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Cheers Bruce, many thanks for that.......I should have known. Chris

Thanks Mal, much appreciated Chris

This will keep me reading for a while, Many thanks mate. Unfortunately I am going to have to sell off my papered swords as well, Chris

Many thanks Jan Chris

I believe this Katana is also shown in Slough's Oshigata page 56 Chris

My second Shingunto is in war koshirae and in very good condition for age. Once again I would appreciate any comments as to the information that I have posted. I simply wish to have my facts strait prior to offering this Katana for sale. Cheers Chris

Hi all from Canberra Au. I am in a position at my age that I need to sell off my small collection of Swords and Tuba. Unfortunately the family are not interested and I would simply like to sell for the prices that I originally paid, that's another story though. I have two Shingunto one in original war fittings and the other in civilian. I'm posting pictures of the Oshigata and the information that may or may not be correct. I would be very grateful for any information regarding this Katana, as I would like to have my facts correct before offering them for sale. Regards and very best Chris I will post the second Shingunto separately

Thanks mate, yep I don't recognise the piece Chris

My apologies, I seem to have posted this request in the wrong place..... Sorry, it has been that long Chris

I've been away for a while chasing medical assistance as you do at my age. I have quite a nice Tanto that I am planning on selling before it is that time, and my family are not interested, anyway, enough of that. I'm asking for a bit of assistance please in determining the Kanji on the blade which I suspect has been placed there to cover a forging floor Regards and best Chris

Sorry for the tardy reply Richard. My Katana is only inscribed on the one side, exactly as shown in Sloughs book page 65

Absolutely beautiful, nice find. Chris O

Thank you all very much for your input, to tell the truth, I hadn't noticed the out of focus picture, and it could well be a photocopy. Steve I really appreciate your summery, many thanks. Regards and best Chris o

G'Day all, a few years back I picked up a rather large Tsuba and included paperwork. I filed the paperwork assuming it was just something prepared by the seller and of no value. Having trouble with the English language let alone Japanese, I'm wondering if the group are able to add some information on the paperwork. Does it mean anything ? All the very best and many thanks Chris O I relocated this request from another page

Sorry Blake, I've been talked into keeping them for the time being, will keep you in mind if you wish. Chris

Many thanks Jean and Dale. Chris

Yep got that Jean, just love auto correct text, Unfortunately I cannot edit at this stage, and yes, I didn't pick it up at the time of posting. I will now go and write it 100 times. Many thanks Chris

Thanks for that Jean, I was a bit worried in case it wasn't. Cheers Chris

Hi all, I have had this copper Tsuba for a number of years now but I am no closer to determining its providence. Would anyone like to have a bash at it. Personally, I think it is quite nice Cheers Chris

Hi all, I have had this copper Tsuba for a number of years now but I am no closer to determining its providence. Would anyone like to have a bash at it. Personally, I think it is quite nice Cheers Chris

Thanks for that Bruce, maybe I should keep my swords and continue to study them. I've always found this forum to be very helpful and I must admit that I have learned so much. Chris

Cheers Marco A bit of extra info for you on this one. Total Length: 89cm / 35" Cutting edge length: 66.7cm / 26.25" Nakago: 22.2cm / 8.75" Width (Motohaba) 3.2cm / 1.25" Width (Sakihaba) 2.2cm / 0.875" Motokasane: 0.95cm / 0.375" Sakikasane: 0.64cm / 0.25" Hamon: Gunome Midare Boshi: Komaru Hada: Hard to tell Nakago: Signed Noshu Seki Ju Fujiwara Kaneshige Saku with Seki stamp and hot stamp. I figure this says: Made by Kaneshige Fujiwara resident of Seki Hot stamp may suggest that the sword was forged in the new utility design using the kobuse method of construction (as you have suggested) I believe this smith was very good and worked during the 1930's and 1940's

Many thanks for that Marco, I learn more every day. Would be grateful if anyone can decipher the hot stamp. Chris

Small Tanto, no details but may well have been a wedding present, having been made from a broken Katana which I believe was quite common. A bit loose on fittings and has some rust which has been managed since I hade it. Dragon Horimono on one side Looking for $1500 As