Swords

Thanks John I should had explained more clearly I know about the Manchurian in attempt to make pure steel I was asking more about the anesthetic darker surface of the blade and straight hada it almost looks like fine scratches but other swords I have seen looks similar to this one Anyway just an observation steve

Here’s photos of the mei

Hi Dose any one know about his swords? The hada It has a straight temper not much of a Boshi The blade itself looks darker as compared to other Traditional made ones it because of the forging and metal used The is my first ISSHIN MANTETSU sword so I’m not that familiar with his swords Steve

New price on my Takayama Sword 1600 + 100.00 shipped with Full insurance Steve

Nice is it still available let me check

This flag and thought the kaji was unusual markings Can anyone help with the translation Thank you

Good advice Thanks Bruce

Thanks for the help guys I did asked about the star which isn’t one. I’m still sitting on the fence being traditional and making claims as such But I have to believe others on the forum who are more knowledgeable than I Is the lighter tan medal Tsuka not as sought after than the darker wood taped ? And Is this another indicator its not traditionally made Steve

Interesting I will ask him I also asked if it was hand made folded and he said it was so now I’m really confused as to why he would lie about it? Dose anyone know about him or done business Steve

Interesting comments and thanks to all. The hada threw me off I don’t see the dark lines associated with a non traditional sword Also no arsenal Stamp that I can see I did see the same one shown in December

Well I might as well show the sword I hate pointing fingers at sellers too late I thought 1595 was a good price? To me the hamon or hada looks traditionally made I would rather have the darker brown Tsuka But now what I hear from others makes from me think twice Thanks for all comments

Hi I can use some help with the translation It should have a name and date Thanks in advance

Dee I have 7 now I had sold many so I’m trying to keep it at that current number with the nicest ones Unless I find a good price on a higher end I will sell my least favorite Now I have more Mekugi pegs different sizes I need and seppas 😆 Steve I got some different size mekugi and seppas from Japan I took the thicker one cut it to length sanded it and put it in the tsuka No more wobble didn’t even need seppas The dealer fro Japan sent them no charge Thanks for all the support Steve

I got some different size mekugi and seppas from Japan I took the thicker one cut it to length sanded it and put it in the tsuka No more wobble didn’t even need seppas The dealer fro Japan sent them no charge Thanks for all the support Steve

Never mind Dee Amazon has them I just have to know the diameter I think you graduated to a pebble Steve

Dee Im a little upset Probably the wrong word to use Anyway Do you know where I can obtain knitting needles ? Thanks to both you and Jim for your good ideas Steve

Thanks Bruce I found some on amazon hopefully they are thick enough and will work If not im screwed

Thanks for the advice but even the chopsticks are too small it’s a good size tang hole I’m considering another seppa but it already looks tight as it is

I will try both the mekugi and craft paper Its not a excessive wobble but it still bothers me I hope its not a replacement tsuka I don’t plan on swinging around I just get hyper focused on things but I will use the comments and hopefully it will work Thanks for the help Any one know where I can get a thicker mekugi Steve

Yes thicker mekugi That makes sense tight rather than loose so I’m back to square one

I have a question regarding the Tsuka When I move it back and forth there’s a little bit wobble The menuki isn’t that tight maybe a thicker one would work? I read that others say the tsuka may shrink over time ? Maybe it’s not a big deal but it really bothers me Then I’m thinking is it the original tsuka Is this normal for these navy swords? Steve

Well thank you At least I have that Dose anyone else know what the rest of kaji means? Thanks for your help Steve

I have had this in my collection for years and wondered what the kaji stands for? Any help would be appreciated Steve

I am going to do just that I haven’t heard from you for awhile

I got offered 1700 on EBay but would rather sell it here on the forum