Browningguy

The Habaki is actually quite lose, one of the reasons I thought it could be parts of swords.

Thanks for the information! Is it possible I have an informality scabbard? It's all wood under the leather. Few more pics for your consideration. Note the tiny amount of white on the hilt. And that's literally all the white on it. T.

I'm just happy it's a traditional blade.

Thanks Darkon! I've done my research so i feel ok on what to do...and not do. The ONE habaki I found online had a sun on one side and moon on the other. Mine is sun and sun. 🤔 my habaki also looks of poor quality, if that matters. I can always provide more pics if needed.

Hello, if this in the wrong forum please relocate it. New to me nihonto including traditionally made blade, iron tsuba, late war tsuka, one metal and one leather seppa, habaki with a hole in the middle, and leather scabbard. No mei. In the firearm world if it's a fix of parts from various manufacturers it's called a "mix master" and I'm assuming this is the sword version of that. Please correct me if I'm wrong, on anything. Assuming hilt was done during wartime? Maybe somebody had pieces around the shop and made a sword? Anybody know why there is a hole in the habaki? Why the scabbard is white? As always that you for your time and consideration.

I can see Collectors absolutely going for these. If they are indeed considered "island made" or "emergeny" whatever from back in the day. Especially if they are at a lower price point as mentioned previously. Last Ditch Arisakas and bayonets used to be considered trash but not anymore from what I can tell. I take it there is no active research or reference books on these types of swords hence the hot debate?

Could somebody tell me the full name of Masayuki? I would love to look up the history. Thanks!

No star. 😕

Hi everyone. I fell off the wagon. Take a look at my new purchase. Any thoughts on translation? Look like some paper under the wrap too, not sure what that's for.

I checked out Bob Benson's website, looks like he has a long wait list. Are there other recommended Togishi? Looks like some are really good and some are not so good.

Thanks Bruce! It does have some pitting and nicks in the blade so not sure it worthy of restoration. Also the blade is slightly bent.

Is there a debate in the Japanese sword community to leave it as-is or is a restoration by a trained togoshi always the way to go? Very curious what people think. I'm not opposed to a restoration at all, just wondering.

Rikugun Jumei Tosho swordsmith?

Finally got it. Lots of rust.

I'm positive I've destroyed the pin and it's gone but the handle won't budge. I have a rubber mallet and have tapped it every way. Any other suggestions?