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Maybe this guy? https://nihontoclub.com/smiths/KAN533

I have bought many items from Takako, tsuba, tsuka, saya, kogai, kozuka, but never a blade. I have never had any trouble with their items or descriptions. I'm hoping this was a one-off situation. Wishing you the best, Dan

Was really wondering if other had received their paperwork. I thought I would see others posting about their new arrivals. I know I was a little anxious waiting for their arrival.

Got home today to find a couple things waiting for me.

Yeah, but it is from a field officers curtains!

That boshi is seriously close to the edge! Hope you got a really good deal on this one. In my opinion, EVERY Nihonto you hold is a learning experience. It is best to hold many that belong to others before spending on one that you will own. Most of us on here have made a bad purchase at one time. Every one of us was a newbie at one point. Keep your eye on the sales page and dealer pages here. You can find good deals on good and excellent quality Nihonto on these pages. Wishing you the best, Dan

Here is another one for ya @Bridges . I thought this was a field officer grade kyu...at first look. The backstrap detail is off and the kamon does not look right either. eBay find. https://www.ebay.com/itm/394425182118?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1eZRbcikyTDKPD_ngTOTLXA45&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=394425182118&targetid=1587262742577&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=1025628&poi=&campaignid=15275224983&mkgroupid=131097072938&rlsatarget=pla-1587262742577&abcId=9300697&merchantid=656289094&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm4HwqsTZ_QIV9xXUAR1CfQ8mEAQYAyABEgJHyvD_BwE

I was guessing black since it appears darker than the saya cover leather that is brown. It does not apprear much darker, but just a shade. <-- trying to guess at a black and white photo. lol

You are 100% right. My 16 year old daughter will jump up and say "Don't touch the blade! Please read the signs!" She gets more angry than I do. lol. She will grab the microfiber and wipe the blade afterwards. Good kid.

Black leather tsuka cover?!?!?!

I had some classes in Gary/Hammond, Indiana in 1998. Most of us were not from that area. We were all warned to stay indoors after dark and to NOT drive around the area. That was 25 years ago, and I'm told it has gotten even worse since then. Back to the ITK, see you guys in Chicago!

I agree with everything you said!

I actually had a table right behind Ray in Vegas earlier this year. A really decent guy and as honest seller. He has a contact in Japan that sends items to him. I didn't ask directly on this lot, but some things are listed as described from his supplier.

A seller on eBay has posted these items as "Teppo-Hinawa-ju tool set, Edo period antique, Japanese matchlock soldier set." https://www.ebay.com/itm/266165819954?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l1120&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=569962a81189403e8bb058d941d08b82&bu=43192445835&ut=RU&exe=0&ext=0&osub=-1~1&crd=20230310075055&segname=11021 Can anyone identify these items?

Grey is correct, the torokusho just lists the signatue (if present) and basic dimensions of the blade. It in NO way verifies the signature as being authentic.

There was one in this same thread that was actually a field officer cavalry version. <— quite nice! It was actually posted by you on page 3 of this thread, 5 th post down. Russian collector from guns.ru.

Looks like as written on card. Hoshu Takada Jyu Fujiwara Yukinaga 豊州高田住藤原行長 Maybe this guy https://nihontoclub.com/smiths/YUK354

In this entire thread, I have only seen 1 cavalry officers kyu. I am guessing these are as rare as the naval officers kyu's (with real blades). Asking because I just picked-up a company grade 1886 pattern cavalry sword with kamon on the backstrap. Added bonus is the fittings from Suya are in excellent condition. Blade is in excellent condition and looks to be a Murata/zohito and is mumei. Anyone have any additional information on the cavalry kyugunto's and their rarity compared to other kyugunto?

That is a very common thing to say here in the southern USA. "Bless your heart" can mean exactly what it says...in a nice way. OR, it can be a polite way of saying you are an asshole, or that you are a complete idiot. <-- All in how it is said.

I'll give him a hand. I'll wait for others to chime in but things don't look right.

Look forward to meeting you and the other ITK members.

As a previous Hoosier, I would like to check out the Indiana Island. <-- hopefully better than "Indiana Beach on beautiful Lake Shafer in Monticello, IN. Proving once again there is more than corn in Indiana." lol

Bringing this one to the top. I don't really have much stuff left to warrant getting a table but I do have odds and ends pieces, fuchi, kashira, tsuba, habaki, a couple tsuka, a few wakizashi and tanto saya, and a couple empty shira-saya. A company grade gunto tassel and a reproduction naval brown tassel. Please let me know if you want/need any of these items. I will be happy to send pics/measurements ahead of time, them bring the selected items along with me. My previous table buddy from las vegas, Roger Robershaw, has graciously allowed me 1 foot of his table to use...if needed. I am bringing some items that I would only be willing to trade-up on; Emura in good condition Type 98 mounts. Company grade tassel. (would be willing to sell outright too) NTHK-NPO papered Tegai Kanekuni in excellent polish. In shirasaya but also comes with type 98 mounts. Company grade tassel. (Leather covered wood core saya) Type 97 kaigunto with polished sharkskin saya. Wakizashi signed by sandai Kanesada in older faded but decent polish. Brown naval tassel. Mumei tanto in koshirae. (waiting on NTHK papers to arrive) attributed to Bungo circa mid Muromachi period. Plimpton collection Type 19 Kyugunto with Murata blade that has rare 2 thin hi per side and perfect wavy hamon. Field officer grade backstrap with brown/red tassel. Look forward to seeing everyone there! Dan

Many Thanks!

You are welcome!