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Mark Green

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  1. Yes, They are getting better. But this sword sure isn't one of those. This is about as obvious a China copy as it gets. Look at where the sword seller is. If you can't tell for sure, it is likely fake. 99% from china are fake. Every once in a blue moon, you will come upon a goobed up old Japenese sword on Ebay that is real. If no one is looking at it, or bidding on it, it is likely crap. Many pros. and guys from this board watch ebay as close as anyone. Most of the old timers, and I would think all the pros., know a REAL Japanese sword at first sight. If it is worth anything at all, there will likely be some bids on it. If it is something a bit more, there will be a big JUMP for it at the last moment. If the seller just doesn't know what they have, sometime it gets listed badly. The rare gem can still be had on ebay, once in a while, but be prepared to jump with what you can afford, and be ready to spend thousands in restoration costs. There will always be those people that know nothing, and will buy China copies. Thinking they are real Japanese steel. It is not likely to end any time soon. Mark G
  2. That sword isn't tired at all, to my eyes. It just hurts to look at that nakago Could we get some measurements?
  3. Wow, What a shame they felt they had to remove all the patina from everything. That's a great looking hamon on the sword. I would say the sword looks late shinto. That is a powerful looking wak. I have a Bungo shigeyuki that could be it's brother. Except for the patina mess, great find. You could repatina that tsuba easy enough. I would. Mark G
  4. Looks to be in good shape. I can't wait to see it in polish. Thanks.
  5. What more Tomoyuki coming out of the woodwork? Sweet. Richard, Where did you find that one? Here are mine viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4725
  6. That bow is strung though. I think on the Kosuka, the reason for the strange curve in the bow, is about filling space. Or the guy never saw a yumi unstrung up close?
  7. Colin, I think that is a great looking tsuba. Why shouldn't the turtle be ok. With all that turtle shell design Stamped/carved into the iron. Around the nice raised rim as well! It has a very nice patina, and looks to have been well cared for. Maybe the turtle is supposed to be sunning on a rock or something? I love it. Great get Mark G
  8. Hi Peter, Do you have any more pics? I would love to see them. I have 3 shinto Tomoyuki swords. Have a look viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4725
  9. Yup, that's what armor was for. Funatsu-sensei takes great advantage of his hight, and reach. It was very one sided in my eyes. At that level, don't the judges, judge you on mental control as much as fighting skills? Mark G
  10. Looks a bit tired to me. Looks like it was a nice blade at one time. Nice enough for someone to fake the biggest signiture in history on it. Looks like it has been well used. The signiture looks a bit 'new' too me. But the blade looks old. Nice nei still hanging on. I don't see much Masamune hada though. Although, I don't think much jacket steel remains. Mark G
  11. Thanks for posting Rod. That was great. Man, it would be fun to play with these guys.!! Mark G
  12. Here you go Barry, My Iki/Seijaku, Ford Hallam tsuba. Maybe we should call this one, Japanese influence on one from the west.
  13. I would say that this ww2 dagger is 'real' enough. The vet stamped it as a war trophy. most likely? mark G
  14. I found this one to be very cool as well. Japan's provences? I guess?
  15. Nice Bungo sword. I like the tsuba too. May be worth the jump. Mark G
  16. Looks fake to me. The fittings are a sure give away. mark G
  17. I feel, everything I have ever read on this board to be FUN. I don't get worried about people's internet writings. And, with a subject like this, there is no right or wrong. Many people see the Western influence on Japanese art to be a 'Selling out' of the old ways. Others, feel it was just a natural progression of the times. Personaly, I think it may have been a bit of both. One must remember, that Japan was a very closed society for hundreds of years. That one 'BIG' thing, would make it very likely that a western explosion would happen durring the late Edo period, when the country was opened up. People are always curious, and artists are very much so. While traditionalist, will mostly stick to 'the way', others, not so incline, would want to stray. While I feel, most of the (so called by some) 'western influences' in sword arts, were tastefully done, some were not. That may have been more to misunderstanding than anything else. Just my thoughts to get it started. I need to look through my pics, and books for obvious examples. mark G
  18. I would think China, and Korea could be out. As these influences were many. But everything else would be fun. Mark G
  19. Great story, and very nice sword! Thanks for sharing. Mark G
  20. Looks thin???? I don't see that. What is thin about it? I have never heard that term before Mark G
  21. I would want good pics of the Nakago. Looks real enough, but looks like it has been buffed or something. If you get pics of the Nakago, send them on to us. If he won't send you any, stay away!!!! Mark G
  22. Sorry Bro, All your new tsuba look like cast copies. Not very good ones at that. I am willing to help you. All you need do is ask. Mark G
  23. Jason, That sword is a mess!!!!!!! At $200 is would be a mess. Maybe if he wanted to send it to you for the cost of shipping. Maybe???? I'm only an hour from Hickory. Lets have a little study group one day. You can see, and hold a few better swords. Eh? Mark G
  24. He was a great guy. Always ready to help people if they asked. Mark G
  25. A DEAD sword has very little collectability value. Near none. They can be had cheep though. And need someone to love them for what they are. Mostly best to put them to rest, of recyle them into something alive. In combat, swords died all the time, just like the people using them. Their history, and deeds, can be honored. It is all up to you. Mark G
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