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    康光 - Yasumitsu
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    1200~ for the Tenshozan wasn't so bad, but there are so many better options out there for 3K.
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    Often come back to this Kencho and think if you could have just one fine sword for a collection, this sword has it all. https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192230/https://tetsugendo.com/swords/C_115_Kanenaga_Katsuhira.html
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    At 700 pounds it's already not worth the headache.
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    Welcome to the forum Logan, early Edo is probably about right. However this sword has numerous red flags and isn't something anyone should strive to own.
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    The Tenshozan swords have always struck me as carefully finished for non-traditional works, the mounts tend to be of better quality as well. The remnants of the owners label adds some intrigue.
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    Hi Richard, unfortunately it's rather difficult to give any meaningful feedback on the swords presented with the provided photos. You say the first sword has little discernible Hada, often this can be an indicator of a Shin Shinto work.
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    The second sword looks like a Takayama-To, also a non-traditional example. Would go for the Tenshozan if you were choosing between them.
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    Yes, these are stainless steel swords. On the whole they are well finished pieces, though obviously not Nihonto. Fujiwara Kanenaga was involved in forging works at the Tenshozan workshop, he was a pioneer in using anti-rust steel for use in swords.
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    Musashi by Yoshikawa Eiji also features battlefield looting at the start.
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    Modern replica.
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    Original Type 94 can be found with an offset Chuso, the central location is more common but not a determining factor.
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    There are many stories of villagers and peasants roaming the battlefields to scavenge weapons, armour, and other valuables from the dead. Not sure about Samurai themselves, but many warriors were pretty destitute during the Sengoku Jidai. Perhaps someone like @Markus Sesko could shed some light on the topic?
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    The Type 94 pattern stopped in 1938, this sword is dated 1940.
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    Hi JT, the mark on the Tsuba is for Suya Shoten which was a high end maker of officers fittings and other military items. The other markings may be the officers surname.
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    Appears to be an early Hanwei (or similar) sword, nothing worth looking twice at.
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    Hi Roger, the small round disc in the middle of the Tsuka should unscrew and allow you to remove the blade. From the style it appears to be quite an early model of the Kyu Gunto.
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    Blade is 1st Generation Chounsai Tsunatoshi. It has some remarkable provenance which will be saved for a comprehensive article in the not too distant future.
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    Remnants of a leather cover on a good early sword from the Battle of Wewak in 1945. Regrettably the leather covers, tassels, and hanger were lost before it came to me.
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    The thread had been undone/cut before it came into my hands.
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    Kai Gunto leather covers; the top example is rather unique, being made during the war from saltwater crocodile leather on Balikpapan. The bottom example is somewhat different in that it was originally sewn closed, rather than having the usual press buttons or being tied together.
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    Real or fake the thing looks pretty horrid. A thread for leather covers would be a welcome addition, many have rotted away or simply discarded over the years.
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    Poor Chinese replica.
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    It's a good idea to use some penetrating oil first in these, don't try and force them as they will strip in a heartbeat. Checking under the Habaki would likely give you just as good idea on how much metal has been removed.
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    Nothing much to be seen, need photos of the Nakago and Sugata to get an idea of the whole thing.
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