Mark C

Hi Everyone, First can I say thanks for your thoughts. I have posted two pics, one of an opening and one of the Shinogi-ji. I have tried to take pictures of the nie that I think I'm seeing but as you say Chris, magnification could alter the picture and unusally the sun is shinning in the UK which seems to make taking pictures even more difficult Paul - we could always meet up some time in the future, have a cuppa, look at the sword and talk swords, it's been a while the last time being the Shinsa several years ago. Regards Mark

Hi Chris, Pic of the boshi. Will take one of the shinogi-ji tomorrow. Regards Mark

Hi Paul, Thanks for your in depth reply. I think I can see the masame but only when I get the sword in the right light and angle, something I've not managed to photograph yet. It took me a coupe of hours to get these pics :lol: If I manage to get a decent pic, I will post. I know you dont do the Birmingham arms fair but I will have the sword there in September. Again, thanks Regards Mark

Thanks Adam.

Hi Brian, Agreed, Sloughs has an Hattori Masahiro although your mei seems better cut. Page 99 Regards Mark

Hi Everyone, Below are two pictures of my 23rd Gen Kanefusa. I've had this sword for a while now and am still trying to work out if it's traditional or not. Mei is: Seki no Ju Ni Ju san dai kanefusa saku kore with no stamps at all. I believe I can see itame/masame mix in the hada, sunagashi, nie and a hakikake boshi. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks Mark C

Hi Mark, Try item number 380302213059 (Thick Flat Dark Horn Blank Plate 130 x 40 x 10 mm) Regards Mark

Hi Mark, Try on Ebay seller - Robsbits I use him and have the added bonus of living 200 yrds from him :D Regards Mark

Thank you Guys, researching Kansho, I find it's a period between 1460 and 1466 although the Kan Kanji is very different. I will try and get some good pictures of the blade today. Again Thanks Mark C

Hi, Can I please ask for some help with this Tanto mei. I can only get what seems to be " Seki Ju" Thanks in advance Regards Mark C

Glad he's ok but I could think of better places to be than Afghan, my son is there now ( Regards Mark

Hi Chris, If you can make the Birmingham Arms fair at the motorcycle museum on Feb 13th, some of the people mentioned above will be there if you want to show your sword to someone. The Northern Token Society has a table at the fair as well. Regards Mark C

Hi All, I purchased a Naginata and pole from a board member and need a little help. Could I please ask if anyone has a pic of the mei of the Shinshinto Fujiwara Kunimasa from Musashi, mid 1800's, TK208 (Thanks M Green) Many thanks in advance MarkC

Count me in for a copy. Regards Mark

Thank You Koichi Regards Mark

Hi Everyone, I have a Katana in gunto mounts, it has an inscription on the wooden saya liner, would it be possible for someone to please translate it for me. Many thanks in advance Regards Mark

Hi Roy, Hope you and the good lady are well. I'm one step in front of you, I've only got to look for the top half of my blade Signed - Tsu no kuni ikutama kenryu shi sadaharu seitan kore Regards Mark C

Hi Lionel, Yes Chris (medalsandmilitaria) is still trading but as mentioned , is having trouble with his website. Chris is the organiser of the Show at the motorcycle museum and also has a shop in Warwick. As Peter has said, Bill and Peter are OK If possible, come to the show in September Regards Mark

Hi, Last time I spoke to Chris his website provider was mucking him about and his shop is very small so probably not ideal for a large number of swords. He does however usually have 40+ swords at the Motorcycle museum show also Bill Tagg has a large selection. Regards Mark

Hi Lionel, Brian has named most of them. Three of the above usually attend the International Arms fair at the Motorcycle museum next to the NEC, Birmingham. I think the next fair is in September plus it coincides with the annual country wide meeting of the Northern Token Society. Regards Mark

Hi Peter, How near are we to the magic 300 ? Cheers Mark

Hi Peter, Have registered my swords, Do we get a confirmation email of registered interest? Stephen - If the boys forget, I will let you know. Regards Mark

Hi Peter, Definitely interested, I have three. Regards Mark

Hi Barry, No koshirae with the sword, if fact the sword is in a sorry state being the lower half of a katana and basically worthless. As you can see from the pic it has been well butchered with a grinder or something, Still I only paid £20 for it as a mei translation excercise. All the best Mark

Thank you Moriyama san