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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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Yikes, I have some reading to do.

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

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

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.

Hi Jacques, I’ve attached the auction link for the sword bellow with some more detailed pictures. https://bid.poulinau...TRAL-BLADE_i52750601 I hope this helps, Khalid

Greetings Matt, My restoration costs (currently) are as follows: Polishing: $3K (USD) Shirasaya: $1K (USD) Habaki: $1K (USD) Shinsa: $1K (USD) I have come to the realization that the restoration of nihonto requires some degree of affluence. Given that these are my current costs, I cannot afford to take a nosedive on a restoration project at this time, if anything.

Greetings, I have two swords that I am looking to restore. One of them appears to be signed Taira Shizunori. The other one is mumei. Ray was kind enough to examine a few mediocre pictures of the mumei blade, and loosely called it a (Kanenobu/Shigaseki). How do these two smiths compare? Would you restore either one of them? Both are in mediocre condition. Best, Khalid

Hello everyone, Would it be possible to get some help with the mei of this sword? I’m not sure if this is a complete mei, or if part of it was lost to suriage. Thanks, Khalid

Anyone?

I hope to take delivery of it before the Orlando Sword Show. Wish me luck.

I expect to be at the Orlando Sword Show if anyone would like to see it in person.

Greetings, I won this item at auction. How did I do? It seems to be historically significant. https://bid.poulinau...TRAL-BLADE_i52750601 Peace, Khalid