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Gentlemen what you think about this gunto. Thanks.

Sorry for long answer. Bruce, this is fantastic. Until I got my hands on the sword I had no idea about the Seki stamp. I bow my head before your knowledge and skill.

Please help me translate the signature on the tang. Thank you Unfortunately, the sword needs restoration, but otherwise I think it is quite interesting. The hamon is visible on the blade, so I think it can be put in order.

Many thanks to everyone who took part.

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Colleagues, please advise me on this sword. They are offering it for sale, but I know little. The seller only said that the blade was made by a good master, 19th century. But unfortunately, he did not provide any more detailed information about the master. If necessary, I can take additional photos. Thanks for your help. The blade.

Gentlemen, please tell the wakizashi about this. thank you for your help. I was told that the blacksmith is Kanetsugu from the 16th century. But I would like to know your authoritative opinion on the blade, koshirae and tsuba. Thanks.

Gentlemen, thank you for your advice. From the looks of it, I like number 3 the best too. Thought maybe the names on the tang might have influenced the decision. Could you please help translate the inscriptions on swords 1-3. Thank you.

3. Shin gunto with mon. Blade Length: 24 - 11/16" Overall Length: 35". Tsuba with florals at corners and pierced through, fuchi with locking button and standard floral-over-roe pattern, which is repeated on kashira and sarute. Thanks for your time, knowledges and help!

2. Shin gunto by Yasunori (?). Blade Length: 24 - 9/16" Overall Length: 40"

Gentlemen, I'm asking for your help again. I am in the process of choosing one of these swords and would like more information. So far I only have these pictures. Thank you. 1. Shin gunto with field grade officer's red / brown tassel & knot. Blade Length: 24 1/2" Total Length: 36"

Gentlemen, the armor has finally arrived to me. I have new photos, unfortunately they are not of the best quality. It was done by a relative of mine. You can use them to date it more accurately. Thank you.

I would like to buy this sword, but I don't have much information. Can you tell me something based on these photos. The seller says the sword was made in 1941 by Katsumasa. Thanks for the help.

Good afternoon. I would like to buy this sword, but I don't have much information. Can you tell me something based on these photos. Could you read name on tang. Thanks for the help.

Thanks for answer. Now I have only this pictures. After I got it, I will post new close pictures.

Gentlemen, please tell me about this armor set. How original and interesting it is in terms of home collection. Unfortunately, at the moment I only have these photos. Thanks for your time.

Many thanks for answers. Sorry for my bad English.

Gentlemen, I'm interested in your opinion about this kay gunto. How much does it make sense to polish it? And maybe you can tell me more about the master - Unhosai Katsunaga. Thank you.

Good afternoon. I bought a sword with a good blade, but unfortunately it is not signed. I was told that in some cases, it is still possible to establish authorship even without a signature. As you understand, I want to believe that in my case it is possible. Thanks for the help.

Thanks for the info. I understand correctly that this is an arsenal stamp? Or what does this sign mean?

Gentlemen, help me deal with this sword. The blade has no markings. Perhaps you can help me attribute it. Thank you.

Gentlemen, tell me about this sword. I was told that it was made by the blacksmith Kanekado Make. I don’t know if his name was translated correctly or not, and how famous this blacksmith is. Thank you.

Thank you.

Gentlemen, tell me about this subject. The seller is positioning helmet breaker Hachiwara, Imperial period. Please tell me the translation of the inscriptions on the shank. And how can you attribute it correctly. Measures 17 1/4 inches and 20 inches in Saya. Thank you.

Thanks for your reply, very interesting. I'm more inclined to the version that the repeated symbol inside the jingasa is a dragonfly symbol and not a Christian cross. For the Orthodox cross, one more crossbar is missing, and for the Catholic one, on the contrary, one crossbar is superfluous. Again, if the warrior was a Christian, he would have depicted the cross in a prominent place, like the Crusaders or Christians. If he thus tried to hide it, during the period of persecution of Christians in Japan, then on the contrary, it is too noticeable for prying eyes. But these are my thoughts, I could be wrong. In your opinion, is this a real combat jingasa or do you think that this is an imitation of a later period due to poor lacquer? could you tell me or describe in more detail about the emblem and the alleged clan. Thank you.