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  1. Hi Kiril, Socioeconomic status plays a big role in the selling of swords. The fact that these two haven't sold yet tells me that they are an extensive project with a headache waiting to happen. You may need to fly to Japan to aquire matching fittings for them. That endeavor is preclusive enough on its own (for me). Who would do the work? How long would it take? And I'm modest enough to say that I would have to consider the financial implications of bill as well. Just some food for thought. Best, Khalid
  2. Greetings, Can I get some help with the translation of the kanji? It seems kind of fancy and the habaki is two piece. Could this be legit? Best, Khalid
  3. Greetings, I found this sword on eBay. I really like the hamon on it. Would you buy this sword? I think it needs some work. https://www.ebay.com/itm/135418081273?_skw=nbthk&itmmeta=01JF9ATH432SS3WHB2RM1E20WH&hash=item1f878beff9:g:hZoAAOSwbZJnTsT1&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKkK0N1ktbz%2Fwqx%2FHkQlilHtJ1Xw4HgomsgDSsHnZAbg7k2nVX1V3S49jIIsW3%2F3peCeVdo1XTQmF9tHcVpyjAvU6jti%2FjvNX2ZhQQUh3ejPn7mnehxTGhE5CucwMR%2FKEWpjSzQlds1rdI4csehZnkn3zftKvgy26be1duUunsEjoyU6fZAv86n2Ghl%2FgcM%2FUXWtmJKWgzebSgvwVflVh%2BlOsLrEZHq7DSpnKpMIyjTXRr4G9Sld9%2F1%2FnoKpcWK2wGB7dIbOSVCaRYZJqDSuGm8T|tkp%3ABFBMjJLqqvpk Best, Khalid
  4. Hi Bruce, Let's suppose this is a mediocre quality gemei for now. Did smiths really take the time to replicate even kokuin and kakihan as well? I feel like if a smith is that talented they wouldn't make a forgery. But I guess they had bills to pay then too.
  5. Hello, I'd like to get your input on this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/387655507054?_skw=Japanese+sword&itmmeta=01JED0EYS5EGAFQAXGH3FF6RVM&hash=item5a42119c6e%3Ag%3A-WMAAOSwISpmx5D8&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKmUE%2BTToZLR%2FeLRD5u%2FA0l0V7MzzBsKanbMJM7BMkUBLQsxt3N13R7WtoskM3pNUYXNFSbX00mt9aMBbxGogNeEVIdFvVuKjM5dnpiuN3KPob7Kzl2wtLt9PIpXwLFX9YAuMbbfMKnhD4HQ1vq7LDapR7fq%2FjR00S5QWh%2Brna484Oxdow6c0CfTSfMjbU0rfa0pynNRV0hepWEXT5Z8P9r0RZaisVDwlt8gQLuaP5XeJcolBcH9sw6%2F8WYScwUcuow%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR9jsu6DzZA&LH_Auction=1&LH_ItemCondition=4 Thanks, Khalid
  6. Greetings everyone, I bought a Japanese sword in WWII mounts from an auction a while ago (see link below). So I decided to send it out to be looked at a along with two other swords by Jimmy. Long story short the other two swords didn't pass muster for various reasons. He really liked this one though. Upon scrupulous inspection it appeared to be an Oei-Bizen sword. That's all I know for now. I did ask for a Sashikomi -style polish. Then wisdom was bestowed upon me. So apparently swords that come back with upper-level papers are done in Keisho-style polish for a reason. It's described as being an art sword's makeup before the show. There's nothing wrong with traditional Sashikomi like what I asked for, but it's like looking into a mirror. It's shows everything. I would still love to have it done in Sashikomi but I do intend to submit it for papers. I look forward to bringing you along on my journey. Peace, Khalid P.S. This is the aforementioned auction link: https://bid.poulinau...TRAL-BLADE_i52750601
  7. Hello, I wanted to ask what your go to oil for swords is? I use a variant of a G96 product. I drench the blade with oil, let it sit for 15 minutes (amount of time needed for the oil to bind) then dry the excess. I’ve used many oils on blued firearms in the past, most tend to discolor and/or even evaporate rather quickly leaving red rust behind. Best, Khalid
  8. Hello, This reminds me of the Nio-Den a little bit. It has a very calm hada. The bo-hai gives it some character too. Best, Khalid
  9. Greetings Ray, Would you be interested in any trades towards this sword? I would love to have this polished by Mr. Hyashi, papered by the NBTHK, and inked with a sayagaki. Thanks, Khalid
  10. Hello, Do we have anyone stateside that can send a sword out for a Syagaki? I was wondering if I can have that done along with NBTHK shinsa paperwork. Just a thought, Khalid P.S. Here's a picture of what I have in mind.
  11. Of course, I love penny auctions too. Feel free to partake (see link below). I wouldn't go higher than $800ish USD on something like this. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1062427148
  12. Yikes, I have some reading to do.
  13. Hello, I stumbled into this blade and would like to get some help with the mei. It's only two characters and from WW2. Thanks, Khalid
  14. Good morning all, I was wondering if there is such a thing as a gendaito masterwork from the WWII era? The variance in blade quality from this period is astounding. Thanks, Khalid
  15. 29 here, I hypothesis that the shear amount of reading (material) required to advance in the hobby is a non-starter. You can easily spend just as much on books as you can on nihonto artifacts. With televised anime being all the rage the younger crowd is curious. I’d rather have a nihonto collection than a boatload of Pokémon Charizard cards. I guess that makes me an outlier.
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