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Hello, I have, many times. Any of the reputable places are reliable. So far I have not been burned. Not sure how the post works nowadays but you'd get it eventually. Feel free to post a link of what you are looking at so other could chime in. Cheers P.S. buying from the dealers on the forum is a great option. You support them and the forum and you get quality product from knowledgeable people with proven track record AND.. you won't wait more than 3 days to receive 😀 John

Do you have the link to the ad? John

We do not want that In any event, details are present so.. do not break the rules , but, thank you 🖤 John

You captured a lot. I am so thankful hopefulhopefully didn't violate any policies John

Not true for Samsung phones Just for the sake of fact. .. John

Yours is punched, for sure. I assume very sharp edges of the whole, uniform size on both sides would potentially speak of drilled but I have read that uniform looking ends do not necessarily mean drilled. Cheers John

Same here but in his case shipping to Japan would be way more headache than just taking a trip to San Fran this August. That trip might bring him an extra $2000, that's why I suggested it. Cheers John

I think I saw that Tadayoshi wakizashi Lots of items sold it appears I liked the Reisen Sadamori Juyo blade. Very nice! John

Pictures ? 😁 John

Tutto finito. Cheers John

Good enough Thank you John

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Thank you! John

2 ubu, papered blades for 2k is a great price. Congrats John

Definitely a family blade fitted in officer mounts! As to who signed it - if you are a busy master making so many blades who would sign it ? Your pupils for the most part, no? And also, BTW, NOBODY here would ever never dish your blade regardless. Based on my short time being here I have seen nothing but respect, sheer will to help one another in any way possible and an enormous amount of factual knowledge. But Blades from that era will always be a long subject of all kinds of discussions. What I am happy about is that there are dedicated members here that don't mind taking their time explaining in detail and trying to get you up to par as quickly as possible. If you truly want to formulate your own opinion I suggest looking at Markus Sesko's works. Anything there is simply marvelous. Flat out! John

Hello, Please, help me out with this. Hand written kanji is way more difficult for me (besides Bizen Sukesada is there anything else valuable to know?) ... time to start taking Japanese 🤔 Thank you kindly John

Hello, Please, help me out with this. Hand written kanji is way more difficult for me ... time to start taking Japanese 🤔 Thank you kindly John

That's why I jumped in the subject as there are similarities between mine and his (to certain extent Cheers John

Non Japanese IMHO John

I agree. I am happy with mine! Jihada, togare utsuri P.S. never knew a phone could take such photos Cheers John

My pleasure. John

I hope my attempt is/was based mostly on facts 😁 Cheers John

Based on the photos you have provided I firmly believe this is a well forged blade judging by the 'body' and the 'temper'. There are many other factors that play a significant role in such opinion but I m comfortable saying it appears as a well done blade, barring the signature since I am Not an expert! Cheers John

So this was written by another member who is possibly more experienced/knowledgeable than me but I'll try to answer as best as I can. Basically, the era when yours was made (I have several Sukesada from the period) was known for mass production and drop in quality, however based on what I see with yours I doubt it was an inferior blade as it has an elaborate hamon and nice jigane. Gimei means fake signature and is an extremely common occurrence in this field, be it because someone was so good or nearly as good as the principle 'sukesada' (as in our case) so decided to make a blade/s by faking the signature of the principle ... The reasons for that are numerous - who knows... whether it was more rice or gold/silver .. Regarding the Bizen VS Bishu I think it was explained perfectly in his reply. Technically, translation of Bishu No Kuni Ju VS Bishu Ju No Kuni gives an immediate 'flag' sho-shin or gimei! It is a lot of information but the terminology is the same. I'd try to input as much as I could and I hope others will kick in but basically Shugyosha explained everything perfectly. Cheers John

I took a photo of mine as it looks like yours' "chicken scratched signature" . It wasn't a competition or a show off by any means. i like it, it is nice (it needs some restoration, a reputable sword polisher would know better than me), But, if you are not having a good feeling currently or second thoughts then why keep it?? Now, I know ot sucks for the seller (should you decide to return it) as he has to re-advertise it etc., But the sooner you decide, the better.. unless it is too late. In any event I think it is a good wakizashi fitted in nice officer mounts. I hope that what you feel matters the most. As I mentioned- it is all an opinion, not an advice. Cheers John