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  1. dwmc
    Sword has definitely been knocked around a bit! However, many collectors like swords which have a "been there" appearance. Could be an older blade from look of nakago, lack of Yasuri me and punched mekugi ana. Worn Ha and Muni machi.
  2. dwmc
    This sword appears to be what you were referring to. Ebay # 226633772531
  3. dwmc
    Agree with Hamfish, too much wrong with this sword to be authentic wwll Japanese...
  4. dwmc
    Even as insignificant as it may be, these cut as opposed to deteriorated tassel ends continue to show up. It could lead one to believe that there was definite reason for it...examples of both below.
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    Chinese Copy???

    dwmc replied to dwmc's topic in Tosogu

    And another variation; :鍔 Tsuba Dragon Armor Sengoku Warlord Diagram Musha Battle Map Inscription Sword Japan Sword Imitation Sword Japan Sword Orthotics Armor Age Kurade■From Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture J4 24-3945 /【Buyee】 Buyee - Japanese Proxy Service | Buy from Japan!
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    Chinese Copy???

    dwmc replied to dwmc's topic in Tosogu

    Tsuba Dragon Armor Sengoku Warlord Diagram Musha Battle Diagram Named Sword Japanese Sword Sword Imitation Sword Sword Tsuba Japanese Sword Equipment Weaponry Period Storehouse ■ From Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture J4 24-3944 /【Buyee】 Buyee - Japanese Proxy Service | Buy from Japan! Yep, and on it goes...
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    Chinese Copy???

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    Ok great, I see I'm just the latest to fall for the ruse. Hard to believe the prices the thieves are asking, but then again, what's new with fraudsters, only paid $27 US, yet still........
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    Chinese Copy???

    dwmc replied to dwmc's topic in Tosogu

    Excellent information Dale...Thanks much!
  9. dwmc

    Chinese Copy???

    dwmc replied to dwmc's topic in Tosogu

    Thanks Justyn and Dale. Agree, things just didn't seem right with the tsuba...
  10. dwmc

    Chinese Copy???

    dwmc replied to dwmc's topic in Tosogu

    Additional photos
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    Chinese Copy???

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    Recently purchased this Tsuba from Japanese dealer. I'm puzzled with the kanji, I believe it is Goto Chengjo with possibly a Hanayoshi kanji symbol (kao). Was there a Goto smith Chengjo or is this a Chinese copy ??? Thanks in advance, Dave M.
  12. dwmc
    Left handed gunto??? Chuso on opposite side? Am I seeing this correctly? Dave M.
  13. dwmc
    Signed sword is Sukemitsu. Showa 18th year~1943
  14. dwmc
    No doubt John your tassel is in the process of deteriorating. Very interesting that metal device was used for tassel end interior foundation... Something most of us have never seen, thanks for sharing! Dave M.
  15. dwmc
    Example of deteriorating tassel with strings falling apart. 
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