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  1. David Flynn
    I saw this sword in person, at the NBTHK Museum, while it was on the new Juyo display.
  2. David Flynn
    Chinese copy unfortunately. Not worth much.
  3. David Flynn
    Also, Sadakatsu is third Gen, in the modern Gassan Tradition. Sadayoshi, Sadakazu, then Sadakatsu.
  4. David Flynn
    Two things, do you like it and is it priced right? If both are yes, then go for it.
  5. David Flynn
    You can't go by the Koshirae. I've seen Koshirae where the Tsuka has a very pronounce curve, but the Nakago doesn't.
  6. David Flynn
    Tori. Take a piece of string and run it from the bottom of the Nakago to the tip of the Kissaki. This will show where the centre of the curve is.
  7. David Flynn
    Anthony Museums as a rule don't value them very much and don't look after them. Usually just put away in a store room, unless the Museum has need, ie Military Museums etc.
  8. David Flynn
    There's a Sword Shop in Kumamoto. Sorry I don't know the actual address, but it's close to the Castle and the International Business Centre. I actually bought a Gassan Sadakazu there.
  9. David Flynn
    I saw a great documentary called the Iron Road. It traced the trade backwards and came to the conclusion that it was the Hittites, who first forged iron. I believe there is some mention in Egyptian chronicles that when they came across these superior weapons that the Hittites now had, it was a big shock.
  10. David Flynn
    He states at the top that it's Kotani Yasunori.
  11. David Flynn
    Sorry but you're wrong Brian, Takenori was this smiths uncle. When Kotani was given the name, Yasunori, his uncle changed the Shape of his Nakago, so people would know the difference. Also, His Nori was a different Kanji.
  12. David Flynn
    Google, Yauskuni shrine swords, it's really not that hard.
  13. David Flynn
    Hello Mustafa, Adrien Schlemmer, is the man you need to speak to. He is very conversant in both Japanese and Chinese swords. I believe he also studied the metallurgy, of both. I think he's still a member here, if not, look him up on FB.
  14. David Flynn
    If you see any photos of Japanese warplanes that have seen extensive service, you'll notice most of the paint work is gone.
  15. David Flynn
    Hidetoshi, was part of the Amahide Mon.
  16. David Flynn
    My speculation is, the smith made a Utushi, and when he saw it was happy and decided to put the smiths name who he copied. Either that, or it was made to fool.
  17. David Flynn
    I have never tried it but, I was told many years ago that, if you use a large vice, with 2 pieces of wood, it can work. As said I've never tried it, but on a non Nihonto, it may be worth the risk.
  18. David Flynn
    Ask your local drug dealer.
  19. David Flynn
    Kanbun Shinto.
  20. David Flynn
    I'm going to be quite bold here. I believe this could be a Shinshinto, blade.
  21. David Flynn
    Kinju, is Kaneshige. Not Kunishige. Besides that, yes I would buy a Gimei Blade. Some Gimei blades are even better than the smith they're purported to be. Two of the best forgers were, Kajihei and Gassan Sadakazu. There are people who actively collect Kajihei swords.
  22. David Flynn
    The scratches, look like someone did a Amateur clean up job.
  23. David Flynn
    I believe, Ono Yoshimitsu has had at least one forgery found. I'm really testing my memory here, but I think maybe Paul Martin knows about it.
  24. David Flynn
    Going by the shape, if the sig is legit, then my guess would be 3rd gen. Unfortunately, Kunisuke, swords are often Gimei. I have a Kawachi no Kami Kunisuke Nidai, and the sig and shape don't match.
  25. David Flynn
    I've seen similar swords that were made in China, for domestic use during the war. Hey, it's only a guess. One of the engravings, looks like the Hong Kong flag.
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