PNSSHOGUN
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Sho stamped gunto for 10K
PNSSHOGUN replied to John C's topic in Auctions and Online Sales or Sellers
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It's certainly a nice sword but at this point you could have very nice swords at the Juyo level that also include original Koshirae and provenance. Sue Bizen Kiyomitsu does not jump at out most people for that money.
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The two Yasunori smiths were the most prolific smiths combined, at any given time they're the most encountered Yasukuni-To on the market.
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Looks more likely to have been made by his plumber.
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Have often wondered about Nakago with these large chunks missing, was it fire damage, weight reduction, rust, a hitherto unknown rat species that feeds on Nakago....? The forerunner may be salt water corrosion as you see it on swords mounted for WWII where such exposure could be frequent.
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For what it's worth you sometimes see a similar overall composition of a Kitsune admiring its reflection under moonlight.
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Thank you for the vote of confidence, however the purposed tassel treatise has fallen way, way, way by the wayside. Will dust off the draft and see what can be salvaged.
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Lowest rated Juyo swords?
PNSSHOGUN replied to Mikaveli's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Have to agree with Jacques, even the very best photos pale to the real thing at these levels. Some dealers are doing videos which are a big improvement, certainly helpful for summary studying of a blade for research or Kantei practice. However it seems absolutely nuts to me spending that amount on a sword without being able to view it hand at leisure. -
Well that isn't a cavalry model, probably just the officers preference.
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The Mei looks like "長義 - Nagayoshi "
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Appears to be a Murata-To, a non-traditional oil tempered blade that were common for Kyu Gunto.
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There was a Maj. General Omoto Kimio - 尾本喜三雄, however he is listed as being stationed in Sumatra by wars end. Looks like some interesting provenance, thanks for sharing Geoff.
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Hi David, unfortunately this appears to be a Chinese fake. The style of the handle wrap, fittings, and tang, are all wrong and rather crude.
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Agree with Brian, total scam that adds non-existent tax and fees to items that don't require them. Also forget buying swords using the GSP, they aren't accepted and have heard stories of the item being seized, money refunded, and sword summarily 'destroyed'.
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For any real insight to the Japanese officer you will need to further research your grandfathers service history.
