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  1. 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.
  2. David Flynn
    Google, Yauskuni shrine swords, it's really not that hard.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. David Flynn
    Hidetoshi, was part of the Amahide Mon.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. David Flynn
    Ask your local drug dealer.
  9. David Flynn
    Kanbun Shinto.
  10. David Flynn
    I'm going to be quite bold here. I believe this could be a Shinshinto, blade.
  11. 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.
  12. David Flynn
    The scratches, look like someone did a Amateur clean up job.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. David Flynn
    Only to some Militaria collectors, and only as an oddity. If you were selling it on ebay, I would advertise it as a "Japanese occupied forces sword". And you never know.
  17. David Flynn
    I'm not sure this is actually a fake. I think, this may have been produced in the Chinese occupied territories for local forces. It's definitely not a Japanese produced sword.
  18. David Flynn
    Take what you can get.
  19. David Flynn
    Good smith, good sword. However, I think your date maybe 1938.
  20. David Flynn
    Looks like it's signed, Bishu Sukesada.
  21. David Flynn
    The discolouration, is actually the Hamon. The "Whiter" Shade, is an old Hadori polish.
  22. David Flynn
    Three reasons for buying a sword. Age, Price and do you like it? This one to me comes along the lines of, do you like it?
  23. David Flynn
    Just one more please. A close up of the Hamachi area.
  24. David Flynn
    Glenn, if you could, would you please take a photo of the blade without the habaki? Also, a photo of the Kissaki. Thanks.
  25. David Flynn
    G'day Glenn, Your sword is signed Hiromitsu, I believe. The sword appears to be an older sword, that has been shortened (Suriage+ Machiokure). It's hard to guess the age from your photo's, however, as a guess I would say mid Muromachi period. circa 1500.
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