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To be honest, I can't understand the discussion. Does the sword suddenly become more beautiful when it gets Juyo overnight? And what sense does it make to advertise this sword for a Juyo-Shinsa if you have failed with it yourself? Sure, to mention the possibility (emphasis on possibility) for Juyo is sales-promoting. But I assume (or hope so) that everyone who wants to buy something from this price range knows exactly what they are doing. The TH is damn new. For Tokuho the condition was obviously sufficient. A very good polish would be necessary for a Juyo Shinsa. How long would the wait even for Aoi be until a very good polisher accepts the job? How long would it take to polish? Then registering for an annual juyo shinsa? 3 years? 4 years? What would the additional costs be? Will the sword really get the Juyo? What does the situation on the collector's market look like given the current uncertain global economic situation? These would all be questions if I were a dealer. I could understand it with a sword made by an important and famous swordsmith, whose blade also promises visible potential. Which is also funny, for a few more cake crumbs, Aoi offers a Kinju with Juyo. An important swordsmith, an absolutely rare swordsmith. One of the Juttetsu Masamunes, a founder of Mino-den alongside Kaneuji. The forefather of the Seki swordsmith. An important sword for any serious collector (no, I'm not Tsuruta). But sorry, I'm just seeing it's just a waki. No katana. Uninteresting...

I recently bought an Nihonto in Japan for a friend. After paying, the seller suddenly said that there had been new regulations for airfreight shipping. It could happen that EMS rejects the shipment. Then only shipping by ship would remain. Finally, the dealer could send the sword via EMS. The package was marked with a sticker "dangerous tool inside". That was about 5 weeks ago. At that time, I could not find a clue anywhere (in forums, at traders), and thought it was a bad joke. But there must seem to have been changes to the rules governing shipments of goods by plane in Japan ... or the changes are coming soon ...

Thank you, BIG I also found the page. It is also the most recent dating from 1845 with the phrase "Joseishi". I found another Jumonji Yari, auctioned in 2009, dated 1824, and a Waki of Midori City, Gunma Prefecture, dated 1819. His earliest known work is dated 1818, when he was 33 years old. His two teachers, Ikkansai Yoshihiro and Shimizu Hidayoshi, were in their early 20s. I suspect he already had a teacher at the Hosokawa school before the two of them. In any case, the Joseishi signature does not appear from the middle of the 1840s. From here you can find "Fujiwara", "Bakufushi" and "Bakufushin". Here he was already over 60 years old. In his "pensioner phase", however, find most of his work. At least that's my impression. His main occupation was Samurai. As he got older, he probably had more time for his hobby swordsmithing ...

Well, rather "Katzbalger". For a "Gassenhauer" it would be 3 times longer.

@ K Morita, thank you, yes, these are exactly the kanji of the signature. @ BIG, Thanks for the "Fujiwara" signature. For a comparison, I'm looking for the "Joseishi" variant.

I'm looking for a reference signature that Kawai Hisayuki probably used in the period 1820-1830. It's about the phrase "Joseishi", meaning "Joseishi Hisayuki". If someone could help me with this, I would be very grateful.

http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/23450-buying-gimei/ If you look closely, you can see the crack. Has the blade also a Nioi-gire, as I warned? Gimei, Crack etc, now you know why the blade was so cheap.

Thank you for your opinions, gentlemen. I will probably show the Tsuba at an upcoming NBTHK EB meeting.

Thank you Jean. The Tsuba is part of a katana mount dating from an old collection. With "not handmade" do you mean she was not forged? I always thought she was older and the nunome was added later. I had the sword with mount over 14 years ago at an NBTHK-EB meeting, and Mr. Hagenbusch showed it to some Tsuba experts, but I can not remember ... I have never seen a similar Tsuba.

Hello gentlemen. I'm looking for information about this Tsuba, which I own about 15 years. Perhaps someone can tell me more precisely. The dimensions are 6,5 x 6,0 x 0,5 cm Many Thanks!

I agree. In my opinion this is Shinshinto. I know only 3 Generations Kaneyasu: Tegai Kaneyasu arround Sue Koto/Keicho, Hidari Mutsu and Migi Mutsu.

I´m very sure that is not a Migi Mutsu. But that is not the question. I own a sword with "unsafe" signature, which I llike very, very well. But at one point I would ask Mr. Tsuruta: i see a gap in the Hamon (Oshigata) slightly below the Monouchi. I hope this is only a "mistake" when drawing the Oshigata and no Nioigire...

No antiques with 7% VAT here in Germany, except books, stamps, paintings or graphics! As long as an antique dealer is not a small business here in Germany, he is subject to VAT at 19%. The same applies to the Import: if you buy an antique in Japan or the USA, 19% import VAT is completely out of question. Historical or ethnological significance plays no role here. Unless you bought Excalibur! The customs number 9706 ... is correct, but has not to do with the Import VAT, but with the customs fee. Best,

"Shosho" is ironic. Andreas, wich smith is this?

The Style looks a little bit unusual to Yukihiro, but it is also my best idea: Dewa daijo Yukihiro.

Thanks for your answers Guido , Jacques and Carlo Guiseppe. It seems that the Sakuto Gijutsu Happyo Kai was held by the NBTHK. But i have nothing found black of white. If someone found more informations in future, please let me know.

Omi no Kami Hisamichi (Shodai). His Name was Hori Rokurobei or Rokurohyoe, a younger brother of Hori Kanzaemon. One of his ancestor was Hori Yataro Chikatsune, a paladin of Minamoto Yoritomo.

Or Tokugawa Nariaki (Mito Rekko) forged swords. Ha was the Mito Han Daimyo and Father of Tokugawa Keiki, the last Shogun. Also his "Sakite" Katsumura Norikatsu a well known Mito Smith.

Kawai Hisayuki (or Kawai Kametaro). He signed also Bakufushin Kawai Hisayuki (google Bakushin). Skilled in Kenjutsu and Sojutsu. Worked in Edo Koishikawa.

Yes, and Naotane make the best midare utsuri - i think. I´m very sure, this is Naotane. (Or i hope )

Oh, i understand. Thank you Guido for this informations! Swords forging was banned on the 15th August 1945 till 1953 (?), and in 1954 the government allowed to made Japanese swords again. So the Sakuto Gijutsu Happyo Kai was the first event of presentation of newly made swords after 1954 (1955). Is this right? The Shinsaku Meito Ten was a event of the NBTHK. Wich Organisation stands behind the Sakuto Gijutsu Happyo Kai? (@ all, excuse my bad english! )

Hi All, i´m looking for informations about the Sakuto Gijutsu Happyo Kai. I hope, someone can help me.

(late)Nanbokucho Yamashiro den Nobukuni school Because there is very fine and nice ko itame hada, nie deki....

I´m looking for Informations about Murakami Papers (Toen Sha Origami ?). Are there a Rating System, and if yes, with wich Levels. (In my Example of paper i read "Jo Jo Saku"). And how is the Value of such Papers.

I think Echizen Kami Nobuyoshi.