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Thank you David, I try to make my inventory represent my taste as a collector! Lord of Nihonto I like, its catchy, got me thinking…… and so my creative side came out, amateurish I'd say but enjoy :lol:

Thank you kindly for the comments both Brian & David, I'll leave any more papering up to the new owners, got the Chicago show coming up so maybe someone will submit it there. Brian it appears not to be the makers Mei on the Fuchi but maybe a Kiritsuke Mei, memo of some sort, reads 四　与　三　分　五　多. I'll leave this in the hands of the Tosogu experts Speaking of papered koshirae I got one coming for sale soon.

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Hi Guys, have this pretty shinto Wakizashi attributed to Fujiwara Takada by the NBTHK. The blade is of excellent work, Tokubetsu grade work I would say. Nagasa measures 48.5 cm / 19.1 inches with a sori of 1.0 cm / 0.39 inches. Nice strong Sugu hamon in very good polish. Fittings are nice, with solid gold Komainu Menuki, saya is bright red which we don't see so often, on the back ridge of the Saya that rests the Mune has a flat surface. Everything fits nice and tight. Price for members is $4,850 US plus shipping and transactional fees, donation will be honoured if sold here. I won't be listing this on my site for a little while. If you have any questions please email or PM me, email preferred.

Definitely some teasing there, looking forward to seeing more. Kevin its nice to know that there is such talent so close to home! Barry I'll have to one day take the 6 hr drive down and come see you guys in action. Enjoy this Saturday for me guys!

Bump and price adjustment before I post it. Offering it to members members and even members for $2,250 US plus shipping and fees

Kunitaro-san, I am on the same page with you… 100%

Oops, lol… This offer is for the real privileged, so make sure your members know. :lol:

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Hi Guys, I'm offering this affordable Shin-Shinto Tanto with recent Hozon, Ubu Mumei attributed to Kaifu. Nagasa measures 21.6 cm / 8.5 inches. The Koshirae is old, have a few flaws, being some touchup work done on the Saya's Urushi, and a fracture in the Tsuba (still very strong). THe blade looks good, in slightly older polish but everything good with some active Horimono. Has a double sided Kozuka with mirror image which is nice. SOLD Thanks for watching!

Welcome Matt, nice to see another fellow Canadian added to the message board!!! You'll learn lots here.

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First thanks to Brian, Matt, Henk-Jan, and James for the kind comments, glad that my pics come close to showcasing how nice the set is. James you are correct the 政 would need to be small in order for it to have been there prior, I'll have to take a real close-up picture to see if there are any remnants of strokes. So Maybe just Tsune like James proposed, it is elongated which apparently is common in the first Gen, so Chris's assumption of Owari Masatsune would be accurate, thanks Chris for the input. So how about we say end koto - early Shinto. Here are some more pics of the blade, enjoy.

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Hi Guys, maybe in the title I seem a little too excited but it is with reason, I really find this set something. The blade remains ubu and the work is superior, The Mei reads Tsune (possibly Masatsune) first kanji was punched out by a newer Mekugi-ana. I made the biggest mistake of not sending this piece for hozon before exporting it out of Japan. I would highly suggest the new custodian to submit it for Hozon, or possibly bring it or have it sent to an upcoming show. I am certain the work is minimum Tokubetsu Hozon. The polish is in excellent condition and the Jigane looks great. I'll be updating the post with some more into along with pictures but here are some below so you get an idea. Price for members is $4,400 US plus shipping and any transactional fees, donation will be honoured if sold here.

I strongly agree with you Hoanh, I must say its better than some of the others I've seen.

Thanks to Alen, Veli, and David for the Thread revival, all exquisite pieces and much appreciated for taking the time to share!!

Welcome Trevor, I tip my hat to you, solid purchase especially what you paid for it. The fact that it has hozon is a safe way to go especially when you're new to the game. Enjoy it!