Baba Yaga

Bizen is another word that I don't like people attributing too loosely when selling something. It's either been attributed by a professional sword group, or it is NOT Bizen. Check out the link and how Bungo, I mean Bizen is attributed. http://www.japaneseswordindex.com/bizen.htm

Fred W. had a display in a entire room by himself. If I remember right he had 3 generation of multiple smiths. Largest private collection I've seen outside of Japan. And Japans weren't private. I'd didn't even know it was there until Russel A. told me about it. Now that I'm thinking back, it could of been private. I took photos , but that was a few computers back.

"Somewhat pedantic point" Not for a novice collector.

" it made sense for them to forego Gunto swords and bring along their forefather’s weapons."" You are correct, but that is a very small percentage. Some fine "Samurai Swords" have been found in Japanese Military Mounts. I heavily suggest taking a look at this website http://www.japaneseswordindex.com/nihonto.htm It will help greatly help in research.

You're Ok, Samurai Swords were made and carried by the Samurai. Anything made, even traditionally after is not a Samurai Sword. WW2 made swords are considered Japanese made. This will help http://www.japaneseswordindex.com/military.htm

I was looing at other photos, but you're right on the one above. Talc is good for brining out the Mei.

Who cleaned the NAKAGO and why? Why is this listed as a WW2 Samurai sword? Why hasn't anyone explained the Difference between a Samurai sword and a WW2 Japanese sword?

Who's legs were cut off?

Doesn't mean anyone died, could mean a few other passive things like the size of the person changed. The sword was shorten, because of damage. etc. etc. . Ubu., one mekugi-ana with a sho-shin mei is the best, however their are exceptions.

Why didn't you PM me and we could have a conversation rather then "personally" insulting me??? Why am I here? Why don't you PM me and I tell you. Ok Johny where would you like to start? I'm more than happy to have a civil conversation with you and be a mature person. PM Sent!

We can discuss others if you like, same offer.

In fact, just PM me emplace of public!

That's all you need to say right and I'll stop with the logic.

Stephon - anytime Brian well let me talk to you about that Bizen you sold, I'm ready. Will Brian let me debate you without the Mob mentality? Just me and you publicly. I can't find the praying hands so

Hey Barry, I bought Wak from you many moons ago at the SF sword show, full horse them koshirae. Has a dragon painted on the Saya. Paid American Cash. You told me it was your sisters. You looked the same as in your photo. I guess you found the fountain of youth.

I apply my own values to modern day rules, rights and times. A lot of my rights I have don't apply to you, or your country. Just because something was ok "murder" in past times, doesn't make "murder" Ok too ME in modern times. This isn't Trolling as you suggest, it's expressing how I feel and how you feel about what we consider "War Crime" today. I'm not in some time machine, I have modern day values.

You're right it's not 1840, so why are we OK with applying murderous acts that occurred centuries before? That's an educated question, NOT a troll question?

EVERYONE has a problem with laying a freshly polished sword on a surface like that in any way. CK the search option, it may help you!

You have to remember that a lot of this Mob mentality is coming from "Outside the USA". They live in world without the responsibility of edged weapons and guns like we are in the USA. They have no idea of responsibility, because there right have been taken away.

Yes, Cannibalism is defined as evil. "Air conditioning does mellow one's spirit. Makes life a bit more boring also." You understand, you're typing on a computer right??? You have the right as an American to NOT use Air conditioning and walk to school barefoot in the snow. I expected more out of you then this?

You live in a country that can't own and walk around with 6 inch folding blade. You live in a country and can't "buy firearms" per your high browparliament. Maybe... just maybe you're angry with not being a free person like us Americans. "How do you know your own blades didnt kill someone?, who knows." You mean "murder" , or kill as in a Samurai to Samurai act of war / challenge?

Oh not all Bizen of course. Bizen are great swords The person involved will understand,

You're right! ALLWAYS remember this is a internet forum. Internet forums are FULL with people who will agree for the sole reason of making peace. Ever hear the words "that's a problematic sword" ? Nope, you will never hear that even if it's true. The people that don't know what their talking about will argue the point to the death. Controversy breeds truth! When everyone agrees on something like vague Art, there is a problem. Only very few who actually do know will say nothing, or not want to be on a forum for this very reason. By a forums very nature mob rules. Most of the people I actually trust aren't on forums for this very reason. BTW those numbers are very few. If you understand the Art world "really" everything is doubled and tripled questioned, Doesn't make a difference what expert is involved, it's the Art World. It eats people and spits them out without remorse. The question is why am I here? The answer, I'm looking for a few swords so I can put a finish on my cake. Something I can give to my family who can add for I hope generations. To be honest I haven't found anything here yet. I've always hated seeing people be taken advantage and not being able to say anything, because mob rules........BIZEN!

Hey Stephon, INCOMING