raaay
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Translation assistance of Katana Tang wanted.
raaay replied to Kantaro's topic in Translation Assistance
Sorry , it looks like a Chinese copy IMHO trying to look like a Japanese Tang . -
Hi Gerry , in not shell that would be the normal thing to do with the mounts .
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Hi Nick , It looks like an Iaito sword to me ? and with maybe imitation same ! on the Tsuka , better pics would help ,. PS. but that does not explain why it has 4 tang holes .
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Hi Ron , not 100% but i think you would remove the cords from the Tsuka then unscrew the Mekugi cylinder ??
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it is singed on the Katana Mei side, if i am not mistaken .
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Looking for a UK Tsuka Maki Shi
raaay replied to ShogunMiyu's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Hi , contact the Token Society of GB , they should be able to get you his contact details . PS . pity about Mick retiring , he done first class work . -
Help identify thus Katana
raaay replied to leonstargazer's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
now we can see the tang, i agree it is a Kanehisa showato blade -
Hi Nicholas , It is sword that was made on the Island of Java , and is signed Shiyawaka Sumaran , according to the book called Fuller and Gregor swords smiths of Japan 1926 - 1945, the oshigata is on page 116 , you should be able to find more info with a search on the board here , good luck
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Help identify thus Katana
raaay replied to leonstargazer's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Just the usual 100% BS from the lanes appraisals , i agree it is a fake / repro copy -
HI Gareth , some of your photos are upside down ! it is not easy to read the kanji . just a heads up for others /
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Ryan , sorry but it is basically everything about the sword that is wrong , especially the mounts and the tang and the kanji and etched Hamon .
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I once had a sword with two rivets, one copper one aluminium , presumed it was for test cutting ?
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Alex , the usual BS write up from the Lanes and of course with the usual fantastic prices
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Hi Jonathan , It was in Sworders auction a couple of months back , maybe it did not reach it's reserve price ? i see there are few other Japanese items from the previous auction, also in there next sale . it has already been said it is an older style of mounting , IMHO , presumably to give it extra strength when in use , just my two pence worth .
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Jason , ask the members of the Irish Token Society if they have anything, it will preassembly save you worrying about import duties etc. !!
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Hi Justyn , IMHO , i think it is just some rubbing on the Nanako over a period of time , which in some places makes them look a little flat / square . but i could be wrong of course .
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O-Dear obvious fake .
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if i remember correctly was it not kaneyasu that sometimes reversed his Mei !
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Hi Mike , rolling on the edge does not sound good , i would check to see if the blade has been actually tempered , a tempered blade would chip IMHO and not have rolled edges , but i could be wrong off course !
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i might be wrong but this looks like another copy of a Japanese blade , the Ha-machi and Mune-machi out of line which normally indicates a Chinese made blade ?
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yip , there old polisher ran out off nitric acid , maybe that's why he retired !
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Hi Alex , the Lanes have more stories !! and attributions than Hans Christian Anderson . off topic slightly a couple of friends of mine popped into there shop while on holiday and asked to see a couple of swords in a display case , the answer was if you buy the sword you can then have a look at it , not sure they would sell much with that attitude ?
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Sorry , It looks like IMHO, an attempt to make a Japanese style sword . classic issues with the mune-machi and ha-machi . and basically the whole tang etc.
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I would also be concerned about the mune-machi and ha-machi being out of line , just my two pence worth !
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Hi Colin , i think the auction house estimate, may be bit over the top for this item ??
