DRDave
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Thanks Piers. I was thinking that last character might have been "eye" (as in bore size).
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I'm guessing the first two kanji are 三 (3, or possibly 五,5) followed by 十 (10). No clue on the last one.
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Just FYI... https://www.ebay.com/itm/273692378375?ul_noapp=true
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Ha! Reminds me of that other thread.... The sword has some nice points. Could the area from the yokote to the tip be repolished? If I were going to roll the dice, I might go that route instead of shinsa. Definitely take it to the show and get some opinions. Actually, if it were mine, I think I would be happy with it as-is, or take it to the show and trade for something else.
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After that, it's easy as 1, 2, 3.
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Help translating papers. https://www.japaneseswordindex.com/origami.htm http://www.nihontocraft.com/japanese_sword_papers.html http://new.uniquejapan.com/nthk-npo-nihon-token-hozon-kai-certification-paper-ranking-for-Japanese-swords/ http://new.uniquejapan.com/nbthk-nihon-bijutsu-token-hozon-kyokai-certification-paper-ranking/
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You can count on Makita to secure your valuables in a hurry.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/113545884536 Saw a nice bat and moon tsuba recently, but can't for the life of me remember where.
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I think this is your smith.
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Notches On Nakago—What Are They?
DRDave replied to Navymate's topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Seems to me unnecessarily prominent for assembly marks; unless some form of braille for assembly in total darkness. -
I can't even tell if it's shinogi zukuri, but the nakago jiri doesn't look gunto to me.
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Gunto were often dated on the reverse. Are there any discernible chisel marks on the other side?
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I'll try 2 and 11 in hope of getting one of them right. Muramitsu?
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Yep. Thanks Chris! There's always going to be a little variation, but there's more than I expected. I would have been skeptical of the Sadakazu, due to the extra petals. It's just my nature I'm liking Tom's mon now . Note to self: Got to find a copy of Wallinger's book.
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Chris, I think you're right. Wish I had Wallinger's book. Curious how many variations of the Kikusui mon are shown in it. Edit: Presuming the Minatogawa smiths made blades outside of the shrine, and used the same signature, then I think you have to look at both the signature and the mon. I would expect the faker's to be looking for genuine Masa_ _ _ _ blades w/o the mon, and adding it in order to up the value.
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It's sad, but anytime someone can take a $ item and make it into a $$ item, there are going to be fakes. In the mid 80's, I was into Colt Single Action Army revolvers (U.S Calvary and Artillery models). The fakes got so good that x-ray was necessary in order to know for sure that a U.S. Cavalry SAA was authentic. I'm not qualified to pass judgement on that mon, but it does make me skeptical.
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Should be 3 continuous lines, right? They did it right on the habaki.
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That is an unusual dragon. I think this one is calling; Stephen....Stephen.....
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Tom, the mon on the nakago looks worrisome to me.
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Or, but, unless, if, can also be? Consider the benefits of being patient. 1. Gives you time to study more. 2. Gives you time to add to your sword fund. 3. Gives you time to decide what you want. 4. Gives your sword time to find you. Enjoy the search; it's part of the fun!
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Click here, then scroll down a bit.
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The sageo will improve with practice. You'll get there. Enjoy!
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Closest I could find is here. Made to order though so you could specify what you want.
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Military Sword Katana - Japan Ww2 Autenthic Or Fake ?
DRDave replied to aldomilitaria's topic in Military Swords of Japan
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Gassan Sadatoshi Katana Modern November 2018
DRDave replied to a topic in General Nihonto Related Discussion
Absolutely beautiful. Congratulations!
