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https://www.ebay.com/itm/355506420160 I'm currently selling this Gendaito I bought a while ago. Price is negotiable. Gendaito Katana, Signed Yoshichika (may 1944). This is a Gendaito made in May 1944 by Yoshichika: the fittings are combination of traditional koshirae and Gunto koshirae, this is an arsenal sword. The tsukaito is lacquered silk and fits loosely, The tsuka has some rattle Yoshichika was known for using unorthodox materials for his blades, this one appears to be made from a modern steel as opposed to Tamehagane, which isn't unusual for swords of this era, but is definitely made through traditional methods. The hamon is VERY light and difficult to see unless under very specific lighting due to the polish variation, but it is definitely there with a suguha hamon. The koshirae are an interesting mix of Traditional Edo Era style fittings with elements of Imperial Japanese Gunto fittings: Primarily with Gunto style Menuki and Kashira. Additionally, and interestingly, the Menkui are placed in the tachi-style top right bottom left configuration, seen often on arsenal swords and gunto. Additionally, the Naval Knot on the tsuka is the right hand side. All of this points to the sword being worn tachi/gunto style with the blade facing down, yet the sword is fit with a standard Uchigatana style saya to be worn with an Obi, facing up. The saya is a standard black lacquer with Buffalo Horn fittings on the bottom and top for stability. No major cracks or forging flaws. The blade is healthy and heavy without much Sori. STAND NOT INCLUDED Please forward me any questions Nagasa 27 inches Tsuka 10 inches Will be shipped with a free sword bag and the original registration license. The blade will be be oiled before shipment.

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Had issue with them (sent them a pair of wakizashi and they vanished)

Wonderful, do you have any contact info for them? Thank you!

It is not, it's signed Yoshchika 1944, I bought it from my friend in Tokyo, Masatoshi Sugawara (Masa sword)

I assure you, It's a skinken, signed Yoshichika 1944

I bought this 1944 Gendaito from a friend in Tokyo, and I'm hoping to have a new tsuka refit. I bought this sword for formal tameshigiri, however, the tsuka is loose and cracked in a few places. Additionally, I'm not a fan of its black, lacquered tsukaito or the Gunto Kashira. I was wondering if anyone knew of someone (preferably in the U.S./TX) where I can have a new tsuka fit. Thank you!

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Huawei swords, not Hanwei. I fully intended what I wrote

I’ve actually had some really bad experiences with these folks (had a pair of antique wakizashi lost on the way to them)

After about 93 years, Huawei has finished my Nodachi I commissioned however, I ordered it in Shirasaya, and I have given up Saya making (just discovered that I don’t really like doing it) so I’m looking for someone (preferably based in the U.S) who can make tsuka and saya for this big ol’ sword. does anyone know who can do this for me? I’ve already got all the metal fittings for it any guidance is a God send, thank you.

I'm selling this Tanto on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/354309126675

I've spent the last year working on tsuka and saya making for katana, but I would like to learn more about naginata I've obtained a few naginata, one of which I'm looking to fit with koshirae, so I have a couple questions about how the pole is made: 1.) How were the fittings fixed to the pole 2.) What kind of seppa were used on a naginata 3.) Does anyone know any sources where I can purchase naginata parts (koshirae) I've found this is a somewhat obscure weapon, and instruction on how they are made/how the pole and saya are made are either non exist, or at least vastly more rare than any information on katana. Thank you.

He had forgot to add it, and decided it was easier to restart the entire sword

Update, he's completely remaking it

He's still finishing it

I did, haven't gotten the sword yet

I commissioned an Odachi from Huawei swords, and I asked for a double bohi, but he forgot to add them do you guys know where I can take this to have them added?

I have recently purchased an antique Naginata Naoshi, though the shirasaya it came in is quite loose. I've studied saya making for about a year now. I've made tsuka and saya for plenty of tanto, and a couple full length Katana, but I've never worked with a Naginata before, though it's my favorite weapon. I'm looking to make a shorter shaft for the Naginata, as well as replace the habaki (it has a nasty crack on the back) and fit it with new koshirae. I'm not sure what the name for Naginata fittings are, and I've had no luck finding them for sale anywhere. The tang is about 10 inches long with a 14 inch long blade, and I'm unsure of how long to make the handle, as I don't want to damage the blade. And I'm wondering if anyone has any recourses about making Naginata saya. I also plan on making a shirasaya for it.

I'm looking to get a sword which can be used for tournaments (kata, tameshigiri, etc) and I'm unsure of which sources to go with. I've been considering getting an antique sword and having it fit with koshirae. Though I'm unsure. I'm curious if anyone knows any sword makers that make tournament quality swords. I've talked to makers from Japan, but their prices to commission a sword are far beyond what I can pay.

I’ve found that I’m very fond of the Naginata, it’s easily my favorite weapon. And Osafune Norimitsu is my favorite smith, does anyone have any examples of him making a Naginata?

I bought this from basara_japan on EBay. I've spoken to a handful of other collectors, and I haven't received a definitive answer, but I've heard a handful of theories. Leading theories being it's an European inspired "stiletto sword", and that it's a pillow yari. It's approximately 18 inches long, has no edge, only a tip, no mekugi, and a black lacquered tsuka and saya. I don't know what the kanji translates too either. I've got nothing on this, please let me know if you know anything.