PNSSHOGUN
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There are multiple stories of collectors doing just that and being jammed up for hours. The reason some collectors have great success with this method is the prior knowledge and co-ordination with an experienced dealer beforehand, just rocking up to Narita airport with a sword and a prayer is ill-advised.
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Getting these popups every few days despite being logged in:
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Hi Perry, I have an inexpensive one that would suit a worn Type 94 mount:
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It's somewhat curious how some general tassels age differently, a friend brought over the middle one where the bullion stitch is barely visible from oxdisation:
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Hideyoshi would be spinning in his grave if he saw that dreadful mockery of the very fine original.
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It could very well be an Island sword, curious they even tried to replicate the shop stamp on the Tsuba.
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Sa Yoshisada versus Den Iwato Ichimonji
PNSSHOGUN replied to Elias6677's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
The Ichimonji is a very fine sword, it stands head and shoulders above the Sa. -
The tag looks very new indeed, do you have any history of how it came to Australia? I couldn't find a record of a Matsui Shimakichi in the list of Etajima graduates, it is possible he was a graduate of the IJN aviation academy or a civilian employee working for the Navy. It would help to know where the sword was surrendered to narrow down the possibilities.
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Dealing with seller djcollection
PNSSHOGUN replied to 2devnul's topic in Auctions and Online Sales or Sellers
With that many sales listings you would hope for a gold membership to support the forum..... -
Could make out something about promotion but the rest is beyond my abilities, if some kind soul could assist.
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True value of this Katana
PNSSHOGUN replied to Elias6677's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
There are many options at this price, if you're prepared to pay that amount it could be a better idea to travel to Japan to inspect some first class swords in hand. -
Yes, it is indeed a Koa Isshin Mantetsu sword. Nice to have the surrender label still mostly intact.
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My only thought is a field made example.
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Hi Yonie, welcome to the forum. There is a useful instructional video on how to remove the Tsuka, make sure the small peg is removed and go slow without using excessive force.
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There are some better photos and discussion over on the WA forum, it's rather unlikely to be a genuine Rai Kunimitsu sword: https://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/forum/ken-jasper-international-militaria-forums/Japanese-militaria-forum/15628044-thoughts-on-this-bring-back-sword
