Mark

the show is 2 weeks away......... getting close. If you have a chance make a last minute trip it should be a great show. the room block should have been closed but there was a short issue with their reservation system so they extended it. If you need a room, or booked at another hotel grab a room at the Hyatt there are just a few left https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHIRW/G-TOKE We are looking forward to seeing everyone in two weeks Mark

Brian will be there. I prefer to meet a person i may do business with and establish a relationship before giving a valuable items for them to care for. I find sometimes it is just a personality thing but if i have met them face to face at least i have a chance to judge for myself if they are the person i want to deal with. With all the issues i have had recently with shipping/mailing (see other threads about this) i much prefer face to face interactions only my own opinion mark

at least as a start bring it for hands on examination is helpful. Plus you don't need to worry about shipping etc. Bob Benson will be at the show so you can show it to him, ask his advise, and if you ware comfortable with him he can explain what services he could offer to help you. I always like going slow and learning mark

Paul Nice sword. Do you have flexibility to travel? Les mentioned the upcoming sword show http://www.chicagoswordshow.com/ The show is in a few weeks. Bob Benson will be there so will many other experts. The NBTHK-AB is having a display/presentation so a number of members will be in attendance. In a weekend you would learn more than you can with pictures/emails etc. Experts could examine your sword and give accurate, specific information. You will also see hundreds of swords so you can compare yours in hand. If you have questions let me know. It is getting close but as of today a few rooms are still available at the Hyatt https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHIRW/G-TOKE Mark nixe@bright.net

You could try repairing it yourself. if you want it wrapped there are a few options but none that i know of close. David M is in Montana i think, Wally H in FL, i know a guy in Ohio, maybe someone else can recommend someone closer

Brian, Thanks for asking. all events will be Saturday times are tentative and will be noted at the registration desk usually at 10 am Grey does a presentation on proper handling and care of swords There will be a presentation and Exhibit of Otsuki school fittings by the NBTHK-AB it will be approx mid-day Matt Jarrell will do a presentation/display highlighting the Change in shape of swords over time. I understand there will be several blades from 1000 years old to Shinshinto. There will be 2 swords for kantei as well. This will be later in the day around 3-4pm It should be a great opportunity to see great items and learn. Nothing is better than seeing actual items and learning from them There are a few rooms left at the Hyatt and if anyone needs a table i have a couple available see you all soon Mark Jones http://www.chicagoswordshow.com/

Jan thanks!!!!!!!!!! mark

i have a katana, dated 8th month showa 19 1944 the mei is giving me trouble. I think i should know it........ i think maybe Tajima kuni ju nin ??? Kuni saku but i may have it completely wrong thanks in advance mark

or maybe the tip was damaged and repaired after the paper was issued

That picture is not him. coincidence that he shares the name with the prisoner i have know and dealt with Danny for 20 years. He always has a table in Chicago at the show

people call these late war navy swords or lower rank navy swords. But recently information was discovered showing these were made and sold after the war, sold at PX's etc to vets. They will usually bring $6-900 there are threads covering these from the past just my opinion mark

The show is about 2 months away. Perfect time to make plans to attend. More swords, tsuba, kodogu etc in one place than you could see otherwise. Great hand on opportunity to learn. Saturday there will be educational presentations, one by the NBTHK-AB Basic show information here: http://www.chicagoswordshow.com/ If you want to stay at the Hyatt here is a link. Rooms are filling up, if you have trouble booking let me know https://www.hyatt.co...booking/CHIRW/G-TOKE If you want a table let me know, i usually have a few people who can't make it due to illness/emergency. You can contact me regarding the show at chicagoswordshow@gmail.com

you could buy one from Grey for less https://japaneseswor...ck-dragon-residence/

i attend the show in York. There is also a show north or Baltimore next month

Luke - welcome to collecting. where are you located? There are sword shows in Chicago SF Orlando and Vegas. If you can attend a show you will see more swords in a weekend than you would see in years otherwise. You can see, examine, ask questions. There are usually educational presentations. If you continue your interest and want to learn try and attend one