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  1. John C
    John: Go easy, bro. English is not Chris' first language. Indeed, there are many people who live in different countries and speak many languages and they do quite well at getting their points across. Just my two cents at keeping the discussion civil. John C.
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    Bruce: Two observations - 1) are we sure that last character is a number? It looks a bit strange for a 5; 2) I don't think (at this point in my research, anyway) that these are production numbers that should be viewed consecutively. If they are truly assembly numbers of some sort, 8224 could come before 2045, depending on what they mean. Not sure exactly what they mean yet. But as you know, I am usually wrong so please feel free to correct me!! John C.
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    Bruce: This looks a bit like a stylized M over a "castle" shape. Are there any forges that begin with the letter M and are associated with a castle? John C.
  4. John C
    It is a repro. The link shared by Moriyama-san has that helmet with "copy" on the tag for 62 dollars. John C.
  5. John C
    Wow! Great info, Steve. Much appreciated! John C.
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    Hello: I'm having trouble with the kanji marked with question marks. Google translate has the date as Showa 27 but it doesn't look like a two to me. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, John C.
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    Steven: The link is to a real one that shows the labels clearly. Also, note how finished the edges of the leather are on the real ear piece. Unfinished leather edges are always a dead give-away for me. https://www.warrelic...light-helmet-734931/ John C.
  8. John C
    Thank you all. I realize these are "assembly numbers" as I am tracking them looking for patterns (have about 100 so far). I misspoke when I used the term "smith" and should have used the term "assembler" or whoever actually paints the numbers on the nakago. I will post the results of my study for anyone interested when I get everything logged in. John C.
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    "land" or "earth" Thank you both. I'll see if I can figure out what the smith meant. John C.
  10. John C
    Not sure. Google translates that character as "studying." John C.
  11. John C
    Hello: Is this one kanji a word or letter? (not sure if I have asked this already. If so, sorry for the repetition). Thank you, John C.
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    Thomas: Thank you for these, as I am also tracking assembly numbers trying to establish any patterns (all of them, however, including souvenirs). John C.
  13. John C
    The serial number definitely was not stamped. John C.
  14. John C
    Sorry for that, Stephen. It was my misinterpretation. In legal terms the word "awarded" just means a rendered judgement and not necessarily an actual payment. John C.
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    So did Ebay refund your money or do you have to take this guy to small claims court? John C.
  16. John C
    Agree with Jean. Do not use any chemical rust remover or polishing compound. It will affect how the hamon appears and may dull any polish left on the blade. John C.
  17. John C
    From Guido Shiller's list... John C.
  18. John C
    Thank you all. I'll try to find something similar in "bovine" on line for comparison. John C.
  19. John C
    @Bruce Pennington Bruce: Could this be a fake sho stamp or possibly an attempt at removal (not saying the seller is responsible, just curious)? https://www.ebay.com...3:g:hSYAAOSw5KZk27O9 John C.
  20. John C
    Thank you Malcolm and Bruce. Yes, I saw that. However I was not sure if the Shimotsuke mei was maybe an artist name for Tanaka Munetsugu or a different person. John C.
  21. John C
    Does anyone have any oshigata or other information on a showa smith named Munetsugu? I have found one reference (name only) for a Tanaka Munetsugu, who was a mediocre RJT smith. I cannot find any other references or examples of his mei. Thank you, John C.
  22. John C
    Hello: I am trying to figure out what this kurikata is made out of. My guess is some type of Bakelite. Looks dark until light shines on it, then depending on the angle of the light different colors emerge. It's on a tanto probably from the early part of the 20th century. I have only come across references to buffalo horn and wood, though bakelite was used on some handles and tunic buttons on war stuff. Thank you for taking a look, John C.
  23. John C
    Hard to say. But under a loupe, the edge of one of the chips looks black, which may indicate it was dyed then lacquered to give a shine. John C.
  24. John C
    It's a gifu in a sakura flower stamp (upside down). Possibly used by Seki Cutlery. See Bruce Pennington's excellent stamp document for further information. John C.
  25. John C
    I took another look at mine. It appears to be the type of black canvas Thomas spoke about. I apologize to everyone for the incorrect information. John C.
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