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  1. PNSSHOGUN
    You may be right, however it doesn't look like the Yamamoto shop icon either. Perhaps another shop entirely?
  2. PNSSHOGUN
    Fantastic find, look forward to hearing more about the officers. The stamp is for Suya Shoten.
  3. PNSSHOGUN
    Hi Bryce, the last three Kanji look like: 定立了 Think this needs a far better eye than mine.
  4. PNSSHOGUN
    Kai Gunto Koshirae with the gilt remaining: https://page.auction.../auction/b1157203409
  5. PNSSHOGUN
    Absolute hogwash of the highest order.
  6. PNSSHOGUN
    Koa Isshin Mantetsu, lots of info available on them around the web.
  7. PNSSHOGUN
    There have been a number of swords from this seller with very questionable provenance added. The last was a sword supposedly owned by a Prince with Hakogaki and special Kyu Gunto Koshirae. To the trained eye it was clear this had been whipped up recently.
  8. PNSSHOGUN
    Something to consider is a PO Box, or having valuables sent directly to the post office.
  9. PNSSHOGUN
    Incredible insight to Yasukuni-To, especially the part about the first generation of smiths only using the very best quality Tamahagane. Which publication does this appear in? The formatting is the same as "The Yasukuni Swords" by Tom Kishida but don't recall it being included in that book.
  10. PNSSHOGUN
    If it was registered back in 1972 you don't have to worry about it being a Chinese replica. The photos may be making the peaks of the Hamon appear darker than they are, the Hada rules out a typical Showa Seki-To but some of those swords were made using various mixed metals that produced rather vibrant Hada while still being oil tempered.
  11. PNSSHOGUN
    Given the style of the Mei and Yoshi - 義 character , it is more likely one of the Seki Kaji Tosho. The RJT Yoshimitsu smiths used different variants of Yoshi in their Mei. Pictures of the blade would be needed for confirmation either way.
  12. PNSSHOGUN
    Lovely story Paul, thank you for sharing and welcome to the forum.
  13. PNSSHOGUN
    There are many aspects that go into a price of a blade like that, simply stating it's chiefly because of the papers is a little shallow.
  14. PNSSHOGUN
    There have been quite a few reports of people using airtags or other GPS tracking systems to lead police on search warrants. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-08-26/apple-airtags-are-helping-cops-catch-thieves-heres-how-you-can-protect-yourself
  15. PNSSHOGUN
    Wouldn't that just let them know to get rid of the tag and get away scott free....?
  16. PNSSHOGUN
    What a load of absolute hogwash. They will be losing their minds over unearthed "important" Looney Tunes glasses next.
  17. PNSSHOGUN
    The hard appearance of the Hamon and dark spots at the peaks indicate oil tempering. Not something one should strive to own.
  18. PNSSHOGUN
    Moving quickly past the start of the post, the idea of radically altering your D-Guard is dubious at best, and generally such damn fool projects gain no traction here. We are actively attempting to PRESERVE Japanese military swords, not encourage every nut to attack them with bandsaws, mallets, and sandpaper when the mood strikes them.
  19. PNSSHOGUN
    Good chance the Bo-hi was added later to suit Iaido use and makes the already rather poor Sugata appear even more awkward.
  20. PNSSHOGUN
    Sold, please archive.
  21. PNSSHOGUN
    Still available.
  22. PNSSHOGUN
    Please collate your thoughts into one post, you appear frantic.
  23. PNSSHOGUN
    Agree, it is an oil tempered Seki sword from WWII with the Mei removed.
  24. PNSSHOGUN
    The crown or ball of the tassel is a separate piece that covers the ends of the strings. You can see on the sword below where the crowns have come off.
  25. PNSSHOGUN
    Sold, please archive.
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