Michaelr

Mark thank you for your fast reply and the link to the information.Any idea why it would have two ana?

  MikeR

Asking for a translation and information on a sword that I just acquired. It is a Very hefty blade with a deep sori. It is in shirasaya with a gold foil habaki. The blade measures approximately 26 1/4”. Thank you in advance. MikeR

Thank you so much Ray it is very much appreciated   

  MikeR

A fellow about a hour away from me said that he has this sword and he thinks it’s from the 1600. He sent me this oshigata. I know it isn’t very good but can anyone make anything out? Thank you in advance.   MikeR

Thank you Dan

  MikeR

 Mark do you have any information to share on the show? I have never attended but it’s on my mind. What is the exact location and are there any rooms available at the hotel?  Thank you.  MikeR

Wow Great information. Thank you all for your responses. I guess that now the search begins.

   MikeR

Thank you very much Ray. I have never seen one and only heard about them existing today. If your friend ever decides to sell his please have him contact me. Thank you again.    MikeR

Hello everyone, I hope all is well or at least the best it can be for right now. My question is has anyone ever seen a Wakizashi signed by Nagamitsu? I have a couple Nagamitsu’s and was always told that he never signed/ made a Wakizashi. I had a fellow tell me today that he has both a Katana and a Wakizashi signed with Nagamitsu’s early signature and I believe he said they are both in type 94 mounts. The fellow is a sword guy and seems to know his stuff but this would be new to me.  Thank you for your Input. He is a 6 hour drive from me so I haven’t seen either sword

    MikeR.  

I started going to the Orlando show about 5-6 years ago. The very first time I met Bob he treated me like he had known me for years and was always there to help me, and everyone else with any of our needs. Bob became a True Friend to me and he will be greatly missed by me and anyone that had the pleasure to meet him. You will never be forgotten Bob

  MikeR

Don’t know what you paid but if it was priced right I would love to own it. Happy collecting

  MikeR 

Condolences to Bob’s family. The first time I met Bob at his Orlando Sword Show was about five years ago and he met me with a BIG grin and a firm handshake and made me feel like we had been friends forever. From that time on Bob always made sure that I had the table at his show where I wanted it and was ALWAYS glad to see me and greet me with that smile and handshake.  We all have people in our life that we call friends but Bob was a TRUE FRIEND to me and many others. He will be greatly missed. Go rest in a great place Bob as you deserve nothing but the best

     MikeR

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. This is a lucky find, congratulations   

   MikeR

JP, sorry to hear/ read your story.  NO NEED TO APOLOGIZE. This is a great place with many friends and many friends that have gone through similar situations or still are. If you ever need someone to speak with on the side feel free to PM me Anytime. I am just another guy but have found, in my short time here, that I have many friends here who give their time unlimitly when ever needed. Hope things turn around for you and you start to move forward. I think this is a good start.
   MikeR

Nice one Tom. Congratulations. I would like to see that one in person. Happy New Year

  MikeR

I have been going to the Japanese Sword Show in Orlando for the past 4 years and I love it. It’s a Great Show. I would like to attend the Chicago but haven’t been able to make it there yet. I attended the Maxx show last year and there were very few swords there. I attended the SOS show for many years and it was always great but I haven’t been back for a few years, I hear it is still a very big show with something for everyone. I will be making my reservation for the Orlando Show as soon as they are available and hope to see everyone there.

   MikeR

Thank you Dan

   MikeR

Great question Edward, I am fairly new to the Japanese Sword world but thought I knew the answer, I didn’t. Thank you all for helping to clear this up. Thank you very much Chris for the link that made it all perfectly clear, GREAT reading. We will all keep learning from others and that is what makes this forum and the people here the ABSOLUTE BEST.

   MikeR

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Could you put in a good word for me to Santa for next year?  Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to ALL

  MikeR

Chris I know how you feel about spending a lot on accoutrements which could be put away to accumulate to a new sword But just my two cents, I would Never put a Repo anything on a original sword. For me it always sends up a red flag of what else is not right or fake. I would rather my swords have no tassel, which is perfectly ok, than be anywhere near a fake one. Your decision, your sword.
   MikeR

Thank you for sharing Axel. I enjoyed it very much

  MikeR

Just my two cents. In general, a lot also depends on The Person. First you can’t put a price on knowledge. Buy books, study blades, read this forum every chance you get and talk to as many knowledgeable people as you can. Look at as many blades in hand as you can. At this point try and I repeat TRY and decide WHAT YOU LIKE and which direction YOU would like to go in. If you can do that ( I couldn’t ) then you are off to a good start. I was told early on that a Blade Picks You, You Don’t Pick The Blade. Buy Only What YOU Like, if you don’t have enough money, SAVE. You are really the only one that can decide what a blade Is worth To YOU. I believe that if you purchase a blade just because someone else thinks it is the Best, or because it is at the top of the food chain, or it is priced so high that it must be good, BUT YOU DON’T LIKE, You will never really be happy with it. I know this doesn’t really answer your question and I agree with all the responses above and it is kinda nice to have some kind of idea, but just thought I would put it out there. Hope you always find the blades that make you happy and good luck in the future    
     MikeR

WOW Beautiful. Look forward to more pictures. Congratulations and thank you for sharing  

  MikeR

Tony Great sword. Thank you for sharing   

  MikeR

I only have three words. WOW WOW WOW. ok four words beautiful. Thank you for sharing   

  MikeR