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Any opinions on this? Does it look authentic? It has no papers

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Hello I recently purchased a tsuka handle w fittings 15cm long. Does anyone has an idea where I can purchase a display stand for the item? Thanks

Cant seem to find the definition anywhere, seems to relate to blade length or overall length?

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Unfortunately the Wak I ordered Shirsaya was damaged during shipping so I choose to do with another sword. Link is below thoughts are welcome. Andy at Nihinto.us was great about exchanging the sword for another. Original purchase was a Kaibu Ujiyoshi Wakizashi Replacement (which I am much happier with and considerably more dinero) http://www.nihonto.us/HIZEN%20KUNIHIRO%20WAKIZASHI.htm

Thanks for the info

So does this look like a cast repro?

Does this look genuine? Edo Period Iron, asking $450 from AOI Art

Well, the sword will be here is a couple days will post pics when received.

Thanks for the explanation

Hi John, I have to admit the primary reason was the price. I have owned a few Hanwei blades in the past but was never truly satisfied with a Chinese reproduction piece. I dont have the luxury of purchasing a high end blade, still working on paying off my student loans! Andrew Quirt at Nihonto.us is a great guy and I felt good about the transaction. I hope to receive the blade in a few days. I am quite excited!

Thank you all

Hello Well I thought I would post a link of my first sword purchase. Let me know what you think http://www.nihonto.us/KAIBU%20UJIYOSHI%20WAKIZASHI.htm

OK thank you

Thank you for the reference, but I was hoping someone could provide the specific translation for this sword, not generally just speaking what the columns mean

Thank you I was hoping if it's not too much trouble if I could have each column translated.

Could anyone help me with the translation? Thanks Steven

That bad? Jeez, I thought it looked pretty decent...shows how much I know

What do you think, description reads .Fine Mino-school Japanese Edo 18th C Samurai Antique Tsuba "Treasure ship"

Thanks again all for the info you have been very helpful

Thanks for the replies

This is a Mito school tsuba. The ji is iron with both taka-bori and inlay of shakudo elements with gold, copper and silver nunome. There are details such as the boar's gold eye and carved hoof as well as the lines in the fan and bark on the tree. There are only a few areas of wear on the highest points of the work. The shakudo is a deep wet black color and the layering of gold, silver and copper leaves is organic and natural feeling. Constellations in the night sky by a calm stream are shown on the reserve. This is unsigned so I thought I would get some feedback from the forum, purchased from Danny Massey NihintoCraft One main question is the tsuba is small, I am wondering if this was ever meant for mounting or which sword (katana, waka, tanto etc) it would most likely be used for....Dimensions: 76 mm x 70 mm Thickness: 3 mm Thanks Steven

Thank you for that explanation

Hi, I don't know the significance of the dragon. Unfortunately I do not have any additional information other then what is listed. If anyone can add any input that would be greatly appreciated. I like the aesthetics which the primary reason for the purchase. Steven