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  1. PNSSHOGUN
    Yes, he is both and have never heard otherwise.
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    @Michael T Would be most interested in seeing the sword from the Maritime Museum.
  3. PNSSHOGUN
    It sounds like it may have indeed been an un-tempered blade, which was apparently common with the police & shore patrol sabres.
  4. PNSSHOGUN
    The catalog is now available online, many interesting pieces. https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2025/important-Japanese-swords-and-armour-from-the-paul-l-davidson-collection?lotFilter=AllLots
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    Surprised the seller doesn't also have a bridge for sale.
  6. PNSSHOGUN
    It depends on what direction you would like to go with collecting. If you are happy with military swords, then Showato in good condition offer a wide range of options in blade and mounts. You will likely gain more satisfaction from a Gendaito or Nihonto in the long term, and they will also represent the best military swords you can find. For what it's worth, the exercise is rather difficult without at least a picture of each sword to judge condition.
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    Agree wholeheartedly for Piers as moderator.
  8. PNSSHOGUN
    It's a bit of a shame we only get a glimpse of the Hamon from the Oshigata in the Juyo Nado Zufu.
  9. PNSSHOGUN
    Another vote here for @Kiipu & @Jussi Ekholm.
  10. PNSSHOGUN
    Hi Daniel, yes it's an original sword. The image of the Kissaki isn't promising from a condition perspective.
  11. PNSSHOGUN
    Unfortunately my knowledge of the NCO tassels is pretty dismal. Can't offer anything of value as this isn't an area that particularly interests me. @Stegel & @Shamsy are the experts on such matters.
  12. PNSSHOGUN
    Hi Alexi, you can contact customer support with the item listing and they will assist you.
  13. PNSSHOGUN
    Believe the metal has to be etched to show the differences in steel and tempering.
  14. PNSSHOGUN
    It can be rather time consuming for large inscriptions, but drawing them out can be very useful: https://kanji.sljfaq.org/ https://kanji.sljfaq.org/mr.html
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    Tensho koshirae?

    PNSSHOGUN replied to Natichu's topic in Tosogu

    How very gauche for Tensho....!
  16. PNSSHOGUN
    Hi Eric, could you please show photos of the entire sword including the mounts. Swords from MacArthur's staff can often be rather interesting as he received many swords from senior Japanese officers.
  17. PNSSHOGUN
    Must be what the Lanes staff use to extract the descriptions from their rear ends.
  18. PNSSHOGUN
    These could very well be period war time mounts, have seen quite a few swords using this specific style of Handachi fitting. Of what significance they held is unknown, below are photos of a Koshirae I once owned that came from Japan.
  19. PNSSHOGUN
    This seller lists swords both on ebay and Yahoo Japan auctions, and isn't one of the dodgy re-listers. The Gunto tend to appear on ebay and not Yahoo Japan...
  20. PNSSHOGUN
    Hi Peter, certainly a very interesting Hamon. The Mei looks rather crudely executed and does not compare well with the example on page 435 of the Toko Taikan.
  21. PNSSHOGUN
    The period where Hozon & Tokubetsu Hozon was done in the same session severely reduced the significance of the TH paper.
  22. PNSSHOGUN
    The Showa Amahide was heavily influenced by Suishinshi Masahide and indeed paid homage to Masahide through the use of his later name, along with using the same Kokuin that Masahide used. Of what connection this has to the posted Gimei, I must admit I fail to understand the connection being implied? Also note the Gunto mounts, which are mid 30's style.
  23. PNSSHOGUN
    There was rather indepth testing done during the war on the performance of swords in various temperature extremes, it was found that swords (especially polished down Koto) were more prone to bending at temperatures above 40 degrees celsius. Might have more luck leaving it out in the sun before attempting to straighten it. It also goes without saying that any advice given in this thread should NOT be used with real Japanese swords!
  24. PNSSHOGUN
    A good Togishi should be able to correct a bend without too much fuss. The main risks are unsightly Shinae (wrinkles) forming, or the blade developing Hagire.
  25. PNSSHOGUN
    There may have been a better example of Mitsutada at the session, or it was thought TH and a Sayagaki by Tanobe was sufficient enough.
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