everything you just posted to me. Thank you for take the time to do so. I have managed to upload another one of the swords and have linked it. According to the notes on the worksheet (that were not written by me) it is attributed to “Den Mino Senjuin.” I am going to try and spend some time looking this school up as well and try and find some other examples of swords from it online. I realize the pictures are not the best quality, but, I plan on taking more of all of them when I can get some time. http://img97.imageshack.us/g/dsc04402nsd.jpg/ Sword_Paper_Sword_5.pdf

Brian, I guess being as I am so new to this I am trying to ascertain if this would be considered a good sword, a good school, just general thoughts. With the help of some wonderful people I have been able to figure out the basics but I just don’t know how this sword would rank as collectable compared to others. I understand that the school itself is considered good but most of the comparisons I find are all signed. It appears to me that the sword itself would be considered nice but does the fact that it can’t be attributed to a specific smith detract from its collectability? Thank you, Max

Hello, This is my first post and I will attempt to respect all the rules of this forum. First I would like comment that I am a new member here and inexperienced with swords but anxious to learn. I have been monitoring the forum now for a couple of weeks attempting to get a good grasp of the etiquette and learn as much as possible. During this time I have really enjoyed reading many of the opinions on the various swords and topics and learned much. I have always had an interest in them but unfortunately not much extra time to devote to them up until now. As of recently I have inherited several and have been tasked with research and eventual sale of several others that belong to another family member. Several of the swords that I have to sell I would love to keep and build my own collection but unfortunately will not be able to do this with them all. At this point I have spoken with several wonderful people, some of which are members of this forum that have provided me with valuable insight and knowledge into a couple of them. However, I would love to have a chance to eventually post all of them on this forum as well and see what everyone’s thoughts/comments are. After I have managed to identify all of them, including sending a few to Shinsa, I will eventually list several for sale. Any thoughts on the swords themselves, any suggestions on avenues to proceed, recommendations on people to follow up with, and generally any info would be appreciated. I have included a link to several pictures on the first sword I will post and I uploaded a copy of the original Shinsa worksheet. Thank you, Max http://img651.imageshack.us/g/dsc04380r.jpg/ Sword_Paper_Sword_CherryBlossom.pdf