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Two more pictures. Thank you, Tom

Hi All, I’m hoping for some guidance and information about this sword. I believe it’s a showato oil quenched but would love to know the smith and an approximate value. There is some damage to the tsuka wrapping but overall it’s in very nice condition and all the seppa numbers match. Any input and opinions are very much appreciated. Thank you very much, Tom

You can see in the picture I posted of the inspection stamps on the mune how nicely the sword fits into the saya without a habaki. It’s a very nice fit without any wiggle. When the tsuka is assembled the whole unit locks up perfectly with the saya again without any play. Bruce, as far as the paint goes, it does look period when you inspect it in hand. IMHO I believe this sword was never issued this late in the war and was taken care of post war. Thanks everyone for a great discussion on these hybrid 95’s. Tom

This is the only one I have Trystan. The other one I posted a few years back is no longer available, but yes it also had no habaki and the extra hole. That one was also mumei with no date or other stamps. Sorry, Tom

I’m wondering Dave if these mounts were all that were available for this smith at this time? Tom

And some more. Tom

Hi All, the reason I started this thread was because I have a very similar sword by the same smith in duplicate mounts. I just wanted to find out more information about it. To have two swords fabricated by the same smith during the same time frame in duplicate mounts I think is more than a coincidence. I’ll have to attach pictures in separate posts. Thanks Tom

Yes, that’s exactly the sword I am referring to. Thank you all very much for your help. Tom

Since the auction has ended I wanted to post the eBay number 374139642890, and hear what the members think about this item. Thank you all for any information, Tom

It also looks like the scabbard May have be renumbered to match. Tom

Run Forest run! Tom

Does the mei look funny to anyone or is it just me? Tom

https://www.ebay.com/itm/234534657756?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1cqLZpPhR4y&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=EMAIL Since this auction is over I’m posting the link. I’m wondering what the consensus is, original Minatogawa? Thank you for any information. Tom

Two more. Tom

Hi Bruno, here are the pictures you requested. The nagasa is 26.25 inches

Can't wait to see them Mike! Tom

Yes Tbone it turns out this same dirk was already posted. See the thread above posted by Manuel. What goes around comes around! Tom

Thank you all very much, great information! It's very interesting how some smiths had aliases. As far as the date goes I thought those two little ticks were part of the next kanji. Thanks again for everyone's help. Tom

Hi everyone, this is a new gendaito that I just picked up in shirasaya. I have the date as December 1935, but am having trouble as in lost when it comes to the swordsmith. Can someone please translate the mei? Thank you very much, Tom

Thank you very much Manuel. I really appreciate your help and the extra information. Tom

Hi All, I’m hoping for help translating this mei. Thank you all very much in advance. Tom

I just saw this terrible news and am posting a picture of the announcement. Tom

I have purchased several items from him over the years and have always been dealt with honestly. He is a reputable seller. Tom

Bruce you are getting really good at translating! Tom