Bochavista
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Thank you again gentlemen. Always trying to learn, whether it sinks in, that’s another story. Best, Chris
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Thank you again Mr Singer! Twice this week you’ve assisted me, I am Christoph Mikal on Facebook. Question, and maybe I need to start a new post, is there a good resource to read on determining between traditionally made and non-traditionally made blades around the war? Thanks again- Chris
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Hello- Looking at this one on auction and currently in the airport with no resources available. Wondering if someone can assist with the smith and I can research that. Sorry for the bad pics, what I have. Thanks. Best, Chris
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Wow that’s a cool me, awesome!
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Thank you Robert. The information is much appreciated. Best, Chris
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more pics chris
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Hi all- Rescued this from an estate auction by me. It came with a WWII Japanese bayonet and a beat up M1902 US Army Officer Sword. I can make out what I think are kanji on the tang’s spine. The rest of the tang has significant rust issues. Looking for advice on how to move forward to improve its condition or figure out what era it is from. Thanks for any help. Best Chris from Wisco
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Wow, yeah. I typed what I was reading on the screen, didn’t see that there were a few extra kanji. Thanks
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A few more pictures...
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Afternoon all- Trying my hand at translating and I think I got it, but... is it a real mei or a gimei? I think it is ‘Izumi no fujiwara kanesada saku.’ Any help or correction is appreciated! Hoping to make an offer on it. Best, Chris from WI
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Thank you Stephen and Matt for the quick response!
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Hello all- Found this on a local Auction site and am curious. It ends soon and I don’t want to rush and make bad purchase. Something just seems off about it. Thanks for any feedback. Best, Chris B
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Very very cool. Thank you all! I am going to do some research now. Best, Chris
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I really appreciate the help. I think from the Facebook post I understand that the sword was shortened by Noboyuki. Is there an original smith’s name?
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Raymond, you did translate it but you had asked for clearer photos of one side. I’m not following the year part. Thanks, Chris
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Hello all- Hoping for some help with this piece that i just picked up. It is a rough read and if I can add better pics anywhere please let me know. Thanks in advance for the help. Chris from WI
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Very cool, looking for a copy. Thanks a lot! Chris B
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Thank you Mark. Appears to be a few Amahides online, I’m assuming the WWII era Seki Smith. Although I can’t find what i think is the exact match. I have several good reference books, Dawson, Fuller, and Yumoto. Definitely need to take the next step, anyone have a preference between Slough, Hawley, Sesko? I’m looking for that 1800s to 1900s guide, I’ve got to learn to id these Smiths! Thanks again, Chris B
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Good morning- I am hoping to purchase this shin gunto at auction this weekend. Looking for some assistance with the mei. Thanks for any help! Best, Chris B
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Need Some Translation Help With Recent Acquisition..
Bochavista replied to harvg's topic in Translation Assistance
Congrats, cool piece. Chris B -
Very cool. Thank you sir for the quick response and the references! Best, Chris
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Good day- This piece is up for Auction tomorrow, otherwise I would give it a whirl ( a week for sure!). Thanks for the assistance in advance and apologies for the pics. I haven’t heard back from the auction house about additional pics. Very meager and vague description provided. Best, Chris B from WI
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The Mysterious "w" Stamp!
Bochavista replied to Bruce Pennington's topic in Military Swords of Japan
So is this ‘w’ on the tang of my Ichi Type 95 related or some other 95 marking? Just curious, Chris
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Thanks for the help! Best, Chris
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I found this link, from a 2014 post on this board that looks close? Thanks for the help so far! Chris http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/13630-hayakawa-kanemichi/
